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		<title>PowerMat: Wirelessly Charge Multiple Devices at Once #win</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:24:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For about a year now I&#8217;ve heard the buzz about PowerMat. My husband had an iPhone and we had a few iPods floating around, so I was interested in how you can charge multiple devices and only use one outlet. Then it happened &#8230; I got an iPhone, too. And I have to say, I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-10752" title="powermat2" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/powermat2.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" />For about a year now I&#8217;ve heard the buzz about PowerMat. My husband had an iPhone and we had a few iPods floating around, so I was interested in how you can charge multiple devices and only use one outlet. Then it happened &#8230; I got an iPhone, too. And I have to say, I am in LOVE with it. I&#8217;ve had it for about 8 months and it&#8217;s the best phone I&#8217;ve ever had, really allowing me to stay connected through IMs, photos, social networks &#8230; and of course conversation. But now there always seemed to be an iPod or iPhone charging SOMEWHERE in the house.</p>
<p>The PowerMat has completely simplified our iLifestyle. I plugged in the PowerMat on my dresser. The black color completely matches my black dresser, so it blends in rather than cluttering it. We put an iPhone Receiver on my husband&#8217;s phone, which acts as a case as well to protect the phone from damage/ being banged around. And trust me &#8211; you want a case on your iPhone! I had a regular case (not a sturdy PowerMat phone case) on mine and it cracked &#8211; which is a bummer. But if the case didn&#8217;t crack, it would have been my phone. Cases are important. Cases that allow an iPhone to charge just by setting it down on a PowerMat are insanely cool and easy.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-10751" title="powermat1" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/powermat1.png" alt="" width="200" height="200" />Now, if you are ATTACHED to the case your iPhone does have, you can simply charge your iPhone using the PowerCube Universal Receiver. This is a white cube that has a whole bunch of end pieces that match it up with different electrical devices. I was using that with my iPhone until my cool case cracked. Then I started using the sleek, professional looking iPhone Receiver/Case.</p>
<p><strong>So here is the down and dirty of what the PowerMat is and how it works. </strong>The PowerMat plugs into your wall socket and with that one electrical socket being used, you can charge up to 3 devices. There are two PowerMats available that charge 3 devices at a time,<a href="http://www.powermat.com/us/home-and-office-mat.html"> a sleek desk top model</a> and a roll-able <a href="http://www.powermat.com/us/portable-mat.html">Portable Mat that comes with a carrying case</a>. They both costs $99 &#8211; I would suggest the Portable one. You can also purchase a <a href="http://www.powermat.com/us/powermat-2x-with-powercube.html">2x PowerMat</a> (charge 2 wireless devices &#8211; $79.99) or simply get the <a href="http://www.powermat.com/us/powermat-wireless-charging-system-for-iphone.html">wireless kit to charge 1 iPhone ($69.99)</a></p>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-10750" title="powermat" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/powermat.jpg" alt="" width="287" height="176" />You NEED a receiver of some sort to allow your electrical devices to work with the PowerMat. The <a href="http://www.powermat.com/us/receivers/apple-cases-docks/receiver-case-for-iphone-3g.html">receiver case for the iPhone</a> is $39.99. It snaps around your iPhone, giving it a &#8220;bumper&#8221; in the front and completely covered in the back. It has a section on the bottom that inserts into your iPhone, charging it when simply placed on the mat. Other receivers are available for other electronic devices, like docks for the iPod, receivers for Blackberrys and a back panel for Nintendo DS. And don&#8217;t forget, the <a href="http://www.powermat.com/us/receivers/powercube-universal-receiver/universal-powercube-receiver.html">PowerCube Universal Receiver</a>, which is included with the Portable Powermat, has 8 &#8220;tips&#8221; that let it work with a lot of GPS&#8217;s, Bluetooth headsets, PSPs, Samsung phones, etc.</p>
<p>If you have three devices that need charging, you are likely going to spend at least $99 on the Desktop or Portable PowerMat, spend between $60 to $80 on two additional receivers, and then use the included Powercube Universal Receiver. So it would be between $159 &#8211; $179 to get properly set up charging your devices. That said, iPhone owners, college students, as well as parents of kids with iPods, Nintendo DS&#8217;s and PSPs, are going to love that they don&#8217;t have random electronic devices charging EVERYWHERE in a tangle of cords. This is a cool, practical gadget that makes a great gift &#8211; and Christmas IS just around the corner. You can even gift it as a graduation gift &#8230; or a &#8220;have fun in college&#8221; gift!</p>
<p>See it in action:</p>
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<p>Overall, the PowerMat works great. It charges up our wireless devices without a problem, battery life is great after charges, charges quickly and all we have to do is drop our phones and go.  It&#8217;s just AWESOME! Completely buzzworthy. Absolutely love it.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="WINTMB" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/WINTMB.jpg" alt="WINTMB" width="500" height="100" />Win a Portable PowerMat ($99 Value) and your choice of Receiver. So, the winner will get 1 Receiver, a Portable Mat, Power Supply, Travel Case and Universal Receiver.</p>
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<dt><strong>FIRST: MAND</strong><strong>ATORY ENTRY:</strong> Visit <a href="http://www.powermat.com">PowerMat</a> and tell me what device you want to charge with it. </dt>
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<p><strong>SECOND: EXTRA ENTRIES:</strong></p>
