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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on August 19th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

Maytag Dependable Laundry MomAs you may remember reading in a previous post, I was lucky enough to be chosen as a Maytag Dependable Laundry Mom!  With that designation comes the perk of trying out the new Bravos XL High-Efficiency Top Loading Washer and Steam Dryer in my own home.  Since I'm a complete newbie to the Maytag brand and have never had the pleasure of owning a Maytag appliance personally, I wasn't quite sure what to expect.

Be sure to keep reading to find out how Maytag has treated me thus far and how this washer and dryer pair have stacked up against my family's never-ending supply of dirty clothes!

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August
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on August 18th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

Stride RiteI can still remember it vividly...when I was a kid, I wanted to be a super hero very badly.  I thought that Wonder Woman was the coolest gal in the universe and even as a little girl, I did my best to be just like her.

As anyone knows, super heroes always have a uniform, and in order to better emulate my two favorite super heroes, Wonder Woman and Spider-Man, I needed the appropriate attire.  For me, that resulted in the wearing of two sweet pairs of Underoos anytime I could.  The problem was that in order for anyone to see said sweet Underoos, I had to take my clothes off.  :blush:  After one too many calls home from my day care, it was soon decided that Underoos could no longer be worn there.

Stride Rite understands every young child's longing to accomplish super fantastic feats in the vein of their favorite super hero, and has partnered with Marvel to create an entire line of amazing children's footwear, just in time for back to school.  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the Marvel by Stride Rite X-celeRacers Spider-Man (Toddlers), which retails for $49.50.

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August
18
Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on August 18th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

FellowesThe Back to School season is officially here and I'm sure you already have the basics, like new clothes, school supplies and backpacks, on your shopping list.  But what I want to turn you on to today is a machine that will not only help you preserve the precious memories that will be made this year, but will also serve a million other useful purposes throughout your home for many years to come.

Fellowes is a trusted manufacturer of business machines and office accessories and now they've developed the Saturn 2 95 Laminator, a real gem of a machine that's perfect for both home and business use.  Keep reading to learn more about the convenient tool that will allow you to be ready for anything this school year.

I received the Saturn 2 95 Laminator from Fellowes, which retails for $159.99, but is currently on sale for $99.99 at Staples with FREE SHIPPING.

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August
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on August 17th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

Sibu Beauty Speaking as someone who hasn't been blessed with trouble-free skin, I've spent my life searching for the perfect skin care regimen for my particular set of skin challenges.  Basically, I need a system which can hydrate and moisturize well, while keeping my Rosacea and acne flare-ups to a minimum.  I also would love a skin care system that brightens and tones my skin, while lessening the look of fine lines and wrinkles as well as helping to remove prior sun damage.

Of course, in a perfect world, I want an all-natural skin care regimen too, free from loads of harmful chemicals and toxins.  Sounds like a tall order, right?  That's why I'm very excited to have the chance to review the Sibu Beauty line of Sea Buckthorn skin care products.  Keep reading to learn much more about them as well as whether or not they're working for me!

I reviewed the following skin care products from Sibu Beauty:

Sea Buckthorn Purifying Mask, which retails for $29.95

Sea Buckthorn Repair & Protect Facial Cream, which retails for $20.95

Sea Buckthorn Age Defying Eye Cream, which retails for $24.95

Sea Buckthorn Oil Cellular Support with Omega 7, which retails for $29.95

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August
17
Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on August 17th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

HABAI don't know about you, but when I was a kid, I LOVED setting up dominoes all over the house.  I would try to make my domino patterns do all kinds of crazy things, like flip in the air, knock down other objects or spell out words.  What would take forever to set up would take just seconds to knock down and then I'd start all over again.

This hobby was great fun when stuck inside on a rainy afternoon and helped hone my concentration skills and increase my level of patience, which children always seem to find in short supply.  Recently, I happened across the new HABA Building Blocks - Basic Pack Domino Set and the kid in me screamed, "YES!"  I couldn't wait to try this toy out for myself and to introduce the fun of domino building to my own daughter.  Keep reading to learn more!

I received the Building Blocks - Basic Pack Domino Set from HABA, which retails for $75.00.

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August
16
Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on August 16th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

derma eNow that summer is rapidly coming to a close, you might be ready to undo all of the damage that happened to your tootsies from running around barefoot all summer.  You might also be one who suffers year-round from poor foot circulation or achy, tired or swollen feet.  That's where derma e's Intensive Therapy Foot Creme comes in.

This creme is enriched with nourishing vitamins and botanicals to support healthy circulation, relax tight muscles, resolve swelling and bruising and relieve tired, achy, even painful feet.  It is especially useful for moisturizing and alleviating dry, cracked and itchy feet.

I reviewed the Intensive Foot Therapy Creme and Tea Tree and E Antiseptic Creme from derma e, which retails for $19.50 and $13.75, respectively.

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