The family and I will be spending this St. Patrick’s Day in a very Magical Place, but we are going to be stocking up on Redbox movies when we get back! Thanks to Redbox I can earn movie credits thanks to my friends while I’m on vacation and use them when we get home (or within 10 days of accumulation). These will certainly come in handy since the likelihood of our having any extra money for the next year a while.

Now through St Patrick’s Day, redbox is giving everyone the opportunity to receive as many free one night movie rentals as they can score, and we’re going to spread the word!

Here’s How it Works:

o Sign-up at www.redbox.com/luckyus

o Redbox will email you a unique web address

o Every time someone reserves a movie online through your unique web address, you’ll receive a credit for a free one-night DVD rental

o If it is their first time reserving online, they’ll also receive a credit for a free one night rental

o Spread the luck! Email it, post it to Facebook, Tweet about it

So tell me, what’s your favorite movie?

*Disclosure: This post is part of a Global Influence campaign and I was paid a small amount for sharing this opportunity to win some free movies with  you.  IF you have any questions about my policies please feel free to email me at amanda at highimpactmom dot com. *

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Annnd that’s not all, I have to fun opportunity to make YOUR Valentine’s Day spicy too!

*See the bottom of this Post for that!*

Pure Romance

Patty Brisben, the founder of Pure Romance, started the company in 1993 to empower, educate, and entertain women. Since then, the company has grown to over 70,000 product consultants who live the company’s mission each and every day.

Empowerment: This jobless recovery is taking its toll on families, however very often our Pure Romance consultants report that they are meeting or exceeding their income expectations. Sales have been recession-resistant. Pure Romance experienced a 37% increase in sales in 2010. Pure Romance also empowers women because they are able to take control of their sex lives, which can have an impact on quality of life.

Education: Pure Romance products resonate with women unlike any other in the category due to our commitment to educating women about their bodies and our products. The Pure Romance partnership with the Kinsey Institute, coupled with our curriculum developed by our Director of Sexual Health Education, means our 70,000 consultants are trained to provide the most helpful information and advice. Pure Romance doesn’t sell in stores because in-home parties offer women fun, private, peer-to-peer learning opportunities about romance, intimacy and sex.

Entertainment: Whether it’s the fun and camaraderie of the Pure Romance parties themselves, the use of Pure Romance products by a woman, or a couple’s inventive Pure Romance fun, entertainment is at the core of the company’s mission. {Now that’s a mission I can get behind!}

Here’s a look at what we got to try out:

Just Like Me

Just Like Me is the lubricant that feels just like you! Perfectly imitate natural lubrication with this pH balanced, water based lubricant. The consistency is smooth and easy to control, and the formula is gentle enough for your most sensitive spots. Just Like Me is available in mild Original and Strawberry, which adds a sensual scent and flavor. 4 oz. $16.50
ORIGINAL OR STRAWBERRY

Directions

To use Just Like Me, simply pump a dime-sized amount of the product onto the fingers and apply either to the vagina, onto the toy, or onto a partner’s penis prior to sexual activity (more lubricant can be added as needed).

Features

• Water-based lubricant.
• Mimics a woman’s natural lubrication.
• The Original formula is great for women who are susceptible to yeast and bacterial infections because it has no artificial scents or flavors.
• pH balanced for a woman’s body.
• Measured dispensing pump.
• Approximately three months’ worth of product.

List Price: $16.50

My Opinion: The lubricant is light and silky. I was impressed also by how easy it was to clean up and how natural it felt.

7th Heaven

There’s a reason women choose the 7th Heaven Bullet again and again — it works! This bullet has seven incredible speeds that deliver the intensity and pulse you need to achieve toe curling orgasm. A sure thing is heaven, indeed! Requires three AA batteries.

Directions

To insert the batteries, slide open the battery compartment and follow the instructions located inside. Holding the toy with the cord at the top, the two “outside” batteries will be negative (-) end up and the “middle” battery will go positive (+) end up. To turn on the product, hold the product so the cord is on the top, and push the right arrow. Continue pushing the right arrow to navigate through each speed. To turn off the product, push the left arrow.

Features

• Seven-function power controller.
• Designed to stimulate the clitoris.
• Provides intense erotic pleasure to any external erogenous zone.
• Feel the power of seven different levels of pleasure from a slow pulsation to an intense high vibration.
• Safe to use with all Pure Romance lubricants.
• Takes three AA batteries.

List Price: $28

My Opinion: Um wow.

