Hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend!

GoLite led the fast and light revolution and refined how people experience nature by thinking differently not just about weight, but about how outdoor gear is designed and built.  GoLite develops simple, beautiful, high performance gear that’s light on the planet.  GoLite's designs allow you to forget about your gear and live in the experience. By their very nature, GoLite's products have a smaller impact on the environment because they utilize fewer materials.
GoLite has developed stringent metrics and testing that help us maximize performance and durability and minimize each product’s weight.  This year GoLite was honored with Backpacker magazine Editors’ Choice Award, the most prestigious award in the outdoor industry, given annually to products in recognition of their outstanding innovation in design, materials and/or performance. GoLite’s extensive use of Tier 1 recycled fabrics won the “Green Award” and was one of only 15 innovative products honored with a 2010 Backpacker Editors’ Choice Award.

TraveLite Tote 
Don’t be fooled by its cute appearance, the TraveLite Tote is constructed with Tier 1 Recycled Denier Nylon Double Ripstop to hold up on moms toughest quests. This shoulder-slung zip-secured tote makes getting to your necessities a breeze.

The perfect gift for the eco-conscious style lover, the Stelvio Travel Sweater (1 lb. 6 oz.) is great worn alone or as a layering piece. Constructed from 75% Recycled Polyester, this sweater offers secure internal and external passport chest pockets to keep your valuables close at hand.
When the snow begins to pile up turn to the Breton Trench for uncompromised insulation. This stylish trench features a 100% recycled polyester lining, Pertex Microlight Eco Recycled Polyester face with DWR, removable hood and hand warmer pockets.

The super-snug Stone Ranch fleece keeps you warm from the frosty trails to fireside lounging. With a relaxed fit, secure-zip hand pockets and 100% Recycled Polyester this fleece is a new winter staple.
WIN IT
GoLite has sponsored a giveaway of the same fantastic vest that I reviewed to one of my US readers. Lucky you!

1) Visit GoLite and let me know another product you like or tell me something you learned about the company.

Based in Ireland, Glencara specialises in Claddagh & Celtic Rings and Jewelry since 1978. We are a family business, passionate about Irish & Celtic culture and the jewelry we create is based on celtic design and symbolism, centuries old.


The Claddagh Ring is one of Ireland’s most popular rings and carries great symbolism - "Let love and friendship reign forever."

The beautifully designed Claddagh Ring is quite distinctive with its two hands clasping a heart and surmounted by a crown. It is a monument to love and friendship with the two hands said to signify friendship, the heart representing love with the crown symbolising loyalty.

How you wear a claddagh ring is of great importance; if worn on the right hand with the heart facing out, your heart has not yet been won. If worn on the right hand with the heart facing in, you are in love. And finally the claddagh ring can be worn as a wedding ring if worn on the left hand with the heart facing in; two hearts forever joined.

I also like the square holiday card because I could include several pictures of the family.  As you can probably tell, I like cards with lots of pictures!

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Benefits of Mineral Hygienics:
•Does not contain harmful chemical additives, harsh dyes, or man-made fragrances – thus limiting the risk for skin allergies
•Completely free of irritants such as talc, bismuth oxychloride, dyes, parabens, mineral oil, salicylates, carmine, synthetic fragrances, methylparaben, petro-chemicals, and many other questionable chemicals commonly found in other make-up

 

MY THOUGHTS

WIN IT
PJ Greetings has sponsored a giveaway of a custom stamp of your choice to one US reader (ARV $40). Lucky you!

MANDATORY ENTRY
1) Visit PJ Greetings and tell me which stamp you would pick or tell me what other item caught your eye on their website.

This giveaway is closed.  The winner was #354 Dina
This review and giveaway was made possible by PJ Greetings. Thank you to PJ Greetings for providing the product for review and giveaway! I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I paid for this review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Please refer to my Disclosure.

MY THOUGHTS
I am always open to trying a new lotion that prevents early aging, so I was happy to test out TriDerma.  The serum is smooth and delicate, and I was happy with how well it worked on my skin.  TriDerma does not contain any cortizone or parabens and is fragrance free.  I have combination skin with an oily t-zone and slightly enlarged pores so I was excited to put this serum to the test.  I have a problem with "thick" lotions or heavy creams during the day, but TriDerma did not leave my skin feeling oily or heavy.  By the end of the work day, my t-zone still looked smooth and shine-free.  After a few days, I did actually feel that my skin was smoother and softer.  I will definitely continue using this serum on my skin.

BUY IT
TriDerma MD Pore Reducing Anti-Age Serum is available at limited Walgreens and at http://www.triderma.com/ for $15.99.

Disclosure: This post was written for Family Review Network & TriDerma who provided the complimentary product for review in exchange for my honest review.

I have not heard the whole CD since I let Lily and her daddy take it in his car to review, but Adam tells me he is a big fan.  After the first day, Lily was singing something like "don't pick your toes and then pick your nose because then your nose will smell like your toes" followed by "sitting in my car seat, laid baaaack" and "mama tooted."  It was highly entertaining to hear Lily tell me about the songs...and made me want to hear the whole CD :)  According to Lily and Adam (they are hogging it in his car) - it was a hit!  The silly songs made them laugh and enjoy the music on their drive to daycare.  Who can say no to that?  You can visit the Keller Williams KIDS site and listen to "Car Seat" - while you are there, you can also download the free MP3 of Car Seat - super cute!

WIN IT
One of my US or Canadian readers will win a copy of this CD.  Lucky you!

MANDATORY ENTRY
1) Let me know why you would like to win this CD, or what your kids like to groove to these days.

This giveaway is closed.  The winner was #67 yyeres
This review and giveaway was made possible by Keller Williams. Thank you to Keller Williams for providing the product for review and giveaway! I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I paid for this review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Please refer to my Disclosure.