Zooligans Shoes Review and Giveaway

*I was sent a pair of Zooligans for this review. All opinions shared are my own.

My son has definitely inherited my love for shoes! He likes getting new shoes and showing them off to all the people he sees. In my job outside of blogging I work in the shoe industry so I see a lot of kid's shoes and recently found out about the brand Zooligans. They are adorable animal character shoes for kids. My son loves animals and when I showed him Zooligans he squealed with excitement. He also suggested a giraffe based shoe since giraffes are his favorite animal.

We reviewed Tux the Penguin Boots since I thought it would be a perfect gift idea for the holidays. When the shoes arrived in a cute little box that can be converted into a stuffed animal carrier we were both excited to see the animal print on the bottom of the shoes. We both agreed they look great but as as a Mom I needed to know if they were good for his feet and durable. Zooligans have a "paw flex" technology in the soles so your little ones can play and jump without their shoes holding them back. They are shaped like an animal paw on the bottom and are designed to move like a flexible paw in all directions. Roomy toe boxes in addition to flexible soles are on my must have list for shoes for my son's feet, thankfully Zooligans has that as well.

My son has been wearing the shoes for over a month now and they have held up to his roughness and the few rainy days we have had in California. He insisted on taking them with us on our vacation to Knott's Berry Farm last week and he loved showing them off. From the gal at Starbucks to our local banker lady everyone has been shown the cool penguin boots and the paw prints on the bottom. I like the durability as well as the super cuteness of Zooligans. I have been recommending them to the Moms I know who are looking for a cute alternative to plain boots.

Zooligans carries soft sole leather/suede shoes for infant's delicate feet, I saw the cutest little lion shoes that would be perfect for babies. They make sandals, casual shoes and boots for toddlers and little kids. You can find Zooligans on their website and also at Nordstrom.

To celebrate the Holidays Zooligans is offering a promo code for ordering on their website ZOO20 for 20% off. We are also hosting a giveaway on Frugal Family Tree for a pair of Zooligans shoes.

Ollie the Owl Boot

Penny the Penguin Boot

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Warm Tradition Hot Water Bottle Review and 2 Giveaways

I was provided with a product for my review. All opinions are my own.

One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to curl up on the couch with a stack of my favorite Christmas magazines. On a chilly night or afternoon, this is such a cozy thing to do.

My beautiful Warm Tradition Hot Water Bottle makes this even cozier, and I love using it all the time. Whether it's to ease my occasional back pain, or to keep my toes toasty in bed during the night, a good hot water bottle can be a great comfort.

I've used a lot of hot water bottles through the years, and not all of them worked very well. Often times they leaked, or gave off a plastic odor, or lost heat after a short while. This isn't the case for Warm Tradition, and I'm very happy with mine.

The hot water bottle covers come in so many different designs and fabrics, that it's hard to choose just one. I chose my cable-knit sweater style cover because I like it's classic, pretty look.

 I'd like to share a few facts about the Warm Tradition brand that make it such a great product:

• Fun & fashionable way to melt away aches and pains & stay warm and toasty this season with 100’s of luxuriously soft & huggable covers to choose from.
• Melt away tension, warm hands and feet, soothe children, relieve stress, restful night of sleep, bed warmer, ease backaches
• Made from eco-friendly thermoplastic that is BPA & phthalate free
• Odorless & safe
• Long lasting heat – up to 6 hours!

• Extra-large opening for easy filling and less spills
• Covers are removable & machine washable
• Hot Water Bottles made in Germany and Covers made in the USA

Warm Tradition is Martha-approved, and that certainly means they meet a high standard of quality.

Kids love the warm comfort of a hot water bottle in bed at night, or on a tummy that needs to be soothed. You will find many cute cover to chose from for kids. Let them pick out their own, and add to how much they will enjoy using it.

A hot water bottle for friends and family on your holiday shopping list makes a great gift. Choose a cover that fits their personality to make it even more special.

Let Warm Tradition keep you and your family cozy during the cold days and nights of winter. I'll be using mine to do just that.

Here at Frugal Family Tree, we are pleased to be partnering with Warm Tradition to be giving away two hot water bottles, to two of our readers.


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Aurorae Yoga Backpack and Candle Review and Giveaway #sponsored

I've been doing yoga for quite a few years now. Believe me when I say that it has made a huge difference in my happiness in life.

