Carmex in Summer Review & Giveaway!

I love being a member of the Carmex Blog Squad! I get to try all the new flavors of Carmex that come out and right now there are two new Carmex flavors you are going to love! Carmex sent me their new Vanilla moisture lip balm and their new Lime Twist Ultra Moisturizing Lip Balm. So yummy!

In the summertime we need to protect our lips from UV rays and wind damage. Wearing either of these lip balms will do that with an SPF factor of 15, and keep your lips moist with all the moisturizing ingredients of the Carmex lip line. There is nothing worse than having sunburned or windburned lips - ouch! Really puts a damper on the kissing abilities.

I especially liked the Lime Twist! Like having a margarita on a click stick. So good! The Vanilla was fantastic too and who doesn't like the flavor of vanilla? Great protection and you taste like cookies and ice-cream! Well almost anyway. Don't worry, the flavor isn't overpowering so you aren't going to be licking it all off within minutes. It will stay on and protect those delicate lips all summer long.

I also received a Moisture Plus Hydrating Lip Balm with slant tip for easy application; SPF 15 sunscreen protection and vitamin E & Aloe moisturizing protection! Great for these old tired lips! I need to retain all the moisture I can! And with a little satin gloss factor that makes my lips look good in the summertime. I loved it!

You can find any of these Carmex Lip Balm products at Walgreens, Walmart, or CVS so they are easily available.

One more thing I received was a fabulous Carmex Picnic Blanket! All folded up with a little end pouch to carry my lip balms and maybe sunglasses or silverware. The blanket unfolds with one side having a wonderful stripped design in bright colors and the other side a smooth surface for laying on the grass. This side will prevent a lot of the grass pickup that most picnic blankets seem to do, so I loved this! It's also quite large so it will fit all your picnic needs or use it to let baby play on. It's super soft and comfy! Perfect place for an afternoon siesta under a tree.  And it all folds right back up with a hand velcro closure and easy carry handle! Light weight enough that even a toddler could manage it!

You can keep up with all the latest and newest Carmex products on their website and while you are there you might as well click on the send me a free sample button. Each week they send out 50 free samples of their products. A very cool thing to do! And don't forget to check out their facebook page because there is always something going on that is exciting!

Win It! One of my readers will win everything that I received including the picnic blanket thanks to the generosity of Carmex! How cool is that?! To Enter: (required) Just tell me in comment which Carmex product you are excited to try. Be sure to leave a valid email address in your comment or have it readily available in your profile so that I can contact you if you are the winner.

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Entries close August 24, 2011.  Winner will be randomly selected using Random.org on August 25, 2011 and posted here on Baba's Farm Life and sent an email notification of their winning.  The winner will have 48 hours to respond with their information or another winner will be selected.  Good Luck!


Product provided by Carmex for review purposes.  All opinions are those of Baba's Farm Life.  Others may have differing opinions or experience. 

The Help Opening In Theaters Wednesday!

Everyone is talking about The Help and who can blame them. This wonderful and entertaining movie opens this Wednesday in theaters everywhere. Controversial?-sure, Funny?-You bet! It's a movie you'll want to go see from the New York Times #1 best selling book this Dream Works picture is sure to please. Great for date night!

All Terrain Herbal Armor Insect Repellent Review & Giveaway!

Sponsored by Tomoson.com

We're in the middle of Summer and that means vacation time. To the Lake, camping, the beach; unfortunately that also means bug time. You know those critters that end up biting you all over that itch so terribly. For us living on the farm we get those critters every day. Because I spend most of my time indoors I do run into them too often but hubby on the other hand spends most of his time outdoors and he gets bit up quite often. Enter All Terrain Herbal Armor Insect Repellent.

All Terrain was kind enough to send us a bottle of their Herbal Armor Insect Repellent to try out and we're very pleased. Let me explain why.  First is because it's all natural!  Deet Free, this insect repellent is made from natural plant oils- soybean, citronella, peppermint, cedar, lemongrass, and geranium.  No harsh chemicals or that bug killer smell you get from other insect sprays.  All Terrain Herbal is safe to use with children and safe for fabrics which we thought was very cool!

