College Goers Will Love Saving Money With CampusBookRentals!

Do I have any college attendee readers out there? If so, then you've gone through the process of having to purchase your course books each year and this post is going to be filled with information just for you; additionally, you can feel free to share this post with any friends or family you might have who are also struggling with the cost of their own course materials!

While I have been fortunate enough not to have had to pay an arm and a leg for my own course books I know plenty of friends my age who have complained about the outrageous price of their books and after pricing them myself a few times just to satisfy my own curiosity I had to agree with them. It was absolutely ridiculous, what colleges are asking their students to pay for books these days!

Why should you have to pay such steep fees for your books when you'll only open them a handful of times AND then pay thousands and thousands for tuition on top of it all?

Thankfully there's a better way.

You can now RENT, yes I said rent, your college course books from CampusBookRentals AND you can use the books you need when you need them and only have to pay for the time you need to use them.

I know some of you might be a bit skeptical about renting your books and might be wondering if such a thing can really be useful to you considering the fact that they are indeed rentals but let me tell you, CampusBookRentals is going to make the rest of your college life a piece of cake. At least when it comes to your wallet and your books.

Let me tell you just a little bit about the perks of CampusBookRentals

1. We all know that your campus Book Store expects you to sell a kidney on the black market to pay for their books. CampusBookRentals can save you between 40-90% off of bookstore prices

2. Shipping costs are high but CampusBookRentals shipping is absolutely FREE. Both ways!

4. Renting from other places or borrowing a book from a friend can be a pain because highlighting passages is a big no-no but when you rent from CampusBookRentals you CAN highlight any portion of the book you want!

5. You can rent from CampusBookRentals for as little or as long as you need. Need it for a week? No problem!

One additional note I personally loved when learning about CampusBookRentals was that with EVERY book rental they make a donation to Operation Smile, an international children's medical charity that serves children who are born with clefts.

Every three minutes a child is born with a cleft. One in 10 of those children will die before their first birthday and the children who do manage to survive are often unable to eat, speak or smile. Thats where Operation Smile Comes in, to help those children live their lives fully and with beautiful smiles.

The last thing I want to mention, and this is a great one for those of you who are finished with books you've already bought from the bookstore, is a program called Rentback.

Rentback is a new program that allows you to rent out the textbooks you own to your fellow students. Using Rentback will allow you to make around 2-4 times more money on your old books compared to what you'd be making through selling your books yourself at the end of the semester. Pretty neat stuff huh?

CampusBookRentals is the place to go for your book needs and is a great site.

Still not convinced?

Check out the videos below for an additional explanation!

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Guylian Chocolate Giveaway!! US 9/28

Guylian Artisanal Belgian Chocolates “ultra-indulgent” luxurious chocolate seashells are 100% pure, silky smooth, dark and white Belgian chocolate and are filled with our rich & creamy signature hazelnut filling. The Pretty Kitty Blog got the opportunity to try out these delicious chocolates for herself. You can read her review Here! 

  

Guylian Chocolates are delicious when accompanied with champagne, wine, handcrafted beer, coffee and tea. Learn ore about it at Guylian's website.

One lucky winner (1) will receive the following products:

One – 22 piece box of Guylian Artisanal Belgian Original Chocolate Truffles
One – 22 piece box of Guylian Artisanal Belgian Extra Dark Chocolate Truffles
Two - 6 piece Original Chocolate Truffle Box

Four - 2 piece Original Chocolate Truffle Box

No Sugar Added Chocolate Bars—Milk and Dark Chocolate (one bar of each)
One- 16 piece Vanilla Cream Truffles - Limited Edition

Giveaway is open in the US only. You must be 18 and older. Giveaway will run from Aug 24 12am pst to September 28 12am pst.

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Snozzies The Kinder Way to Wipe Your Favorite Face: Review and Giveaway US 9/13

Have you ever had a baby that drooled so much you wondered if they were secretly harboring Niagara Falls somewhere inside their body? When Sophie was a baby I seem to recall having very little slobber to wipe off of myself, her little face, toys etc so when Desi's mouth recently started running like a faucet I was a little surprised.

Desi gets super excited pretty fast and as a result her slobber doth overflow and when the slobber doth overflow I'm generally searching around everywhere for something to stop the flow; in my diaper bag, the car and the glove-box. In a pinch I can work with a shirt front or my hand but I like to try and avoid it when I can and usually end up with a few drool spots on my clothing as the result.

Mommies and yes, Dads too, I'd like to introduce you to the Snozzie; the stylish cleanup cloth that's always at your fingertips.