I always encourage people to look into starting a yoga practice, and science now backs up the facts that yoga is good for you, both physically and mentally.

Having the right mat and yoga accessories is crucial to having a successful practice, and the company I like best for that is Aurorae Yoga.

They offer everything you need, including mats, comfortable yoga wear, props, accessories, and more.

Ergobaby Doll Carrier Review and Giveaway

I love ergobaby, they are a quality company that carries beautiful items to help with all of your baby wearing needs. Ergobaby's ergonomic design is what gives you the ability to wear your baby longer. Not only do they have great carriers for you little one, but they have carriers for your little one to carry his or her "baby", how cute is that! The child-sized Ergobaby Doll Carrier is perfect for toting beloved dolls and other toy friends and is a great gift for a new big sister or brother. Kids are always wanting to be like mom or dad, what a great gift. The Doll Carrier can be worn in the front or back position and is made of 100% cotton.

Hotter Slippers Review and Giveaway #sponsored

This holiday season shoes and slippers are on the top of our Christmas lists. Not only do my children need new slippers (their feet are growing so fast) but my husband and I seem to need them too. My husband is a huge fan of slippers, he wears them anytime we are at home, especially as the weather turns cold. We don't have a "no shoe" policy at our house but as soon as we walk in the door all of the shoes come off and slippers on. Are shoes or slippers something you will be adding to your list? If so Hotter is the place to shop, they have a wide selection of quality shoes and slippers for men and women.

 

HearthSong Legends of Magic Kit with DVD Review and Giveaway #sponsored

 

My oldest son is about to turn 7 years old, like most 7 year olds he is starting to find out what his real interests are. It is so neat to see him learning about life, our planet, the way things work, and recently the "magic" of magic. We went to a birthday party where they had a magician, Jayden was memorized, watching and waiting to see the magicians every move. He was studying him so hard, trying to see exactly how he executed each trick. When we left all he could talk about was how awesome it was, he asked if magic was real because although he thought it was great, he also had his doubts. Jayden is a "has to see it to believe it kind of kid" and magic was just so out of this world to him. He wanted to learn the magicians tricks so I knew he would love the HearthSong Legends of Magic Kit with DVD!

 

Uncle Milton National Geographic Review and Giveaway #sponsored

Finding unique and fun gifts for my children over the holiday season is one thing I like to do, feeling like your child has that special something is worth searching for. If you are looking for toys and gifts to give your little ones that not everyone will have then Uncle Milton is the place to shop! They have product lines like National Geographic, Fireworks Light Show,  Marvel Science, and more.

Holiday Cards MINTED $50 Giveaway

Sending out Holiday/Christmas cards is #1 on most peoples list this time of year, just like holiday shopping, there is planning and preparation involved. These days most people are looking for holiday cards that are personal, artful and meaningful.

If sending out Christmas cards that are unique and special to you are what you are looking for then Minted is the perfect solution. Why Minted? Minted is the world's premier marketplace for independent design. Their mission is to find exceptional artists and designers all over the world and bring their work to consumers who appreciate great design.

What I love about Minted is it is a collaboration of so many different designers and artists that everyone can find a card that is just perfect. We all have an idea of what is the "perfect" Holiday card to send, Minted will help you capture that idea. I can't wait to order my Christmas cards this year, in the mean time I will drool over a few beautiful examples...

Shop Hammacher Schlemmer for all of your Holiday Gifts #sponsored

This year I have dedicated most of my holiday shopping to online, it is just so easy and convenient and with three small children trying to get in a day or two of shopping is rough. My husband and I like to pick out their gifts together, that means we need someone to watch our children, which means finding and paying a sitter. We would rather spend the time and money shopping by online after the kids go to bed.

