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Wallaby Organic Greek Yogurt

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

Our family loves yogurt. We’ve even made it ourselves and plan to do it again once our garden is planted. So when a Wallaby Yogurt review opportunity presented itself I agreed to do it. We had tried Wallaby Yogurt before but had not tried their new Greek Yogurt.

Wallaby Organic Greek Yogurt

Wallaby Organic Greek Yogurt
is smooth, silky, creamy and yummy. If you don’t know the difference between regular yogurt and Greek yogurt it’s the thickness and texture, in my opinion. It stays on the spoon better for kids (and adults too!) Sometimes, but not always Greek yogurt has less sugar in it. It depends on the brand and of course the fruit flavor.

My hubby brought home blueberry because it’s one of my personal favorites. The yogurt and blueberries were in separate sections like so:

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Then I mixed them together like this:

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The only thing I didn’t like was the curve of the container made it hard to get all the blueberries out of the bottom. I actually used the end of my spoon to get as much as I could out and added to my yogurt. The more blueberries the better in my book. Spoken like a true Bluenoser (person from Nova Scotia ;) ) I think one of those new inventions shown on the show Shark Tank called Spatty (and the larger one Spatty Daddy) would have come in handy to get all the blueberries out.

Otherwise the yogurt was delicious and definitely one we’d buy again.

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When a Secret Kills

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

When a Secret Kills

This is another book that I read last month during the rain storms. When a Secret Kills is a part of the Deadly Reunions by Lynette Eason and is the last book of the series. Sniff, sniff. :(

I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the characters in this series. It’s sad when a series comes to an end after you’ve made the characters your friends, so to speak.

When a Secret Kills kept me reading on the edge of my seat…right to the end. It was suspenseful and the plot riveting. I loved the thread of trust some of the minor characters had to have in order to have faith that God would eventually reveal the truth the characters knew in their hearts. Ten years is a very long time to pray and trust for a wrong to be made right. This is so often the case in real life – God reveals His truth in His time and way, not ours. That fact is sometimes hard for us humans to swallow, especially when we want to be in control ourselves, but His time is always perfect.

I loved the captivating plot and the sweet reunion of a family long torn apart by a secret and a crime.

Two thumbs up and I can’t wait for Ms. Eason’s next series!

“Available May 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”

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Morton Subotnick’s Pitch Painter App Review

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Morton Subotnick’s Pitch Painter App is an award winning app that is available in your iTunes store for iPad with an iOS of 5.0 or later. Finger Painting and Music combine 2 things that your 3 to 5 year old love to do! Without the Mess!

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First choose the regional instruments you’d like to play. The regions are Europe and North America, West Africa, Middle East, or East Asia.  Each region gives you 3 different instruments to choose from.

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For example – Europe and North America has a Clarinet, Trumpet, and Piano.  When the clarinet is selected it will give you a tone of a clarinet, then just finger paint and the tone will follow your child’s finger.  Then change to a trumpet and get another color and sound.  Your child can record their music and play it back.  There are options to play the music backwards or upside down!

I really like this app, it’s soothing to the ears and fun!  My daughter really enjoying recording her finger painting music and playing it back for us to hear. It’s a big hit in our house!  I think your pre-school aged child will like it too!

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Eggy Spelling Grade 1 App Review

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The final installment of the Eggy apps is the Eggy Spelling Grade 1 app.  The app is available in your itunes store for an ipad with an iOS of 4.0 or higher.

Spelling 2Look at all the options available for your speller!  Each game you can choose has 5 levels. A is the easiest and E is the hardest level.

#1 – Beat the Bomb!

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Your pirate ship is in the water.  You have 15 tries to fill in the blank letter to spell the word.  If you can’t spell the word in 15 tires, the bomb goes off and your pirate ship sinks!

 

 

 

#2 – Check Mate

You need to help edit the “Backwater News” sentences.  Your given a sentence with a word spelled incorrectly.  If you correct the spelling you move to the next sentence.  Incorrect answers lead to a “wrong” sound, you get 2 tries before you move to the next sentence.

