CollageIt Free iOS Review

Have you ever wanted to make those cute collage photos you see posted around the internet? Not real savvy with hard to use photo editing software? Well I have the perfect solution for you. CollageIt Free by Pearl Mountain Software. If you have a compatible Apple device, you will definitely want to download this application.

You can import up to 9 photos and by simply tapping the screen you can edit, rotate, resize, flip, delete, or adjust the border and space between each of these photos. There are also 4 different collage themes, Manual, Center, Grid, and Mosaic with 30+ templates.

The best part is that you can save your collage as an image file, send it via email, or share it on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Flickr with such ease. Who couldn't do this?

My 14 year old daughter loves this application. Here is a collage she made for her FAVORITE boy band, One Direction.

This is done with the Center theme

Here is another one she made with her future wedding ideas..yes I know she is only 14 but when did you start planning your wedding? LOL A girl can dream right?

This was done in the Mosaic theme

Be sure to check out the CollageIt Free app HERE

Thank you to Candy with www.pearlmountainsoft.com for picking me as a reviewer and giving me the opportunity to test this product.

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#RedCarpetReady with @Dailyscocktails and @EatWholly

  I do not typically watch the red carpet portion of the awards shows but when I was chosen by @EatWholly and @dailyscocktails to host this ultimate #Oscars party, I was super excited. I absolutely love all the Wholly products, the classic medium salsa is by far my fav. The spicy guacamole was also a big hit at our #RedCarpetReady party. The kit I received included three varieties of Wholly Guacamole, three varieties of Wholly Salsa, three wholly stress toys shaped like avocados  2 wholly chip clips, 2 Daily's Cocktail glasses, a red carpet to roll out, and a $20 Walmart gift card to purchase the Daily's Cocktails.
 Our party night started off with tortilla chips and wholly salsa, cajun chicken kabobs with guacamole dip, and ended with our Daily's Cocktails :) The flavors of Daily's cocktails we enjoyed were: Frozen Lemonade, Pina Colada, Strawberry Margarita, Margarita, and Pomegranate Margarita. The best flavor for me was the Pina Colada..though the Frozen Lemonade was a close 2nd.

After digging in to all the great foods and drinks, we watched "End of Watch" with Jake Gyllenhaal. The movie is shot documentary-style, this film follows the daily grind of two young police officers in LA who are partners and friends, and what happens when they meet criminal forces greater than themselves. The movie was hard to follow at first but tied together at the end.

With the $20 gift card I was able to purchase quite a few Daily's Cocktails for my friends and myself. They were only $1.97 at our Walmart but I have seen them as low as $1.88 at Shop N Save. You can also use the Wholly Locator or the Daily's Locator to find products at stores near you. Be sure to like, follow, and pin both of these great sponsors below.  

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Review~Dapper Snappers Toddler Belt

Recently I received the opportunity to review a kids belt from Dapper Snappers. I must say I LOVE THIS BELT. It is so easy to use, it does not effect my toddler from using the potty, and I even used it on my 11yr old :)

About Dapper Snappers: This GENIUS product consists of a short piece of suspender elastic with snaps that fits in the back 3 belt loops of the child's pants and snaps over the outer 2 loops to cinch the pants thereby keeping them from falling down. In essence, it's a kind of toddler belt.

Dapper Snappers "Fix Droopy Drawers in a Snap!" and are a smart, cost-saving alternative to adjustable waist pants for skinny toddlers and preschoolers.

Dapper Snappers are:

*Versatile in a wide range of colors for girls and boys

*Recommended for ages 9 months -6 years old and One Size Fits All

*Perfect for kids who are in between sizes or wearing hand-me-downs!

*Adjustable to 4 sizes

*Convenient - no need to remove for diaper changes & doesn’t impede potty training

*100%  in the USA

*Mom-invented

If you are looking for a money saving solution to a common childhood wardrobe malfunction, Dapper Snappers are for you! Only $10.95 for the Toddler Belts

Check back tomorrow for a giveaway :) 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.