Coochy Variety Pack

Be smooth and sexy everywhere you go with the Coochy Shave Cream Variety Pack! These 1 oz. bottles of Coochy conditioning shave cream are perfect for travel so you can stop those unsightly red bumps from crashing your beach-ready bod — and your intimate moments! Each variety in the Coochy Variety Pack smells amazing and is gentle for all areas of the body — in fact, Coochy can do double duty as a moisturizing hair conditioner. Pack contains 1 oz. each of Original, Pear Berry, Green Tea, Grapefruit or Pomegranate.

Directions

Apply a moderate amount to the skin prior to shaving. Individuals with sensitive skin should allow Coochy to set a few minutes on damp skin before shaving.

Features

• Coochy is a rash-preventing shaving cream designed for both men and women.
• Relaxes the hair follicle to allow a smooth, clean shave.
• Helps eliminate the red bumps that often appear in the bikini area, underarms, and legs after shaving.
• Doubles as a gentle moisturizing hair conditioner.
• Perfect for travel.
• Four fragrances: Fragrance Free, Green Tea, Original, Pear Berry.

List Price: $28

My Opinion: Using this creates a close and comfortable shave while smelling fabulous {or not at all} in the process!

Come Clean Wipes

Come Clean Wipes make bedroom-accessory hygiene a breeze! So handy, you can take them with you anywhere. Clean toys after each use with Come Clean Wipes by removing batteries, running your toy under warm water, using a Come Clean Wipe, rinsing, and patting dry with a towel. TSA approved for easy travel. These gentle wipes are safe for even the most sensitive woman. 10 wipes. $12

Directions

To use Come Clean Wipes, rinse the toy under warm water, wipe the toy thoroughly with a Come Clean Wipe, rinse again and pat dry with a towel. Store your clean toy in an airtight bag or container (one toy per bag/container) in a cool, dry place.

Features

• Delicate cleanser wipes containing Phospholipids, an antimicrobial soap emulsifier derived from natural coconut oil fat that penetrates any porous area.
• Cleans your adult toys.
• Safe on all toy materials including plastic, latex, silicone, glass and synthetic materials.
• Use it on your new toys, and before and after each use to keep toys squeaky clean.
• Helps to extend the life of your toys.
• Easy cleaner for traveling.

List Price: $12

My Opinion: The Come Clean wipes did a fantastic job of cleaning my 7th Heaven toy right up and not creating a mess at the same time!

Dust me Pink

Dust Me Pink edible body powder introduces fun, playful, edible flirtation to your lovemaking! Use the included sensual feather to dust each other with the edible powder, and then take your time exploring each other’s bodies by kissing off the berry flavored sweetness! Dust Me Pink is sugar free and smells great, too. .77 oz. BARELY BERRY

Directions

Dust trails across your lover’s body or on your own and follow with the tongue.

Features

• Romantic, playful, and edible body powder.
• Comes with a feather applicator.
• Sugar free.

List Price: $16

My Opinion: Tastes great and is SO much fun to play with!  Get creative with this one!

Extcee – Strawberry

Sometimes, ladies, we’re just not in the mood. Ex-T-Cee arousal cream to the rescue! This wonderfully scented, flavored arousal cream was specially formulated to stimulate and excite. Air activates the mint base to provide exciting, arousing sensations and increase blood flow in just the right spot. Ex-T-Cee is perfect for first time users! 1 oz. $15
COTTON CANDY, PEPPER MINT PATTY OR STRAWBERRY

Directions

Apply a pea-sized amount to the clitoris to increase sensitivity during the state of escalating arousal.

Features

• This edible arousal cream is designed specifically for a woman.
• Ex-T-Cee is formulated with a pleasure-tingle mint compound that acts as a cooling stimulant, causing greater sensation and sensitivity in the clitoral area.
• Great for oral favors.
•  Recommended arousal cream for first-time female users.
• Mint oil based.
• Up to three months’ worth of use.

List Price: $15.00

My Opinion: Um. Wow. Again. Really.

Jon and I, as I’m sure you can imagine, had an absolute ball trying out all of these toys and products….but don’t worry you get to have some fun of your own!  Thanks to Global Influence and Pure Romance, I have the opportunity to offer you some of the same products I got to try!  Here’s what you will win:

Mini Nights of Passion

Pure Romance’s most popular products in one convenient collection! Mini Nights of Passion variety pack allows you to enjoy a bottle of Aura, Ex-T-Cee, Excape, Sensations and Sweet Seduction — the ultimate combination for romantic nights away from home.

Directions

As noted on individual bottles.

Features

Perfect sampler pack; great for travelers and personal shower gifts.

