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TruKid Review & Giveaway!

I received two bottles of TruKid product for this review.  One lucky winner will receive TruKid products as well - see bottom for details and easy Rafflecopter entry form.

TruKid was invented by mother of six, and CEO of her international products manufacturing company Velocity Source Group.  Jennifer was a busy mom with a great idea - protecting her children from unwanted and unhealthy chemicals.  Using all natural ingredients and scents that children love, TruKid products were formed.  Not only did she make a great product that you can trust - she also added fun songs and poems as well, to help children with their hygienic routines!  She literally thought of everything.

I am always happy to review products I believe in.  I believe that it is important to realize what chemicals we are putting into our bodies, especially into our children's bodies.  I like to know that TruKid offers products with ingredients listed in detail, and contain NO Parabens, Phthalates, Gluten, BPA, SLS, petroleum, fragrances, or harsh chemicals.

Harmful Chemicals:
Parabens: Widely used as preservatives by cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.  These have been linked in low concentrations in breast cancer tumors.
Phthalates: These products are widely used in substances added to plastics and are being removed from many products in the US, Canada, and Europe over health issues arising.  There are even studies being performed that could link Phthalates with Asthma and Wheezing.
Gluten:  A protein found in many foods, several cases in the US of gluten sensitivity due to Celiac disease are reported.  When you can have a product Gluten-free, you no longer have to worry about Gluten sensitivity even if you do not suffer from it.
BPA:  A harmful substance found in most plastics, being phased out of many US products.  BPA is banned in the use of baby bottles, and the FDA has been studying the effects of BPA on children prompting them to remove many BPA products from shelves.
SLS: Used in detergent.  Known to irriate skin and eyes with prolonged use.

It leaves you feeling at ease to know TruKid has left not one, but ALL of those substances out of their products.

For this review I received the following:

The ingredients for these products are easily found on the TruKid website.

Silly Shampoo:

Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera), Glycerin (vegetable derived), Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Glycine Soja (soyderived) Oil,Polysorbate 20 (fruit derived), Arnica Cordifolia (arnica), Lavandula Angustifolia (lavender, Chamomilla Recutita matricaria (chamomile) oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower (calendula), Camellia Sinensis (white tea), Phenoxyethanol (rose derived), Ethylhexylglycerin (vegetable derived), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Oil, Citrus Junos (yuzu) Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Oil

Lightly scented with natural oils.

I thoroughly enjoyed the fresh citrus scent of the Silly Shampoo.  Not to mention, my daughter and I both have very sensitive skin.  Her skin gets irritated at the drop of a hat, so I am always a little afraid of trying new products with her.  When we tried our Silly Shampoo, I could not be happier with the results.  Her hair was shiny, clean, smelled great, and to top it off NO skin irritation at all.  She fell right asleep after her bath, and I, needless to say, was a happy mom all the way around.  From one mom to another, TruKid really knows their stuff. 

Dancing Detangler:

Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera), Glycerin (vegetable derived), Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Glycine Soja (soyderived) Oil,Polysorbate 20 (fruit derived), Arnica Cordifolia (arnica), Lavandula Angustifolia (lavender, Chamomilla Recutita matricaria (chamomile) oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower (calendula), Camellia Sinensis (white tea), Phenoxyethanol (rose derived), Ethylhexylglycerin (vegetable derived), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Oil, Citrus Junos (yuzu) Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Oil

While my daughter's hair isn't quite long enough to need detangling yet, I have thick hair - I call it Diana Ross hair...there is no other name for it.  I could walk outside and within five minutes come back in a tangled mess - it never fails...brush or no brush.  I had to try this for myself.  The Dancing Detangler also has a great citrus smell.  It really does work wonders.  Pain-free detangling cannot be beat!  

I also received a brand new product in the TruKid line - samples of their Rock'in Rash Relief.  

These samples came at a great time, my daughter has very sensitive skin and often gets diaper rash.  I used a little dab of their Rash Relief serum, and it started to remove the effects within instantly - and I saw rash relief results within two days.  I think this product will be a great addition to the TruKid product line.  

There is even something for the big kids at TruKid - they offer their very own line of adult skincare products listed under TruVillage!

I am more than happy with this product, and I know you will be too!

GREAT DEAL:

As an added bonus for my Running After Raina Readers, I am able to offer you a FREE Silly Shampoo with a purchase of $35 or more, if ordered on the TruKid website.  Coupon code is: sillymom.

WHERE TO BUY?

