Alphabet Jam - Music for Toddlers

If your toddler is anything like mine, then he or she must love music. Ever since Aiden was a baby, he could hear music before I could. He would dance and wiggle before I registered the music playing.

Rivana Music sent me one of their educational CD's for my toddler to enjoy. The CD I chose was Alphabet Jam since my son is obsessed with letters. Since my son recites letters and the alphabet song all day, I thought he would enjoy this music.

It was a hit! Now he has realized where the CD goes to turn on the music. He has even learned a few of the songs and sings along as much as a toddler can.  His favorite parts are the little 30 second vowel songs. Check out my instagram video of him jamming:

Review of my son's favorite CD coming tomorrow! #rivannamusic #toddler #cutie #oodd

A video posted by valerie moreno (@hippie7love) on Dec 12, 2014 at 9:41pm PST

I like how the songs are in alphabetical order. Most of the songs focus on one letter, aside from the alphabet songs. I love how they focus on the sounds of the letters instead of the name of the letters. All the songs are different, which is great. I'm not listening to the same melodies all day. There is even a rock and roll song, and I found it so cute!

Check out this CD and their other ones on their Website.

***Healthy All Over***--Even NEWER CD!
**Fun Songs for Learning English** -- NEW CD
Ready to Learn: Songs for School Success
Alphabet Jam: Songs and Rhymes to Build Early Reading Skills
My Turn Your Turn: Songs for Building Social Skills
Toddlin' Tunes: Sing Along with Cathy Bollinger
Tunes That Teach: The Fun Way to Learn Everyday Lessons
Singing Sounds: Songs for Learning Early Speech Sounds
Singing Words: Songs for Early Language Development
From a Mother's Heart: Original and Traditional Lullabies for Mother and Baby

I received this product in return for an honest review. I am not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Liztec Ultra Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

I LOVE speakers. Specially on those rare instances that I am home along and can blast some music while cleaning the house. Wireless speakers come in handy when I'm cleaning different parts of the house because I can carry the speaker to whatever room I am cleaning. Let's face it, my house will take 3 times as long to clean if I don't have my music to jam to.

I have the Liztec waterproof speaker for when I take showers, and now I have the Liztec Ultra Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker for when I am cleaning, go to the park, or the beach. I also take this speakers to my moms house when my toddler and I stay the weekend. My son has been loving some toddler music he got as a present and now he can enjoy it everywhere we go.

The Liztec Ultra Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker connects to your phone through bluetooth, and if you don't have bluetooth, it connects through the headphone jacks. Connecting it was easy; the speaker will say that it is connected. I did not expect that. It has a built in battery that charges,  and stays charged for up to 6 hours. The speaker has a built in microphone in case you receive a call. This comes in handy when hubby calls in to check if I need anything before he comes home.

The sound is great, and much better than the waterproof speaker. I love the design; it looks like a high end speaker. The only problem I had with this bluetooth was when I raise the volume.  When I raise it all the way up through the speaker, it disconnects from my phone.

Check out this speaker on Amazon, click here.

I received this product in return for an honest review. I am not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.

EatSmart Precision Tracker Digital Bathroom Scale Review

A scale is a much needed device for weight loss. You need to know where you stand to move forward. But the one thing I hate about scales is the number I see. I see a huge number and quickly get discouraged. But the Eatsmart Precision Tracker Digital Bathroom Scale fixes that issue.

The EatSmart Precision Tracker scale measures not only your current weight, but it will also calculate the weight change from your last weigh in, and it also shows the total weight change from your starting weight. So, you won't get caught up on the big number. Instead, you will focus on the weight change (hopefully weight lost).

The scale can store information for up to 8 users, and it can automatically identify the user. It measures up to 400 pounds with 4 high precision sensors. The scale can also be read in kilos.  This EatSmart Precision Tracker Digital Bathroom Scale comes with a 2 year warranty!

This scale is ideal for people trying to lose weight. I am certainly using it to help my New Year's resolution goals. It is also perfect if you are pregnant. You can keep track of your healthy weight gain!

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I received this scale in return for an honest review.  I am not required to give a positive review.  All opinions are my own.

New Years Giveaway!

Start the New Year on the right path with these Giveaways!! 8 Winners to be chosen!!! What prize would you like to win?

Comment: What is your New Years resolution?

Welcome to the Countdown to 2015 Event! This event is hosted by Dixieland Reviews and co-hosted by  Joyful Gifts by Julie, Giveaway Bandit, Mom 'N Daughter Savings and Susie's Reviews & Giveaways.  This event is sponsored by Chelsea Row with Nicole Casey, BeautiControl with Jaime Arca, Joyful Gifts by Julie, Just Ideas with Venus Kem, Authors Jared Delray and Annalise McKenzie & Our World Travel.  