What we like most was that it worked.  It kept the chiggers at bay from eating up hubby while he worked.  Great for mosquitoes too!  Awarded Best Gear by  National Geographic Adventures!  Who would know better with all the outdoor adventures they go on?!  As a prepper family you can bet we are keeping this in our bug out bags.  It's also water and sweat resistant so hubby doesn't sweat it off in five minutes while he's working.  Pretty cool!

Win It!  All Terrain is generously giving one of my readers their own 4 oz. bottle of All Terrain Herbal Armor Insect Repellent to try.  To Enter (required)  Just tell me in comment what is the bug biter you run into in the summer.  Be sure to include a valid email address in your comment or have it readily available in your profile so that I can contact you if you are the winner.

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Entries close August 23, 2011.  Winner will be randomly selected using Random.org on August 24, 2011 and posted here on Baba's Farm Life and sent an email notification of their winning.  The winner will have 48 hours to respond with their information or another winner will be selected.  Good Luck!

Send Vacation E-Cards The Ojolie Way!

I realize most folks are used to sending post cards when they are on vacation.  We stop in a a gift shop at the places we visit and look at the post card stand for just the right one.  And while snail mail is nice and they are a treasure to receive, it much more time saving to do things the Ojolie way and send a vacation E-Card to family and friends back home.  And let's face it Vacation time is precious!  These two new additions to Ojolie's extensive collection are sure to please.  Easy to send, easy to personalize, and you can even add a photo!  But that's not all!  They're free to send!

You can't beat Ojolie for sending E-greetings to those you love!  Now- if I was only at the beach!
I received no monetary compensation for this review and all opinions are my own. I did receive a temporary membership for review purposes.

A Star For Sissy Spacek!

Sissy Spacek finally got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during ceremonies yesterday.  Appearing with her were her co-stars of The Help, Jessica Chastain and Ahna O'Reilly.  I say finally because personally I think she should have gotten one a long time before now, but we're happy it's now there.  The Help opens in theaters everywhere on August 10, 2011.  An entertaining and moving movie you don't want to miss.

Information provided by Dream Works Pictures

Win A Family Pass To See The Bretts!

The Bretts have been wowing visitors to Branson and captivating audiences in more than 3000 live appearances around the globe.  The Bretts are a multi-talented family bringing electrifying performances of singing, dancing, music and much more.  Now you can have a chance to win a Family Pass to see The Bretts in Branson thanks to US Family Guide.  What a fabulous family day that would be!  Just head on over and register to win at tp://www.usfamilyguide.com/The_Bretts/.

Just Cool News!

Tropical Traditions Natural & Pure Bar Soap Review & Giveaway

Here at Baba’s we pay particular attention to natural products and finding a good natural bar soap to use that was gentle on the skin was very important.  Both hubby and I are at the age where our skin dries out so easily so maintaining a soft skin balance was important.  I was thrilled to be able to review Tropical Traditions 100% Natural and Pure Bar Soaps and was very excited to find that they weren’t drying to our skin.

Available in two scents, Lavender and Tea Tree these bar soaps are made from organic virgin coconut oil and scented with organic essential oils from lavender or tea tree depending on the bar you use.  I loved both scents neither of which was overpowering which was good.  But we were most happy with how they made our skin feel.  Soft, not dry and not slimy with oils that you might get with other hand soaps.  Just clean soft skin as a result.

The round soaps come packed in tissue paper and are pretty enough for gift giving or setting in a guest bathroom for your guests to use.  Nothing artificial here so you can be sure your guest will be comfortable using this soap too.

Win It!  Tropical Traditions is generously giving one of my readers their own Lavender and Tea Tree soaps to try for themselves!  To Enter:(required) Just tell me in comment what your current bar soap is that you use-don’t worry there are no right or wrong answers here.  Be sure to include a valid email address in your comment or have it readily available in your profile so that I can contact you if you are the winner.

