One person will WIN the Bento Boxes system (the xlarge, large, medium and small boxes) a $120 value!  See giveaway details below.

Product:  Bento

Company: Rubbermaid

Company Overview: Typical storage boxes contain your items, but the inside becomes cluttered – making it difficult to find what you need. Rubbermaid’s Bento collection is designed to organize items, rather than just store them. The Bento Boxes have internal flex dividers, which enable you to divide the space by creating unique sections when needed. Boxes can stack vertically, or fit inside each other. Bento Toppers can act as trays, covers or lids, providing an extra layer of organization for the Bento Boxes, or hiding what’s inside. The Bento Collection is made from sturdy materials, and the heavy-duty decorative fabric enables it to remain out in your social spaces while complementing your home’s décor.

Internal Flex Dividers that can be individually popped open or closed

Toppers act as trays, covers or lids

The deep red tones of the Paprika pattern can add a little pop of classic color to your décor

Same size containers can stack on top of one another

Smaller sizes nest inside larger sizes for space efficient storage when not in use

CARB-certified MDF covered in durable polyester fabric

MommyReview: I was immediately impressed with these new storage boxes from Rubbermaid. These are not your mama’s storage boxes! They are heavy duty, though they look elegant. But they are great for inside storage. When you think of Rubbermaid you think of rubber storage containers but these containers are for showing off and showcasing. My favorite feature about the boxes is the flex dividers, you can create spaces but popping the dividers in or out to customize your needs for the storage box. Each different sized box creates a solution for different items that can need storage around the house. From Pencils to magazines. Another fabulous point is that the boxes can be nested inside each other is they are not in use, or what I did was left my larger box open to storage my smaller boxes in, so when company came over I could keep my everyday items out of site. These work great for our family but I can see them also being highly beneficial for apartment dwelling families who do not have a lot of storage space. So get to dividing and conquering and grab a bento box!

Recommendation: Great fashionable storage solution. When you don’t want to have to hide your storage but make it a part of your everyday living look to Bento.

Website: Rubbermaid.com

THIS PRODUCT WAS SENT TO MOMMYREVIEW, NO MONETARY COMPENSATION WAS RECEIVED. OPINIONS ARE 100% OUR OWN AND DO NOT REFLECT THE OPINIONS OF THE COMPANY OR PR FIRM.

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This toy is perfect for the little boy in your life (or girl who loves robots!). I had heard of iloverobots before and have seen some of their innovative other toys but Mechatars was a new term I hadn’t heard yet. Well, my 5 year old daughter had heard of them! My daughter promptly shouted I’ve seen those on TV they’re MECHATARS! Shows how much I know. So these toys are definitely already on your kids radar – Christmas anyone?!*

*HINT you can win one for your Christmas list below!

We recieved WREXX the red Mechatar. The kid reviewers (5 girl and 10 boy) loved Wrexx. There is a whole interactive online world and the kids kept begging for me to turn on the ‘Universe’ where the Mechatars learn new skills and how to battle against each other.

About Wrexx: “Descending from a long line of savage and warlike tribes, Wrexx lives his life for the fight. Wrexx is an unusually gifted warrior who can frequently score critical damage points, but he’s also a bit fiery and unpredictable.”

About the Mechaverse: “YEARS AGO, A GROUP OF HUMAN SCIENTISTS DISCOVERED AN INTER-GALACTIC RIFT BETWEEN THE EARTH AND THE MECHAVERSE, A DISTANT GALAXY NEVER BEFORE KNOWN TO HUMANKIND. THE MECHAVERSE IS HOME TO THE MECHATARS AS WELL AS AN ARRAY OF PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE ON DOZENS OF PLANETS.”

These are like pokemon / backugan come to life! Which means they totally rock in the eyes of any tween boy.

PLUS =The Mechatar worked well on the tile AND carpet. The kids loved the battle noises, how easy the remove was to use and the fun way that the Mechatar moved.

If you have two+ children, I would definitely get 2! That way they can battle IRL (in real life… see I’m hip, down with the lingo) haha.  But they can also log into the universe and battle their friends. For older children it is easy enough to hook the USB cord into the robot and computer and they’re ready to go.

I even had fun battling the Mechatars, and had to beg my kids for a chance to test out Wrexx. He’s become part of the family, he ended up in my purse the other day and we had to show every person we saw how cool the Mechatar was. Every little boy who saw it was like “that is soooooo cool”!

I liked that fact that the toy isn’t so big that it’s a hassle to carry around.  The age recommendation is 6-12. For the younger end the kids will be fine with just being able to control the robot with the drive feature on the remote and for the older kids there is more depth with the online universe and multiple battle features on the remote. So, I really liked the fact that is can be a multidimensional toy for different age ranges.

If you are interested in purchasing Mechatars, here is a special coupon code! MECHMOM (10% off)

*valid on iloverobots.com until November 30, 2011.

Mechatars are available at ToysRUs, RadioShack, Amazon, Target and iloverobots.com. They sell for MSRP $39.99 (Which isn’t too bad for a robotic toy)!

But wait there’s something even more AWESOME. You can WIN one! Enter below.

I was selected to participate in this sponsored post series by Clever Girls Collective.

