Conceptual Math Media

CONCEPTUAL MATH!! Most of you know that I homeschool my 4 children. Math is one of the most important subjects, in my mind. We all use math on a daily baiss, no matter what we are doing! My kids take part in each aspect of our day- from cooking, to shopping, to budgeting... because it helps them hone their math skills! When I come across a game or enrichment activity that makes their learning even more fun, I am thrilled!

I am absolutely ecstatic over the company Conceptual Math Media, because they have taken very important math principles, and created fun games that help to teach the concepts!

They are an AWARD WINNING company, with accolades from such groups as Dr. Toy, Parents Choice, 100 Best Childrens products of 1998, 10 Best Games of 1998, San Francisco Chronicle, Games Magazine, and Family Review Center!!!

Conceptual Math Media says, "Conceptual Math Media, Inc., is dedicated to the design and production of math games and math educational products that promote thinking. We want to make math fun for both the classroom and family. Our mission is to change the negative attitudes about math and eliminate the fear and ignorance of math that are so prevalent in our society."

Conceptual Math Media sent me two games to review:

"Have fun creating equations crossword style! Equate is a great math board game for family and classroom. Earn higher scores using division or fraction tiles and landing on premium board positions. For 2 to 4 players or teams. Many levels of play for ages 8 to adult."

"Six calling options make these math bingo games a great bargain! The caller chooses one of six options for calling a value. The options maximize flexibility by covering numerous topics. Each game includes 36 playing cards, 360 plastic markers, and over 50 calling cards. Also contains reproducible masters to help teachers assess the students and customize the game. Several versions available."

My kids truly love playing board games! When we are learning in the process, I don't feel the need to cut our playing time short so we can get back to our formal school subjects! Conceptual Math Media has allowed our family to enjoy some laid-back family time while working on our daily math.

I am giving away one Equate, and one Conceptual Bingo to a lucky reader of Mingle Over Mocha!

Enter below!

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The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on December 29th at 6pm. Good luck!
Thank you to Conceptual Math Media for donating the free math games for my review. I was not compensated monetarily for this review, or for any reviews or giveaways on my blog site. All reviews are provided after I receive a free or donated product from the publisher, manufacturer, or PR company. Reviews are written from an unbiased point of view. Only business relationships exist with those who provide products for review. The Author of Mingle Over Mocha is not responsible for your difference in opinion or happiness with this product, or your safety when using this product.

TINY TONGS!

Tiny Tongs have changed mealtimes for babies!!

I have four children, and I well remember how a spoon, in the hands of a baby, turns into a giant shovel with which to make the morsels on their plate airborn!!

And I also remember how many times they would attempt to use a fork, and poke their gums or lips with it. That's a quick way to ruin their mealtime!

But Tiny Tongs are child sized, tweezer-like eating utensils, which make it easy for a baby to pick up a small amount of food! They can't pick up too much with Tiny Tongs, which will help to ensure they don't choke on a too-big bite.

Watch this video from the Tiny Tongs site!

Are you ready to purchase some Tiny Tongs? Click HERE!

Would you like to WIN a Tiny Tong for your child?

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The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on December 29th at 6pm. Good luck!
Thank you to Tiny Tongs for donating the free product for my review. I was not compensated monetarily for this review, or for any reviews or giveaways on my blog site. All reviews are provided after I receive a free or donated product from the publisher, manufacturer, or PR company. Reviews are written from an unbiased point of view. Only business relationships exist with those who provide products for review. The Author of Mingle Over Mocha is not responsible for your difference in opinion or happiness with this product, or your safety when using this product.

The Slanket

As I write this review, I am in Tennessee visiting my parents, watching it snow outside! This is a PERFECT night for my SLANKET!!

I love the Slanket story!! Check this out:

"One subzero night in 1998 during my first semester of college I could not escape Maine's winter bite. While watching Late Night with Conan O'Brien I decided I needed to tear a hole in my sleeping bag so I could keep my upper body warm as I channel surfed during the commercial breaks. During Christmas vacation I commissioned the first Slanket to be made by my mother...and it was born.Everyone behind the The Slanket is on the same level when it comes to life. Besides creating a product to make people comfortable and warm, our life goals are not to accumulate mansions, SUV's, expensive watches and closets just for shoes. What we want in life is to travel the world and experience all its cultures while representing humanity positively. Whether surfing in Costa Rica, snowboarding in Austria, or studying language in South America and China, we love to spread our sleeves and let them flap in the wind, giving back in the process. BUT... there is nothing like coming home, wrapping up in THE SLANKET on your own couch and feeling the warmth of your friends and family."

