{ Review & Giveaway } Umi Shoes Review & Giveaway!! $60.00 Gift Certificate.

2012 Holiday Gift Guide, Review & Giveaway!! 

Recently I was sent Umi Shoes Bodi in Navy for free to review!  Look at how beautiful these Ultra Soft Suede kids shoes are.  Every time I get shoes for my 1 year old I make sure they are flexible, and breathable for his feet.  When I received these shoes I did the "bend" test.  To see how flexible they were.  I was pleased with the flexibility, and the color of the shoes.  Also, these are velcro straps, and super easy to put on.

We decided to take the shoes to the park to test them in an all out, chase around, climb on, swing, run, kick the leaves Review.

As you can see, these Umi Shoes were even flexible enough for Sy to climb up the steps at the playground. 

These Umi Bodi Shoes passed all Kid Tests we ran at the Playground.  

Umi's motto is, a little love for little feet™

These shoes retail for $60.00, and if you don't like this pair, there are so many options on the website.  Even some fantastic shoes in clearance.  The little girls shoes are so adorable.  They make me wish I had a little girl too.  Tho, I must say, these boy shoes for Bodi are very handsome.  I like the fact that he can play in them, and I'm going to dress him up in his Birthday/Christmas outfit and have photos done.  These are the shoes I'm using! So, really they are very versatile.  I'm not one to buy shoes based upon "name," I like to buy shoes that are a better alternative than the shoes with hard soles, and no flexibility.  What's the point in teaching your children to walk correctly if the shoe doesn't even have ANY give.  These are differently one of my favorite shoes. 

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Don't forget to check Umi out on facebook, and twitter.  Enter above, or below!! To win a $60.00 Gift Certificate to Umi Shoes!! Just don't forget to enter. =) That can get you almost 2 shoes in clearance!! Or you can buy 1 pair!! But,  keep in mind, the clearence shoes are very, very nice too!!! Giveaway open to U.S. & Canada.  Winner has 48 hours to respond to winning email.

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{ Review } Noxicare Natural Pain Relief

This is my second review for Noxicare.  I have been using Noxicare Natural Pain Relief cream for a few months now.  I have to say that I really am enjoying it during these colder months.  Personally, it does help with the nerve damage in my left leg.  My routine consists of taking a hot bath, and then I apply the noxicare pain relief cream.  

I like that I could not smell the cream, and that it feels just like lotion.  I also like that it dulls the nerve pain from my ORIF in my left leg.   Every body is different, but I enjoy using natural creams like this, that are affordable.  

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

{ Giveaway } GoatMilkStuff.com Review & Giveaway $20.00 Certificate

These soaps are made of natural fats, oils, and no dyes.  Now imagine the smell! They smell sooo good, and the little drawstring bags the full, and half size bars come in are such a wonderful touch. These Soaps are made from Goat Milk Stuff.  I also have so much respect for the Jonas Family.  Goats Milk Stuff is a family ran, and operated business.  They raise the alpine goats, and make the soaps together.  I think that would be fun! A lot of dirty, hard work, but look at the art work they call soap.  It really is art work.

They have more than just soaps too.  The soaps, and lip balm I received to review were(BTW We loved them ALL,)

Full Bar: Ginger Lime 

Half Bar: Lemongrass 

Half Bar: Black Raspberry

Lip Balm: Lime

Samples: Almond, Fiji Island & Ocean

Image from GoatMilkStuff.com, Look at those colors!

The soap lathers beautifully, I absolutely adored the Black Raspberry.  I'm going to have to get that in a full bar!! But the half bar was pretty easy to use, and my toddler even liked the smell.  I'm a firm believer in what I use on my kids skin should be the same thing I use on mine.  

Image from GoatMilkStuff.com This is the Jonas Family! 

I'd like to thank the Jonas Family for making such wonderful soap!! For caring about others skins, and providing a product that is made from respect for ones skin, and for the animals! Thank you Goats too!

Here is a picture of my little man loving up on a goat.  Every time I bathe him and use the goats milk stuff soap I tell him That's goat milk! 

Enter below via Rafflecopter to win a $20.00 Gift Certificate to Goat Milk Stuff.  This would make a fantastic Stocking Stuffer for a loved one.. or even for yourself!