<p>To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill          the   first REQUIRED/MANDATORY entry. But for extra entries, you   can    do      the        following – leave a comment for each:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.thingsremembered.com/" target="_blank">Add </a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/themombuzz">theMomBuzz to your Twitter</a> and Tweet the contest. Leave your Tweet Link. (1 tweet per <strong>HOUR</strong> is allowed.)</li>
<li>Become a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Powermat">Fan of PowerMat on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://twitter.com/powermat">Follow PowerMat on Twitter</a> &#8211; tell them @themombuzz referred you!</li>
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<li>Enter to win <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2010/08/03/road-trip-survival-with-disney-win/">Disney Digital Book 1-Month Membership</a> (Entry valid until 8.24)</li>
<li>Enter to <a href="http://themombuzz.com/2010/08/06/zooni-designer-childrens-hats-win/">win a Zooni Mop Hat</a> for a child you love. (Entry valid until 8.30)</li>
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<p><strong>Contest ends 9.18.10. This is open to the USA. Please refer to <a href="../contests/">complete                contest rules</a>.   The entries listed above are the ONLY       entries     for      this   contest. Winners will be notified by  e-mail      (if  supplied    in    the     entry or on profile page), as  well as  on     the  Winner’s    Wall.<br />
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<h5><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong>This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz.                  The Mom Buzz was not compensated for this buzz. The Mom  Buzz was provided with Portable Powermat and iPhone Receivers to review. PowerMat will  handle prize  fulfillment. And       don’t   forget to  enter my     other <a href="../contests/">hot             contests</a> so you can win and  try   buzzworthy products!</strong></em></strong></em></strong></em></strong></em></h5>
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		<title>Fair Trade Artisan Jewelry from NOVICA</title>
		<link>http://themombuzz.com/2010/06/14/fair-trade-artisan-jewelry-from-novica/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I was growing up, there were certain pieces of jewelry that my mom owned that I just loved. One was a gold plated leaf. So simple, delicate and pretty. It is definitely not something you would find in a traditional jewelry store. So I was THRILLED when I saw a similar piece of jewelry [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-9477" title="danaileaf" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/danaileaf.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />When I was growing up, there were certain pieces of jewelry that my mom owned that I just loved. One was a gold plated leaf. So simple, delicate and pretty. It is definitely not something you would find in a traditional jewelry store. So I was THRILLED when I saw a similar piece of jewelry on NOVICA, a leading fair trade artisan website that is affiliated with National Geographic.</p>
<p>NOVICA gives talented artisans  from around the world a place to express their talents and provide access to  the world market. Jewelry is just one small portion of their site, where you can find everything from <a href="http://home-decor.novica.com/">home decor</a> to children&#8217;s toys. But at this moment, I have to gush about the Jewelry Selection from one particular artist from Thailand &#8211; <a href="http://www.novica.com/artistdetail/index.cfm?faid=4076">Danai</a>. She creates exquisite jewelry from coffee beans, leafs, orchids and more. You will find both gold and <a href="http://jewelry.novica.com/sterling-silver">silver jewelry</a> in her collection.</p>
<p>Not only does she have a <a href="http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=98214&amp;re=producta">natural gold plated leaf necklace</a>, which reminds me of my mom&#8217;s necklace, she also has preserved a <a href="http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/sterling-silver/thailand/natural-orchid-silver-and-pearl-necklace-majesty/164687/">natural orchid in silver on a strand of pearls</a>, and she has preserved various other flowers to create breath-taking <a href="http://jewelry.novica.com/sterling-silver">sterling silver jewelry</a> and gold selections.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-9479" title="danaisilver" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/danaisilver.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />Honestly, I think I could give gifts to the women in my life for the next few years easily by choosing pieces from Danai&#8217;s creations. Currently I&#8217;ve been wearing the sweetest gold plated natural orchid flower necklace called &#8216;Timeless Dancer&#8217;. The orchid is small, about the size of a nickel. But the color is brilliant, with a luminous red accented by gold and white. And it only costs $25.49. Two other pieces that really struck me as must-haves was a <a href="http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=165547">chrysanthemum blossom preserved in resin  and centered on a leather cord</a>, along with a huge (approx. 1.5&#8243; in height) <a href="http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=98197">blue orchid,  gold-plated brooch</a>. One reminded me of of my mom and the other of my grandmother-in-law.</p>
<p>There really is something from Danai for every woman, from nature-loving to prim &amp; proper. She sells brooches, necklaces, <a href="http://jewelry.novica.com/earrings">earrings</a>, and chokers. The quality is outstanding. My own necklace is sturdy, not breaking under the tugs of preschoolers and toddlers. I shower and swim in it, and it is just as gorgeous as the day it arrived. I expect that the chrysanthemum blossom and blue orchid will wear just as well!</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-9478" title="danaired" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/danaired.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />Overall, I had filled my shopping cart up way too much and too fast with jewelry from NOVICA. You can bet I&#8217;ll be back for more for birthdays, holidays, Mother&#8217;s Day and more!</p>