The Slanket Company was kind enough to send me the Ruby Red Slanket to review!

I cannot tell you how amazingly comfy this Slaket is! It is 100% Polyester Microfibers, so it is VERY soft and warm! And it is plenty long enough to cover your toes, with some to spare!

As a matter of fact, when I am wearing my Slanket, my daughters AND my Chihuahua want to snuggle in with me!

And The Slanket comes in many different varieties! Click here to compare the Slanket with the Kids Slanket, The Travel Slanket, and The Siamese Slanket!

The Slanket Company is offering one lucky reader of Mingle Over Mocha a Slanket of their own!

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The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on December 26th at 6pm. Good luck!
Thank you to The Slanket Company for donating the free Slanket for my review. I was not compensated monetarily for this review, or for any reviews or giveaways on my blog site. All reviews are provided after I receive a free or donated product from the publisher, manufacturer, or PR company. Reviews are written from an unbiased point of view. Only business relationships exist with those who provide products for review. The Author of Mingle Over Mocha is not responsible for your difference in opinion or happiness with this product, or your safety when using this product.

ZEVRO!!!

These products are an absolute favorite of my entire family!

The Zevro family of products helps the modern day family stay organized for life!

Zevro products include:

• Indispensible Dispenser Series
• Coffee and Tea Accessories
• Spice Accessories
• Bar Accessories
• Perfetto Pasta Cooker
• And MORE!!

I think this spice rack is amazing!!

I struggle with finding the best way to store my spices, yet keep them handy for cooking! The magnetic spice rack will keep your counter clutter-free, yet keep all your favorite spices within reach!

And their Vac n' Save Storage Containers will not only provide convenient storage solutions for your home, but will also help to save your family money! Are you aware that the average American family throws away $590 in groceries per year? If you were able to save your food in containers that didn't allow it to perish, you could pocket almost $50 extra per month!

The Vac n' Save gets the extra air out of the storage containers, keeping the food fresh for a much longer period of time! They come with an air pump which pulls the air away from your foods!Zevro was kind enough to send me a dry food dispenser to review! I love this dispenser for cereal. With 4 children, we go through cereal like water!! These dispensers hold about 17.5 ounces of dry foods! Each turn releases about 1 ounce of food. This is also helpful to those on a diet, or children who must control their portions! The dispensers keep food fresh for 45 days. They are perfect for cereal, nuts, candies, trail mix, and more!

Click on the image below to view all of Zevro's wonderful dispensers!

Thanks to the great people at Zevro, I am giving away THREE cereal/dry food dispensers!

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The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on December 26 at 6pm. Good luck!
Thank you to Zevro for donating the free Cereal Dispensers for my review. I was not compensated monetarily for this review, or for any reviews or giveaways on my blog site. All reviews are provided after I receive a free or donated product from the publisher, manufacturer, or PR company. Reviews are written from an unbiased point of view. Only business relationships exist with those who provide products for review. The Author of Mingle Over Mocha is not responsible for your difference in opinion or happiness with this product, or your safety when using this product.

Bella Sara Cards!!! - ended! Congrats Joe and Bridge!

I was first introduced to Bella Sara by my good friend Courtney at One Bored Mommy! Ever since we got our first pack of Bella Sara cards, my daughter has been 100% head over heels for them!

As you can see from this picture, she is very proud of her collection!

The card packs come with online codes, where your child can enter their horses in their Bella Sara online world! My daughter loves playing the game online. It is full of challenges, positive messages, and fantasy!

Bella Sara cards are very affordable, so they make wonderful rewards for children! I have bought them online from Bella Sara, and have also found them at hobby stores and at Target!

At BellaSara.com, you will find a much larger variety! They not only offer their cards in their online store, but they have a variety of items that my girls LOVE! They even have toys and figurines!!

Bella Sara is offering one lucky reader of Mingle Over Mocha their own pack of Bella Sara cards to try out!

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The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on December 21st at 6pm. Good luck!
Thank you to Bella Sara for donating the free cards for my review. I was not compensated monetarily for this review, or for any reviews or giveaways on my blog site. All reviews are provided after I receive a free or donated product from the publisher, manufacturer, or PR company. Reviews are written from an unbiased point of view. Only business relationships exist with those who provide products for review. The Author of Mingle Over Mocha is not responsible for your difference in opinion or happiness with this product, or your safety when using this product.

