MommyJuice Wines – Now I Won’t Be Lying

posted on 05/08/2013 by Leave a Comment


 

I’m pretty sure I’m not alone here when I confess to calling my glass of wine “Mommy’s juice”.  I’ve also called it “Mommy’s cup of sanity”, “relaxing medicine”, and “don’t touch, don’t touch, that’s poison for kids” juice.  I feel safe in assuming that the first is the most widely used term.

Well some mom smarter than I went and actually created a wine label that is marketed specifically to mothers, and named it what most of us call it anyway.  Thank you Cheryl Durzy, now I won’t be lying – it really is MommyJuice.

After a weekend away at the Mom 2.0 Summit, I came back to sick stressed kids, a bug-eyed husband, and a tremendous pile of work.  Good thing I also came home to a special delivery of MommyJuice.

MommyJuiceRed

 

MommyJuice comes in simply red and white – for those moments when you don’t feel like thinking too hard.

The red is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.  That means you’ll get a lot of plum notes, with some berry, and just a hint of anise.

The white is 100% Chardonnay.  I found some tropical fruit aromas, and a little grassiness to even out any sweetness.

To me, this isn’t a special occasion wine.  This wine is cute and basic.  It’s economical, simple, and perfect for every day relaxing.

MommyJuice Wines are available at select CVS Pharmacy stores and Northern California Target stores, as well as in various retail outlets nationwide. Wine and Mother’s Day gift packs can be purchased online at www.mommyjuicewines.com.

MommyJuice is also running a sweepstakes on their facebook page.  Post photos of MommyJuice on the shelf at your local CVS store to the MommyJuice Facebook page and enter to win a pack of MommyJuice glasses.

There’s nothing wrong with mommy having a little “juice” to herself.  After I’ve got the kids tucked into bed, I deserve to relax – even if it’s just for ten minutes.

Anyone who’s legal can drink this wine, but it’s kind of cool to know this was made with my particular juggling act in mind.

Plus, the name is cutesy and makes me feel like less of a liar.

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PS – Although I typically sip wine slowly as a relaxation tool, there are some particularly hard days when it goes down a little quicker than expected.

 

 

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Epic Play Date – We Needed Some Big Play

posted on 04/28/2013 by 2 Comments


 

“Mommy, would you like to come play with me?”

Not too long ago, my four year old said this sweetly to me as he held up his Lego bin and looked at me expectantly.  I told him I wished I could, but I had to finish some work before the timer went off on the oven, and his brother was already cranky and ready for a bath and bed.  I was going to promise to build something spectacular with him tomorrow, but he had already walked away.

With my husband as busy as he is, the many projects I have going on, and the demands of our 17 month old – I’ve been turning down a lot of play invitations from my oldest…

So when the opportunity to attend the Hyundai  Santa Fe Epic Play Date came along, I jumped at the chance.  The kid deserved a family play date, and he deserved an epic one.  We all did.

So yesterday we drove 90 miles to Dos Pueblos Ranch and WE PLAYED!

The first look at the schedule gave off a school-like impression:

 

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The school

OF

PLAY.

With workshops like Poetry In Motion, Sand Art, Paper Rockets, and Epic Volleyball, we were pretty much guaranteed a good time.

 

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There were epic beach balls…

 

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and Hula Hoops and a paint fight.

 

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There were ballon sculpture sessions…

 

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and sand art.

 

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We all also made tin foil armor with Charlie and Andy from the website How To Be a Dad.

My kid also ate ice cream, candy, ran around like a monkey on acid, and had an impromptu dance party in a barn.  He had a great time, and he deserved it.

Interestingly enough, one of his favorite parts was the quite photography walk that Heather Armstrong took us on.

This is one of my favorite shots that my four year old took:

 

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Epic.

 

 

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

 

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I got me some luxury in a box and it’s called a Smart Wand.

posted on 09/21/2012 by 38 Comments

 

“God, I need to freaking relax!”

I looked in the mirror and spit out those words so forcefully at my reflection a couple weeks ago.  My husband was gone on a trip, my preschooler was bouncing off the walls, and my high need baby was screaming in the other room because he refuses to be put down or left alone ever.  I took a deep breath in and pulled my shoulders back down from my ears… and that was it.  That was all I got – those few seconds in the bathroom while my baby screamed and my older son drummed on the wall, beckoning me to come out.

It was like the Universe knew I was on the verge of a stroke, because the very next day (not kidding) I got a knock on my door and this was there:

 

You’re wondering what that is, aren’t you?

I knew what it was.  It was the Smart Wand body massager from Lelo.com.

I waited until the kids were asleep, and then I plopped myself down on the living room floor and opened it.  It looked like luxury in a box, people.

 

 

It was like opening a box of gourmet chocolates… except the only thing melting would be my tension, and I wouldn’t have to feel guilty in the morning.

It even smelled expensive and luxurious… and Swiss.

Yes I sniffed it.

After opening the box I felt like I was a new member of some secret society.  It was packaged so beautifully, and that little gold pin… I just know I’m supposed to pin it on my sweater so other members of the secret society can recognize me.

The wand itself was shaped so perfectly… easy to hold, and reaches everywhere.

As if on cue, my left shoulder started to throb – it had paid a hefty price having to hold my youngest son these past eleven months.  I thumbed through the instructions and noticed it had to be charged for a couple hours before I could use it.  I put it aside, vowing to charge and use it the next day.

Of course, that didn’t happen.  I was too busy, you know – being stressed out.

It wasn’t until a full week later that I was able to take some time for myself.

I tried it and

Oh.

My.

God.

I have used it every day since.