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<h5><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong>This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz.          Other people may have different experiences with the product.  And       don’t   forget to enter my other <a href="../contests/">hot        contests</a> so you can win and try   buzzworthy products! The Mom Buzz   received </strong></em></strong></em></strong></em></strong></em><a href="http://www.fantasyjewelrybox.com/e0013.html"></a><em>a gift card to purchase items from NOVICA</em> <em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong>for review.<br />
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		<title>Tassimo Home Brewing System</title>
		<link>http://themombuzz.com/2010/05/04/tassimo-home-brewing-system/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 17:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am so excited about my new &#8220;coffee maker&#8221;, the Tassimo. Why &#8211; well, because it&#8217;s way beyond the capabilities of good ol&#8217; Mr. Coffee. The Tassimo is actually a Home Brewing System for people who like their coffee perfect. That&#8217;s because it&#8217;s more than just pouring hot water over ground beans. Instead, the Tassimo [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8139" title="tassimo" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/tassimo.jpg" alt="" width="252" height="270" />I am so excited about my new &#8220;coffee maker&#8221;, the Tassimo. Why &#8211; well, because it&#8217;s way beyond the capabilities of good ol&#8217; Mr. Coffee. The Tassimo is actually a <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com">Home Brewing System</a> for people who like their coffee perfect. That&#8217;s because it&#8217;s more than just pouring hot water over ground beans. Instead, the Tassimo uses T-Cups that are prefilled with coffee, milk, syrup or tea &#8211; depending on your drink of choice. Each T-Cup has a bar code on it and the Tassimo will scan and read the bar code to ensure the right temperature is used to brew your latte, cappucino, hot chocolate, tea or coffee. How amazing is THAT?</p>
<p>It&#8217;s uber easy to use. I&#8217;ve gone through one &#8220;pack&#8221; of <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/shop/product_detail.aspx?product_id=8894&amp;category=Starbucks_Latte_Primo">Starbucks Latte Primo</a> and one pack of <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/tassimo/promotions/april_offer_shop09.aspx?KeyRef=851562">Milka Hot Chocolate</a>. I LOVE the Starbucks Latte Primo. Better than getting it at Starbucks, even! The pack costs $10.99 and includes 8 creamers and 8 coffee T-Discs. So that is around $1.37 per cup in the end. I add two Truvias to my latte and it comes out sweet, strong and perfect. Unfortunately, as much as I would buzz about and say I love the <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/shop/product_detail.aspx?product_id=8894&amp;category=Starbucks_Latte_Primo">Starbucks  Latte Primo</a>, the Milka Hot Chocolate isn&#8217;t sweet enough or creamy enough for me. Sorry Milka!</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8138" title="latte" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/latte-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />I did just order two more packs of T-Cups to try, the <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/shop/product_detail.aspx?product_id=8722&amp;category=Starbucks_Latte_Primo">Jacobs Latte Macchiato</a> and <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/shop/product_detail.aspx?product_id=8643&amp;category=MHCC">Maxwell House French Vanilla</a>. The Jacobs is $9.99. It is supposed to be velvety milkiness, a touch of sweetness and an intense espresso, topped  with fine foam. It includes a real milk creamer T DISC, then add the  intense flavor of a Jacobs Espresso. It would be around $1.25 for a cup of coffee. The Maxwell House French Vanilla is a medium roast, medium body coffee made from high quality Arabica beans. It costs $5.99 for 16 T-Discs, 8 would be the coffee and 8 would be creamer I think. So that would be 75 cents per cup.</p>
<p>Lots of people like to compare the Tassimo to the Keurig, but they are two different machines with different results. The Keurig brews your coffee. The Tassimo heats the beans and the creamer to the right temperature to create a truly delicious coffee. I think the Tassimo makes a better coffee than the Keurig. I do think the Keurig has better hot chocolate, though. But, I don&#8217;t drink Hot Chocolate every day. I do drink coffee every day.</p>
<p>K-Cups are cheaper than T-Cups, on average. T-Cups are cheaper than stopping at Starbucks or another coffee joint to get your coffee. And Tassimo coffee is superior, from my experience.</p>
<p>I would love for Tassimo to find a way to create &#8220;reusable&#8221; T-Cups that you can fill with your own coffee and milk, though. Here is a video to show how easy it is to use the Tassimo, though. I am making Milka Hot Chocolate.</p>
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<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8137" title="butterscotch" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/butterscotch.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" />The <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/shop/product_detail.aspx?product_id=8826&amp;categoryTassimoSystems">home brewer</a> above is just $129, is slim and compact. As you can see, it makes one cup of coffee at a time, whatever the user wants &#8230; as long as the T-Discs are on hand! There are two other options, the <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/shop/product_detail.aspx?product_id=8828&amp;categoryTassimoSystems">Tassimo Suprema in Red or Silver/Black</a> or the <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/shop/product_detail.aspx?product_id=8898&amp;categoryTassimoSystems">LCD Premium</a>.</p>
<p>Although I keep it simple, just making cups using the T-Cups, there are <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/discover/recipes.aspx">creative coffee recipes</a> that you can find at Tassimo. The <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/discover/hot_bev14.aspx">Butterscotch Creme Cafe</a>, <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/discover/hot_bev7.aspx">Irish Cream Coffee</a>, and <a href="http://www.tassimodirect.com/Tassimo/discover/hot_bev3.aspx">Peppermint Hot Chocolate</a> all sound great for entertaining.</p>