POSH PUPPY!! - Ended! Congrats Jaime!

You all know that I LOVE POSH PUPPY BOUTIQUE by now! This wonderful store has everything you could possibly dream for your pampered pooch!




You can see my earlier review for their products HERE.

They have the most amazing dresses, outfits, costumes, toys, beds, strollers.... everything you can think of for your spoiled pet! My children love visiting their website to see all the newest pet trends that we've never seen before!

Check out these Christmas treats for pups!

This doggie Christmas dress is amazing...

And this pet furniture is gorgeous enough to be placed in your living room!

They recently sent me a Santa Suit for my little Stonewall! He is very proud of himself in this- and he is round enough to almost pass for Santa's double!






Besides for absolutely LOVING the quality of the items I've received from Posh Puppy Boutique, I also love the ease of navigation on their website, the awesome level of customer service, and the fast shipping they provide!

Posh Puppy Boutique is generously offering one lucky reader's pampered pooch a toy from their store!





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The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on December 21st at 6pm. Good luck!
Thank you to Posh Puppy Boutique for donating the free Santa Suit for my review! I was not compensated monetarily for this review, or for any reviews or giveaways on my blog site. All reviews are provided after I receive a free or donated product from the publisher, manufacturer, or PR company. Reviews are written from an unbiased point of view. Only business relationships exist with those who provide products for review. The Author of Mingle Over Mocha is not responsible for your difference in opinion or happiness with this product, or your safety when using this product.

SODA STREAM!!! - ENDED! Congrats Clarissa!

I am REALLY excited to share this with you!! Your family will sincerely thank you for a Christmas gift like this!

SodaStream systems allow you to create your own personal flavor of sodas or sparkling water in the comfort of your home!

Click HERE to view the SodaStream website, and see videos of how it all works!!

Click HERE to see all the amazing flavors SodaStream offers!

SodaStream has SO many benefits over regular store-bought soda, there is really no comparison at all!

1. It's economical! After you buy your system, it takes no time at all for the unit to pay for itself. Add up approximately $1.39 per 2-liter bottle of soda, plus the gas you use to drive to the store each time you are out. The Soda Stream would start saving money in our house after only about 6 months of use!
2. Variety! You can only have SO many bottles of store bought soda around your house at once. With SodaStream, you can make any variety of flavors you want, because you create it to your own personal tastes!
3. Environmentally friendly. No cans to throw away, no messy plastic bottles all over your garage!
4. FUN! Is there ANY way you could possible call a store-bought 2-liter of soda FUN?? Nope. But SodaStream is so fun to use, your whole family will love it!
5. Convenience! No driving to the store just before a party- allow your guests to witness for themselves the fun of your personal SodaStream!
6. Great value! There is no more economical way for each member of your family to create their own personal beverage- all from the comfort of your own home!
7. HEALTH!!! And as if those aren't reason enough, their nutritional values blow regular sodas out of the water! When you click below, you will see that the calories in a SodaStream soda are less than HALF that of regular soda! Check THIS out!!
8. Those of you who know me well, know that I am 100% AGAINST Aspartame. It is the terrible chemical found in diet sodas. SodaStream diet sodas do NOT use Aspartame!! As you can see, at this point, the choice is a no brainer!
   

SodaStream is SO generous to offer one lucky reader of MingleOverMocha a Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit (approx. $100 retail value.) It includes the winner's choice of black/silver, white or red/silver Fountain Jet, CO2 to make over 100 liters of soda, 2 reusable carbonating bottles, a sample pack of flavors, and 3 full-sized flavors of the winner's choice!!!!

If you are in a hurry to buy one for yourself, please click HERE to order!
If you would like to win one for yourself...

To enter, please do any or all of the following:

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The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on December 20th at 6pm. Good luck!

Thank you to SodaStream for donating the free unit and flavors for my review!! I was not compensated monetarily for this review, or for any reviews or giveaways on my blog site. All reviews are provided after I receive a free or donated product from the publisher, manufacturer, or PR company. Reviews are written from an unbiased point of view. Only business relationships exist with those who provide products for review. The Author of Mingle Over Mocha is not responsible for your difference in opinion or happiness with this product, or your safety when using this product.

Joey Junior Products Purse Organizers! - ENDED!