"I'm The Daddy" Bag o' Books Review

Help the new dad celebrate the arrival of his baby with a Bag O’ 

Books by DaddyScrubs.  The new dad gift comes with an “I’m the Daddy” reusable bag and seven popular baby and daddy books, plus a parenting guide.

Included in the I’m the Daddy Trunk Bag made from 100% natural cotton canvas are these great daddy/children’s books:

• I Love You, Daddy! by Edie Evans
• What Daddy Bear Loves by Paige Nickell
• What Daddy Duck Loves by Paige Nickell
• The Daddy Book by Todd Parr
• Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer
• The New Dad's Survival Guide by Scott Mactavish
• Clifford's Day with Dad by Norman Bridwell

Also included in the canvas bag is a pair of  “I’m the Daddy” sunglasses.

The Bag O’Books from DaddyScrubs is the perfect start for child and daddy bonding time. And as the child get older they will be able  pick out new books to add to the Bag O’Books, making reading time with dad even more special.

DaddyScrubs’ Bag O’Books ($49.95) makes a perfect shower or holiday gift for any expectant daddy.

Other expectant father gifts for the proud, new dad are shirts, hoodies, hats, travel mugs all with the “I’m the Daddy” logo. Of course, what would Daddy Scrubs be without offering comfortable scrubs for that big day in the delivery room.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the "Im The Daddy" Bag O' Books Giveaway hosted by Midwest Mamas Reviews and DaddyScrubs

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What Daddy Duck Loves + Rubber Duck by DaddyScrubs Review & Giveaway Ends 2/15

Recently I had the opportunity to review a book from DaddyScrubs.com. It was called What Daddy Duck Love. It came with a cute little rubber ducky too.

Book Description: Daddy Duck loves to spend time with his ducklings while they surf and play in the sand at the beach. Just like Daddy Duck, you too can enjoy spending time with your children while you read this story, and others in the series, together — sharing in smiles and laughter while discovering what it is Daddy Duck loves most of all!

Review: My husband, our 3yr old son, and 18mo old son read this book together. It has great, vibrant photos that help keep the attention of little ones, and a wonderful little story to go along with it. This is awesome if you want to buy "daddy to be gifts". The book is full of activities that dads can do with their little ones, girls or boys. Also who wouldn't want an adorable character right out of the book to play with. It makes bath time exciting.

This was a great bonding experience for both my husband and my children and I would definitely recommend this gift set to anyone. The What Daddy Duck Loves + Rubber Duck gift set retails for only $15.99.

To learn more about DaddyScrubs and their amazing products visit daddyscrubs.com. You can also stay connected with DaddyScrubs on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Giveaway:
One of my lucky readers will win the same What Daddy Loves gift set I received.
To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form below. You must do the Mandatory Entry first before any other optional entries. Giveaway is open to US only, 18+ and ends 2/15 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond, or a new winner will be drawn. Only valid entries will count! Good Luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway 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.

Vinyl Disorder "In Loving Memory" Card Decal

Hey Midwest Mamas Reviews fan..I recently had the opportunity to do a review for Vinyl Disorder. They have awesome custom vinyl decals for your car, home, or business. The item I was able to review was the "In Loving Memory decal".

We recently lost our next door neighbor. Everyone in town adored him and it was really sad loss. So in his memory I had the custom decal made for his son and daughter in law. Here is what it looked like:

It was a lot larger than I was expecting and is really good quality. I will probably order another one for other family members. Here is some information from Vinyl Disorder's Website:

When a loved one passes, you want to be able to remember that family member, friend, or even pet. You can remember their personality in so many ways with custom them in loving memory car decals. Commemorate and never forget a loved one that meant so much to you with our customizable In Loving Memory car window decals. Looking to commemorate a member of the armed forces? We have various all American flag In Loving Memory car decals to represent any branch of the military. All of our In Memory of Car Decals come with the option of adding the name, date, and a personal comment as well. If you don’t find an image that represents the memory you wish to preserve, try out the custom car decals in memory sticker option. You can choose almost any image on site to create your car decals in memory of them. 