We’re crazy about trains, we’re crazy about blocks and we love Thomas. So you get a wonderful product in the Thomas Busy Day at the Quarry toy set. This set comes with tracks, bridges, trains etc. The best thing of all (ok well the best thing for mom) is that I can all be self contained in the package it comes in. You can use the bucket to build and then store all the pieces within. Fantastic!

So want to win your own Thomas Quarry set by MegaBloks?!
Enter below!

This product was sent to us  for review by the company or PR company. The opinions expressed are 100 % mine as are my experiences. Monetary compensation is never received for my opinion, opinions are mine alone and are not the opinions of the company. The company has no say in my review these are my own words and opinions.

Carmex Gift Pack

Carmex has two new kickin’ flavors of chapstick….. Lime Twist and Vanilla.

Though I am a hard core vanilla lover – I am loving the Lime Twist. It’s the perfect chapstick for summer! It just makes me think of lazy afternoons, limeaid and relaxing.

In honor of the new flavors we’re giving away a Carmex Gift Bundle.

One person will win the new flavors plus a fun picnic blanket (it folds up and is perfect for moms ,summer time and keeping in the car).

No monetary compensation was received for this post. All opinions are 100% mine and are influenced in no way by the company. Carmex has provided product for review and prize for giveaway.

Shaun The Sheep™: Animal Antics
Arrives On DVD July 26, 2011
From Lionsgate And HIT Entertainment

Ready to sow some seeds of fun?  Join the always delightful, baaaaa-dest sheep in the flock, Shaun, in the all-new Shaun the Sheep™: Animal Antics coming to DVD July 26, 2011 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.  In these seven wild and hairy farm adventures released for the first-time-ever on DVD, Shaun and his barnyard buddies deal with a fiendish fox, attempt some clever catering, take to the links, run a farmer’s market, stage a daring rooster rescue and more!  With his woolly cronies in on the fun, “ewe” can’t go wrong with Shaun!

Five minute shorts of the series currently air in the U.S. on the Disney Channel and the series ranks in the top five animated shorts on the network!

Get ready for farm-fresh fun and laughter with Shaun the Sheep and his barnyard buddies, as they set the scene for more mayhem on the farm. Laugh out loud as Shaun tries to outfox a fox, Bitzer discovers his jazzy side, and the sheep try to sell everything on the farm to the highest bidder. Shaun and his friends deliver seven hilarious adventures full of animal antics that will make the whole family cock-a-doodle doo!

Episodes include:

* Foxy Laddie: A fox arrives at the farm, disguising himself as a handsome ram to infiltrate the flock and eat Timmy! All the lady sheep are beguiled by this charming new arrival – especially Shirley. Shaun becomes suspicious when the fox’s cunning disguise begins to fail.

* Whistleblower: Bitzer loses his precious whistle and tests out the Farmer’s trumpet as a replacement.  Before long, the power of the trumpet goes to his head and his fanfares and jazz-styled bugling drives the flock around the bend.

* Frantic Romantic: The Farmer is trying to impress his new date by cooking her a romantic dinner. Unfortunately, the Farmer can’t cook and Bitzer is a useless maître d’. Can Shaun and the flock save the day when they take over the catering behind the scenes?

* Who’s the Caddy: The Farmer discovers his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around in the field, instantly putting his back out. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play while Bitzer, who desperately wants to show off his golfing prowess, is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.

* Everything Must Go: The Farmer has set up a stall by the side of the road, selling produce from the garden. He leaves Bitzer in charge for the day. But lazy Bitzer soon gets bored and gives Shaun the job while he puts his feet up by the pool. Shaun proves to be a much better salesman than Bitzer and the flock is only too happy to get stuck in selling pretty much all of the Farmer’s worldly possessions!

* In the Doghouse: When Bitzer’s kennel is accidentally destroyed he hopes the Farmer will replace it with a new deluxe model. But when he sees his master’s clumsy attempt to build a new kennel, Bitzer is so horrified he packs his bags and leaves home. Shaun hopes to tempt Bitzer to return with the kennel of his dreams.

* Cock-a-Doodle Shaun: The rooster is missing and there’s no one to wake up the farm. When Shaun discovers the rooster has been snatched by the greedy fox, he sets off with Bitzer on a daring rescue mission. Will they get the rooster back in time to wake up the rest of the farm?

DVD BONUS FEATURES
·       Building-A-Pig Game
·       Timmy Time Sneak Peek -Timmy’s Tune #2

The Stage Is Set For A Rock Star Performance In An All-New DVD!
ANGELINA BALLERINA™ POP STAR GIRLS

It’s Showtime! Join beloved mouseling Angelina Ballerina™ and her friends as they star in an all-new, show-stopping spectacle full of fun, friendship and dance when Angelina Ballerina: Pop Star Girls comes to DVD, Digital Download and On Demand.  Just like all aspiring stars, Angelina and her friends are always ready to dance and have a good time!  When kids share in Angelina’s experiences, they’re inspired to go after their big dreams too.
Get ready to get your groove on because it’s showtime with Angelina and her friends! While all the dancers learn to work together, Angelina realizes she loves Hip Hop, rock bands, fiddles and more! Move and groove along with Angelina as she directs a Hip Hop musical and discovers she was born to be a star. The whole family will be star-struck with delight as Angelina steps it up in her best performance yet.