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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on October 13th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

MPG SportNow that I'm a work-at-home mom, I require a completely different uniform than what I used to wear in an office setting.  The perfect "mom uniform" in my opinion, is something that looks sharp and stylish, yet is comfortable, practical and versatile enough for a variety of tasks.

High quality fitness wear is ideal for a work-at-home mom's uniform because it looks great while grocery shopping, playing with your children at the park, running various errands around town or getting your daily exercise at the gym.

Of course, with any form of exercise, mobility and comfort can make the difference between thoroughly enjoying your activity and watching the clock as to when it will end.  Thankfully, I had the opportunity to review four pieces of fitness wear from Mondetta Performance Gear.  Keep reading to learn much more!

I reviewed the following four items from MPG Sport:

Artemis Top in Charcoal/Diva Pink, which retails for $54.00

Race Top in Heather Charcoal/Diva Pink, which retails for $64.00

Nemea Pant in Charcoal, which retails for $68.00

Athena Pant in Black, which retails for $68.00

Receive 25% OFF your entire purchase with coupon code "mpgfall2012"
Enter the Get Fit Giveaway for your chance to win a $100 online shopping credit, given away monthly, or the grand prize of a $1000 shopping credit.

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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on October 10th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

Oransi It's every household's never-ending chore...LAUNDRY!  I swear, I don't understand how just three people can dirty up so many clothes so fast, but my family always seems to manage.  I actually shudder to think just how much we spend on laundry detergent as well as on the water and electricity needed to run our washing machine and dryer.  :money:

Furthermore, I recently discovered the damaging effects that our laundry detergent has on the environment.  Thankfully, Oransi has set out to provide a more cost-effective, eco-friendly and chemical-free way to clean our clothes with the Robby Wash Laundry Ball.  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the Robby Wash Laundry Ball from Oransi, which retails for $32.95 with FREE SHIPPING.

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October
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on October 10th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

TriaI've battled adult acne for what seems like forever, and during all of the time spent using countless creams and prescriptions, I've never been able to find a long-lasting solution to my problem.  One of the acne-clearing options I have always wanted to try is a blue light acne treatment.

Tria Beauty makes a blue light acne treatment easy and convenient enough for daily home use with the Skin Perfecting Blue Light.  I've been using this device consistently for two weeks now and want to share my experiences and before/after pictures.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on October 8th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

Safety 1stIt's every new parent's biggest fear...leaving your little one in the care of someone else.  I know that it took me forever to finally take the leap and let my parents watch Riley for the night while Michael and I went on a date, but it was the right thing to do both for me and my marriage.

Parents need to recharge their batteries on a regular basis and put down the mommy or daddy role for a few hours every now and then.  So how can you prepare both yourself and your babysitter for the inevitable separation between you and your child?  Keep reading for some expert tips from Safety 1st Consumer Safety Expert, Julie Vallese:

The VersaScan TALKING Thermometer from Safety 1st retails for $39.99 at Target.

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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on October 7th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

xZubi TechnologiesWhen it comes to my family's health, I do anything and everything I can to make wise decisions.  I do my best to eat healthy food, exercise regularly and cut out unhealthy activities like smoking and drinking.  But there's a new danger that's been getting a lot of buzz lately... cell phone radiation.

Since I have a genetics degree and was a Science teacher in a past life, I take scientific research very seriously.  Many scientists around the world have been conducting studies on the dangers of electromagnetic radiation in relation to cell phone use and, in my opinion, the results are quite alarming.

Of course, the cell phone industry states that there is no definitive relation to cell phone use and brain cancer or tumors, and that's true...to a point.  The problem is, cancer is a disease which takes several years, if not decades, to manifest itself and cell phones just haven't been around long enough yet for the true ramifications to become evident.

I find the comparison between cell phone radiation and cigarette smoking eerily similar.  The industry which profits blatantly denies any possibility of danger, while scientists warn that there's a definite possibility of harm.  Several decades later, everyone knows the imminent harm that can come from smoking a cigarette, but for many people, it's just too late.

Thankfully, xZubi Technologies has a preventative method everyone can take against electromagnetic field radiation until the matter of its dangers is officially settled.  Why take the risk of developing brain tumors and cancer, when for a very low price, your entire family can be protected?

I reviewed the xZubi Introductory Family 5-Pack which retails for $149.75, but is currently on sale for $59.95.
Receive 10% OFF your xZubi purchase with coupon code "RILEY10" ~ Hurry, this offer expires January 7th, 2013

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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on October 4th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

BARBAR Hair ToolsThrough the course of my life, I've come to learn several things to be true and one of them is, "You get what you pay for".  I don't know how many times I've bought the cheapest item made only to be sorely disappointed later.

Just recently, I discovered the major differences in curling irons and flat irons and how the cheaper models are actually destroying your hair!  Now, I had the same opportunity to compare blow dryers.  I've always used some off-brand, inexpensive blow dryer on my hair and figured that there probably wasn't much difference between the one I was using and the salon variety.  I mean, don't they all just blow hot air?  Well, I had the chance to review an ionic blow dryer from BARBAR and can honestly say that yes, there definitely IS a difference and you DO get what you pay for!

I reviewed the BARBAR Italy 3800 Ionic Charger Blow Dryer which retails for $150.00, but is currently on sale for $120.00.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BARBAR Inc. would like to offer 50% off TWO of their blow dryers (Ceramic ECO-8000 and Italy 4800 Ionic Blow Dryer).  A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to a breast cancer organization of their choice.  Use coupon code: "beat50cancer"

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