Wherever you go, the memory goes with you in the details of the In Memory of car decals. While most popular used as in loving memory car window decals, these decals can be placed on any other surface where you wish to memorialize a loved one. Get your In Loving Memory car decals, motorcycle decals, or any other type of memory decal here at VinylDisorder.com.

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.

Review:Bosom Buddy Breast Pillow

The Bosom Buddy Breast Pillow Review

From their website:

BREAST SUPPORT

The bosombuddy breast pillow offers breast relief for side sleepers:

• developing wrinkling or creasing of the upper chest

• pregnant or breastfeeding

• pre-post breast reconstruction or augmentation

• pre-post breast reduction

• upper back or neck pain from side sleeping

PREVENT CLEAVAGE AND CHEST WRINKLES.

Helping Prevent Wrinkles and Creases: For women who are developing wrinkling or creasing of the upper chest.

 

Helping Prevent Breast Cancer: In support of women’s breast health, a percentage of the purchase price of every bosombuddy breast pillow goes to support breast care for uninsured women.

 

Helping Prevent Waste: The bosombuddy breast pillow is an environmentally friendly product, manufactured using recyclable materials.

Hey Midwest Mamas Reviews Fans!! I had the chance to do a review of the Bosom Buddy Breast Pillow. For years my mother in law has been telling me about sleeping on my back to avoid the chest wrinkle. Of course I never really thought twice about until I ran across Bosom Buddy. Oh my gosh..just after a week of use and I TOTALLY fell in love with it. It is super comfortable and soft. It is made of environmentally safe products in the USA. It has a removable cover so it is washable. It is also small and compact so it could fit in your diaper bag, purse, or luggage. It is also inexpensive..typically the price is $39.95 but they are running a Customer Appreciation special for $29.95. If you are ever unhappy with your Bosom Buddy Breast Pillow, they will send a full refund. Be sure to check out Bosom Buddy on Facebook or you can also check them out on the Bosom Buddy Website.

Review: The Tailor's Tales iPad App

Hidden in the midst of this book are jolly verses, delightful fairy tales and colorful illustrations, brought to life with the lightest of touches. Who exactly is Cowboy Bruise, where did the Dough run away to, why did the Fingers argue and who is Glutton the ogre afraid of? This wonderful book, a genuine find for those who still believe in miracles and are waiting for one, will tell you all this and more.

‘The Tailor’s Tales’, has received extremely warm reviews from both young and old alike, and has been translated into various languages. The digital version of this book will transcend geographical borders, making the stories open and accessible to all.

Before you is the first installment of a new series of digital books for children, the first of which is available online absolutely free of charge. You'll be able to do the same once new books have been released'.

Hey Midwest Mamas Reviews Fans..here is another iPad app I was able to review. This app is a story book. This is a really cute book with pages that make different sounds to go along with the stories. It has multiple stories in the app. I'd recommend this app for ages 3-10. If your child can't read yet it would make for good bedtime stories as they are not too long but not too short. The cost is $1.99 in the app store. :) 

Download the app in the iTunes App Store today.

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Review: Free iPad/iPhone App~Dress Up Minako!

Hey everyone, I had a chance to review another FREE iPad app. It is called Dress Up Minako by 65 Gb Software LLC. This is a cute app for girls. It is similar to having a paper doll but easier to tote around. There is also a full version you can buy for $1.99 to unlock other features. It allows you to post your images to email, Facebook, or Twitter also. It is very simple to use. I would recommend it for any girls from ages 7-16. Here is the product description:

Minako's Style & Fashion is smartly made dress-up game for young fashionistas featuring lovely anime-inspired girl, trendy clothing and accessories, gentle soundtrack and nice backgrounds, as well as options of instant shooting and sharing via e-mail, Facebook ant Twitter. Take your time creating various outfits for Minako together with your kids. 

The free version of the app already has quite enough to play with — and it's just the beginning: shall you upgrade to the full version, you'll discover more than 80 new items of clothes, shoes and accessories! 

Download it now at the iTunes App Store.