#3 – Compound Word Snaps

Aboard “Gallicus 1″ you snap words together to make compound words.

Your given 10 words at the bottom of the screen.  You then must drag each word to make 5 word that will “snap” together or make compound words.  When you finish making your 5 word you click check.  It will them check your work and let you know if you missed any words, then tell you how they should have been.

#4 – Helping Hands

You’ve arrived at “Wendy’s Wonderful Word Factory”, time to start working.  Your given a sentence with a highlighted word, to which you must choose a “helper word” to complete the sentence.  For example – The sentence is ….

“May all your wish come true!”  With the word wish highlighted.  Your then given “s” or “es”.  Then you type “wishes” – so then wish becomes wishes.  Making your sentence “May all your wishes come true!”

#5 – Hit and Miss

Let’s play balloon pop!

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#6 – Quiz Master

Ready to play everyone’s favorite quiz show?!  Do you have what it takes?

“What is the first month of the year?”

J _ _ _ _ _ _

“What do you sleep in at night?”

B _ _

After you type the answer, click check to find out if you spelled the correct answer!

#7 – Stop the Clock

Are you ready?  Think fast.

You are given 5 sentences.  Each sentence has a missing word and each missing  word starts with the same letter.

Once you fill in the spaces, let’s hit the check button and see how many you got correct!

#8 – Two Minute Dash

Here we are back at “Wendy’s Wonderful Word Factory” and the workers need help building a new word wall.  Wanna help?

Each brick shows part of a word.  You have 2 minutes to to make proper words.

#9 – Word Factory

Let’s go back at the factory.  You need to help the workers!  They forgot to add some important letters!

Most of the missing letter are vowel letter.  example “T_ KE”  Then you would choose from the available choices, to make the word TAKE.

#10 Word Works

Some of the words are broken at Wendy’s Factory and need they your help fixing them!

“I like to do jigsaw Puzzl _ _.” you need to type in the correct letters to finish the sentence.

Once all the levels are finished your child will receive a Certificate of Achievement that can be emailed!  Really cute and your child will love to hang up their achieve award!

 

 

 

 

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Roses Have Thorns

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

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Yes, I found some time in the April rains to get a few more books read for review features. This book, Roses Have Thorns, written by Sandra Byrd is a new book about Queen Elizabeth I. Sandra Byrd is also a new author to me. I actually enjoyed both story and author.

This novel was more than a historical romance, it was a story of the life of the lady of the Queen and her relationship to the Monarch. Lady Helena served Queen Elizabeth I through her single, married, widowed, remarried life, life with and without children.

The life of a lady of the queen was a privileged one, yet it was extremely demanding as well. Trust, devotion and true love for Monarch lead to the path of success for those who chose it. However, for those who didn’t…..they quickly discovered the consequences.

Roses Have Thorns was and is an intriguing story set in 1565 about the loving devotion between a queen and her lady. I loved seeing the story play out through threats on Queen Elizabeth I’s life, acts of treason and plots by Mary Queen of Scots; detailing the sacrifices each one made on behalf of England and her Queen.

This book kept me captivated as I lived through Lady Helena and felt her love and pain. It was extremely interesting to live the life of a lady through her eyes. I give the book two thumbs up because I’ll probably read it again. I’d also like to read the other books in the Tudor series, all written by Sandra Byrd.

To order Roses Have Thorns visit http://amzn.to/XHX5LJ

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KinderStuff

Finding quality, organic clothes for babies is not always an easy venture.  KinderStuff makes shopping easy and affordable.  They sell exclusively online to cut out the middleman and keep costs low.  All of their products are 100% organic, non-toxic, and use only high-quality materials.  Did I mention how fashionable their clothes are too?  They offer adorable, vibrant colored bodysuits, long sleeve shirts and t-shirts in sizes 1-2 months through 18-24 months.