The beauty of the Snozzie is that it comes in the form of a wristband and can be attached either to your wrist, Diaper Bag or even the handle of your Baby Carrier/Car Seat.

"Moms shouldn't have to walk around with wet, drool-covered sleeves.  Wipe that face, then change your snozzie, not your shirt!"

I love my Snozzie's and don't ever leave the house without one or two tucked into my purse and one 'round my wrist for good measure as I can never predict when Desi will begin to blow her adorable spit bubbles and I'll need a quick wipe. When her drooling is in full force I generally go through at least 2 of the Snozzies I pack but the process is as easy as 1, 2, 3; its hidden flap just unwraps from its velcro patch and unrolls to reveal a soft, cotton facial wipe.

Snozzies are the reusable alternative to many wasted and unnecessary napkins or Baby Wipes and are chemical free, making them my number one choice when it comes to wiping off my munchkins faces.

Whether its drool, a spare bit of food or even a little bit of yucky nasal leakage the Snozzie is a great item to pack away in the Diaper Bag when you've got plans to take your littles on an outing.

To find out more about Snozzies or how to purchase you can visit them online at www.snozzie.com

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Cake Lingerie Rocky Road Nursing Bra Set Review and Giveaway! 9/15

Disclosure: I received Cake Lingerie product(s) and information to facilitate and host this review. I received no other compensation for this post and was under no obligation to post a positive review. The opinions contained within, are my own and reflect my experience with the product(s). Your own may be different.

Every Breastfeeding Mama knows about functionality when it comes to their Nursing Wear but what most don't know is that we don't have to settle for the run-of-the-mill, plain Jane Maternity/Nursing Bra's we've grown accustomed to.

Personally I've come to loath the plain yet functional selection I've acquired over the last 3 years. You probably know just what I'm talking about: Nude, black or white spandex Nursing Bras that are comfortable and do what you need yet do nothing to help you feel pretty or womanly.

In my quest for something different I was able to partner with Cake Maternity and was sent their Rocky Road Nursing Bra and matching Brief set to help facilitate my review.

Ladies, Cake Lingerie's Rocky Road set was a step in the right direction for me. Since having Desi in March of this year I've had very few instances where I felt genuinely feminine or pretty. I've had a hard time with this new body from having two pregnancies so close together but found this new matching set to be just the ticket in appreciating my inner woman.

This matching set is not only functional with its easy to use, one-handed design and underwire but it is absolutely stunning as well with its Charcoal fabric, pink ribbon accents and sweet polka dot sling for nursing.

Take a look!

 

and yes, they did send the matching briefs too!

Being as big busted as I am I have always had a hard time finding a Bra that fit correctly or one that was cute and in my size. I've always come home from shopping at Victoria's Secret or other Bra retailers either empty-handed or just plain discouraged.

Cake Lingerie makes it easy for you to buy the correct bra size, as you know during pregnancy it changes quite a bit.  The interactive fitting guide guides you through the process as you measure and plan for months to come. If you have any questions regarding your size you can always contact Cake Lingerie's fantastic CS and they will help you in a snap!
Your breasts are changing and with that comes your size and support needs.  What to keep in mind when shopping for a bra?

• If you are bulging over the top or out the sides, go up a cup.
• If back fat appears, go down a band size.  Your bra is too big!
• When pregnant, start out and end with wire-free bras, a nice flexible wire from month 3-9 for support.
• If your straps are falling down, go down a band size.
• Bras lose tightness over time, make sure it fits on the loosest hook day one.
• Never wear the same bra two days in a row.  They need a rest!

Pregnancy is a hard time for every woman and with it comes lots of expected and then not so expected changes. Treat yourself to something nice with Cake Lingerie and their seriously yummy Lingerie lines!

To find out more about Cake Lingerie you can visit them online at www.cakelingerie.com.

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In Honor of World Breast Feeding Week: The Xpanda Bra Review and Giveaway! 9/7

Disclosure: I received Xpanda Bra product(s) and information to facilitate and host this review. I received no other compensation for this post and was under no obligation to post a positive review. The opinions contained within, are my own and reflect my experience with the product(s). Your own may be different.


As many of my readers now know I have two sweet little girls, Sophia who just turned 2 in May and Desmond who joined our little family in March of this year. As crazy as it may seem to those who don't BF or for those who only Breasted their babies one at a time, I do still Breastfeed Sophie in addition to Breast Feeding baby Desi.

While it is very challenging to juggle the needs of Desmond AND the whims of jealous Sophie it is also one of the more fulfilling things I have ever done and although some have chastised me on the long-time effects Breast Feeding Sophie past 24 months may have on her I find myself still unable to wean my firstborn.

