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Hadaki Bags – Be Bold

March 30, 2012 By 1 Comment

A few months ago I saw my friend Bobbie post a picture of the cutest computer bag I had ever seen.   I asked her about it and she told me about Hadaki - a chic, affordable bag company based out of New Orleans.  I, of course, had to check it out.

Hadaki has “a print for every personality.”   With over 20 different styles and colors you are sure to find a bag that matches your needs, as well as your style.   Whether you are a student or corporate executive, Hadaki has a product you will love.  From handbags to messengers to rolling luggage to tote bags - my favorite – you can fit any personality, and need and any lifestyle.

I received a Cosmopolitan Tote in Jazz Cobalt which I have turned into my computer/beach bag.    I immediately put a picture on Facebook and got tons of comments asking where they could get one.  I love the versatility of the bag – being my work bag that totes my laptop and files during the week, and then easily carrying a beach towel, suntan lotion, and water bottles on the weekend.   The Cosmopolitan Tote is large enough to carry everything I need, but doesn’t weigh down my arm – which is especially good with all of the weight training I have been doing lately.  (ouch)

I have never been much of a “print” person, and have always carried solid color bags, but this Hadaki has changed my mind.   My friends are all big fans of Vera Bradley, which of course is known for big bold colors, but once they see that the fabric and quality of the Hadaki is much more durable and reasonable for people on the go, they are certainly taking notice.   The Hadaki totes all have water repellant interiors and exteriors, making it perfect for Moms as well.   (*ahem* to my friend who is still mourning the loss her beloved VB that her toddler spilled her bottle in!!)

You can see all of the designs and bags Hadaki has to offer on their website, and also be sure to check out their Facebook Page for all of the latest news and updates.

Disclaimer: I received a Hannah’s Tote for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was offered.  The opinions above are 100% my own.

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Wine Cork Monogram from My Happily Ever After

March 20, 2012 By 8 Comments

A few weeks ago I received an email from one of my readers who has an Etsy Shop full of wine decor goodies.   In her email she spoke of us being “kindred spirits” since we have so much in common, and I got a good laugh out of some of the posts she referenced to show our similarities.   (This is why I blog y’all – how else could I meet all of you amazing people!?)  As if this email coudn’t get any better, she offered for me to review one of her items for MoscatoMom.  I was beyond excited.

The My Happily Ever After Shop is run by Rachel, the blogger from My Happily Ever After The End.   As a fellow wine lover, Rachel has found all kinds of cool things to do with the bottles and corks from her favorite vino.   From wall plaques to bottle vases, she has all kinds of gifts – perfect for wine lovers!

I chose the Wine Cork Monogram as my product for review… and I lllooovvvee it!

I chose to go with a “K” since well… eventually I AM going to be replacing my “J” with a “K.”  Rachel got it to me sooo fast – I was highly impressed.  (Way to knock back those bottles girlfriend… just kidding)  I had actually seen these before, but truly, pictures never do these things justice.

My biggest dilemma when I received it was where to put it – in the living room where everyone will see it when they visit, or in my office where I get to see it every single day?  My office won out, and I love seeing it first thing every morning first thing when I walk in the door.  Everyone still gets to see it – since I have had to show it off!

You can check out Rachel’s Blog at My Happily Ever After The End and of course check out and order from her Etsy Shop – My Happily Ever After Shop.    I think I need the Wine Label Art to go beside my monogram…

 

 


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Take Care Of Yourself Inside & Out with Trop50 + Spa Giveaway!

January 16, 2012 By

One of my New Years Resolutions this year is Eating Clean and not filling my body with a bunch of processed junk.  One of the ways we are doing that is to replace sodas and sport drinks with real fruit juices – like the Tropicana Trop50!   Tropicana Trop50 is a breakthrough innovation from Tropicana that offers 50 percent less sugar and calories, and no artificial sweeteners. Trop50 is the first juice beverage to be naturally sweetened with an all-natural stevia-based sweetener, and is designed to help manage weight goals by offering reduced sugar and calories, without sacrificing great taste.  Each 8 ounce glass also squeezes in an entire days serving of Vitamin C – so it not only tastes great, but helps you feel great too.

Mike likes the Trop50 with “some pulp”, but I prefer the no pulp plus calcium.    I also love the Pineapple Mango and Farm Apple.  (I can just about drink the entire bottle of Apple in one sitting… than goodness it is low calorie)  Trop50 also comes in Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade, and Pomegranate Blueberry.

This year Tropicana’s Trop50 is launching their “True Resolutions” campaign where you can enter to win a $1,000 gift card simply by sharing the “truth” behind your New Years Resolutions!   Do you really want to lose weight to feel healthier or is it really to fit into that a-MAY-zing dress that’ll make your ex do a double take?   We all have “secret” motivation behind our Resolutions, and now you can win by sharing them – even incognito with a killer disguise – and automatically receive a $1 coupon for yourself and  $.50 coupons for up to 50 of your friends!

