Kidlandia Personalized Pillowcase and Mug Review

I really like the company Kidlandia. Its fun, whimsical and best of all you can personalize your items. Long before my son was born I knew what we would name him and would oh and ah when I saw products with his name on them. Now I love that I can buy them and find new stuff to have his name on.

Lately my son has been all about this is mine! He understands that we have things that are specifically our own and he wants to have his. He has taken my pillow for the last 4 nights in a row and will not given it back. I was thrilled when his Kidlandia personalized pillowcase arrived in the mail. I showed it to him and told him it says your name on it so its yours. He looked at me funny but I know he will get it. Its super cute and I love that I got him the map of the USA pillow case he can learn his states. He has a Kidlandia World and USA map on his wall and I show him North American and then California to show him where he lives.

The Pillow cases would make a really cute Holiday gift. They have USA Maps, World Maps, Family Trees,
Sponge Bob, Veggie Tales, Dora the Explorer and more. These would be great to give to someone who has multiple children to make each kid feel special to have a pillowcase with their name on it.

Another item my son has deemed he needs his own is a mug. My husband and I each have a specific mug we drink our morning coffee out of. My son loves to pretend to drink out of them when they are empty and says "Ahhhh" like its a good cup lol. A few times I have placed him in his high chair and with a straw and a mug I pour a bit of Blueberry juice in it and let him sip out of it. Now that he loves to use straws when he is in his high chair he needed his own mug. I looked at Kidlandia and they have the cutest Kreechurs Pirate Mugs that you can personalize. You can pick what trees, items and words go on the mug. I had fun making mine. Now my little guy has his own mug like mom and dad to drink his morning cup of juice in.

Kidlandia has many great items that make perfect gifts for under $25. Placemats (they have Winnie the Pooh and Disney Princesses), Pillow cases, Mugs, Mouse pads, Posters and Door Hangers.

Definitely check Kidlandia for cute and personalized gifts for the Holidays.

* I was not paid or compensated for this post. I was sent a free mug and pillow case for my review by the company/PR company. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Home Event Candle Warmers Ect Giveaway

The scents that fill the air during the Fall is something I think of when I hear the word Fall. The smells of cinnamon, pumpkin and cider. When your home is full of those wonderful scents it just brightens your day. As I planned our Home Event I knew I wanted to find a company that carried great items to bring these wonderful scents into your home. When I found Candle Warmers Ect. they were happy to be apart of the event and provide an awesome prize for one of our lucky readers.

Candle Warmers Etc. is the original innovator and category leader in candle warming products.  Our innovative line of patented candle warming products and accessories provide a quick, safe, clean and healthy alternative to enjoying scented candles in the home. They carry many items that I would love to have in my own home. I am happy to be able to share their products with you.

The four products pictured are the ones you can enter to win.

Santa Illumination Warmer

 Gold Leaf Motif Illumination Fragrance Warmer 

The Illumination Fragrance Warmers are designed to warm scented oils and wax creating the glow and ambiance of a burning candle while releasing the fragrance. Each style brings a relaxing mood to the room and elegance to any home decor.

Jack O’ Lantern Plug-in Fragrance Warmer

Snowman Plug-in Fragrance Warmers 

These decorative Plug-In fragrance warmers are designed to warm scented oils and wax creating the glow and ambiance of a burning candle while releasing the fragrance into the home. Ideal for small rooms and small spaces, each style brings a relaxing mood to any room.

GIVEAWAY

Win 4 Products from Candle Warmers Ect. Gold Leaf Motif Illumination Fragrance Warmer, Santa Illumination Warmer and Jack O’ Lantern and Snowman Plug-in Fragrance Warmers with seasonal wax melts.

To Enter This Giveaway: 

What is your favorite scent for your Home in the Fall?

 *Leave a comment answering the question and be sure to leave your email address if its not public in your Google account*

Extra Entries: Can be done after leaving a comment for mandatory entry. If the extra entry says 1 extra entry leave 1 comment and 2 extra entries leave me 2 comments and so on. 