Visit the Trukid online store.  Don't forget about the coupon sillymom for a FREE silly shampoo on purchases of $35 or more!

WANT TO WIN?

Terms & Conditions:

This contest is open to the US only.  Entrants must be 18 or older.  This contest is in no way associated with facebook, twitter, or other social networking platforms.  This contest adheres to local and federal laws.  Void where prohibited.  

Release of Liability:

By entering you agree to the Terms & Conditions and release Running After Raina and admins from responsibility and agree that any dispute involving with the prize, rule interpretation, or otherwise be conducted with the sponsor.  Please allow 4-6 weeks for prize to arrive unless otherwise stated by sponsor.

Winner will be chosen by random.org and notified via email.  Winner must respond to claim their prize within 48 hours or they will forfeit their prize and another winner will be chosen.

Please click READ MORE to view Rafflecopter Entry Form

Birdies Playhouse Music Review and Giveaway

I received the Wildlife CD to review for this post.

Birdies Playhouse is a wonderful store where you can purchase music, instruments, wildlife toys, and more!

Birdie Mendoza is a former back-up singer for Ray Charles.  Her Wildlife CD has 12 songs sure to get your little ones moving!  Our favorite tracks were "You Can't Catch Me" and "Oh When the Ants"

A little more about the artists involved with the Wildife CD from Birdies Playhouse:


Pianist Eli Brueggemann is now Music Director of NBC's Saturday Night Live!
Bassist Edwin Livingston has toured with Natalie Cole, Queen Latifah & numerous jazz greats!
Guitartist Marcel Camargo has performed with Missy Higgins & Nels Cline (Wilco)
Billy Valentine was the singing voice featured each week on Boston Legal
Chris Wabich has recorded with Ludacris, Sting and Sheila E!
Joe Hernandez-Kolski is a two-time HBO Def Poet
J'Nae named in Music Connection's ‘Top 100 Unsigned Artists’ list
Mike Bolger recorded trumpet & more on Ry Cooder's Chávez Ravine

I loved the feel of the CD.  A very upbeat mix with songs to teach children about Wildlife.
You can find Birdies Playhouse on Facebook, Twitter and her online store Birdies Playhouse.

WIN IT!

Disclosure

ELIGIBILITY:

This giveaway is for US entrants only - 18 years or older at the time of entry.  Please allow at least six weeks for delivery.  Void where prohibited by law.    
Prize Drawing:

Winners will be chosen by Rafflecopter at random.  Entries will be verified before prize is given.  Winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be chosen.  Upon entering, the entrant releases Running After Raina and admins from any liability.  Sponsors of giveaways are responsible for the entrant receiving prize.    By entering the giveaway, the entrant agrees to abide by the eligibility rules. 

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DiNuovo Etsy Store Review/Cozy Giveaway

Today I am reviewing Di Nuovo's Etsy Store with custom, new, and upcycled bags, purses and accessories!  You will love her products, and you can even enter to win your choice of snowflake or mustache cozy! 

(see bottom for details)

DiNuovo has an AMAZING selection of items that could fit anyone's style.  I personally love the adorable upcycled purses along with the great coupon codes she provides!  Especially being so close to Christmas when we are all really crunching our budget.

Fabric history- The fabrics from this purse are leftover cotton material from a period costume project!  ~ via DiNuovo

Fabric history: Both fabrics used in this bag are new remnants.

She even offers adorable Yoga Mat Bags!

 and fingerless gloves!

These gloves are handcrafted out of acrylic yarn and can be customized in any color or choice of yarn! They can even be made longer or shorter! I love custom orders so feel free to convo me with your ideas! ~via DiNuovo

She also creates custom bags if you are looking for something in particular.  

Want to buy?

Visit DiNuovo on Etsy and don't forget to like her on facebook for the latest updates and coupon codes!  

WIN IT!

We are giving away a Winner's choice of her two most popular items - the Snowflake or Mustache Cozy!!

One winner will get their pick of the Snowflake or Mustache Cozy.

This contest is open to the US only.  18+ to enter.  Please read Terms & Conditions at the end of the Rafflecopter.  

The winner will be emailed and must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery time (unless otherwise stated by sponsor).

Enter Via Rafflecopter below - Please click READ MORE to see Rafflecopter entry form.

OR

 

Savvy Blogger Sunday

Since I am a new blogger...

I would like to share some tips and tricks I have learned (or am in the process of learning) with you.