I've literally never met a woman who claims to keep an organized purse. But with Joey Junior Products, it's very difficult NOT to have an organized purse!

When I first heard of this product, I instantly knew I wanted to try it out. Because if there is a company out there that can force MY purse to be organized, it will work for ANYONE.

Perhaps you think I am exaggerating. Allow me to prove my point:

• Have you ever shown up to a real estate closing, only to find a pair of toddler underwear in your purse? I have.
• Have you ever pulled out a pen covered in cracker crumbs which flew all over the person asking for the pen? I have.
• Have you ever been eyed very suspiciously at a round table business meeting becasue you accidentally pulled out a ziplock baggie of dried leaf tea, which looks a little too much like a recreational drug?? I have.

And so now you know, As a mother of 4 children, who multitasks a little too much, I REALLY needed Joey Junior Purse Organizers in my life!

Below is the organizer they sent me... I LOVE Zebra print!!

And this is a picture of the purse hangers they make. They sent me a ruby colored one!

What I love about the purse organizers:

• They fit multiple sizes of purses. My favorite purses range very much in size. I can customize the purse organizer to fit the purse I am carrying, thanks to the velcro closure!
• I love the key chain fob. I can simply clip my keychain on the fob, and I will find my keys in an instant!
• All of the pockets crate a place for everything. I carry everything from medicines to natural sweeteners to business cards, to make up, to my wallet and sunglasses in my purse! And now, it all has it's own place!
• Style! Many times things that are functional aren't overly attractive! These organizers are BOTH!

And I LOVE the purse hangers because I have read SO many articles about how many germs we sit our purses in when we place them on the floor... So I have struggle ever since then to keep my bag off the floor. These purse hangers are SO CUTE, it makes it very simple to keep my bag off the floor no matter where I am!

The Joey Junior Products Company is offering one lucky reader of Mingle Over Mocha their choice of a purse organizer and a purse hanger!

To enter, please do any or all of the following:

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The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on December 17th at 6pm. Good luck!
Thank you to Joey Junior Products for donating the free Purse Organizer and hanger for my review. I was not compensated monetarily for this review, or for any reviews or giveaways on my blog site. All reviews are provided after I receive a free or donated product from the publisher, manufacturer, or PR company. Reviews are written from an unbiased point of view. Only business relationships exist with those who provide products for review. The Author of Mingle Over Mocha is not responsible for your difference in opinion or happiness with this product, or your safety when using this product.

UBERARC!!! - ENDED!

My 11 year old son LOVES to build. He has an engineer mind. He is always disassembling things around the house, just so he can see what makes them work. I have found remote controls, DVD players, toys... anything electrical... in pieces. He just loves to see how the mechanics work. Thankfully, he is very good at repairing his subjects.

For this reason, he loves K'Nex and anything similar to them. He can build anything his heart desires with his enormous K'Nex set. That is why he is going to be THRILLED with his new UberArc set he is getting for Christmas! My husband and I have played with it, so that I could write the review. But I have to say, the UberArc passes the K'Nex set by a mile. I love the blueprints that come with it! It really offers a taste of engineering- and even architecture to its audience. The pieces are easily managable- the perfect size for children OR grown ups!

UberStix offers many different sets, at all different skill levels. We got the largest set for my son, because we know it is the one that will present a challenge for him.

One of the other options available on the UberStix website is the Sailboat! Children are encouraged to upcycle everyday items in order to finish building the boat!

Building toys are great for hand-eye coordination, planning, creativity, persistance, and even patience! They also are very rewarding, allowing children to see that when they stick to a project with diligence, they will be rewarded in the end!

UberStix is giving away an Uber Pirate Ship to one lucky reader of Mingle Over Mocha! Parents and children LOVE going on a scavenger hunt for the items needed to complete the pirate ship!

View the pirate ship HERE!





To enter, please do any or all of the following:

1. Comment below, with your email address
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The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on December 17th at 6pm. Good luck!
Thank you to UberStix for donating the UberArc for my review. I was not compensated monetarily for this review, or for any reviews or giveaways on my blog site. All reviews are provided after I receive a free or donated product from the publisher, manufacturer, or PR company. Reviews are written from an unbiased point of view. Only business relationships exist with those who provide products for review. The Author of Mingle Over Mocha is not responsible for your difference in opinion or happiness with this product, or your safety when using this product.

ROKU!!! - ENDED!