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{ Giveaway } Paradise Grove Avocado Review & Giveaway

Life According To GreenVics Holiday Gift Guide, Paradise Grove Avocados! 

If you are having trouble finding that perfect gift for your foodie loved ones you should seriously check out ParadiseGroveAvocados.com The above gift basket is just $39.95.

Recently I reviewed some of Paradise Grove Avocados and before I even tell you about the size of these avocados, and how earthy, and perfect they were.  I wanted to tell you how considerate customer service was, I have had nothing but a positive experience. 

These were the biggest avocados ever.  So fresh, I had to wait for them to ripen, which is Great! See how some are already darker than the others? Which is a good thing. It means I can eat the ripe ones first, and have fresh avocados.

I like to make something I call spicy shrimp slaw.  You take cabbage/carrot slaw mix, some shrimp, a lime, srirachi hot sauce, and fresh avocados.  It makes a cold salad.  

One lucky follower gets a chance to win a 6pk of Avocados from Paradise Grove too.  Don't forget to thank Paradise Grove for such a fantastic healthy, product.  You can find them on Facebook & Twitter.

Enter To Win A 6pk of Paradise Grove Avocados 

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{ Giveaway } Pictures On Gold Heart Locket Review & Giveaway

Life According To GreenVics Holiday Gift Guide, All PicturesOnGold.com orders placed before December 16th, can use promo code: HOLIDAYS12  , to receive 10% off their entire order.  Read my review below, and scroll to the bottom to enter the Giveaway to win a Sterling Silver Locket (2 pics, Engraved) that comes with an 18inch chain too.

The quality of the Silver locket, and chain I was sent to review really blew me away.  I also have to admit this was the fastest personalized item I have ever received.  The same day I picked out my two images, and what I wanted etched on the outside in script was the same day I got a delivery confirmation from UPS that I had a package coming!  I received my locket in 2 days! I just have to thank PicturesOnGold.com for being so fast, and the product truly is beautiful.

My fur baby of 12 years passed away this month, so I thought it would be adorable to have his picture etched in the locket along with my sons baby picture.  Both of these images are from the same photo of them laying next to each other.  I just wanted that memory of Sy (2years ago) cracking up at himself, and Stew laying next to him being lovey to be kept around my neck at all times.

This was the picture I used.  It's not the greatest quality photo I could have sent them, but it is my favorite I have of them two that was taken with a cell phone. It still looks great etched in color in the locket.  I love it.  I know some bloggers don't like to say they "Love" things, but I 100% mean it, when I say that I love this locket. Usually anything this personalized, the better quality (higher mega pixel) photo you have, will always look better on a personalized item. I think the cell phone photo I used even turned out perfect.

The locket itself is Sterling Silver, with an 18 inch chain.  I had Pictures On Gold engrave "Love Always" on the outside of the heart locket.  

The packaging made me so giddy when I opened up the box.  I saw the black velvet box w/the cute black bow inside the jewelry box, and was all.. Awwww yaaaaah, You know it's going to be something good when the packaging already makes you smile.

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{ Giveaway } CrayonRocks.net Soy Based Rock Crayons Review

Life According To GreenVics Holiday Gift Guide, CrayonRocks.net Review & Giveaway

Before you judge the crayons for being shaped like rocks, they are shaped this way so kids develop fine motor skills by encouraging them to use their thumbs, first & second fingers in a tripod grip.  

These are natural soy crayon rocks! They are just super easy to use, waxy, as in I really enjoyed them.  They reminded me a lot of Oil Pastels.  We love art, and I am always coloring with my Toddler for fun. In my opinion art is very important.  It's about creativity, and expressing ones self.

Crayon Rocks Holiday Gift Set comes with 20 different Crayon Rocks, in a cute holiday festive gift bag, along with a Wooden Snowflake and card to color in.

The silver crayon rock was my favorite to use.  I may take this one for my art supplies!  I just loved how smoothly it glided on the paper.  

These to me are the perfect Stocking Stuffers!!! Something different, something creative, and an excuse to get the family involved into drawing something together.  

I received my crayon rocks for free to do a review.. so we drew a Christmas Tree, with some lights, and a big red bulb!  