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts September 23, 2011 and ends on October 5, 2011 at midnight PST.  Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provide the item in this review for free by the company or PR firm representing them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Be-EcoChic Leather Journal Review and Giveaway

Have you heard of Be-Ecochic? They are an Eco Friendly Brand that makes totes, yoga bags, journals, decorative boxes, jewelry and more. We recently got a check out the Eco Ethics Leather Journal with an Ink Blot Leaf on the cover. The Leather Journal is refillable and made from Cruelty Free Leather & 100% Recycled Cotton Tree Free Paper. I have to say that the leather cover is very pretty and simple, the leaf is also earthy. I love the idea of "Going Green" and this journal is just that! I have been using the journal as a daily planner. A very nice gift for that Eco-minded person in your life.




Here is a little more info on their about us page:

Who We Are? "Refugees from the Corporate Rat Race"
Eco Ethic, LLC is a privately owned entrepreneurial business. We are a small group of dedicated people working for the fun and love of a new challenge. We are excited to be on this journey to create great, green, fun product and help save the planet at the same time. We are a unique collection of people with diverse backgrounds in fashion, commerce and the corporate world.

What Do We Want? "To make "Be Eco Chic" a Fun Brand.
First and foremost we want to help make the planet green and healthy. We hope you enjoy what we do and look forward to hearing from you with ideas and suggestions.

How Do We Get There? "With Your Help" Buy online and leave less carbon footprints. Stay as true as possible to our goal of making Eco Friendly Products. The process from design to manufacture through to sales is long and difficult. We must ensure that all of our manufacturers use recyclable materials during every stage of the process. Our aim is to be 100% Green but this will take time. We have a commitment, and we want to be true and honest to our aim from the beginning to the end but recognize being 99% green is better than 60%.

GIVEAWAY

  Win a Leaf Leather Journal.

To Enter This Giveaway: 

What is your favorite item on the Be-EcoChic website?

 *Leave a comment answering the question and be sure to leave your email address if its not public in your Google account*

Extra Entries: Can be done after leaving a comment for mandatory entry. If the extra entry says 1 extra entry leave 1 comment and 2 extra entries leave me 2 comments and so on. 

-Like Be-EcoChic on Facebook +2
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-Follow Frugal Family Tree on GFC ( right hand side) +2

-Like our new fan page on Facebook Frugal Family Tree +1

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-Share this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook using the Share Button at the bottom on this post. +1 for each share you do. (can be done once a day) This means you have the chance to get 2 extra entries a day.

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts September 22, 2011 and ends on October 5, 2011 at midnight PST.  Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provide the item in this review for free by the company or PR firm representing them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Paper Scissors Rock Review and Giveaway

I have just discovered the most charming work of artist Pamela Corwin, the creator of her Paper Scissors Rock studio. Pamela creates original designs for her whimsical line of clocks, magnets, greeting cards and more.








I am lucky enough to be the owner of the Pike Place Market clock. It is a painting of the front of the market, and it is truly one of my favorite things. Besides keeping track of time for me, whenever I look at it, I am reminded of this very colorful and famous Seattle landmark. The clock looks like ceramic tile, but it is actually so light you can hang it on a push pin and you never have to worry about it breaking. All clocks come with a lifetime warranty on the movement and there are over 70 designs to choose from. If you are in the Seattle area, be sure to visit Pamela and check out her booth right inside the Pike Place Market. She can be found there amongst the other crafts people and all of the flower vendors, seven days a week. You can also visit her website and order any of her products on line. If you are looking for a wonderful gift or just a very special treasure for yourself, Pamela's artwork is truly lovely.

In addition to the giveaway we are hosting on our website, Paper Scissors Rock hosts monthy giveaways on their site as well. You can enter here. Be sure to come back and enter our giveaway too.

GIVEAWAY

Win a set of Magnets that are glass gem magnets that start with a tiny watercolor painting which is reduced to size and reproduced. The magnets are all handmade in the studio.

They use super strong ceramic magnets so they will stay on the fridge unlike most magnets of their size.

The gem magnets are 3/4" each and come in sets of seven in a gift tin with a clear lid.

