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Not A Wine Connoisseur? Join The California Wine Club And Impress Your Holiday Visitors! | @CAWineClub

The California Wine ClubMy father is still in the dark when it comes to my recent acquisition of wine knowledge.  He may event think that I have been studying on the subject of wine.  I have the most fabulous partner in crime, The California Wine Company who through their Premier Monthly Wine Club, sends me two bottles of wine along with a newsletter that educates me about different vineyards and the wines they sent so I appear be a wine connoisseur, every month.  You too can be a wine Connoisseur!  It’s easy and affordable through The California Wine Club.  With the holidays coming up, I’m sure you will have a lot of visitors at your home so why not make it easy on yourself and join the club and have wine delivered to your door?

Through the Premier Wine Club’s monthly newsletter and The California Wine Club’s website, I learn something new about wine and wineries every time I receive a monthly wine shipment.  The California Wine Club has been in business for 20 years and travels the California wine country to find the best wines before they make it to local stores.  The small vineyards that The California Wine Club gets their wine from produces the best wine California has to offer.

Since 1990, club owners Bruce and Pam Boring have traveled California’s wine country searching for limited-production wines from small, family-owned wineries dedicated to the art of making fine wine. Whether for yourself or a gift, CWC membership is an adventure in wine tasting that will not be experienced anywhere else.

The California Wine Club ReviewLast Month’s Wine Shipment

Last month, our shipment included two wines from the Robledo Family Winery.  We opened the award winning 2008 “Seven Brothers” Lake Country Sauvignon Blanc first as we had planned a light fish dinner that evening and I understand that this wine would go well with our dinner.   The mango and honeysuckle aromas blended with the taste of green tea citrus and lemongrass make this wine a rich wine that pairs well with fish and light salads.

The second wine we opened, a few days later, (we’re not lushes) is a 2009 “Seven Brothers” Napa Valley Tempranillo.  I enjoy the look of a red wine more than white.  There is something more festive and romantic about a red wine.  This Tempranillo has a rich cranberry, blackberry, cinnamon, spice, and toasted oak aroma.  The flavors of dried black fruit, toasted cedar, product a rich finish.

I prefer the sweet taste and aroma of the Sauvignon Blanc while my husband preferred the Tempranillo.

You can really impress friends and family this holiday season by offering them award-winning wine while being knowledgeable.

The California Wine Club newsletter is a great tool for a wine novice like myself.  For example, in this month’s newsletter a reader asked the owners “which wines have you featured in the past and how can I reorder them?”. Through the readers questions, I learned that each newsletter features a page of wines that have been featured in the past which can be reordered AND comes with a 100% guarantee.

Not sure what to order?

The California Wine Company encourages mixed case orders in increments of 6 or 12.  Creating and mixed case order will allow you to order at least 6 wines that your friends and family (over 21 of course) are sure to find a suitable wine for themselves to enjoy.

A membership for The California Wine Club’s Premier Monthly Wine Club makes a great gift!

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Enter to win prizes from The California Wine Club!

At the end of November CWC will draw 52 winners and then at the end of December they will draw another 52 winners.Prizes include:
1) One of four, Three Month Wine Club memberships (A $150 value you can give as a gift, or keep for yourself)
2) One of 50 handy Two Bottle Wine Totes ($25 value)
3) One of 50 Red Tulip Music wine country CD’s ($15 value)Enter to win this California Wine Club page

This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. All thoughts are my own.  I received a 2 month Membership to the California Wine Club for the purpose of this review.

DaddyScrubs: A Gift of Comfort {@DaddyScrubs Review and Giveaway}

If you are looking for a fun, unique, yet practical, gift idea for the expecting, new, or veteran father in your life, check out DaddyScrubs for a host of gift ideas to celebrate the new arrival, a special Father’s day, or an upcoming birthday.

DaddyScrubs: A Gift of Comfort
DaddyScrubs: A Gift of Comfort

Make sure the man in your life has something special to wear while awaiting the arrival of the newest member of the family. With an easy fit sported by medical personnel for so long, DaddyScrubs are comfortable attire while dad does his thing: provide comfort and support to mom and baby. New daddies can don a pair in navy, green, or khaki to meet their precious newborns. V-

DaddyScrubs
DaddyScrubs blue scrubs

necked tops and drawstring pants also make these utilitarian and cozy, the perfect choice for pajamas during the long night shifts feeding and comforting a new little one. Constructed from a polyester and cotton mix, they wear well and are machine washable and dryable, and the accurate sizing (ranging between medium and double extra-large) ensures a great fit.

Likewise, I’m the Daddy© tees announce a man’s new status to the world in classic, edgy, or vintage designs. Choose from short or long sleeves in navy, white, brown, black, or gray. These t-shirts are made from 100% cotton preshrunk jersey knit for a great fit and long-lasting comfort, a wearable memento for years to come.

Beyond scrubs and t-shirts, this site carries hoodies, hats, and other gift ideas to celebrate this special time. A number of gift sets include scrubs, tees, hats, mugs, pens, stickers, or baby and parenting books. If you are looking for a practical gift for the active father, the Daddy Diaper Pack is a functional, sturdy backpack designed for the daddy-on-the-go.

Whatever the stage of fatherhood, this specialized site has a gift for the dad in your life.

More DaddyScrubs:

Want to win a set of DaddyScrubs?