I plan on posting these every Saturday so please follow if you are interested in learning more, or share with your friends (share button always at the bottom of my posts).

First up on my list, I found this website VERY helpful.  He has loads of video tutorials that help with getting facebook traffic, working on a facebook landing page, how to get more twitter traffic, and more.  All videos are step by step and make the process very easy for whatever your needs may be!  All for free! Take a minute to check them out, and maybe learn some tips or tricks for being a Savvy Superblogger!

Smart Passive Income

Smart Passive Income Youtube

Smart Passive Income on Facebook

Smart Passive income on Twitter

These opinions are my own, just things I found helpful.  I am in no way affiliated with the websites mentioned.

HempUp Review and Giveaway!

A little bit about HempUp on Etsy...

"Custom Hand Knotted Hemp Jewelry at its finest.  I use only the highest quality hemp and put love and care into every creation"

HempUp offers a unique and wonderful selection of hemp jewelry she creates by hand.  The attention to detail is amazing, and I am in awe of the beauty of her products.  

If you are looking for a great last-minute Christmas gift, these would make a great stocking stuffer!  Or, if you've got someone with a birthday coming up, keep HempUp in mind :) 

Great for any occasion, for the environment lover or bracelet lover alike!

A little bit about Hemp:

Hemp is a very environmentally friendly crop, as it requires few pesticides.  You can  find hemp in other items such as paper, building materials, and even as a clean burning non-toxic fuel.  

She offers a wide selection of Hemp colors to choose from as well that you can order by the foot!  Only 20 cents per foot, you can mix and match and no minimum!

If you would like to purchase any of the above bracelets or her hemp by the foot, visit HempUp on Etsy today!  She offers shipping specials if you purchase more than one product (as listed per item).  

WIN IT!

One lucky winner will win one of HempUp's hand-made hemp bracelets of their choice ($30 or less in value).  Enter via Rafflecopter below!  

Click READ MORE for Rafflecopter entry form.

Lil Bit Customs Love!

I won the Merry Fluffy Christmas Giveaway earlier this month, and one of the prizes was 

from Lil Bit Customs

I absolutely LOVE this.  

I chose the fabric color from her selection and the embroidery patch.  She had these finished ASAP and I cannot get over how adorable they are.  

She worked with me and was very patient (as I am new to the baby measuring game and was not completely sure what I was doing) :) lol.

They even came wrapped in a bow with a handwritten message.  

Thank You Kayleigh, and Lil Bit Customs for being a part of the giveaway!  

You can visit her on Facebook as well!  She has all kinds of customization options, cloths, and adorable items!

All opinions here are my own.  I was not reimbursed in any way to write this post.  

PetCakes Series 2 Review/Giveaway!!

I absolutely love Petcakes.  They are adorable plush limited collectibles and combine my two favorite things, cute animals and delicious treats!  They each have an adorable cupcake hat, so once pressed into their coordinating"wrapper" the plush animals resemble a cupcake.  I could eat them up!  They can be purchased through PetCakes' website.

I received Series 2 - Forest Animals for this review and I have to say my daughter and I both love them.  They are cute, just the right size, and provide my little one with lots of smiles.  They would be worth every penny! 

My absolute favorite PetCake is Roco Coco™.

I love his purple hat, and his big blue eyes.  

There is a little something for everyone at Petcakes.  Series 2 is comprised of Bamboo Berry™ the plush Panda, Nutty Nicky™ the silly plush Squirrel, Roco Coco™ the plush Raccoon, and the ever adorable Honey Cakes™ plush Bear.  These little cuties would make great stocking stuffers, birthday gifts, or a great "just because" gift for any little one or even someone young at heart.  They are unique and fun, and I highly recommend them.  You can even find PetCakes on Facebook!  The Petcakes shop also offers their Series 1 limited collectibles, rag dolls, ballerinas, and even Halloween dolls.

"The Cherry On Top":

Along with their great selection, PetCakes is also offering a special offer :  Buy (4) or more Petcakes® Collectibles plush toys and receive the PetCakes® Collectibles Minis - 4 pack FREE you only pay an additional $1.99 shipping and handling.

To Buy:

Simply visit PetCakes

To Win:

One lucky winner will win one of these great prizes below, as well.  The Petcake that the winner receives will be chosen by the company.  Simply fill out the rafflecopter below, all entries will be verified and are only open to the US and Canada.
Click "read more" to view entry form!

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Osh Kosh Giveaway

Enter to win gift cards from Osh Kosh.  

15 winners a week!