<p>You can stay up to date with <a href="http://www.twitter.com/tassimotaster">Tassimo on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tassimo">Facebook</a>. I am a fan of both!</p>
<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq244/erintales/Signature.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><em><strong><em><strong>This   is solely the  opinion of the Mom Buzz. Other people  may have different experiences  with the product. And don’t forget to  enter   my other <a href="../contests/">hot    contests</a> so you can win and try  buzzworthy products! The Mom Buzz    received the home brewer from  Tassimo to review.</strong></em></strong></em></p>
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		<title>Star Wars USB Flash Drives #win</title>
		<link>http://themombuzz.com/2010/03/17/star-wars-usb-flash-drives-win/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For Christmas I wanted some cool, affordable gifts for my brother-in-laws, both in their lower 20&#8217;s. So I zipped on over to Mimoco and ordered each of them a MIMOBOT &#8211; designer USB flash drives. I bought a HALO MIMOBOT for the younger one and the Darth Vader USB Flash Drive for the older one. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/starwars2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6794" title="starwars2" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/starwars2.jpg" alt="" width="241" height="256" /></a>For Christmas I wanted some cool, affordable gifts for my brother-in-laws, both in their lower 20&#8217;s. So I zipped on over to Mimoco and ordered each of them a <a href="http://www.mimoco.com">MIMOBOT</a> &#8211; <a href="http://www.mimoco.com">designer USB flash drives</a>. I bought a HALO MIMOBOT for the younger one and the <a href="http://www.mimoco.com/shop/star-wars/darth-vader-unmasked-mimobot.html">Darth Vader USB Flash Drive</a> for the older one. I thought the older one would think it was hilarious that when you removed Darth Vader&#8217;s USB &#8220;top/mask&#8221; that you would see his face. And there is a 1 in 6 chance that the Darth Vader MIMOBOT Drive will have a Classic Darth Vader pale, white face.</p>
<p>I actually don&#8217;t know which face my Brother-in-Law got. (I swear&#8230; brother-in-laws. Snort. Communication is not big on his to-do list.) But when I told <a href="http://www.mimoco.com">Mimoco.com</a> about Star Wars Week, they sent me one to review. And lucky me, we DID get the classic Vader face! :woot: :woot: My husband was already thrilled about getting Darth Vader, but having the 1/6 shot of getting Pale Vader was just exciting.</p>
<p>There is one other <a href="http://www.mimoco.com/shop/star-wars">Star Wars Designer USB Flash Drive</a> that can be &#8220;unmasked&#8221; and that is Clone Captain Rex, but his face is &#8220;normal&#8221; under his helmet. Other Star Wars characters that you can purchase are Darth Maul, Wicket, C-3PO, Darth Sidious and the Emperor&#8217;s Royal Guard.</p>
<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hd_shop__SW5_headers.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6792" title="hd_shop__SW5_headers" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hd_shop__SW5_headers.jpg" alt="" width="591" height="153" /></a></p>
<p>As a bonus, the Star Wars Mimobot Series includes exclusive wall papers, screen savers, icons, avatars and sound software. Obviously, to access them you plug in your MIMOBOT. Open DarthVader. Unzip the files. And go for it. Avatars and icons included Darth Maul, Vader, Clone Rex, Medical Droid and more. Screensavers were available for mac and pc. It was actually pretty funny as MIMOBOT Characters were interacting around my screen and floating by in space. There were also wall papers for MAC and PC. The only file I didn&#8217;t open was the sound file, I don&#8217;t use the sound on my laptop too often, so I skipped that part.</p>
<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mimocotrio.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6793" title="mimocotrio" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mimocotrio.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="233" /></a>The Darth Vader I received was a 2GB Flash Memory Drive, which is only $29.95. The 4 GB is $39.95. There is also an 8 and 16 GB option. The actual usable memory size is less than stated in the product specification due to flash memory design, testing and formatting. I think the range of prices and the characters in the series make this a great gift for all occasions, like going to or graduating highschool or college, stocking stuffer, Easter Basket gift, birthdays, new job or just because. For example, to celebrate Star Wars Weekend at Disney!</p>
<p>Of course, Mimoco has more than Star Wars. You will also find flash drives for <a href="http://www.mimoco.com/shop/hellokitty">Hello Kitty</a>, <a href="http://www.mimoco.com/shop/domo-series">Domo</a>, <a href="http://www.mimoco.com/shop/halo-series">Halo</a>, just to name a few options.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">One reader will win their choice of Mimobot, up to a 4GB Memory.</p>
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<dt><strong>FIRST: MANDATORY ENTRY:</strong> Visit <a href="http://www.mimoco.com/">Mimoco</a> and tell me your favorite Mimobot!</dt>
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<p><strong>Contest ends 4/10/10. This is open to the USA. Please refer to <a href="../contests/">complete contest rules</a>. The entries listed above are the ONLY entries for this contest. Winners will be notified by e-mail (if supplied in the entry or on profile page), as well as on the Winner’s Wall.<br />
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<h5><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em><strong>This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other <a href="../contests/">hot contests</a> so you can win and try buzzworthy products! The Mom Buzz received the 2GB Darth Vader to review. Mimoco is handling prize fulfillment.</strong></em></strong></em></strong></em></strong></em></h5>
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		<title>Destination Dinner</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Need a gift for someone who has everything? Well, forget about traditional gift cards to a restaurant, instead imagine gifting an exciting dinner that is beautiful,  delicious and educational! I am talking about Recipe Kits from Destination Dinners!
