Jumpin-Beans

 I don't know about your house, but around here... we can not have enough water bottles!  Unfortunately for the kids, theirs has to be clear, so not much fun there... but I take a drink to work each day (and we have them around the house) so like I said... never enough! I was sent an email about Vidl and it sounded like a water bottle I needed to check out... but as soon as I saw MY VERSE on one, I knew that I needed one in my life.  Lucky for me, I was sent a review package and to say I am excited... well, that is an understatement!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. St Louis, MO:   Created by a pastor, a business leader, and an inventor,  VIDL ’s aim is to take an everyday object and elevate it wi...

School is in full swing here.  Lunches are packed.  Homework is completed.  Here is the thing... Broxton is not a huge fan of "sandwiches" for lunch...  He says they don't taste the same as they do at home.  We try different food idea's but it gets old (at least to me) after a while of the same things. He has decided he likes Peanut Butter sandwiches, but with classmate having severe allergies to nuts, I am not about to put anyone in danger!  We save those for home!  Broxton does love salads for lunch from time to time, but I have realized most of Broxton's lunch time is spent socializing since they can't talk and what not during the day.  (He is a social butterfly, no denying that! Gets it from me, I know!!!) We were lucky to get a new lunch lineup of items to review.  I was excited because that meant that Marc could take his lunch in nicer looking containers.  Then, Broxton saw it all and I knew it was over.  He has already plann...

Is it hot where you are at?  The temperatures keep climbing here, so that means more time to BBQ!!!  I have worked with Trudeau in the past, so when I saw these cool products, I wanted to share with you!  Out of the ones listed below, I think we would be most likely to use the Oven and Grill gloves. That would actually be amazing for our traditional low country boil!!!   Oven and Grill Gloves Get your grill on! Perfect for kitchen, barbeque, fire pits and handling hot surfaces around the house.  A safety necessity when either grilling or baking, these gloves have anti-slip silicone grips on both sides. The gloves offers wrist and forearm protection and allows for maximum dexterity.  Flame-resistant (up to 428 °F) exterior fibers protect while holding grill tools over open flame or pulling hot pans out of the oven. $39.99 DNA Hydration Double Wall Beverage Bottle For anyone looking to stay hydrated in the heat or during physical activity, ...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. *** ALL IMAGES BELONG TO JUMPIN BEANS BLOG.***  If your school schedule is anything like ours, you are hurrying to finish with back to school shopping.  Make sure you don't forget to buy a great water bottle that will hold up to the rough and tough of childhood...  Or maybe you want to keep yourself hydrated as well and need / want a cute bottle to hold your drink while transporting kids here, there and everywhere!!  If you are looking for a great water bottle, make sure you look at Liberty Bottleworks !   We were lucky enough to get to review their kids waterbottle in the past and now I can proudly say that I have my own now as well!  I was so excited to get a Rosie the Riveter b...

FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Have I got a product to tell you about...  If you know us, or have been around Jumpin Beans, You will know that Marc is pretty much against water...   I don't know why, but he just does not like it...  Well, Broxton is like most kids... and he follows our lead... So, he isn't one to ask for it..  but he will drink it if that is the only option.   I was recently given the chance to review the Citrus Zinger from Zing Anything... and I will say it LOUD.... IT IS A LIFE SAVER!!!   Water is an enjoyed beverage here now!!!! Have you heard of Zing Anything?   It is a company that lets your creative juices flow... literally!!! With the Citrus Zinger, it is divided into a couple...

 Whooo Hoooo...  Broxton now has a water bottle of his own, make that a water bottle of his own for when he starts school.   Yes, we have several different water bottles, but I wanted one that was perfect for him to take to school.  I really want him to drink more water, so I am hopeful that this cute thing might work in helping...  We were sent the green one with the owl, isn't it cute?!  I think it could be used with both boys and girls, so that works great for us!   Let me tell you why I like Liberty Bottle Works so much. First of all, they are MADE IN THE USA.  With so many people looking for jobs, it makes me happy to see USA made products, opposed to the products we import from other countries.   Second of all, they are just adorable and come in different styles and sizes. Third reason, they are easy for Broxton to open to drink, but not to spill! Finally, (and could be the most important one)  is the way yo...

I am slowly but surely turning to water more and more... Not only is it much healthier for me to drink, it is also getting easier and easier for me as well. What do I mean? Well, it is hard to lug in bottles of water from the store with a toddler wanting to help. Not to mention, all that plastic is really not good for the environment. BUT, it is also hard to grab a PITCHER of water as you run out the door. So........ Where is all of this going? Well, I recently had the opportunity to review a new line of water bottles... It is a water bottle that filters the water... AS YOU DRINK IT. You see, the spout that you drink out of also has a filter in it. I am having a love hate with it at the time. The bobble comes in several different sizes to make everyone look stylish :) They have the 13 oz (I gave it to Broxton) the 18.5 oz and the 34 oz.  (Both of those are mine and they really are cute, at least in my opinion!) I am always with one when we go in the car... Usually th...

No matter what, we all need to drink water. I try to drink plenty each day and I admit, I sometimes fall short. I have realized that I do better at my amount of water if I have it in bottles. Because of that, I keep several water bottles in our fridge. You know, like if I finish off a juice bottle, I refill it with water. That is good for the house, but I am not going to go to the gym or out to run errands with that big ugly thing! Now, I do not have to! Thanks to Nalgene Translucents I can drink my water with pride! It is BPA free too! Do you have a cute and fun water bottle? Or is yours plain? We reviewed the 16 oz and the 32 oz. Nalgene even gives you an option of a wide mouth or a narrow mouth. Want to hear something? At home, I like the narrow mouth, as I am not gulping.... But, when I was at the gym (or out walking) I like the wide mouth! Water just tastes so much better and I can not seem to get enough then! Wide Mouth: I like because I can add ice cubes! Narrow Mouth: I l...

With Marc being in the military, we are very familiar with the Camelbak brand... He has the Camelbak pack, the book bag... and now, I have the Camelbak BPA Free Water Bottle ! I was really excited to try it out, as we have been very impressed with the brand so far... I wanted to see if the water bottle would hold up to the test. Luckily for me, Heart Rate Monitors USA sent me one for review! It says it is spill proof, so you know we had to find out... So far - so good! I love this bottle, as you bite down to get the water. That helps to make it spill proof!!! The thing I don't like about it... The fact that I put too much ice in it and then have a hard time getting the lid on (since it has a straw) Is that their fault? Nope, it is mine... and yes, I have learned now! We have it to drink water throughout the day... We take it when we go on the porch. We most certainly take it when we go to the park! The thing that I absolutely LOVE about it? The spout that you drink out of, fol...