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“RT: Win Tropical Traditions Natural Bar Soap-Safe For You & The Environment @http://t.co/SToIX9q @troptraditions @Babasfarmlife”

Entries close Midnight MST August 22, 2011.  The winner will be randomly selected and notified via email and posted here on Baba’s Farm Life on August 23, 2011.  The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be selected.  Good Luck!

I received no monetary compensation for this review.  I received product for review purposes but was under no obligation to give a positive review.  All opinions are those of Baba’s Farm Life, others may have different opinions or results.

Muppets To Hit The Big Screen!

Mark your calendars for November 23 to take the kids to see The Muppets in theaters everywhere! This latest Walt Disney Pictures production will include all our most lovable Muppets in a new adventure sure to please the whole gang in your house.  Starring Kermit The Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Jason Segal, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, and Walter with surprise cameo celebrity appearances you are sure to enjoy!  It’s been 11 years since the last big screen Muppets showing and we’re excited to see how this one plays out as the gang tries to save The Muppet Theater from the evil oil man Tex Richman who wants to tear it down.  The Muppets must raise $10 million to stop him!  Can they get everyone together and do it in time?  That’s the excitement to come and one you don’t want to miss out on if you have little ones at home.
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Rant, Cry

I am reposting all my posts back here. I’ve tried to do the WP transfer myself. I can’t do it! No help from hosting at justhost. They don’t support WP except for installation. No help from my helper Heather either. I’m a failure. I give up. I’ve just waisted money on a hosting service and domain that I can do nothing with. Was doing ok for a while and then it was hacked and I had to start over. Tried to export this over there and no go.

Yes, I’m in tears right now. I have to repost some giveaways and other posts here. So look for them. So sorry to those few who had entered before. You may want to enter again to be sure you are in the system. I’m sorry.

Still Some Snags - Hacked

As you can tell there are still a few snags when it comes to the WP transfer. Things just quite don't look right yet at http://babasfarmlife.com/, but they are getting there. Heather Bixley from WHAM Newbies is helping me get things going as she finds the time. I never knew it could be so difficult. And now it's been hacked! OMG don't people have better things to do with their lives? Not sure how to fix this. Contacted hosting services. Waiting for reply. Thanks for all your patience.

Weekend Blog Hops

Blog Hops are such fun! Finding new blogs to read and follow, making new friends along the way! Some of the best blog hops happen on the weekends. These are just a few of my favorites!

There are several other weekend hops you can participate in.  These are just a few that I love.  Enjoy!

List Your Giveaways Saturdays!

Each Saturday a new linky is posted here for you to highlight all your fabulous giveaways and browse some to enter. Feel free to list all your current giveaways any way you wish, with or without blog name. I only ask that you include an end date. Feel free to use the RT button at the bottom of this post to let everyone know of your fabulous giveaway!
This is a great place to find some fabulous giveaways to enter as well. Browse around and have fun.


Current Giveaways on Baba's Farm Life:

Tropical Traditions 100% Natural Bar Soap 8/22

All Terrain Herbal Armor Insect Repellent 8/23

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It's Happening, Yay!

A quick post to let you know the WP transfer is taking place and should be complete in a few days. I am very excited!

I'm sure you've all been wondering where I've gone and why I haven't posted here in the past few days. I've been working on http://babasfarmlife.com/ and there is where you'll find me from now on. Hop on over and take a peek. It's not completely ready yet, but soon will be. I want to thank all of you my readers and my sponsors for your patience while this has been in the process. You are the best!

I do hope I find that the WP transfer will be good for Baba's. I admit for the past couple of days I have been thinking that I just should have stayed where I was. It's been hard for me to learn how to use it. As it looks now is not the way it will be so keep checking back and do subscribe if you haven't yet. Hugs to you all!