Crayon Rocks! Enter Below to Win!

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{ Giveaway } Zoobie Pets Draco The Dragon Review & Giveaway

Life According To GreenVics Holiday Gift Guide & GIVEAWAY! 

aw @ Silas petting his new found friend, Draco the Dragon

Zoobie Pets are too cute! They are soft, and easy to take the blanket out of the pets.  The blanket is the perfect size for my Toddler right now.  Below are some photos of my little man and Draco. Zoobie Pets motto is to Play. Sleep. Love.  
Really, that sounds magical to me! 

Dracos going for a ride! It isn't bed time yet, it's time to play!

One lucky follower will win a Zoobie Pet Draco of their own!! Enter below via Raffle Copter.  

Giveaway begins 11/25/2012, Ends 12/07/2012, U.S. Residents Only, Winner is chosen at random via RaffleCopter.

  

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Good luck to all!! There are many other cuties from the land of Zoobia from Zoobie Pets. I received Draco for free to review.  Nothing is better than a review that my son participats in too.

Squaredy Cats Stuffed Animals! Tiger Lily Review

Life According To GreenVics Holiday Gift Guide: They are on sale at ToysRUs.com right now for $5.98!!

Review by Life According To GreenVics

All the cool cats are squared when it comes to these adorable Squaredy Cats plush animals!  I received Tiger Lily! Not Squared to GO WILD, and it fit my little mans personality right on.  He's my wild child, and keeps me on my toes.  Plus he loves animals.  The quality of these Cats are well made.  Even the embroidered eyes, stripes, and paws are very detailed.  It's soft, my son really likes the Kitties fluffy tail.  The side is embroidered with whatever Squaredy Cat personality you picked.  

Super Cute Squaredy Cats Stickers & Post Cards

There is seriously a different squaredy cat for each personality type.  These cats are cute, and unique.  If you are interested in them, and finding out more you can find more info by going to Squaredycats.com ( who carries them, Build-A-Bear, Toys-R-Us, and other toy/craft stores online.)

Wouldn't these be cute popping out the top of a Christmas Stocking?? There are stickers, pins, tshirts, all kinds of cuteness that matches each cat.  

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{ Giveaway } Ronco 5 Tray Food Dehydrator Giveaway

Ronco 5 Tray Food Dehydrator Giveaway

I love dehydrated fruits, and even pureeing and making my own fruit leather in the dehydrater.  My toddler does not like to eat sticky foods, but I do trick him by giving him dried fruits, and veggies. 

Loving Life and Living on Less is hosting this amazing giveaway sponsored by Ronco.  Check out LLandLoL's review by visiting the site. Enter the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win a Ronco 5 Tray Food Dehydrator. US Only.  11/22-12/7

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Holiday Gift Baskets 35% Off at GiftBasketsPlus.com

I'm all for a great deal! For the Holidays my favorite gift to send family members are Holiday Gift Baskets.

Right now GiftBasketsPlus.com has 20% off Holiday baskets, along with a promo code for an additional 15% off at check out if you use the code:  15off

For my dad I always get him a gift basket that has summer sausage, mustards, cheese, and crackers. I hate going to the post office myself, so the convienance of finding a gift basket online, and having them ship it I'm all for.

Gourmet Season Includes: Wooden cutting board, Smoked almonds, Sheese Olives, Salami, Napa Valley mustard, Biscotti Crackers, Sourdough nuggets, Almond Roca,  Chocolate chip cookies, and a Wooden cheese spreader. 

This Gourmet Season Gift Basket is under $50.00, and that includes UPS Grounds Shipping!

There are a lot of different gift sets, even bigger ones with gourmet chocolates, cheeses, wine, ale, meat, fruits, even godiva chocolates.  Just don't forget to use the 15OFF promo code.   

Above are just a few of the Holiday Gift Baskets offered that are on sale!

{ Giveaway } Skinny Dip Candles by Real Reviews by Savvy K

Skinny Dip Candles Review/Giveaway! 

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2012 Holiday Gift Guide PLUS GIVEAWAYS

Welcome to Life According To GreenVics Holiday Gift Guide!  What you will find below are some fantastic companies we have personally worked with, and enjoyed that we dub great enough to be given as a gift.