Includes one bottle each of: Aura (Seductive Sage), Ex-T-Cee (Strawberry), Excape (Island Breeze), Sensations (Strawberry), Sweet seduction (Original)

AURA

Aura Massage Oil is a sensory heightening massage oil that contains a specially formulated blend of essential oils and herbal extracts chosen for skin softening benefits and non-greasy, non-sticky qualities. Each scent is pleasant and perfect for a deep, sensual, erotic massage. EUCALYPTUS MINT OR SEDUCTIVE SAGE

Directions

Apply moderately and evenly over the area to be massaged.

Features

• Pleasantly scented and formulated with a blend of essential oils and herbal extracts chosen for their history of dermal benefits and non-greasy feel.
• Can be heated briefly (15-20 seconds) for a warm massage.
• Moisturizes and conditions skin.
• Massage is a great form of foreplay that can help increase arousal

Ex-T-Cee

Sometimes, ladies, we’re just not in the mood. Ex-T-Cee arousal cream to the rescue! This wonderfully scented, flavored arousal cream was specially formulated to stimulate and excite. Air activates the mint base to provide exciting, arousing sensations and increase blood flow in just the right spot. Ex-T-Cee is perfect for first time users! 1 oz. $15
COTTON CANDY, PEPPER MINT PATTY OR STRAWBERRY

Directions

Apply a pea-sized amount to the clitoris to increase sensitivity during the state of escalating arousal.

Features

• This edible arousal cream is designed specifically for a woman.
• Ex-T-Cee is formulated with a pleasure-tingle mint compound that acts as a cooling stimulant, causing greater sensation and sensitivity in the clitoral area.
• Great for oral favors.
•  Recommended arousal cream for first-time female users.
• Mint oil based.
• Up to three months’ worth of use.

Escape

Share a shower with your partner and feel a million miles away! Indulge in a bath or shower filled with pheromone-infused bubbles to spice up foreplay and tone down stress. Your own mini getaway awaits…just open the bottle! Especially gentle and sensually scented, the specialized formula leaves skin soft and sexy compliments of real California pink champagne, ginseng, and vitamins E and B. Also safe for hot tubs and Jacuzzis. 8 oz. $15.00
Island Breeze, Plumeria and Mangosteen

Directions

Pour a capful under running water or on the Pulsa Bath Ball for a lather-rich bath or shower

Features

• Use as a part of pampering routine in bath or shower
• Pheromones in formula are natures natural attractant
• Safe for drains and hot tubs
• Contains real California pink champagne
• Contains pheromones

SENSATIONS

Sensations lubricant starts cool, warms up, and finishes hot! Out of the bottle, Sensations feels cool on the skin. Add a little friction, and the lubricant warms. Give a gentle blow, and the air activated formula delivers exciting heat! Sensations is available in mouthwatering flavors or flavorless Original. Safe with polyurethane condoms. 4 oz. $15
CANDY APPLE, HOT BUTTERED RUM, KINKY COCOA, ORIGINAL, PEPPERMINT PATTY, SPICE IS NICE AND STRAWBERRIES AND WHIPPED CREAM

Directions

To use Sensations, use a dime-sized amount for small body massage, oral favors, and other foreplay activities. It is best to use a small amount of Sensations at first and then add more later to avoid stickiness.

Features

• This playful lubricant gets warm when you rub it and hot when you blow on it.
•  Available in a number of exciting flavors derived from natural ingredients.
• Can be used for oral favors and lovemaking.
• Sugar free.
• Safe to use with polyurethane condoms.

• Up to four months’ worth of product.

Sweet Seduction

Slip into Sweet Seduction lubricant! This silky, slippery, water based lubricant flows generously to prepare your pleasure zones for a blissfully comfortable experience, whether you’re having fun with a partner or a toy. The lubricant is made of high quality ingredients that are long lasting and provide a mild, naturally sweet taste. 4 oz. $15
SWEET MINT, ORIGINAL OR VANILLA

Directions

To use Sweet Seduction, squeeze a dime-sized amount of the product onto the fingers and apply either to the vagina, onto the toy, or onto a partner’s penis prior to sexual activity (more lubricant can always be added as needed).

Features

• Water-soluble lubricant.
• Premium ingredients give naturally sweet taste.
• Safe to use with latex condoms and bedroom toys.
• Slippery and long lasting.
• Does not stain.
• All-natural ingredients.
• Original formula is fragrance free.
• Approximately three months’ worth of product.

List Price: $30.00

Sound like something you’re interested in winning?! I thought so!

Here’s all you have to do:

Comment here and tell me when your anniversary is and what you’re planning to do make it spicy.

Tweet this giveaway: “@highimpactmom I want to have a spicy Valentine’s with Pure Romance! #PRomance” and then comment here again.

It really is that easy!  Now go on! Comment! You know you want to!