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The Eddy the Teddy bodysuit I received was incredibley soft.  The stitching around all of the seams was very smooth and of very high quality.  The only thing I didn’t like was the tag was on the inside side of the bodysuit.  It rubbed a little bit, but once I cut it off, it no longer irritated.  The snaps on the bottom were very easy to open and close.  The material was very stretchy and moved easily with the body.  The neckline was especially stretchy and easy to pull over the head.  I love that their clothes are machine washable and none of the color faded after washing.  The fit was perfect, the colors were great, and the feel was ultra soft.  What a great product!

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Not only are their clothes 100% organic, they are also eco-friendly.  Another great feature of KinderStuff is their Hand-Me-Downs process.  When your kids have outgrown their KinderStuff clothes, you can send them back, with free shipping, and receive a discount code for future purchases.  The returned Hand-Me-Downs are then either donated to a child charity, sold as “Hand-Me-Downs,” or recycled.  What a great idea!  KinderStuff is a great place to buy high quality, affordable, 100% organic clothes for your baby.  You won’t be disappointed!

To see all of their products go to their website:

https://www.kinderstuff.us/

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

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Tap the Cat – Reading Eggs Review

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Continuing with the Eggy apps, here is Tap the Cat – Reading Eggs Review.  Available for iPad (ISO 4.0 or later)

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When you begin and tap the play button the balloons pops.

 

 

 

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Then you are brought to this screen,to choose which of the 9 activities you’d like to do.  There’s writing, letters, smart quiz, speak and listen, making words, draw and paint, time to rhyme, vocabulary, and sight words.

 

 

 

 

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Writing – A piece of lined paper and a word are on the page, your child will then trace the word and asked if they like their writing.

 

 

 

 

Letters – You find the matching letter (only 4 are given at a time).  They tell you the letter as well as the sound that letter makes.  Great for beginners!

Smart Quiz – listen to the question and find the matching picture.  Example “Carrot begins with c.  Which on begins like carrot” the pictures would be a lion, rabbit and cat.  Once you choose cat you get a little tune.  The questions do change to keep you child involved.  The next example question is Ï look like a mouse, but I am bigger.  Who am I?” The pictures are a chicken, rat and frog.

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Speak & Listen – This is a recording one.  Your given a written word and asked to tap to record yourself saying the word.  Then you can play it back and are asked if you said the correct word.

 

 

 

 

Making Words – A picture of a word is shown (Example – Pan), the app will then sound out the word Pan and you are given blank tiles to fill in the word out of 4 letters.

Draw and Paint – Is just that, you pick a picture and color it.

Time to Rhyme – A figure of a house is given with this phrase “On the house I see a _____”, above the house are 3 pictures a mouse, hat, and ear of corn.  Then you move the mouse to the house and get a congratulations.

Vocabulary – Tap the word to hear it and then match it to the picture.

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Sight Word – Help the bunny get home.  In this repetition app, the bunny jumps on about 6 carrots all the same word to get home.  Another great one for the beginners.

 

 

 

I really like this series of apps, lots of learning and not realizing it.  There’s one more!  Look for my last Eggy app – Spelling!

 

 

 

 

 

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Premama Prenatal Vitamin Review

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Prenatal health is the number one priority for most moms to be.  Choosing the right prenatal vitamin can be a challenge with all of the different options available.  Sometimes one vitamin does not agree with your body so you have to switch to another.  This has happened with a quite a few of the pills I have tried in the past.  I was very interested to hear about Premama Prenatal Vitamin, a powdered supplement mix.  Recommended by doctors, it is all natural, easy to digest, and flavorless.  Ingredients in Premama have been proven to reduce the risk of some birth defects by 70% or more.  These include Biotin, B vitamins, DHA Omega-3 fatty acid, Coenzyme Q10, Choline, Ginger Root, and Folic Acid.  Many of these ingredients also aid with nausea and digestive relief, too.

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Premama comes in a box of 30 on-the-go servings.  Each sleeve is divided into two equal doses.  This way you can choose to take the entire dose at one time, or break it up into two times a day.  For me, it is hard to remember to take my vitamin even one time a day, let alone twice a day, so I took it all it once.

