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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on November 2nd, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

ParamountZone.com My husband always says that I'm one of the hardest people to buy for because he thinks I need extravagant gifts to make me happy.  Nothing could be farther from the truth though!  As a matter of fact, I love receiving cool and unique gadgets which work well, but are definitely something that not everyone has.

Thankfully this year, my husband will have a much easier time shopping for me if he heads on over to the Christmas Gifts for Her section of ParamountZone.com.  They have a myriad of wonderful gift ideas sure to delight any hard-to-buy for lady on your shopping list this year.  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the Fun Shower Radio from ParamountZone.com, which retails for £4.99.

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November
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on November 1st, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

GyftGift cards:  I love them and I hate them!  Obviously, I love them because they're basically cash, yet I can't be tempted to pay bills with them, so they're like a special shopping treat.  The thing I hate about gift cards though is that they are so darn bulky!

My purse is crammed full with them and I never know how much is on each one.  This leaves me fumbling around in the checkout line trying to figure out what is left to spend on each gift card and what I'll have to pay for myself.  Right now, almost half of the storage space in my purse is being spent on a large stack of gift cards.  Thankfully, there's now an app out there called Gyft which is designed to eliminate the gift card madness.  Keep reading to learn more!

Download the Gyft app and receive a $5 gift card to get you started!

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October
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on October 25th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

Ruth's Chris Steak House Earlier this month, I was telling you all about the seemingly endless to-do list of mine and how the holidays were already giving me the blues...before they were even here!  That's when I knew that I needed a relaxing night out with my husband, stat!

Of course, there's no place I'd rather be than at Ruth's Chris Steak House.  On October 18th, we attended their Port Wine Dinner and had a wonderful evening filled with conversation, fabulous food and delicious port wines, with absolutely NO children in the room!

What is the definition of a good wine? It should start and end with a smile. ~ William Sokolin

I found this event particularly interesting, since I didn't know much about port wines before attending.  The good news is that the expert wine afficionados there did a great job of showing me the ropes, and now I think I can "hold my own" in a conversation about port wine.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is also an amazing eating establishment because they never disappoint with anything on their menu. I thought everything was superb, especially the butternut squash bisque and filet mignon.  The bisque was so tasty that one of the other diners asked when would this be on their menu.  I felt very important when the General Manager said that this was a one night only treat especially for us and would not be showing up on their menu!

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October
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on October 20th, 2012    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

H-E-B Beauty Pick of the MonthWhen I want to instantly add a touch of class to my overall appearance, I head straight for my fingernails!  Apparently, I'm not the only one who likes to do this either, for mani/pedi shops have popped up on almost every street corner seemingly overnight.

Now when I paint my nails, I like to go bold without looking like I'm going bold.  :question:  That might not make a lot of sense, but what I mean is that I like bold colors, just toned down a bit.  I want my nails to turn heads without looking over the top.  That's why I couldn't have been happier to receive H-E-B's October Beauty Pick of the Month: A Selection of 5 Essie Nail Polish Colors!

I reviewed the Essie Mirror Metallic Nail Polish collection from H-E-B, which retails for $7.75 each.
Save $2 on all Essie Nail Enamel and Treatment Products at H-E-B with this coupon.

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

Dry DudzNow that we're midway through the month of October, I'm sure you're well aware that this month is indeed, breast cancer awareness month.  I love this time of year, for it always warms my heart to see so many valuable companies pitching in to raise money for this extremely valuable cause.

I honestly don't know anyone whose life hasn't been touched in one way or another by breast cancer, and so it is with pride that I introduce a swimwear company striving to support the cure...Dry Dudz.  Dry Dudz is a premium performance swimwear company that makes hybrid boardshorts and belt liners for active lifestyles in and out of the water.

I reviewed the following pieces from Dry Dudz:

Tara Hybrid Boardshorts, which retails for $85.00, but is currently on sale for $65.00

Tara Bikini Top, which retails for $40.00, but is currently on sale for $25.00
To commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,  Dry Dudz will contribute a portion of proceeds from all purchases of their pink Tara hybrid boardshorts and bikini tops to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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October
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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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