Disclosure: I received all of the above reviewed items from Global Influence and Pure Romance so I could try these fabulous products out and share them with you.  All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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Studies abound tout the benefits of napping, from enhancing memory and learning, to improving work performance, and increasing mental acuity and overall health. That’s why on the first Monday after daylight saving time begins, it’s fitting to celebrate the benefits of the nap and those who take them.

However, those who nap the best understand a sleeping place needs protection from allergens and dust mites. After all, waking from a nap with the sniffles is no way to wake up at all.

Research shows 10 percent of the general public and as many as 90 percent of people with allergic asthma (depending on the study you read) have an allergy to dust mites. And, dust mites love spoiling our napping refuge, taking up residence in mattresses and pillows. In fact, as many as two million dust mites can thrive in an unprotected mattress.

Besides dust mites, it’s not unusual for other allergy triggers like pollen and pet dander to become trapped within mattresses. By using a mattress protector, allergy sufferers can create an impermeable barrier between themselves and the allergens within their bed. By coupling mattress protection with pillow protectors that seal allergens within pillows, people can create a virtually allergy-free nap space.

So today, harness the creative power that comes from napping, and embrace your inner Da Vinci. And remember, the art of napping needs a canvas, and that canvas comes from Protect-A-Bed.

Protect-a-Bed is sending me one of their Queen-sized Premium Mattress Covers (MSRP:$79.99) to try out on my own bed and one of my lucky and loyal readers is going to win one for their own.

Protect-A-Bed offers consumers a complete line of protective bedding products to create a Healthy Sleep Zone. The unique technology featured in Protect-A-Bed’s mattress and pillow protectors was developed in South Africa in 1980 before the company was officially established in the United States in 2000. Now selling in 27 countries, Protect-A-Bed is a worldwide leader in mattress protection innovation. The company developed the proprietary Miracle Membrane® and patented Bug Lock® and Secure Seal®, which help create a dry, bed bug free, anti-allergy sleep zone for people of all ages. Protect-A-Bed products are listed as a Class 1 Medical Device with the Food and Drug Administration and have received the Good Housekeeping Seal. For more information, visit www.protectabed.com.

To enter the contest:

Head on over to www.Protectabed.com, then come back over here and tell me your favorite feature of the Premium Mattress Cover.

Some of my favorite times and the most special gifts from God is the time I am able to spend with my beautiful little ladies snuggled under our heated blanket wrapped in delicious sleep. Their warmth mixed with the intoxicating scent of children napping is heaven…perfect heaven. I would not trade a moment I have spent napping with them for time spend getting ahead in my career or washing dishes.

Do you have a favorite napping spot or time in your house?

Disclosure: I am participating in a campaign with Global Influence and will receive a Queen Size Protect-a-Bed Premium Mattress Cover (retails: $79.99) for encouraging ya’ll to get some rest and for hosting a giveaway for Protect-a-Bed.

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I was able to design my own personalized pearl bracelet with charm and locket(retail: around $60) in minutes (it took a bit longer since I have a hard time deciding on anything).  I chose a pearl bracelet with a heart locket (which sometimes falls open) engraved with KH (my girl’s initials), and a K with pearl attached.  I decided to make it as much neutral, not favoring either girl more and decided to use only their similar initials.  I want both of my daughters know that I love them equally.

It took a relatively short amount of time for the bracelet to be shipped and arrive at my home.  The quality of the bracelet is very good, however as I mentioned above the locket occasionally comes open, and it thrills me to no end that I finally has something in dedication to my little ladies.

Custom Couture Jewelry Collection – A new custom accessory! Gift givers first choose a bracelet or necklace in one of five designs, including a pearl or beaded chain. Then they add one of three engravable pendants and finish the accessory with a miniature, sparkling birthstone pendant, initial pendant with pearl accent, and/or one of six miniature charms, including a star, angel, cross, heart, butterfly or key.

I love the idea of this as a present you can build for someone else. I mean how often to we get the same old thing from our husbands (or have to buy it ourselves)?  This would be a fantastic alternative.  How nice would it be to get a gift of jewelry that your spouse and children designed especially for you? Oh my gosh! I would melt! And what a great chance for your husband to spend some quality time with the kids teaching them how to show their mother some appreciation!

The Custom Jewelry would also make a great gift for your mother!  Imagine your mom’s face when she opens the box to find a personalized gift you created just for her.  I actually love this as a gift for any special lady in your life!  Right now you can get a free Keepsake box with your purchase of select items!

Full Disclosure: Things Remembered generously allowed me to create and personalize my own bracelet for this review.  I was given the chance to do this review by Global Influence (formally Momfluence).

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