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It states you can mix Premama with any juice or beverage so the first day I mixed it with water.  I did not care for the texture or taste of the water so the next day I tried it with cranberry grape juice.  This was much better!  The more juice to mix it with, at least 12oz, the better.  Simply add the entire sleeve or one part of the sleeve to the beverage and shake or stir.

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Although the package says it is flavorless, I could still taste a hint of it.  It is not a terrible taste, but it is a distinct taste that you get used to after a few days.  I loved how convenient it was to just throw a couple of the packets in my purse for when I was going to be out of the house.  I also noticed a huge improvement in my nail health.  My nails started to grow very long and strong, which I have never experienced with any other prenatal vitamin.  Premama Prenatal Vitamin is a great option for women who have a hard time swallowing pills, too.

Overall, Premama is a great product.  Check out their website for more information on their prenatal vitamin as well as some great information on pregnancy in general.

www.drinkpremama.com

 

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Break Away Review

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Break Away is a new movie from the producers of Faith Like Potatoes and Journey to Grace. It’s an inspiring Christian film about how God always provides.

Francois is a husband and father who recently lost his job after his company went bankrupt. He’s struggling to provide and understand why this happened to him. Through the ups and downs, he discovered how to multiply and use what he had. With the help and support of good friends, his wife, and his brother.

Break Away had a good message. At times it lagged and was a wee bit boring, but the message was wonderful. Hearing about how God always provides and loves his children is a message always worth hearing.

We found that the soundtrack sometimes overpowered the sound and it was often hard to follow. Since it takes place in South Africa, the actors accents can be very hard to understand at times.

You can find Word Films on Facebook. Be sure to like them so you can find out more about Break Away and their other old and upcoming films.

Thanks to Word Films for sending us a copy for review.

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PINXAV – Pink-Salve

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Would you ever think to use diaper rash ointment to treat acne, bug bites, excema, rashes, or poison ivy?  You would if you have ever tried PINXAV diaper rash ointment.  PINXAV, pronounced “pink salve,” contains Zinc Oxide, just like other diaper rash ointments, except it contains more of it.  PINXAV also includes aloe, lanolin, vitamin E, menthol, and other natural products.  PINXAV is primarily used as a diaper rash ointment.  It protects the skin, aids in preventing diaper rash, relieves chafed skin, and helps seal out wetness.  It should be applied with each diaper change, especially at bedtime and naptime.

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I personally tried PINXAV on a rash on my inner arm.  It’s a seasonal rash I get that I have never found a cream that provided complete relief.  I put a dab of the ointment on the rash and was pleasantly surprised that it is a pink ointment.  I love pink!  The ointment is quite thick, but it rubs in very easily.  Let me tell you, a little bit, and I mean a little bit, goes a very long way.  I put maybe a dime size amount and it covered almost my entire lower arm.  I used PINXAV on my rash morning and night for 5 days, and was blown away with the results.  After the first day, my inner arm no longer itched.  After 3 days the rash began to fade, and after 5 days the rash was almost nonexistent.  I still cannot believe it!  I started using PINXAV on my son’s cheeks.  He has sensitive skin and his cheeks get red blotches on them in the evening.  I put just a dab on his cheeks at night and it is starting to clear up.  I like how gentle the ointment is.  It also smells very nice.  I can defintely smell the menthol in it, but it is not too overpowering.  The ointment makes your skin feel extremely soft, even hours later.  It was definitely unexpected coming from a diaper rash ointment!

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PINXAV is an all around great product to always have on hand.  I cannot wait to try it on my new baby’s bottom; I am confident it will work miracles.  Not only can it be used for diaper rashes, but also for heat rashes, chafing, poison ivy, psoriasis, acne, jock itch, minor burns, and many other ailments.  PINXAV is for the entire family, which is why I would highly recommend it.  They are so confident in their product that they offer a money back guarantee.  Trust me, you won’t be dissatisfied.  This would make an excellent gift to a new mom or even a veteran mom who has never tried it.  PINXAV is available in either a 4oz tube or a 16oz jar and can be purchased at many Target and Wal-Mart stores, but it can also be ordered on their webiste:

www.pinxav.com

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