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

WellnessMatsI don't like to admit my vanity, but I have a feeling that I probably spend too much time in front of the mirror.  Once I'm done washing my face, applying toner and a myriad of other facial creams and sunscreen, it's time to hit the makeup.  After this is done, I still have to style my hair and then decide which accessories I'm going to wear.  All of this womanly preparation equals a lot of time spent in the bathroom and a pair of tired, aching feet from standing on our hard tile floor.

Now most people might say, "Well, why don't you try eliminating a few steps from your beauty regimen and spending less time in front of the mirror?"  MY solution...Get a WellnessMats Motif Collection Anti-Fatigue Mat instead!  Their medically-proven cushioning system significantly improves comfort and overall tiredness when compared to standing on the floor.  I recently had the chance to review the 3' x 2' Bella Motif Anti-Fatigue Mat in Black.  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the Bella Motif Anti-Fatigue Mat in Black (3' x 2' size) from WellnessMats, which retails for $119.95.

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July
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on July 12th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

PetSafeAs any cat lover will tell you, there's one major downside to caring for our fluffy friends and that's the litter box.  This stinky, smelly contraption needs constant maintenance and care so that your entire home doesn't end up smelling like an ultra-large toilet.  Scooping the box after every one of your cat's "movements" is tedious, time-consuming and just flat nasty too.

Thankfully, PetSafe has developed the Simply Clean Self-Cleaning Automatic Litter Box System, guaranteed to reduce odor and bacteria as well as eliminate the need for constant scooping.  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the Simply Clean Self-Cleaning Automatic Litter Box System from PetSafe which retails for $129.99, but is currently on sale for $95.85 with FREE SHIPPING.

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

Metamorphic Toys Inc.When I was a little girl, I can remember being so excited to actually receive something in the mail.  Back before there was email, text messaging and standard shipping times of just a few business days, there was the dreaded "please wait 6-8 weeks for delivery".  So when something (anything) finally arrived in the mail for me, it was cause to celebrate.

I guess some things never change, for my daughter still lights up like a Christmas tree when she receives a book, magazine or sheet of stickers in the mail.  We also play "imaginary post office" quite often where we write letters or draw pictures and then "mail" them to each other by hiding them in certain places around the room.

Metamorphic Toys has invented an eco-friendly way for your child to express themselves and utilize their imagination.  The Everythingland Mailbox can be decorated in absolutely any way possible and then can be used as an at-home post office so that the creative play can continue.  Keep reading to learn more!

I reviewed the Everythingland Mailbox and Everythingland Eco-Art U-Stick'ems from Metamorphic Toys, which retail for $19.95 and $6.49, respectively on Amazon.com.

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July
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on July 5th, 2012    Filed in: Tips, Techniques, How-Tos & Advice

Earth Day Each year on April 22, the Earth Day celebration is a reminder of environmental concerns. Go green on Earth Day by committing to environmentally friendly changes at home, at work and in your community.

Earth Day provides a springboard for teaching kids how they can get involved in helping the environment. LIVESTRONG.COM highlights the 5 best things kids can do for Earth Day.

 

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June
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on June 18th, 2012    Filed in: Tips, Techniques, How-Tos & Advice

Choose CartonsGoing grocery shopping these days can be quite an experience!  There are so many different tastes and flavors right at your fingertips to choose from that often it can be difficult to decide which product is the best.  Most of the time, consumers base their decisions solely on the contents of the package, but have you ever stopped to think about the packaging itself?

Believe it or not, the packaging that companies choose to use for their products can have a huge impact on the quality and freshness of the food inside as well as on the environment.  Evergreen Packaging is on a mission to educate consumers as to why they should choose products packaged in paper cartons over those that use plastic bottles or cellophane wrappers.  Keep reading to learn more!

Show your love of the paper carton!  For every carton fact shared on Twitter using the hashtag #choosecartons will help raise money for Habitat for Humanity.

Pick your favorite carton facts from this post and tweet away!

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

NaturepedicI've always tried to treat my bedroom as a sleep sanctuary and have taken great pains to make sure that the lighting (or lack thereof), linens, mattress and pillows are all conducive to a great night's rest.  Any time you spend 1/3 of your life doing something, you should enjoy it, right?

Sleep is such a recooperative process and denying yourself a good night's rest is only going to cause more problems down the road.  The one thing I never understood though is why children shouldn't be afforded that same level of luxury when it comes to their bedding and linens.

Naturepedic is the first and only mattress company to specialize exclusively in the design and manufacturing of infant and children's mattresses that promote natural and organic materials, a non-toxic design, fire-safety, and baby health.  All Naturepedic natural and organic mattresses have been designed with the help of pediatricians, orthopedic specialists, chemists, and engineers.  I recently had the chance to review a 100% organic cotton quilted mattress topper for Riley's twin-sized bed.  Keep reading to learn much more!

I reviewed the Organic Cotton Quilted Mattress Topper in Twin from Naturepedic which retails for $99.00 with FREE SHIPPING.

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