Dinner Kits make cooking authentic international dishes fun and easy. Each  Kit includes premeasured amounts of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/business_card_back.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3204" title="business_card_back" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/business_card_back.jpg" alt="business_card_back" width="289" height="169" /></a>Need a gift for someone who has everything? Well, forget about traditional gift cards to a restaurant, instead imagine gifting an exciting dinner that is beautiful,  delicious and educational! I am talking about Recipe Kits from <span>Destination</span> Dinners!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.destinationdinners.com/">Dinner Kits</a> make cooking authentic international dishes fun and easy. Each  Kit includes premeasured amounts of hard to find spices, sauces and dried  ingredients, preparation instructions, a shopping list for fresh ingredients  (easily found at your local grocery store), table setting suggestions and fun facts and  trivia about the <span>destination</span> you are &#8220;traveling&#8221; to. Kits range in price from  $25 &#8211; $30 and feed between 4 and 10 adults depending on the kit.</p>
<p>Right now they have some kit ideas for the holidays:</p>
<p><strong>NEW FOR THE HOLIDAYS</strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Gift Sets and Dinner Party Kits featuring:</span></strong> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
<a href="http://www.destinationdinners.com/gift_sets/detail/77">Hand Carved Lotus Cocktail Plates</a><br />
<a href="http://www.destinationdinners.com/dinner_party_kits/detail/75">Palm Leaf Dinnerware by VerTerra</a><br />
<a href="http://www.destinationdinners.com/cooking_tools/tableware">Bamboo Cooking and Serving Tools of all sorts!</a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/platter_set_300dpi.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3205" title="platter_set_300dpi" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/platter_set_300dpi-300x208.jpg" alt="platter_set_300dpi" width="300" height="208" /></a>The Kits  are great for all ages, since younger children can help pour the premeasured ingredients. The kits can also make for an interesting date night, for someone who wants to &#8220;<em>set the mood</em>&#8221; with their spouse or date. Or use one when the inlaws are coming over for a dinner that is sure to impress!</p>
<p>You can check out all the dinner options at <a href="http://www.destinationdinners.com/" target="_blank">http://www.destinationdinners.com</a>.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Win-Win-Win</strong></span></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;">One Buzz Reader will win a Dinner of Choice.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold;">MANDATORY, FIRST ENTRY: Visit <a href="http://www.destinationdinners.com/">Destination Dinners</a> and tell me what meal you want to make.<br />
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<li>Tweet me (@theMomBuzz) your favorite dinner from Destination Dinners! Be sure to include the link to the dinner! And leave your <a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&amp;post=616">tweet link</a> here.</li>
<li>Blog about the contest – add a link to <span style="color: #663300; font-weight: bold;">the Mom Buzz</span> and the Sponsor (http://www.destinationdinners.com/)</li>
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<li>Help my friend become the next Mamavation Mom so she can get fit this year! <strong>Visit <a href="http://www.mamavation.com">Mamavation</a> and vote for @LisaSamples in the Right-Hand Sidebar</strong></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Contest ends 1/19/10. Please refer to <a href="../2009/11/22/contests/">complete contest rules</a>. The entries listed above are the ONLY entries for this contest. Winners will be notified by e-mail (if supplied in the entry or on profile page), as well as on the Winner’s Wall. Hoover is providing the prize for this contest. The Mom Buzz received Kaitlin, an 18? doll, for review.</strong></span></p>
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		<title>Crayola Digital Camcorder: For ages 5+</title>
		<link>http://themombuzz.com/2009/12/14/crayola-digital-camcorder-for-ages-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently discovered the coolest little camcorder &#8230; for kids! It is the Crayola Digital Camcorder, which is like a mini version of adult camcorders &#8230; but designed just for kids. Although, I have to admit that many grown-ups will be jealous how easy it is to use this kid-friendly camcorder.
This thing is tiny in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tru.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3577" title="tru" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tru.jpg" alt="tru" width="220" height="220" /></a>I recently discovered the coolest little camcorder &#8230; for kids! It is the Crayola Digital Camcorder, which is like a mini version of adult camcorders &#8230; but designed just for kids. Although, I have to admit that many grown-ups will be jealous how easy it is to use this <a href="http://www.sakar.com/p-2351.aspx?categoryid=170">kid-friendly camcorder</a>.</p>
<p>This thing is tiny in my hands, but the perfect for a little 5 year old. It has a great 1.5&#8243; preview screen, a built-in microphone, can take digital photos and includes video editing software. This video editing software (Video Genie) lets your child add music, personalize and stylize videos, credits and special effects to their home movies. The CD has five activity centers. These include the photo editing software (Color Genie), story maker, puppet show, photo frames and jigsaw puzzles. The camcorder comes with a USB cord so you can upload all of the video files to your computer.You can also connect the camera to your tv to watch videos.</p>
<p>To fully enjoy the <a href="http://www.sakar.com/p-2351.aspx?categoryid=170">Crayola Camcorder</a>, you will need:</p>
<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/camera.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3575 alignright" title="camera" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/camera.jpg" alt="camera" width="299" height="299" /></a>Win 2000/XP, Win VISTA or MAC OS X Ver. 10.2.6 or later. The camcorder takes 3 AA Batteries, which are not included. You also need a super, small phillips screwdriver to insert the batteries. The Crayola Digital Camcorder is designed for children 5 and up. For this review I let my 3.5 year old play with it, though, and he did AWESOME. He is quite tech savvy, so this was perfect for him. You will also want to get a SD Memory Card to fully enjoy the capabilities of this Camcorder. The SD Memory Card is not included with the package.</p>
<p>Overall, I find the camera to be lightweight, easy to use and loads of fun. I&#8217;ve seen it with both green and purple accents. You can purchase it on Amazon or Toys R Us. The price range that I&#8217;ve seen goes from $55 to $69.00 dollars. Definitely check out Amazon for a good deal! It&#8217;s made by SAKAR International.</p>
<p>SAKAR also has designed a digital camera with rubberized grips that includes many of the great activities that the Camcorder has, including the Color Genie photo editing software with five activity centers: photo editing center, story maker, puppet show, photo frames, and jigsaw puzzles.</p>
<p>To view video quality, see the clip below. Warning, it was taped by an almost 4 year old. It has a Blair Witch feel to it.<br />
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<p><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other <a href="../contests/"><span style="font-size: 85%;">hot contests</span></a> so you can win and try buzzworthy products! The Mom Buzz received the Crayola Camcorder for review.</span></p>
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		<title>Stocking Stuffer: NASCAR Zipbot Race Set</title>
		<link>http://themombuzz.com/2009/12/11/stocking-stuffer-nascar-zipbot-race-set/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I absolutely love the WowWee Animal Alive Cubs and Minis that we have in our house. And I knew that the robotic experts at WowWee also designed other uber-cool robots, like Wrex the Dog and RoboSapien. But, I didn&#8217;t know they made these little, simple cars called ZipBots.
