The Handmade Marketplace | Review

The Handmade Marketplace
By: Kari Chapin
Retail: $14.95

Disclaimer: Mama Buzz and reviewers received a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes

Melissa J’s Thoughts
This book is dangerous for someone like me.   Or at least my husband may think so. I’m always getting brain storms of what I might be able to create and sell. The Handmade [...]

Exergen Temporal Scanner Review & Giveaway

Mel’s Thoughts:
Since having my boys, I’ve always dreaded taking their temps, especially when they’re little, and you can’t get them to hold the oral themometer in their mouth.  I don’t feel that taking an axillary temp is as accurate, so I’ve always gone with the dreaded rectal temps when they’re little.  Oh yes, I just [...]

Orglamix Organic Minerals Makeup | Review and Giveaway

I discovered mineral makup two years ago when someone gave me an expensive name brand as a gift. Once I tried it, I never went back to regular foundation and cream blush.

The trouble is, mineral makeup is expensive. Have you seen the prices?!

Orglamix is so much cheaper in price, than the national leading brands, but [...]

TOS Crew: Graphics Toolbox

Designing and making graphics, buttons, headers, and other kinds of images is something I love, love, love to do.  It’s just a niche for me, an outlet of creativity.  When I heard we were going to review Graphics Toolbox for the Crew, I was pretty excited at first.  Graphics Toolbox was created by Linda Holler [...]

TOS Crew: Apologia- The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling

Mel participated in this review with the TOS Homeschool Crew.

When I first started homeschooling, I did so much research into everything I could; I searched online intensively, I talked to other homeschoolers, and I went to local bookstores, just trying to find resources to help me figure things out. I still do much research [...]

Variya Jewelry Giveaway

A college friend of mine has this incredible Etsy store, Variya. I love her stuff and am always browsing it when she posts links. She has offered to do a giveaway to celebrate our site launch – a pair of her siren song earrings.

A little more about Variya, in Tonya’s words:

I started making jewelry for [...]

Giveaway: Forever Together Picture Frame

Our first Valentine’s Day giveaway is here!Etsy is such a wonderful place, and that is how we found Robyn Colledge, an artist and a muralist, as well as a native of beautiful South Africa.  After moving to California from New Jersey in 2009, Robyn had to start from scratch, and when a friend suggested Etsy [...]

The Busy Couple’s Guide to Sharing the Work and the Joy by Kathy Peel

The Busy Couple’s Guide to Sharing the Work and the Joy by Kathy Peel
Publisher: Tyndale House
Price: Softcover $16.99
Author Bio (from Tyndale Site)

Kathy Peel is founder and CEO of Family Manager, a company that trains women in the art of family management. She has written 21 books, selling more than 2 million copies. [...]

If Mama Ain’t Planning, 2010: Daily Devotional Planner

If Mama Ain’t Planning, 2010: Daily Devotional Planner

Format: e-book

Price: $9.99

Available at: If Mama Ain’t Planning!

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Melissa J’s Thoughts:
I have seen alot of devotional planners in my lifetime, but I can honestly say, Anitra’s is one of the best I have ever seen–if not the best. This little ebook is proof that good [...]

Knowledge Quest: Upper Level Homeschool

Mel’s Thoughts:
From the creators of the Homeschooling ABCs course, comes Upper Level Homeschooling, a course for homeschooling parents to take, in order to help them learn how to give their older children/teens the best education possible.  All together there are thirteen lessons, scheduled to be delivered to your inbox once every week over the course [...]

* Holly and Hal Moose, Product Review *

Hal and Holly Moose were another part of my MomSelect Holiday Pack.  When I first saw them, my first thought was, “Oh, what cute holiday decorations!”

My daughter and daycare kids have had other plans for Hal and Holly, however. Dressing and undressing Hal and Holly has provided endless hours of entertainment.

Holly stands at 16″ [...]

Potluck Survival Guide by Cherie Kimmons

Mel’s Thoughts:

Five Star Publications recently sent me an autographed copy of the book, Potluck Survival Guide, by Cherie Kimmons.  This book is such a handy resource for anyone who needs meal ideas for their kids’ soccer team or football team or for a church function.  The book is meant to help those who are frazzled [...]

* WOW Imports-Personalized Jewelry and Giveaway! *

When I began Mama Buzz, I never expected to receive and review a product that meant the world to me. While I enjoy all the products we have done on here, none of them have been in the keepsake, make-me-cry category – until I received my personalize ring from WOW Imports.  I wish my camera [...]

* WOW Imports-Personalized Jewelry

When I began Mama Buzz, I never expected to receive and review a product that meant the world to me. While I enjoy all products, none of them have been in the keepsake, make-me-cry category. Until I received [to be continued here] from WOW Imports.

I’m not normally a jewelry fan but Wow Import’s personalized jewelry [...]

* When Moms Pray Together *

When Moms Pray Together by Fern NicholsPut out by: TyndalePrice: $13.99Book Info (as taken from the Tyndale site): Moms in Touch International is an organization that brings moms together to pray for their children and their children’s schools. As MITI prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Fern Nichols, the founder and president, has collected some [...]

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