Prizes: 

1 (one) winner will win this gorgeous necklace from Chelsea Row! Arv: $38  (US Only) Check out all the awesome items available at Chelsea Row with Nicole! Read the review HERE. 

1 (one) winner will receive this beauty package from BeautiControl consisting of BC Spa Instant Manicure and  Moisturizing Body Bars set. Arv: $58  You can get these and many more great products at BeautiControl with Jaime! Read the review HERE. 

1 (one) winner will get these two gorgeous necklaces from Joyful Gifts by Julie! Arv: $30

1 (one) winner will receive this Shark Rotator Powered Lift Away Vacuum Arv: $199  Did you get a new e-reader for the holidays? If you did, check out the great new paranormal romance by Jared Delray & Annalise McKenzie!

  1 (one) winner will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card Arv: $250 - Is losing weight on your list of New Years Resolutions? If it is, check out the New Year's Challenge at Just Ideas from Venus Kem!

1 (one) winner will receive a $500 Visa Gift Card Arv: $500 -Earn cash back on all your travel bookings, book with Our World Travel! 

2 (two) winners will each get 1- $500 Visa Gift Card Arv: $500 each!  Every penny counts when you travel, so why not earn cash back? 


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Entry is easy! Just follow the instructions on the Giveaway Tool below! All entries will be verified. The only mandatory entry there is in this giveaway is the very first one on this Giveaway Tool.  All other entry types, including the follow pages are optional, however, every task you complete will earn you extra chances to win. 

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Jump Roping Tips

Did you know that Jump Rope is a low impact exercise that burns a lot of calories? Jumping rope burns more calories than running! Even though you are mostly working your calves, you will be burning calories for hours after. 

If you haven't jumped rope in years, I have a few tips for you: 

• Use a good pair of sneakers. This will soften the impact.
• Use your wrist to turn the rope, not your shoulders.
• Have a a large empty space. You don't want the jump rope to hit anything.
• Only jump 1-2 inches off the ground.  Jumping higher will have more impact on your ankles than needed.
• Buy a good quality Jump Rope.

I am using a Boson Sport Jump Rope in my workouts lately. I must say I love it. My favorite aspect about it is that it does not tangle! It also has foam cushioned handles perfect for gripping. This jump rope is also adjustable to compliment various heights, up to 6' 10".

The Boson Jump Rope comes with a 30 day money back guarantee, and with a 5 year warranty. If you are not happy with it, you can return it!

You can find this jump rope on Amazon. Click here.

I received this jump rope in return for an honest review. I am not required to give a positive review.  All opinions are my own.

Matcha Green Tea from Kiss Me Organics

I'm always on the look for ways to increase my energy. Since I have hypothyroidism,  I suffer from fatigue on a daily basis. Coffee and energy drinks don't really help, and it usually just makes me more tired.

This Matcha Green tea promotes all day energy and focus, burns calories, and is filled with antioxidants. There are many ways to use the matcha; it can be used to make lattes, added to smoothies, or used in baking.

I thought that the bag would smell and taste horrible from things I have heard about it. When I opened the bag, it had a wonderful green tea smell. But when I made a latte, it didn't taste all that great. It taste great enough to drink for the benefits, but not as a tea time and biscuits sort of drink.

I added the powder to a few sugar cookies I made and it actually turned out pretty good. My son loved the cookies as well. I much rather add it to my baking than drink it. Two or three cookies later, and I can feel a bit of energy and focus.

After trying it a few different ways, I am eager to find the perfect way to use it. The benefits I have found while using the green tea are noticeable.

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I received this product in return for a review. I am not required to give a positive review.  All opinions are my own.

Element Bars! Make Your Own Bars!

Wouldn't you love an energy bar made with all organic ingredients? Well, Element Bars does just that and more! You can go on their website and make your own bar without ever stepping in the kitchen! When you go to ElementBars.com, you can customize your own bar and even name it!

These bars are perfect for fueling up for an afternoon at the gym, a hike, or a bike ride. They are filling, delicious, and did I mention organic? Bars made with real ingredients are always loved in my book.

Element Bars sent me a variety box of their bars to review. My favorite hands down was the Datey Divine! They mix of dates, cherries, and almonds give this bar a perfect chewy texture. Another favorite was the Cherry Power.

My son loved the PB Power bars, while my hubby loved the Autumn Blueberry bars. There are bars for all taste buds, and now they have Paleo Bars!

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I received these bars in return for this review.  I am not required to give a positive review.  All opinions are my own.