December 2013 - Brittleby's Corner

December 28, 2013

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The New Year is right around the corner, and it’s time to reflect on what positive changes we’ve made this year, and which ones we want to focus on next year.

That’s why each year, we focus on Green Resolutions in January. This year, we’re celebrating the 3rd Annual Green Resolutions Giveaway Hop hosted by Happy Mothering and the Green Moms Network!

Prize ideas include anything that can help your readers go green and live a more healthful and eco-friendly in 2014.

Event Details

Begins: January 14, 2013 at 12:01 AM EST
Ends: January 30, 2013 at 11:59 PM EST
Price: FREE!
Giveaway Requirements: Min $25.00 prize value; anything to help readers go green
Hashtag: #GreenResolutions

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December 28, 2013

Kids Can Learn to Speak French with Fritzi from Whistlefritz

Product was given to me in order to post my honest opinion.

I was recently given the opportunity to review the Whistlefritz French CD Cha, Cha, Cha. My kids love listening to it and they sing along now, as do I! I have been given the opportunity to review their French DVD Dedans et Dehors, which means Inside and Out.

Whistlefritz has created a line of immersion CDs and DVDs in French and Spanish for kids. “Language immersion” means children learn a second language by hearing and speaking only that language without translation. No English is spoken. Immersion is how we all learned our native language and it’s the most effective method for teaching children a second language.

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December 28, 2013

Simply Natural Saturdays ~ Link Up 12/28

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December 26, 2013

What is in your Feminine Hygiene Products? Sign the Petition for Full Disclosure

Product was given to me in order to post my honest opinion.

Did you know that feminine hygiene companies don’t have to fully disclose the ingredients of their tampons and pads on their packaging? That’s because they are considered to be “medical devices.”

Tampons and pads with odor neutralizers and other artificial fragrances are nothing short of a chemical soup laced with artificial colors, polyester, adhesives, polyethylene (PET), polypropylene, and propylene glycol (PEG), contaminants linked to hormone disruption, cancer, birth defects, dryness, and infertility.

However, we don’t know for sure if they are present, because companies are not required to disclose the ingredients in their products.

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Filed Under: Feminine Hygiene, Mom/Woman, Organic · Tagged With: cotton baby wipes, sanitary pads, what's in your pad?

December 26, 2013

Campus Book Rentals ~ Save Money when you Rent your College Textbooks {+Support Operation Smile}

This is a sponsored post.

My husband has returned to the world of college. This past summer we moved so my husband could start his Doctorate program at UCSB. My husband graduated with his Bachelors in History in 2003 and decided to go back to school to get his Master’s in 2011. Now we are continuing our journey in Santa Barbara, California. A lot of things have changed since, we were undergrads, but one thing that hasn’t is the cost of textbooks. My husband doesn’t need many textbooks with his program, but he does use textbooks when he TA’s for an undergrad class.

I am amazed at the cost of textbooks! Campus Book Rentals gives the opportunity to rent your textbooks instead of buying them. You can search their site for your book by author, title, keyword, or ISBN. You will save 40-90% off of bookstore prices. Your textbook with ship to you for free and will come with an envelope to ship your book back for free when you are done. Even though the books are rented, you can highlight and mark your book as if it was your own. Your rental period is flexible as well.

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December 22, 2013

Nourish & Inspire Me ~ A Website Launch

Product was given to me in order to share this giveaway.

I am excited to announce the launch of a new website, Nourish & Inspire Me. It is run by two sisters: their mission is to share real food recipes and DIY projects that inspire you to live well and feel good. They also plan on featuring an inspirational person every month.

They currently have two eBooks available. One you can get by signing up for their newsletter on their homepage. You can purchase the second one on their website. By signing up for their newsletter you will get their Nourishing Smoothie & Juice Recipes eBook for free.

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December 22, 2013

Somersault Snacks ~ A Nut-Free Protein Snack for the Whole Family

Product was given to me in order to post my honest opinion.

My family likes to snack, especially my husband. I try to find the healthiest options available when it comes to packaged foods. I was recently introduced to Somersault Snack Co. Their line of snacks is all centered on the sunflower seed. They have created a line of nut-free crunchy nuggets that are baked with sunflower seeds and grains. Sunflower seeds are a nutritionally dense food, packed with antioxidants, protein, vitamin E, minerals and healthy fats. Did you know Somersaults have the same protein but half the fat of almonds and 95% less sugar than an energy bar?

Somersault has a variety of flavors to suit any preference:

Pacific Sea Salt
Cinnamon Crunch
Salty Pepper
Dutch Cocoa
Santa Fe Salsa

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December 22, 2013

There’s Still Time to Shop & Save on Children’s Clothing with the Carter’s Family and Friends Event {+Coupon} #CartersFam #sponsored #MC

I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Carter’s. I received a gift card to facilitate my shopping trip and to thank me for participating.

Carter’s is a trusted name in children’s clothing. They offer clothing is sizes newborn to 7. Their holiday collection is currently available online and in stores. Their cute and affordable clothes make the perfect gift for the little ones in your life. Check out the current clothes available this season at Carter’s.

I have shopped at Carter’s during past holiday seasons and enjoyed their sales and clothing styles. I am planning on heading to Carter’s this week to complete my holiday shopping. They currently have an amazing coupon giving you 25% off your total purchase! In preparing to head to the store I checked out their online store to get an idea of what I want to get.

My daughter loves dresses! She wears one everyday. I think one day this past month she opted to wear jeans and a shirt, but every other day she wore a dress. Here is the current selection of dresses available at Carter’s:

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December 21, 2013