Giveaway:

To help you take care of your “outsides” while Trop50 juice helps you with your “insides”  the awesome people at Trop50 are offering a $50 Spa & Wellness Gift Cards by Spa Week® to one lucky reader of MoscatoMom!

MANDATORY ENTRY:

Comment below telling me one thing you have changed about your daily habits to help you maintain your New Years Resolutions this year!

EXTRA ENTRIES:

  • Follow MoscatoMom on Twitter {2 extra entries}
  • Tweet about giveaway {up to 3 times per day 1 extra entry each tweet} –
    “Win a $50 Spa & Wellness Gift Card by Spa Week®  from #Trop50 and @moscatomom http://wp.me/p1FWxe-Tk Ends 1/31 US Only #giveaway“
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  • Comment on another post on MoscatoMom.com {2 extra entries}
  • Go “incognito” and leave your “True Resolution” on the  Trop50 Facebook Page.

Make sure you leave 1 comment for each entry to get credit!! Contest ends January 31, 2012.

Disclaimer: I received a coupon for free Trop50 to try for this review but no other compensation was offered.  All opinions are 100% my own.  Giveaway prize is being awarded by Trop50.


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Get a Head Start On Your Resolutions with USANA

December 22, 2011 By 1 Comment

USANA Health Sciences is one of the Worlds leading companies in the field of health and nutrition.  Founded by Dr Myron Wentz in 1992, USANA develops and manufactures high quality nutritional supplements, healthy weight management products, and self-preserving personal-care products.

I am no stranger to weight loss supplements and meal replacement shakes, so I was excited when I was asked to try USANA for a review.   The first thing that caught my eye was the Nutrimeal, a meal replacement shake that I received in “French Vanilla.”  Since I drink meal replacement shakes often, I mixed this up the same way I do my “cake batter like” shakes – with Vanilla Silk Milk.  WOW I should have read the instructions that tell you to mix it with WATER – it was soooo thick.   I added water to get it to a better consistency, and I have to tell you… I like it better.

The USANA Nutrimeal was not as sweet as the other shake that I am used to, which I like.   Since I am not really a “sweets” person, I have struggled with replacing two meals a day with what tastes like straight dessert.  I have even reached out to try to find recipes that would give more variety – and only found things that would make them even sweeter, which of course is the opposite of what I was looking for.   I also liked that the USANA Nutrimeals come with more variety – chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, and even orange creme.  Yes you can add things to make the other shakes have a flavor, but not without adding calories and sugars and stuff.  With USANA Nutrimeals mixing with just water, I was also excited to not add additional calories and sugars with the Silk Milk.

The Usana Nutrimeal Shake kept me feeling “full” until after lunch time (which doesnt happen with the “other” shake either), when I decided to just have a Nutrition Bar instead of a full meal – I wasnt hungry enough to cook a full meal.   I had an Oatmeal Raisin Nutrition Bar which I was pretty skeptical about trying.  Besides the fact that I am not a fan of oatmeal raisin, most nutrition bars taste like cardboard.   It was chewy but firm, and had more flavor than most other bars I have tried.   It was also filling – I barely finished it.  My favorite part though was that like the shake, it wasnt overly sweet, so I felt like I was actually EATING, not just indulging in a sweet snack.  It kept me full till dinnertime where I ate a healthy meal and felt very good about my nutrition choices for the day.

I also tried the USANA Essentials Pack which I have been using daily for a full two weeks now.  I am embarrassed to admit that I do not take vitamins daily- mostly because of the zillions of vitamins out there, I do not know which ones are right for me, or even how to find that out.  The USANA Essentials Pack includes a Mega Antioxidant and Chelated Minerals.  This pack continues to be rated as one of the top supplements by the NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements.    I will be honest – I am not even sure what exactly I am taking, but I can tell you that in two weeks I feel like I have more energy and just feel better in general.  We have had some crazy weather – from highs in the 70s to highs in the 40s in the same 48 hours – and I have felt the same regardless.  I used to joke that the weather was a recipe for the Flu, but I have felt great no matter what.   Now, I cant make the claim that it is because of the USANA Essentials… but it is the only thing I have done differently, so you decide.

I will be ordering USANA from now on over the other shake.  The taste, the fact that I was full longer, the fact that I can mix with water and not add the additional sugars with other mixes, and the variety of flavors has me sold.    I am not waiting until January 1 to start my New Years Resolutions.  I am starting right now.

Check out USANA’s full line of products at www.USANA.com