At first I didn’t think I would be into the whole vibration thing as I enjoy more of a kneading-type massage.  However, the relaxation of my left shoulder afterward has converted me.  I think one of the main reasons is the Sense Touch technology.  Instead of applying maximum stimulation to the muscles from the start, the massage strength will build after it comes into contact with the skin.  It’s got built in sensors – that’s why it’s “smart”.

You can also use it with a water-based massage solution, but I didn’t need to.  Honestly, whatever grade of silicone they made it out of feels like the top of my baby’s head.  The Smart Wand glided effortlessly across my skin.

If you want to overachieve on your relaxation you can also use it in a warm bath.  What?  A bath?  Yes, my friends.  The Smart Wand is waterproof.

I have since used my Smart Wand for a few minutes every night before I curl up to sleep.  For just a few minutes each day, it’s been nice to feel relaxed – to feel pampered.

The Smart Wand by LELO is my new best friend.

It’s luxury in a box.

It’s better than chocolates.

 

PS-  Because I love you and think you deserve some luxury, and because LELO is nice, they are going to give one of you a medium sized one of these.

How to enter:

  • Go here, come back and leave me a comment telling me which of the three colors you would want.  Then tell me one thing you do to relax.  *main entry
  • Follow Lelo on Twitter and come back and tell me. *bonus entry
  • Follow MommyNaniBooboo on Twitter (like you don’t already), and come back and tell me. *bonus entry
  • Tweet the link to this giveaway and come back and tell me. *bonus entry
  • Share on Facebook and blah blah you know the drill. *bonus entry

The giveaway will end on Friday, September 28th and the winner will be picked using Random.org.

I will announce the winner on MommyNaniBooboo’s Facebook page on Saturday, September 29th.

 
*FULL DISCLOSURE: I was gifted this product and also compensated for my opinion on the product.  All opinions are my own, especially the “better than chocolate” one.
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School Buses Are Super Magical, Insanely Fun Things On Wheels. (Sponsored)

posted on 08/16/2012 by Leave a Comment

 

 

 

 

My preschooler has never been on a school bus.  Right now, school buses are super magical, insanely fun things on wheels that look like this:

 

 

This is the Touch Magic Learning Bus from LeapFrog.  We just call it the Fun Bus.

This bus has three modes of play:

  • Learn Mode:  Where touching a letter will give him the name, sound, and an object that starts with that letter.
  • Game Mode:   Where he listens to questions and finds the correct letter or object.
  • Music Mode:  This mode plays three different songs, and musical sound effects happen when he touches the piano keys or the drum-pad wheels.  There are also five animals that will play their instruments for him when he touches them.

Touch Magic toys get a big thumbs up from me because they recognize the slightest touch or swipe of my sons’ hand.  That means he doesn’t have to pound on it.  I like that.  I discourage pounding in my house.  Remember… he’s also a gentle rockstar.

My son is four, and I originally thought that this toy might not be “big boy enough” to spark his interest.  I was clearly wrong, though.  He actually dissects every mode of play.  He explores every single mode of play by touching each and every touch point (40 of them) to see how they react differently in each mode.  If he does this while the baby is also napping, it gives me some time to answer emails, sit on the toilet, or if the stars are aligned – to enjoy a cup of coffee while sitting in one place.

He’s perfectly happy to sit in one place and tap away fiercely at it with his fingers…

 

 

 

or toes…

 

 

or nose…

 

 

We love our “fun bus”.

The only downside I can see is that he may someday be disappointed in whatever real life school bus he rides to school.

But what do I know…

I never rode a school bus to school either…

and I’ve seen animals play instruments on YouTube.

Twenty years ago, the thought of so much fun coming from touching a toy with your fingers probably sounded like fantasy.

I’m sure a bus driving bunny and tuba playing turtle are just round the corner.

 

 

 

*I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and was given free product by LeapFrog.  The content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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My Preschooler Is Going To Be A Rockstar.

posted on 08/09/2012 by 2 Comments


 

 

My preschooler is going to be a rock star.  He is very clear about his decision.  My husband fully supports him on this, and is more than ready to live through our son.

So it’s a good thing we got this:

 

 

It’s the new Touch Magic Rockin’ Guitar from Leap Frog.  It’s his first step toward his future profession.  There are ten different songs to choose from, though my kid seems to only want to rock out to Itsy Bitsy Spider eleventy billion times in a row.  He adds percussion with the drum button, and hits the guitar solo button for some truly intense Itsy Bitsy jamming.

Touch Magic toys recognize all the little touches, swipes, and taps of little fingers.  This guitar even speeds up the song when he strums faster.  He seems to already know that becoming a rock star will take a lot of practice, because he plays all.the.time.  It’s already starting to pay off, though, because in a matter of hours his fans were already going wild:

 

 

I asked him what he liked about the guitar, but he was too busy playing. He just kept replying, “Look at me!” while strumming away.  I will tell you that what I like about it is that it responds to light touch.  I like that he doesn’t have to beat it to make noise – we are practicing “being gentle” at our house. You know, a gentle rockstar.

It looks like my husband will indeed have his chance to live through our oldest son.  I was really hoping he would grow up to be a ninja… but it seems I’ll have an easier time pushing the ten month old into that line of work.

 

 

 

 

PS – If you have a rockstar and would like a chance to win $500, you should enter this contest.  Submit a video of your little rocker using the Touch Magic Rockin Guitar, or if you don’t have one – a play guitar you’ve made yourself.  Videos will be judged on votes from viewers, creativity, and relevance to theme.

 

* This post is sponsored by LeapFrog. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

 

 

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