NASCAR Zipbots come two cars in a set. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/race-set.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3558" title="race set" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/race-set.jpg" alt="race set" width="345" height="235" /></a>I absolutely love the WowWee Animal Alive Cubs and Minis that we have in our house. And I knew that the <a href="http://www.wowwee.com/">robotic experts</a> at WowWee also designed other uber-cool robots, like Wrex the Dog and RoboSapien. But, I didn&#8217;t know they made these little, simple cars called ZipBots.</p>
<p>NASCAR Zipbots come two cars in a set. The set my boys received had #88 (Dale Ernhardt Jr) and #14 (Tony Stewart). THe cars about an inch long and they run on bristles as opposed to wheels. They run on button cell batteries and they come with batteries installed, plus 2 extra batteries. You are going to need a super, small screw driver to open their battery case to change batteries. There is a tiny switch on the bottom of the car that you can use to turn the car on. Then the bristles vibrate and cause the car to run along the track.</p>
<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/racecar.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3559" title="racecar" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/racecar.jpg" alt="racecar" width="249" height="169" /></a> My little ones had fun with it. They played on the track for a while and then I moved it to our train table, since the cars wouldn&#8217;t fall off that. You could even put them on the floor, but my dog was very intrigued by it, as it moved along like a bug driving a car. It was hilarious from my standpoint, and my husband&#8217;s too. After a day of hard play, the battery died in Dale Earnhardt Jr&#8217;s car. I guess that means Tony Stewart won!</p>
<p>When I first was going to play with these cars with my boys, I was nervous about how fast they would zip. But it&#8217;s not very quick &#8211; but just quick enough for a novelty item or a distraction at grandma&#8217;s. You can also get a set with #24 (Jeff Gordon) and #48 (Jimmie Johnson). It&#8217;s awesome that they come in a set, since you can race against friends and family members.</p>
<p>Here are the cars on their track. I liked them better on the train table, though.</p>
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<p>Overall, this is a great gift for a NASCAR Enthusiast, as well as a stocking stuffers for car-lovers and little boys. A set only costs $9.99. You can get a <a href="http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3889588&amp;siteID=kTcgI_PA3qw-pWz8EacLztUYvejxP4tvoQ">single car for as low as $4.79</a> right now at Radio Shack!</p>
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		<title>Holiday Gift Guide: WowWee Alive Minis</title>
		<link>http://themombuzz.com/2009/12/10/holiday-gift-guide-wowwee-alive-minis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:45:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last year the huge toy craze was the WowWee Animal Alive Cubs. Even I got into the swing of it, giving my son a White Tiger Cub. I&#8217;ve read several reviews on them, with a range of opinions. Personally, I loved it and still do after owning it for 11 months. It became my sons [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/thumb_category.gif"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3546" title="thumb_category" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/thumb_category.gif" alt="thumb_category" width="231" height="77" /></a>Last year the huge toy craze was the <a href="http://www.wowwee.com/">WowWee Animal Alive Cubs</a>. Even I got into the swing of it, giving my son a White Tiger Cub. I&#8217;ve read several reviews on them, with a range of opinions. Personally, I loved it and still do after owning it for 11 months. It became my sons Lovey quickly and he named it Meow.</p>
<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tiger.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3549" title="tiger" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tiger.jpg" alt="tiger" width="220" height="220" /></a>I was worried that the white fur would get dirty, since my little one is so messy. But the White Tiger Cub still looks and sounds great. We&#8217;ve only had to change it&#8217;s batteries once. I love the range of sounds he makes and he &#8220;falls asleep&#8221; after a few minutes &#8211; he will even snore. To &#8220;wake him up&#8221;, you just push a button on his ear. Then by petting it&#8217;s head, rubbing its belly or cuddling him in your arms will allow him to make many realistic noises.</p>
<p>You can hear the mechanics in these realistic, <a href="http://www.wowwee.com/">animatronic animals</a>, but it is soft. Overall, my toddler LOVED it and I always kept an eye out for them at the store, thinking it would make a great gift for my nephews and niece. And throughout that time I saw new animals pop up in the WowWee Animal Alive Collection. You can choose from a lion, seal, koala, leopard, orange tiger, husky, panda and polar bear. They cost approximately $49.99.</p>
<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/thumb_category2.gif"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3547" title="thumb_category2" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/thumb_category2.gif" alt="thumb_category2" width="231" height="77" /></a>If you want something with the same &#8220;Wow&#8221; factor but a lower cost, you&#8217;ll want to check out the WowWee Alive Minis. These are smaller versions of the Animal Alive Cubs, with a few less features. They look like newborn animals, and sound like them too! They have the same smart technology that let&#8217;s them know when they are picked up, they fall asleep when you leave them alone and you can &#8220;bottle feed&#8221; these little furballs. He&#8217;ll even make feeding noises, as well as open and close his eyes.</p>