Expectant and New Moms alike I am 100% onboard for BFing and recommend it to everyone; I also tend to go overboard on recommending products that go hand-in-hand with Nursing a baby. Nursing Pads, Creams, apparel and yes, Nursing Bras.

As a Breast Feeding Mother I know the important of a good Nursing Bra and I've tried about a million of 'em it seems like since having Sophia in May of 2011; the one I want to introduce to you today is by far one of my very favorites and one that deserves a medal.

I was given the opportunity recently to work on a Review+Giveaway with the makers of the Xpanda Bra, the Unique Maternity Nursing Bra that grows with you during&after pregnancy, and was sent one of their amazing Bras to help facilitate this review!

I received my Xpanda Bra within 2 weeks of shipping, keep in mind they do come from the UK, and as skeptical as I usually am about a new 'unique' product, I had a feeling I was going to love the product itself just as much as I loved the concept behind it. Of course I was in love the moment I laid eyes on it but it was trying it on that had me sold.

As we women all know finding a Bra that fits just right is a pain in the behind and sometimes seems near impossible; as we Breast Feeding Mama's know the same applies for a good nursing Bra. It seems particularly hard when you know there's really just no telling what size you'll end up when your Breasts seem to change so much during and after Pregnancy; Xpanda Bra has produced a Nursing Bra that has taken the stress from our shoulders and solved that pesky problem!

• Xpanda Bra Background:

  "Xpanda Bra is a Northern Ireland UK based Company Run by Declan Mc Donnell and his wife Diane Mc Donnell.
  
  Xpanda Bra is the brainchild of Declan Mc Donnell who once worked in the bra manufacturing industry. As well as helping with the day to day running of the business, Diane is also a qualified peer supporter helping new and first time mothers through breastfeeding hardships, giving tips on " what not to do when breastfeeding" to "breastfeeding benefits" through the breastfeeding network.
  At Xpanda Bra we are dedicated to pushing the maternity and nursing lingerie boundaries by providing the latest innovation in maternity and nursing bras for the pregnant and breastfeeding mother who were the main inspiration for our unique maternity nursing bra.
  Declan originally came up with the idea after his wife Diane, had their first child and as a breastfeeding mother found that when her breasts fluctuated, her cup size was too small causing pressure and pain. When returning to work, she found this even more difficult as she only had one option which was to express to get relief .This took too long and was not suitable, while a good quality cotton bra with adjustable cups that could be adjusted in under a minute was an alternative, quick and effective option of relieving the pressure and pain and still give excellent support.
  
  Declan decided to carry out some research to establish what was available, looking at all types of bras. He approached Innovate-Design and with their help, and the help from other professionals in the lingerie industry, and several prototypes, Xpanda Bra^® was created.
  We found that breastfeeding in public is easier if the bra is easy to use; it makes nursing mothers feel confident about the way they look and feel ,as they are not worried about pain or discomfort. It was only after tests and trails and the help of some professional people within the industry and our extremely professional seamstress we came up with the final product, which we are very proud to provide at a reasonable cost to the pregnant and nursing mother of today."

The Xpanda Bra was made with fluctuating Breast sizes in mind and therefore was created to grow with your cup size..Not only does is grow right along with you but if you're anything like me and your cup size has ever decreased during or after Pregnancy, the Xpanda Bra also adjusts to decrease 2 cups sizes!

My Xpanda Bra fit like a dream, like it was made just for me and the best part, other than the perfect fit, was the adorable design. The McDonnell's couldn't have done a better job. 100% breathable cotton and the prettiest Blue trim/Ribbon I'd ever seen, I knew I wouldn't want to ever take this Bra off..and I detest Bras!

All in all on a scale of 1-10 if I'm really being honest I'd have to give the Xpanda Bra a 12 and definitely recommend it to every single nursing or expecting Mother out there. You couldn't find a better fit for your Maternity/Breast Feeding needs!

Xpanda Bra has also very generously included a 10% discount code to all of you fantastic readers. Just enter SL13 at the checkout to enjoy your savings!

Want the chance to win one of these Unique and adorable Bras for yourself or a loved one who is currently expecting? Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below and get those entries in!

Important Note: Be sure to check out the Sizing Chart before entering. The available sizes are 34B, 34C, 34D, 34DD,34E, 34F,36B,36C,36D,36DD,36E, 36F, 38B,38C, 38D,38E, 40C,40D,40DD,40E.

Want to find out more about Xpanda Bra-Head over and check them out online at Xpanda Bra!

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