To Enter This Giveaway: 

What is your favorite Magnet set on the Paper Scissors Rock website?

 *Leave a comment answering the question and be sure to leave your email address if its not public in your Google account*

Extra Entries: Can be done after leaving a comment for mandatory entry. If the extra entry says 1 extra entry leave 1 comment and 2 extra entries leave me 2 comments and so on. 

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-Share this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook using the Share Button at the bottom on this post. +1 for each share you do. (can be done once a day) This means you have the chance to get 2 extra entries a day.

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts September 21, 2011 and ends on October 5, 2011 at midnight PST.  Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provide the item in this review for free by the company or PR firm representing them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Home Event AeroPress Coffee Maker Review and Giveaway

Coffee is a MUST have in my house. I am a zombie without it. It even helps keep my headaches in check that  I get since I suffer from migraines. If I have at least one cup a day it seems to keep them at bay. ON days when I feel a headache coming on I have some coffee after dinner. During the summer time I love to make ice coffee with flavored creamers. In the winter I love the holiday themed creamers too. I enjoy the whole aspect of coffee making. Making the coffee with the house filling up with the scent of the grinds, the way the coffee smells after I add sugar and creamer and the way a cup of coffee invites you to sit down, relax and enjoy the moment!

We drink a lot of Starbucks instant coffee, I could rave all day about the simplicity and flavor. But there are times when I want a specific coffee that is not instant especially when we have guest over. I was excited when I read about the AeroPress coffeemaker by Aerobie. I thought it was a great and easy way to make coffee quickly. The at home application is great but I also thought it would be awesome for road trips and camping.

The AeroPress makes an espresso-strength shot of coffee. You can then add hot water to the concentrate for an Americano or hot milk for a delicious latte. I loved how easy it was to use and clean up. Its simple and makes a good cup of coffee! I made an iced coffee too with my coffee from the AeroPress, cold milk, caramel, ice cubes and a shot of caramel flavor like the stuff Starbucks uses and oh it was so good!

Product Info from the site:

SMOOTHEST
Using the ideal water temperature
and gentle air pressure brewing yields
rich flavor with lower acidity and
without bitterness.
RICHEST
Total immersion brewing results in uniform
extraction of the ultimate in full coffee
flavor. Other coffee makers drip hot water
on bed of grounds, over extracting at the
center and under extracting at the edge.
PUREST
Micro filtered for grit free coffee – unlike
other press-type coffee makers.
FASTEST
One minute from start to enjoy. The actual
press time takes only 20 seconds.

GIVEAWAY

Win a AreoPress Coffee Maker by Aerobie.

To Enter This Giveaway: 

What is your favorite brand of Coffee?

 *Leave a comment answering the question and be sure to leave your email address if its not public in your Google account*

Extra Entries: Can be done after leaving a comment for mandatory entry. If the extra entry says 1 extra entry leave 1 comment and 2 extra entries leave me 2 comments and so on. 

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts September 20, 2011 and ends on October 5, 2011 at midnight PST.  Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provide the item in this review for free by the company or PR firm representing them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Home Event Pumpkin Spice New England Coffee Review

When I think of the fall my mind automatically goes to Pumpkin anything. I love pumpkin flavored anything, really I do. Pumpkin Cheesecake, yes please. Pumpkin Pie, yes please. Pumpkin seeds, yes again. When you combine coffee and pumpkin I am hooked. I love Coffee and I love Pumpkin. How can you go wrong? To kick off the fall season we brewed up some tasty Pumpkin Spice coffee from The New England Coffee Company. It was soooo good. What I loved about it was that the pumpkin was not an overwhelming smell or taste, it was just the right amount of pumpkin you could say. It was hot and flavorful, just what we need here in the Great Northwest. Don't you know we are already having to wear sweaters some days?

Can't you just smell the pumpkin coming from this bag?

Ummm I may have added a little bit of whip cream, just like I do on my pumpkin pie!

His and hers. He enjoyed it black and really said that it was a nice smooth taste. She loves all the bells and whistles. Soooo good....