With the holidays approaching, and that search to find the epic gift for all the loved ones in your life here is a quick, and easy gift guide to follow.

Don't miss out on your chance to win some of these items! Enter via RaffleCopter! All winners are chosen at random! Our passion here at Life According To GreenVics is to review products we personally enjoyed.  Being able to offer Giveaways make the time we put in our reviews worth it.  Hope you enjoy our reviews, and have fun entering the Giveaways!

The Swiss Colony Sugar Free Holiday Tower

The Swiss Colony - Sugar Free Candies, Taffy, Cherry Cordials, Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Petit Fours - My Review

An Assortment of Whey Protein Sweet Treats

TheProteinBakery.com Blondies Minis, Cookies, & Brownies - My Review

Sterling Silver Personalized Etched Heart Locket with Chain

PicturesOnGold.com - My Review

Zoobie Pet (Pillow/Blanket Pet) For Kids! Or Us Adults that are Kids @Heart. 

Zoobies.com - Draco The Dragon - My Review 

Teton Sports Celius XL Sleeping Bag - My Review

Teton Sports - Celius XL Sleeping Bag On Sale @Amazon

Paradise Grove Avocados - Offers Gift Baskets at just $39.95!! Try them yourself! Win 6 Avocados delivered to your door! - My Review

Stuck On You - Height Chart - Retail Value $49.95

Crayon Rocks Holiday Gift Bag (20 Crayons, Wooden Snowflake)

CrayonRocks.net Soy Crayons - My Review 

Umi Shoes - $60.00 Gift Certificate - My Review

Goat Milk Stuff - $20.00 Gift Certificate - My Review

Assorted Case Of Sneaky Pets Oatastic Beverages!

SneakyPetesBeverage.com Assorted Low Calorie Drinks - My Review

8 Pints + 2 Boxes Of Bars Value $50.00

Arctic Zero - Assorted Ice Cream (8 pints and 2 boxes of bars) - My Review

Winter WonderBox $15.99

Boylan Bottlng Co. - Winter WonderBox - My Review

Cherbundi - Assorted 12pk - My Review

Java Bites - Assorted Java Bites - My Review

Almond Butter Crunch Toffee $14.99

Ashers Chocolate - Almond ButterCrunch Toffee - My Review

Harvey Prince Giveaway $243.00

Harvey Prince - Eau Fling - My Review
SIX WINNERS!
(3) 50ML & (3) 8.8ML 

Natural Skin Shop Earth Naturals Giveaway $114.00

 
Natural Skin Shop - Purify Mask - My Review 

THREE WINNERS!

Mia Mariu $38.00

Mia Mariu - Luminous LipGloss & Perfecting Finish Mineral Foundation - My Review

Jamaica Me Crazy Suprise Candle $19.99

Suprise Candles - Jamaica Me Crazy - My Review


Smoobee Hair Brush  $23.99

Smoobee Hair Brush - My Review

Lugz Allerton Black/Black Mens Shoes Worth $75.00

Lugz Allerton - My Review


Ozeri Green Earth Pan $79.99, or
Precision II Digital Scale $49.99

Ozeri - Green Earth Pan - My Review

Snack Time Container $5.99

CoolGearInc - Snack Time Container - My Review
(Twist off container, 1 side is a Sippycup, the other side a snack container)

Apple Baker $14.00

Emerson Creek Pottery -  Go Green Apple Baker - My Review

DormCo - RoomMates Peel and Stick Wall Decals - My Review

True Lemon - Assorted Box - My Review

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Build-A-Bear Workshop Rudolph, and Clarice! Read My Review

SwissColony.com - Sugar Free Raspberry Linzer Cookies - My Review

Hammacher Schlemmer Specialty Gifts - Grinder/Roaster/Brewer Coffee Maker - My BreVille Review.

ManGroomer - Professional Back Shaver, Scruff Sculptor, and  Detail Groomer. My Review

Back To The Roots - Grow Your Own Mushroom Kit

Squardey Cats Plush Animal - Not Squared To Be Wild! - My TigerLily Review

Divine Planet StarLanterns Paper Lantern.  My Review.

Unofficial Mad Men Cook Book - I made pineapple upside down cake! My Review



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