<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/leopard.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3548" title="leopard" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/leopard.jpg" alt="leopard" width="220" height="220" /></a>I had the chance to see the Leopard Mini up close. It could fit in the palm of my husband&#8217;s hands. It reminded me of my puppy when I first got her, just small and always asleep. The small size makes it easy for any child to hold and cuddle. I loved his sounds, which were more like chirps than mews. And my boys love all of the noises it made! I like the tan color of the leopard, with the dark spots. I imagine it will be hard to tell if it gets a little dirty. And I expect that it will withstand to the same amount of play that our White Tiger Cub had in the past year. His eyes opened and closed and I could open his mouth to give him a bottle.</p>
<p>The mini leopard is meant for ages 3 and up, making it a great gift for a preschooler! They retail for approximately $19.99. It takes 2 AA batteries.You can <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&amp;kw=wowwee%20animal&amp;origkw=wowwee%20animal&amp;f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2254197&amp;sr=1">purchase all WowWee Animals</a>, both the full size and minis, at Toys R Us!</p>
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		<title>Holiday Guide: Holiday Candles and Scents from PartyLite</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:50:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My mother-in-law loves candles. She asks for them every year, both for her birthday and the holidays. I don&#8217;t blame her, they make great gifts and really brighten up a room for any occasion. When looking for high-quality candles, perfect for gift-giving, accent pieces or decorating your home for the holiday, you have to know [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My mother-in-law loves candles. She asks for them every year, both for her birthday and the holidays. I don&#8217;t blame her, they make great gifts and really brighten up a room for any occasion. When looking for <a href="http://www.partylite.com/">high-quality candles</a>, perfect for gift-giving, accent pieces or decorating your home for the holiday, you have to know where to go. I suggest PartyLite, the world’s largest direct seller of platinum-quality candles.</p>
<p>Their site and catalogs have SO MANY CHOICES. They even have more than 40 fragrances to choose from! So, I decided to narrow it down for you with some holiday favorites!</p>
<p><strong><em><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/aroma-melts-peppermint-big.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3759" title="aroma-melts-peppermint-big" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/aroma-melts-peppermint-big.jpg" alt="aroma-melts-peppermint-big" width="290" height="197" /></a>New</em> Peppermint Delight Collection</strong></p>
<p>Hand-painted porcelain collection features a tealight house in creamy white chocolate kissed with dark chocolate and peppermint sticks.  A giant frosted gingerbread cookie supports the Pillar Holder and Aroma Melts Warmer.   Try with <em>new Peppermint Bark Fragrance, </em>a refreshing peppermint kissed with chocolate, mint leaves and vanilla.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.partylite.com/en-us/candles/aromameltssimmers/ProductDetails.aspx">Peppermint Delight Aroma Melts Warmer</a> <em>$ 32.95</em></p>
<p>Peppermint Delight Pillar Holder                     <em>$ 27.95</em></p>
<p>Peppermint Delight Tealight House                <em>$ 39.95</em></p>
<p>Holiday Mini Barrel Jar Shade             <em>$ 14.95 (jar candle sold separately)</em></p>
<p><em>Peppermint Bark Fragrance available in tealights ($9.50 per dozen), votives ($13.50 per dozen), Mini Barrel Jar ($12.00), 3” Ball ($17.95 a pair), Aroma Melts™ “Snap-able” ($9.95 4-pack), Present Jars ($23.95), Just Desserts™ 3-Wick Wax filled bowl ($24.95),  Single Serviings ($19.95 a pair)  and 3”x7” grooved pillar ($16.95).</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.partylite.com/en-us/gifts/giftsets/ProductDetails.aspx"><strong><em>New </em>Sweets and Treats Gift Set</strong></a></p>
<p>A Jolly Santa candle snuffer sits on a base that doubles as a tealight holder.  This set includes 12 red and white tealights in the new <em>Peppermint Bark</em> holiday scent.  <em>$19.95</em></p>
<p><strong>Just Desserts™ and <em>New </em>Single Servings™</strong></p>
<p>What’s more inviting than walking into a kitchen with the country-fresh fragrance of delicious just-baked treats? Just Desserts<sup>TM </sup>and Single Servings™ candles layer one scrumptious scent over another in a beautiful reusable glass jar. Yum!  Try it in them in <em>Peppermint Magic™, Peppermint Bark </em>kissed with chocolate, mint leaves and vanilla and topped with creamy <em>Coconut Milk Chocolate<sup>TM</sup>, Caramel Vanilla Pear Brulee<sup>TM</sup>, Ginger Pumpkin a la Mode<sup>TM</sup>,<sup> </sup>Mulberry Vanilla Delight™. </em></p>
<p><em>Just Desserts 3-Wick Wax Filled Bowl – 30-40 hours burn time; $24.95 each</em></p>
<p><em>Single Servings by PartyLite – 20-30 hours burn time; $19.95 pair</em></p>
<p><strong><em><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ARABELLA.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3754 alignright" title="ARABELLA" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ARABELLA.jpg" alt="ARABELLA" width="126" height="160" /></a>New </em>Arabella™ Tealight Holder </strong></p>
<p>Graceful and lithe, Arabella will make a beautiful gift for your dancer.  For your little ballerina, it can hold a special piece of jewelry instead of a tealight.  $39.95.</p>
<p><strong>S-Pod™ Travel Unit with Refill Set</strong></p>
<p>For all those smelly cars, backpacks, lockers, teenager rooms and offices out there, this new fragrance system is sure to be a hit. It contains a sleek, portable scent pod designed to refresh your personal space.  It comes in four fragrances (Mulberry, French Vanilla, Strawberry Fields, Calm Waters) and comes with a refill that lasts for 45 days. <em>$19.95 set / $9.95 2-pack refill</em></p>