ROKU.

Enter this giveaway.

Trust me.

Ever since Roku sent me a player to try out, my family has been 100% sold on it.


It is so simple. You choose your Netflix plan (we have the cheapest one possible!), choose which movies you're interested in on your laptop, and they will upload instantly to your Roku player! Then, you are free to watch them whenever you want! They will stay on there to be watched over, and over, and over (and over a million times in the case of a particular Wiggles episode saved to our Roku!), and will not erase until you delete them!
Don't have Netflix? Pay as you go with Amazon on Demand! Roku offers multiple options for choosing your movies!
And I LOVE that we don't have a pile of DVDs lying around getting lost and scratched!

Here is a video showing how it works


Click on the logo below to view Netflix plans...
The Roku below shows what was sent to me, and what will be sent to one lucky reader of Mingle Over Mocha!
This package retails for $99, and would be the absolute perfect Christmas gift! Our family has watched countless movies together since our Roku player arrived! You can also WIN one here!

To enter, please do any or all of the following:

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2. Visit the Roku site by clicking HERE, and leave a comment telling me what you love the most!

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Comment below that you did, pasting your tweet! You can retweet this contest every day for extra entries!

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The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on December 15th at 6pm. Good luck!

Thank you to Roku for donating the free player for my review. I was not compensated monetarily for this review, or for any reviews or giveaways on my blog site. All reviews are provided after I receive a free or donated product from the publisher, manufacturer, or PR company. Reviews are written from an unbiased point of view. Only business relationships exist with those who provide products for review. The Author of Mingle Over Mocha is not responsible for your difference in opinion or happiness with this product, or your safety when using this product.

Nalgene Winners Announced!!!

This is the list of the Nalgene Bottle Winners!
You will receive whichever type of bottle your number was pulled under- it may be a combination of both. If you name has a number beside it, that is the number of Nalgene bottles you won!

Congratulations to the following:

Amanda Corley (3)
Bridgette Goshen (3)
VMichelle (2)
PatW (2)
Tiffany
Maureen
Courtney Hutson (2)
Life's Journey
Jen Malcolm (2)
TJ and Amy (2)
Bravo (3)
Liz
Paige

If your username is above, please email me at vaagen@bellsouth.net with your username and your address, so I can mail you your Nalgene Bottles!
Congrats!

ZHUZHU PETS!!!!!! - ENDED!

The moment you've all been waiting for....

ZHUZHU PETS!!!

You can't turn on the TV, the radio, open the newspaper, or read your computer home page without seeing the words Zhu Zhu Pets! It is by far the hottest toy for this season! My children were given a full set to review, which included two hamsters, a hamster ball, surf board, skate board, car, fun house, hamster wheel, sleep dome, slide and ramp, and connector tubes! When this set is all put together, it takes up our entire playroom floor! It takes some time to connect the pieces, but once it was all together, my kids never wanted to disassemble it!

The hamsters are way too cute!! Their names are: Mr. Squiggles, Num Nums, Pipsqeak and Chunk. We were given Pipsqueak and Mr. Squiggles. They are the two brownish colored ones.
Below is the layout and possibilities that exist with all of the connection pieces available through Zhu Zhu Pets! As you can see, your child will certainly be entertained for quite a while!!
Another thing I love about the Zhu Zhu Pets is that they have interactive games for your computer! My kids love to take breaks from school work by playing games on the computer, and this one has become pretty popular around our house:

They also have some great new offers that you can take advantage of here:

Subscribe to the ZhuZhu Pets Newsletter HERE!

Check out the new iPhone app for ZhuZhu Pets HERE!

AND...
Have you seen the sneak preview of what will be coming out next year????
Check THIS out!!!

I don't even have to ask if you want to WIN a Zhu Zhu Pets hampster and ball!! Because I KNOW you do!
So, without further delay...

To enter, please do any or all of the following:

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The winner will be chosen by random drawing on http://www.random.org/integers/ on December 13 at 6pm. Good luck!

Thank you to Zhu Zhu Pets for donating the free full hamster set for my review. I was not compensated monetarily for this review, or for any reviews or giveaways on my blog site. All reviews are provided after I receive a free or donated product from the publisher, manufacturer, or PR company. Reviews are written from an unbiased point of view. Only business relationships exist with those who provide products for review. The Author of Mingle Over Mocha is not responsible for your difference in opinion or happiness with this product, or your safety when using this product.