Never heard of New England Coffee? Well here is a little background on them:

New England Coffee is owned by a third generation of the Kaloyanides and Dostou families and has been providing quality and service for over 90 years. Our beliefs in the highest standards of customer service and product quality have been passed on in the true tradition of family business. In the early years, we were located in a building at the corner of Milk and Broad Streets in Boston, where hand-roasted coffee was delivered by horse and wagon. Our first truck was purchased in 1918 and other family members started to join the business. In 1966, after outgrowing several homes in succession, we finally settled into our present location at 100 Charles Street in Malden, Massachusetts. Today we occupy five buildings and have hugely expanded our manufacturing and packaging capabilities. While we've grown to become New England's largest independent coffee roaster, our philosophy and goal are still the same - to buy and sell premium coffee and provide the best service possible. Our methods are not cutting edge. In fact, they're antiquated by most people's standards. And we wouldn't change a thing. It's the only way we know how to make sure that you'll always enjoy a consistently great cup of coffee. As fine coffee becomes more and more integral to the American way of life, we will continue to indulge you with our consistent tradition of good taste.


The New England Coffee Company's flavors include, Blueberry Cobbler, Chocolate Cappuccino, Cinnamon Hazelnut, French Vanilla, Hawaiian Macadamia Nut and Hazelnut Creme. They also offer dark roasts and light roasts, seasonal, Iced coffee as well as a variety of flavors in Decaf. I definitely recommend this coffee to anyone who loves a good cup of Joe! Check them out, with the holidays coming you can always give the gift of coffee. What coffee drinker wouldn't love that?

* I was not paid or compensated for this post. I was sent a free bag of coffee for my review by the company/PR company. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Fall in Love with Home Event

Today starts our Fall In Love With Home event here at our blog Frugal Family Tree. We have been excited for this event to start to be able to share with everyone some of the great products we have reviewed and to share our stories of love and home. This is a celebration of many things for us here at Frugal Family Tree.

For one we all LOVE the Fall. The falling colorful leaves, the weather getting cooler and a bit of rain and knowing the holidays are just around the corner. The Fall is also a time to settle back into routines of the kids going to school, cleaning up of the summer items and settling back into being home sweet home more.

The Love theme of the event is in celebration of Liz's 10 year wedding anniversary and Sam's 11 year wedding anniversary. Funny enough Liz was married 1 year and 1 day after Sam! After you have been married for over a decade you have done the flowers, candies, romantic dates and all the other standard anniversary stuff. We are not saying those things aren't great but now that we have kids, run a household and are home more we want the house to be a place were we can relax and unwind.

The Home part of the theme is where the gifts come in. As Moms we want the house to be clean, functional and to look nice. With kids running around and life happening those things can go by the way side. But if our dear husbands would buy us stuff to make the cleaning and decorating go faster we would be happier to do these tasks. After all we all know a happy Mom is a happy Home!

So yes we have said it. We DO want a vacuum, a coffee maker, a mixer, a sewing machine, mops, brooms, small appliances and more! Oh and you can get us candy too, what woman does not want chocolate!

We hope you enjoy celebrating with us and enjoy reading the stories we will share about love and life. Of course there will also be GIVEAWAYS. Every party needs great presents!

How do you PB&J?

Its one of the greatest classic sandwiches for kids in my book. A PB&J is so easy to make and tasty. Recently I realized why I love the brands I use to make our sandwiches, they just taste better!

I use Natural low sodium creamy JIF. It taste very pure and peanutty unlike some of the other brands out there its not overly oily or bland. I tell every mom I talk to about Natural JIF. For our jelly I use Smuckers Simply Fruit. I like this brand since its like the jar says its just fruit. Its a bit more expensive but well worth it. When I was pregnant with my son everyday for lunch I would  have a PB&J and use the Blueberry Smuckers Fruit Simple. It was heavenly! I would also have green granny smith apple slices and a glass of milk. To me its the best lunch ever! Just writing about it I may need to go to the store for blueberry jelly and green apples.

What brands do you use for PB&J sandwiches? 

Do you add anything to them to make the special?