Use the form below to enter to win.  Entries accepted through July 5th.  Winner will be selected randomly.  The more entries you complete the higher your chances of winning!

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Disclosure: I receive a sample of DaddyScrubs for purpose of testing and review. My opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC.  Please view our disclosure policy if you have any questions. 

Win a Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Smartphone!

Nokia Lumia 710 Windows smartphoneWe are giving away another Nokia Lumia 710 Windows phone!

The winner of the Nokia Lumia 710 giveaway here on The Mommy Insider was Melissa T.!

If you didn’t enter our last contest and even if you did, you can enter to win a Nokia Lumia 710 smartphone on our gadget review blog, GadgetGoddess.com, here.

Past Nokia Lumia 710 blog contest winners not permitted for contest re-entry, and will be disqualified if selected.

Alicia Hagan, Editor

Little Tikes® Pillow Racers™ Review, Video Demo, and Giveaway

A ride-on toy and a pillow in one!  How great is that?

Now your child can zoom around the house on Little Tikes® new Pillow Racers™ ride-on toy.  Pillow Racers™ have easy to grip handles so your child can hang on tight for hours of speedy fun on his Dino, Turtle, or Lady Bug Pillow Racer!

Little Tikes Pillow Racers review
From top left to bottom right#1 - In the box, #2 - Everything that comes in the box, #3 - Bottom, #4 - Assembled

 

The four caster wheels allow Pillow Racers™ to move in any direction and quickly at that!

We found that Pillow Racers™ move well on short-carpet floors and even faster on tile and hardwood floors.  Be careful when your child takes off on the hardwood floor for the first time as his Pillow Racer may zoom off a little quicker than he expects!

My five-year-old daughter is having a blast delivering things to me on her Pillow Racer Dino!
She has delivered books to me, toys, hair accessories, and more! I didn’t expect her to have such a great time with it because she’s older than the recommended age range but.. oh now she’s delivering hair spray to me.. she’s loving it! She weighs 42 pounds so she’s within the 50lb weight limit.

The soft Dino, Turtle, or Lady Bug cushion detaches from the base so it can be used as a pillow.
Simply turn the Pillow Racer over, undo the velcro on the bottom and unscrew the handle and wahlah.. your child can rest on the pillow he was just riding on.. or you can give it a quick hand-wash.

Pillow Racers™ are great for summer vacation road trips.
Your child will love having their favorite toy and pillow with them on your next road trip and you’ll love knowing that he can pop their Turtle, Dino, or Lady Bug back onto the base and release that energy that’s all pent up from your long road trip.  I know that’s not just my kids. 

Little Tikes Pillow Racers
Little Tikes® Pillow Racer cushion being used as a pillow

Pillow Racers™ Features:

  • Soft, washable character – Dino, Turtle, and Lady Bug available
  • Each character cover easily detaches from the base and can be used as a cuddly friend
  • Four caster wheels allow easy, quick turns
  • Easy grip handle attaches to the base to provide extra stability for riders

Pillow Racers™ are for children ages 18 to 36 months or up to 50lbs.

You can buy Pillow Racers™ for about $39 on Amazon.com here or on Little Tike’s website here.

Watch as my daughter tries out the Little Tikes® Pillow Racers™ Dino for the first time.  

 

Do you want to win a Little Tikes® Pillow Racers™ Dino?

To enter to win, tell us why you want to win in the comments field below then follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter form below.

Entries accepted through 11:59PM EST April 29th, 2012.  Contest open to U.S. residents only.  No P.O. Boxes.   Read our complete contest rules here.


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Alicia Hagan, Editor

Le bibble® Baby Bottle Bib – A Mommy Must Have and a Giveaway!

Le bibble®

 

 

Save that cute outfit!

Feeding time can be any time for baby and feeding time can often mean a messy time and more importantly good bye to that adorable outfit. Sure a bib may keep the stains at bay but why hide all that adorableness behind a dirty bib? Take the bib to the bottle with Le bibble!  This is one of those products that I WISH I had when my kids were baby’s.  I remember the soggy, dirty bibs. Bibs are good for every day drool, while Le bibble® is great for feeding time!

Le bibble® baby bottle bib

Le bibble has bright, fun colors that are highly attractive to baby’s developing eye and Mommy’s chic sense of fashion.  Le bibble baby bottle bib provides baby with a soothing material to grasg during and after feedings. Le bibble is made of certified organic grown cotton, safe for gently sweeping away those drippy chins at home or on the run. These adorable baby bottle bibs conveniently fits on all types of baby bottles and can be tossed into the washer for a quick cleanup and onto the next meal.

Le bibble® design choices

Le bibble comes in ten bold designer choices that are sure to enhance the feeding time experience for every unique and special mommy! Perfect for the expecting mommy’s baby shower event, gift wrapped in cute baby bottles ready to deliver, order one, two, a three pack, or an eight pack!

Le bibble will be treasured by both baby and mommy, a happy baby means a happy mommy!

Connect with Le bibble®:

Win a set of 3 Le bibble’s!

To enter visit the Le bibble website, choose your favorite design and tell us what it is in the comments below.

Bonus entries for extra chances to win:

3 Entries

2 Entries

Contest Rules

  • Entries accepted through 11:59pm March 8th 2012.  Open to U.S. residents, 18+.  No P.O. Boxes.

 

Alicia Hagan, Editor

Disclosure: I received Le bibble samples for review purposes.  All opinions are 100% my own.