 

Another luxury to shopping on line is the variety and endless choices but that can also be overwhelming. What I love about Hammacher Schlemmer is they have everything, I mean everything you can think of for everyone in your family! You can shop for your entire family and cross everyone off of your list with one stop here. Their site has many categories to choose from like Electronics, Apparel, Home, Outdoor, Personal Care, Sports and Leisure, Toys, Travel, Holiday and Special Values. They also have gifts that you might not even know exist, seriously I came across some great gift ideas! Here are a few to start:

 

 

The Six Device Charging Clock Radio

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The Authentic Southern Sweet Tea Brewer

 

 

 

 

The Carving Electric Three Wheel Scooter

 

Energizer Change Your Clock Change Your Batteries Program Review and Giveaway #sponsored

Now that time has "Fall Back" we need to be reminded that we need to change the batteries in the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in our homes. I sometimes forget on the day time changes as I am busy changing clocks all over the house and car. I wanted to post this as a reminder to everyone that has not yet changed the batteries in your detectors and for you to remind loved ones that may have forgotten as well. Have you changed yours?

I know many times in the past I have taken batteries out of a smoke detector from my learning curve for cooking lol I always try remember to put the batteries back. Now would be the perfect time to go check all your detectors and make sure new batteries are in them. Something so simple as a new battery in a smoke alarm can save lives. 

Since working with Energizer last year for the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program I have it in my mind that time changes and so do batteries. I remind people I know about changing detector batteries when they remind me of the time change. So be safe and go change those smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries if you have not since the time change. 

 

Chicken Soup For The Soul, It's Christmas! Review and Giveaway #sponsored







I have enjoyed reading the Chicken Soup For The Soul series of books for years now.

Whatever is going on in your life, wonderful things, or not so wonderful, there is usually a book in this series to address the situation.

Chicken Soup For The Soul It's Christmas! is filled with 101stories of love, Christmas miracles, the joy of family and children, and much more.

Guaranteed to warm your heart, and get you into the holiday spirit, this is a must read, whether you love Christmas or dread it.

 

Dermagist Ultimate Clarifying System Review and Giveaway #sponsored

 

Even though I am of the age where acne shouldn't be an issue, there are times acne can make an impact on how I feel about myself and it always seems to pop up at the worst times. Most people associate acne with puberty or youth but the truth is anyone at any age can battle acne. As a teenager I had it pretty bad at certain times in my life that caused redness and scarring on my face. Taking care of my skin was never on the top of my list of important things though, I figured I was a teenager, it comes with the territory. Now I know better, there are ways to help if you have acne prone skin. Dermagist has the Ultimate Clarifying System, for acne prone skin which includes One (1) Jar of our Acne Clarifying Cream (45 day supply), One (1) Bottle of our Detoxifying Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin (45 day supply) and One (1) Jar of our Acne Scar Fading Cream (45 day supply).

Today officially starts our Annual Holiday Gift Guide Event!

Today is the kick off of our Annual Holiday Gift Guide Event!

We will be reviewing and giving away great gifts and gift ideas for the holiday season, to include everyone from the kids, husband/wife, family pet and even yourself!

 

Here's to a great Holiday Event and a special thanks to all of our sponsors!

Funkins Review and Giveaway - Holiday Gift Guide

 

You might be saying what is Funkins? Let me tell you...

Funkins are bright, reusable cloth napkins made especially for kids. They are ideal for lunch boxes, and perfect for meal and snack time at home, and on the go. Funkins are a smart alternative to throwaway napkins and tablecloths, and they are the perfect complement to environmentally-conscious families and schools that practice waste-free lunch programs.

Funkins have double-sided patterns and are made from 100% cotton fabric using low impact dyes. They are a fun and cute way to spice up a kids meal or bring happiness to the table while also being eco-friendly. We use ours for almost every meal, they can be used as both a napkin and a placemat. Not only do the boys like to have "their" placemat at their own spot, but it keeps some of the mess on the Funkin, not on the table. I folded the top down so that both patterns were visible, I liked being able to see both sides.

Liam and his Funkin. We call him monkey so this was a great pattern choice for him!

JJ is using one of the holiday patterns, not to mention he LOVES penguins!

The choices and patterns Funkins has to offer is great. They have some especially for Boys, Girls, and Holidays! Another great thing Funkins offers is if you start a waste-free lunch program and promote Funkins in your school, they will give back to your school’s activities and programs. Check it out here.


Enter to win a Set of 5 Funkins (winners choice)




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Warner Brothers Holiday Classic Movies Blu-Ray Giveaway #WBHoliday

Happy Holidays from WB! Warner Brothers movies wants to give you the chance to win some classic Holiday titles here on Frugal Family Tree and the chance to check out their new shopping app. Ho Ho Ho, it’s the holiday season and that can only mean one thing... Shopping!  But finding presents for your loved ones can be no easy task!  That’s why Warner Bros. has come up with their awesome Happy Holidays Blog App featuring some classic and new movies out on Blu-ray sure to please everyone from your teeny nephew to grandma wrinkles!