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.

Recards app for iPad Review

Thank you to Recards, I was able to review their great iPad app. Have you ever sent a friend or family member an ecard? Have you ever noticed they are not very personable? Well Recards has come up with a way to fix that. Oh and to make this even better..its a FREE app!!

Next year send your Christmas cards with music and a twist! Now you have a possibility to sing, rap or read your  greeting along with a chosen beat and send it to your friends and family.

The app is very user friendly and a lot of fun.

The best part about is that nobody is expecting something like this and it definitely helps surprise them.

Features: 

- Custom made beats by Diamos Roll
- Rap or sing your greeting
- Popular X-mas music themes
- Don't like the result? Just record it again!
- Share your recards with your loved ones via email
- Unique artwork to go with your email
- Original design
- New beats coming soon!

Be sure to check it out in the iTunes App Store today. Make sure you have an iPad 2 or later model with the iOS 6.0 update.

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.

The Juppy Baby Walker Review and Giveaway

When it comes to reaching fine-motor and gross-motor milestones, there's a wide range of normal for toddlers. Consider learning to walk! some tots hit the ground running while others take their time. The Juppy is an ideal tool for you and your toddler because you will find it instrumental regarding helping your baby build confidence and safely learn to walk while you yourself are always in a comfortable standing position. The Juppy is designed for safety and comfort for both you and your baby.

BEFORE                                    AFTER

I recently had the opportunity to try The Juppy Baby Walker "Momentum". The Juppy Baby Walker is easy to use and comfortable. You just slide the Juppy onto your child and zip up the back. The zipper also has two velcro closures to make sure the child is secure. The straps are adjustable to suit the parent's height which saves your back so you no longer have to bend over to help your child walk. The hand grips are also soft and comfortable. The Juppy is made of 100% cotton and is machine washable. A carrying bag is included which makes it easy to take it with you anywhere. The Juppy Momentum is one size and can hold up to 35 pounds.  The Juppy Baby Walker "Momentum" is a safe way to teach your child how to walk. You can also have the Juppy Baby Walker embroidered with your child's name. I love personalized gifts, what a great baby shower idea.

The Juppy can be purchased on The Juppy Website or on Amazon.

Enter to win The Juppy Baby Walker Momentum!

Your choice of color and personalized with your child's name.

Ends 01/04/13

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Review~Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days Blu Ray

Hey everyone, last night I received my copy of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days from Mommy Bear Media. I watched it with my 14yr old daughter, 11yr old son, 3yr old son, and my hubby. Everyone really enjoyed this movie. The concept of being out of school for the summer is something most grade school age children can relate to. There is no bad language in the movie.There are tons of funny parts but there is also lessons learned by Greg. I believe my 11yr old son enjoyed it the most. I do not want to give too much away in case you haven't seen the movie. BUT here is 1 movie clip that was by far the kid's favorite part :)

 If you are interested in purchasing this movie, be sure to check it out HERE for Blu Ray or HERE for DVD Also check out Mommy Bear Media on Facebook or on Twitter for more movies. You can even just go to the Mommy Bear Media website.

Holidays for Kids Book Review

Good morning Midwest Mamas Reviews fans. I had the opportunity to do a book review for Orangeberry Book Tours. The book is called Holidays for Kids by Charles Pascalar(@cpascalar). The book focuses on creating memories and traditions with your children that help make their childhoods the best ever.

Each chapter has fun little activities that you can do with your children that don't require TV, video games, or even much money. It doesn't just focus on the typical or traditional holidays such as Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving. For instance, Popcorn Day is January 19th or my all time favorite is March 4th, "National Clean Your Room Day." What parent doesn't love that day? LOL  

There a tons of games, recipes, songs, and other fun ideas to help teach and spend time with your children. Everyone should take the time to read through this book and make it a goal to try out a few things with your children. This would also be a great gift idea for teachers or daycare's. So before "Stay up as late as you want Day"(December 31st) make sure you get this book and get reading.

You can find the book for sale at Charles Pascalar's website or even at Amazon!!