By Savvy Housewife on May 10, 2012
If you’re like me, I am constantly trying to remember to drink my water!
Tervis, known for their fantastic and fun tumblers, has a new line of 24 ounce water bottles that are made with the familiar double wall design that keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. They come in an amazing assortment of styles that will suit every taste and I mean every taste, from hockey lovers to Harley riders to those of us looking for our lost shaker of salt. I had a tough time deciding on which one I wanted to review, but I ultimately went with this fun beach theme. I mean who says I can’t think about the beach all year round?
Some of the new signature features of the Tervis Water Bottle include volume indicator rings, which are ideal for measuring protein shakes or keeping track of your daily water intake. The ergonomic design is comfortable for drinking and holding, and the air-tight lid ensure you won’t spill a drop. I love that these water bottles are dishwasher safe (just make sure your lid is on the top rack) and virtually unbreakable, perfect for a not so coordinated mama like me!
These are a great eco-friendly gift for drinking your water in style and would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift for all the moms on your list. I also think they would make fabulous teacher gifts.
One lucky BlondeMomShops readers will win their own Tervis 24 ounce water bottle!
Simply visit Tervis online and them come back and leave a comment here letting me know which Tervis water bottle design you’d love.
For up to five additional entries to this giveaway (please leave a new and separate comment on this post for each of these you do):
I’ll select a winner from all eligible comments using Random.org; giveaway closes at midnight CST Wednesday, May 16. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents, ages 18 and up.
Disclosure: I received a water bottle from Tervis in order to facilitate this review and giveaway.
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Posted in Savvy Giveaways | Tagged giveaway, Mother's Day gift ideas, Savvy Swag, Tervis, Tervis water bottles
By Savvy Housewife on May 2, 2012
A fast healthy meal on a week night? Isn’t this unattainable epic quest?
There are school nights where are calendar is booked solid, whether it be with soccer, Girl Scouts, or gymnastics. It’s hard enough to find time to eat, much less cook dinner.
Kidfresh launched in Harris Teeter stores this March (which has locations here in Middle Tennessee) and I was asked to try some of their meals with my girls. Want to know if there’s a store in your area selling Kidfresh? Check out their store locator.
Kidfresh is created by parents for parents, with the help of top pediatric nutritionists and NYC-based chefs. The company has grown from its initial concept store on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in the mid 2000’s to become a pioneer in all-natural, wholesome, delicious kids meals. Kidfresh offers kid favorite entrees like mac and cheese and ravioli made with 100% natural ingredients all ready in 4 minutes. Each meal comes high in protein and vitamins, contains low sodium, and has less than 400 calories.
Kidfresh meals are great in a pinch for busy parents (and what parent isn’t busy?) and come in 6 great varieties:
- Totally Twisted Pasta + Meatballs
- Rainbow Rice + Chicken
- Easy Cheesy Ravioli
- Spaghetti Loops Bolognese
- Muy Cheesy Quesadillas
- Wagon Wheels Mac + Cheese
The company’s founder, Matt Cohen, created the line of frozen meals with his family in mind and makes sure that his company also helps children in need; Kidfresh is a sponsor of Save the Children and has donated meals to City Harvest, a New York-based non-profit which helps provide meals to families in need.
Rainbow Rice and Chicken, my girls’ favorite Kidfresh meal.
Want to try Kidfresh at your house? Three lucky BlondeMomShops readers will win a coupon to try Kidfresh for free!
Simply visit Kidfresh online and them come back and leave a comment here letting me know which meal you think your kid would love to try.
For up to six additional entries to this giveaway (please leave a new and separate comment on this post for each of these you do):
I’ll select a winner from all eligible comments using Random.org; giveaway closes at midnight CST Friday, May 11. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents, ages 18 and up.
Disclosure: I received product coupons from Kidfresh in order to facilitate this review.
Blonde Mom Shops features product reviews, great giveaways, and fabulous finds. Be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed as well as visit and subscribe to my main mom blog, BlondeMomBlog.com, for more great content from this 42-year-old Nashville working mom.
Posted in Savvy Child, Savvy Eats and Drinks, Savvy Giveaways | Tagged busy family dinner ideas, dinner ideas, giveaway, Kidfresh, meals, Savvy Swag
By Savvy Housewife on April 19, 2012
I’m really bad about letting weeks go by once I hit the point of no return with my roots. I get my hair highlighted regularly and my roots are the first thing to give me a clue that it’s been too long since I went to my hair salon.
Thankfully at 42 I don’t have much gray to cover but I definitely have roots to conceal inbetween highlights.
It’s been about 7 weeks since my last cut and color and, as you can see here, I need to speed dial my stylist now. I also need a nap (I look tired!)
I’ve never tried any sort of root concealer spray so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Rita Hazan Root Concealer is odorless and it’s not “tacky” like hair spray. I used the blonde shade on my roots. You simply shake the can well and spray on clean, dry hair, holding it about 4 to 6 inches away from your hair. I was sent the concealer for gray, but there is also a highlights concealer.
The after results were surprisingly subtle and natural looking!
Rita Hazan Root Concealer is available in five different shades – something for every hair color. The color is temporary and while it’s resistant to water and perspiration, it is easily washed out with your regular shampoo. There’s no overpowering scent (in fact I couldn’t detect any scent at all) and it contains no dye.
If you’re looking for a solution for inbetween hair appointments, this is a great product. You can find Rita Hazan Root Concealer at Sephora. Connect with Rita Hazan on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about their products and to take advantage of special offers.
Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Rita Hazan and received a product and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.
Blonde Mom Shops features product reviews, great giveaways, and fabulous finds. Be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed as well as visit and subscribe to my main mom blog, BlondeMomBlog.com, for more great content from this 42-year-old Nashville working mom.
Posted in Savvy Beauty and Wellness | Tagged beauty products, hair care, hair color, hair products, mom central, Rita Hazan, root concealer