 

 Enter to win Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection, Classic Christmas Favorites or Dr. Seuss’s Deluxe Holiday Collection out to your winner! (Prize will be chosen randomly from the above Blu-ray titles)

 Easy Entry to win Warner Brothers classic Holiday Blu-ray titles to watch with your family and friends.

 

To enter to win
You can do any of the following or all three. Be sure to leave a comment for each one.

-Leave a comment with results from the Holiday Movie Challenge 
-Leave a comment with the results from the Decode-A-Scene Game.

-Leave a comment sharing your best holiday survival tip!

(Be sure to leave an email address so I can contact you if you win) Giveaway ends Dec. 17th 2012 PST midnight.


*Assets included within this message were delivered to you in promotion of the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment release of the Warner Bros. Happy Holidays Blog App.  I am working with Warner Bros. to promote the Holiday App. I was not sent any items or compensated for this post. Giveaway ends Dec. 17, 2012. 

Mikarose Review and $50 Giveaway

Finding clothing that is cute but also fitting with my personality and body frame can sometimes be difficult. I have a larger on top frame that can sometimes make it hard to wear certain cuts of tops like a v-neck or scoop neck. I have been looking for a holiday dress to wear that was comfortable for me to feel fancy in but not too revealing. I found a company Mikarose that has fashionable and modest clothing. They make many cute tops and dresses that I like.

For the holidays I ordered the beautiful Renee Lace Dress. I love how it looks it was perfect. But the sizing runs a bit small. I wear plus size and this dress should have been a fit for me but it was too small. I will be letting my friend have the dress for her holiday party since she fit in it better than me. I was too uncomfortable with how tight it was on the top part. Its a pretty dress! it also comes in a black lace. Another great feature about the dress is that it is machine washable.



I found a few other cute items from Mikarose that I would like to give as gifts.

For our Holiday Gift Guide we will be hosting a giveaway for a $50 Gift Certificate to Mikarose.


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Stompeez Review and Giveaway

Knowing what my son wanted this year has been fairly easy, he sings the catch phrases or tells me when he sees a commercial that he likes it. Last year it was Pillow Pets, this year its all about Stomp Stomp Stompeez. He even asked Stompeez Please. Too cute! Last year that had such an overwhelming demand they ran out! But this year they have a new plan and tons of inventory for all the good little boys and girls that want Santa to bring them Stompeez.

Have you seen the commercial its very catchy. They show the kids stomping in the cool slippers and say Stomp Stomp Stomp Stompeez! I have even seen Stompeez showing up at some retailers. For my son I picked the Growlin' Dragon. My son thinks dragons are super cool. He loves this slippers. He stomps all over the house making his Stompeez growl at me. They have even munched on a few toys. My son will stick a action figure in the Dragons mouth and make the slipper bite it. It hilarious! You do need to stomp in the slippers to get them to work. My son had to learn to stomp properly to make the mouth open. I am sure older kids will have no trouble at all.

Making his Stompeez growl at me

My son immediately knew what they were. He yelled Stompeez and put them on to stomp. He wears them in the house every day and I have let him wear them to run errands. He had them on in the grocery store cart the other day and a few people asked me where to get them. Some kids recognize them too. They are a super cute gift for the kids in your life! Most kids under 5 will wear a small. My son is 3 with big feet and he still has room on the back of the slippers to grow into them.

My son LOVES his Dragon Stompeez

You can buy Stompeez online and get great deals.

I have two promos to share that won’t expire until after Dec 31, 2012:

1) Get $5.00 off your order by entering promo code SLIPPER at check out

2) Customers who order two or more pairs at StompeezClub.com enjoy free same-location shipping on the additional pairs (after S&H paid for 1^st two pairs).

For our Holiday Gift Guide we will be hosting a Giveaway for one pair of Stompeez. The winner will pick which Stompeez character they want as a prize. (these will not be delivered before Christmas as the giveaway does not end before last ship date)

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 *Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts Dec. 11 2012 and ends on Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:01 am EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. I was sent a product to review for this post.