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

H-E-B This year, I've been chosen to participate in the H-E-B Beauty Bloggers program! Each and every month, I will be bringing you the H-E-B Beauty Pick of the Month with plenty of chances to nab some great prizes too!

You know that great feeling you get at the salon when the professionals there cut and style your hair?  The reason your hair performs so well then is due in part to the stylist's skills and in part to the top quality styling tools they use.  John Frieda is one of the most well-known brands in the hair styling industry, which is why I was thrilled to discover that his line of styling brushes was selected to be June's beauty feature from H-E-B.  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the following John Frieda Styling Brushes from H-E-B:

Sleek Finish 85400 paddle brush which retails for $12.99

Sleek Finish 85401 cushion brush which retails for $11.99

Volume Curls 85403 small porcupine round brush which retails for $12.99

Full Volume 85405 large thermal round brush which retails for $14.99

Get a $3.00 OFF coupon on any John Frieda Styling Brush from H-E-B.

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June
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on June 6th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

BistroMD As a work-at-home mom who runs a blog, my family's small business and cares for our active toddler during the day, life for me is crazy and hectic most of the time.  Like most moms, we tend to put our family first above everything, even ourselves, which means that preparing a healthy, nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner doesn't always happen for me.  This of course, leaves the door wide open to poor diet choices, which in turn leads to an unhappy and unhealthy mommy.  :wah:

If only there were a way to grab great tasting, healthy meals that could be prepared in an instant and were both calorie-conscious and nutritious.  Actually there is!  BistroMD delivers clinical expertise on weight loss to you, right in the convenience of your home.  From their Stuffed French Toast to their Wild Alaskan Salmon, you can now quickly and easily enjoy a variety of delicious meals prepared by expert chefs.  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the 5-Day Work Week Plan without Snacks from BistroMD, which retails for $129.95 per week.

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June
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on June 5th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

Learning Resources I think all parents want their children to follow in their footsteps to some extent.  It's a lot of fun to share similar interests with your child, and for me, one of those interests I like to share with Riley is my love for Science.  As a former teacher with a Genetics degree, I've been fascinated by the broad subject of Science for as long as I can remember.  Seeing Riley's emerging love and enthusiasm for Science definitely warms my heart and gives me yet another great way to bond with my daughter.

As any good scientist knows, experiments in the lab are a vital part of discovery and understanding, and these experiments always require accurate and precise measurements.  That's why I was thrilled to see Learning Resources's newest toy, the Primary Science Mix & Measure Set.  I had the chance to review this amazing scientific set with Riley.  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the Primary Science Mix & Measure Set and the Primary Science Safety Glasses from Learning Resources, which retail for $29.99 and $4.99, respectively.

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June
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on June 5th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

ClarityUnfortunately, as we age our eyesight and hearing capabilities diminish somewhat.  Simple tasks like dialing a phone number or listening to an important phone call can prove especially challenging.

Clarity, a division of Plantronics, creates smart communication solutions that help seniors live richer, more engaged lives. Founded more than 40 years ago, Clarity is the world leader in amplified telephones, notification systems and assistive listening devices.  These specialized telephones use Clarity Power technology which enables loud and clear conversation, allowing much better communication than on a standard telephone.

I recently had the chance to review the Clarity W425 Pro Extra Loud Big Button Cordless Phone.  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the Clarity W425 Pro Extra Loud Big Button Cordless Telephone, which retails for $119.99, but is currently on sale for $80.74 with FREE SHIPPING.

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

KensingtonI have to admit that I've been lusting after an iPad 2 for quite some time now, but haven't had the good fortune to snag one just yet.  My husband happened to hit the jackpot though at work, for his company recently decided that all employees needed an iPad 2 and issued him one.

I love playing around on this new gadget, but have to admit that I don't quite like it when it comes to typing.  I definitely miss having a separate keyboard there for when I need to type a lot and prefer my bulky laptop for this task instead.

My husband also complains that typing is a little too tedious on the iPad 2 and because of this, he doesn't use his iPad very much.  WHAT?!?  :big eyes:  Okay, that to me is simply unacceptable, and I thought that there must be a better solution out there which would increase the functionality of the iPad 2.  Thankfully, Kensington came to my rescue with their new KeyLite Ultra Slim Touch Keyboard Folio.  Keep reading to learn more about a Father's Day gift idea that will hopefully knock my husband's socks off!

I reviewed the KeyLite Ultra Slim Touch Keyboard Folio from Kensington, which retails for $119.99, but is currently on sale for $76.17 with FREE SHIPPING on Amazon.com.

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

AllergiesNearly 1 in 5 Americans suffer from allergies and after this year’s unusually mild winter, the dreaded allergy season arrived extra early, resulting in bothersome coughs and colds in allergy sufferers across the country.  Although a cough related to allergies may be relatively harmless, it can be very disruptive, causing sore throat, interrupted sleep and in some cases, trouble breathing.

How will you know if you have allergies or if you are getting sick? And what are the proper precautions when you start to experience symptoms?

Dr. Zak Zarbock, creator of Zarbee's, the #1 all natural, safe and effective cough alternative, shares his top five tips for identifying and treating coughs due to seasonal allergies – and how to tell when it’s more than just hay fever.

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