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<p>I received the S-Pod for review. I loved how small and compact it was, making it inconspicuous. It&#8217;s black with little vents on the front that you can adjust to let out the right amount of fragrance for you. It&#8217;s perfect for the car, just clip it to a visor. Or I could also have it free standing in my work space, so that I get the fresh scent I want. To get it started, you open the small compartment and place a gel insert inside. I received Strawberry Fields, which smelled like I had a Strawberry Shortcake Doll working with me. I think I also would love the French Vanilla scent, although Calm Waters and Mulberry are also options.</p>
<p>When you make your purchase from PartyLite, don&#8217;t forget to pick up a pack of TeaLights! They are useful to have, can set a mood in when placed in a tealight holder and makes any room more inviting when used with a melts warmer. Be sure to check out the collection of ready-to-go gift items and a luxurious line of home spa products for yourself, friends and family.  All are available through <a title="http://www.partylite.com/" href="http://www.partylite.com/" target="_blank">www.partylite.com</a> or by calling 1-888-999-5706.</p>
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MANDATORY ENTRY:</strong> <span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Visit <a href="http://www.partylite.com">www.partylite.com</a><a href="http://www.thride.com/"></a>. Look Around. Tell me what item you would by and who would you want it for?<br />
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<p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Contest ends 12/31/09. Please refer to <a href="../2009/12/02/2009/11/23/contests/">complete contest rules</a>. The entries listed above are the ONLY entries for this contest. Winners will be notified by e-mail (if supplied in the entry or on profile page), as well as on the Winner’s Wall.<br />
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<p><span style="font-size: 78%; font-weight: bold;">This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other <a href="../2009/12/02/2009/11/23/contests/"><span style="font-size: 85%;">hot contests</span></a> so you can win and try buzzworthy products! The Mom Buzz received an S-Pod to review with refills and was surprised by some tealights. This does not effect her opinion.<br />
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		<title>Monitor Screen Wipes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin Tales</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I think of Aroma Home, products that bring warmth and comfort for family and friends are what come immediately to mind. Cozy Slippers, Stuffed Animals, Scarves and more, most with a relaxing scent of essential oils. But they also have some awesome novelty items, which make great stocking stuffers or novelty gifts for friends, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/screen_wipe_pig_med.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3198" title="screen_wipe_pig_med" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/screen_wipe_pig_med.jpg" alt="screen_wipe_pig_med" width="240" height="240" /></a>When I think of Aroma Home, products that bring warmth and comfort for family and friends are what come immediately to mind. <a href="http://www.aromahome.com/us/fuzzy_feet_slippers.asp">Cozy Slippers</a>, <a href="http://www.aromahome.com/us/hot_hugs.asp">Stuffed Animals</a>, <a href="http://http://www.aromahome.com/us/hot_scarf.asp">Scarves</a> and more, most with a relaxing scent of essential oils. But they also have some awesome novelty items, which make great stocking stuffers or novelty gifts for friends, coworkers and employees. For example, they have cute, plush screen wipes  that will clean and reduce static on all computer monitors, laptops and LCD screens.</p>
<p>Aroma Home&#8217;s Screen Wipes have bodies that are easy to grasp, they will not scratch your screens, and you can use them over and over again! Plus, they are a cute addition on any desk, and calming too as they you get a whiff of lemon zest and chamois emitting from their tummies! The plush screen wipes are available in six fun animal designs &#8211; <a href="http://www.aromahome.com/productimages/screen_wipe_duck_orig_sml.jpg">duck</a>, <a href="http://www.aromahome.com/us/screen_wipe_elephant.asp">elephant</a>, <a href="http://www.aromahome.com/us/screen_wipe_pig.asp">pig</a>, <a href="http://www.aromahome.com/us/screen_wipe_gorilla.asp">gorilla</a>, <a href="http://www.aromahome.com/us/screen_wipe_tiger.asp">tiger</a> and <a href="http://www.aromahome.com/us/screen_wipe_giraffe.asp">giraffe</a>.</p>
<p>I had a chance to see the pig and gorilla up close. At home my laptop screen gets quite dirty and dusty, courtesy of a toddler and preschooler. The pig did get the dust collecting on the keyboard and screen off without any harm to my laptop. Plus, I used it on my tv screen which had a lot more dust than I could have imagined. *whoops* And it came off in a few swipes. Then I just shook off the pig and put it on top of the tv. You can also sponge clean your screen wipe. The pig has fluffy hair everywhere except her pink tummy, there it is more smooth. The gorilla has smooth hair everywhere.</p>
<p><a href="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/screen_wipe_gorilla_med.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3197" title="screen_wipe_gorilla_med" src="http://themombuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/screen_wipe_gorilla_med.jpg" alt="screen_wipe_gorilla_med" width="240" height="240" /></a>There are some instructions that you do want to read ahead of time. Unlike some other Aroma Home products, there is no need to heat up your plush screen wipe. And since it is not a toy, you want to keep it in your office or home-office. Also, there is no need to use your plush screen wipe with other cleaning agents. Just wipe any screen and reduce the static and remove the dust.</p>
<p>Overall, I think this is a cute, affordable gift ($10). And it&#8217;s a great add-on when you are shopping for other awesome <a href="http://www.aromahome.com">gift ideas</a> at AromaHome.com!</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Save 10 Percent of all Aroma Home Orders! Just use discount code<span style="color: #ff0000;"> HOLIDAYTEN</span>! This code is good until 12.31.09!</strong></p></blockquote>
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