ecoSTORE review

Some time ago, I was asked by ecoSTORE USA to do a review on a few of their products.  They graciously gave me the option of picking a few items from their store to review!  I was in hog-heaven!  My girlfriend, Dana, had given me a few of their baby products at my baby shower and ever since then, I've been trying to figure out how to get these items into our budget!

ecoSTORE USA sells eco friendly products at an affordable price.  I love this part on ecoSTORE's website...

"The original customer base of ecostore NZ was comprised of mostly ‘Greenies’ and organic gardeners. However, it was not long before testimonials from other parents (many of whom were unaware of the benefits of eco-friendly products) began to pour in with wonderful news of their children's allergies and eczema clearing up. Many noted that any respiratory issues were healing, and many lingering chronic conditions were disappearing."  




I think that is one of the best things you can do for your children- giving them pure, wholesome ingredients- whether its for their tummies or for their skin!  So many studies come out on a weekly basis about the chemicals that are found in shampoo and make up and simple things like chapstick!  Its insane!

ecoSTORE USA does its best to keep their items at an affordable price.  Every time I've gone to their website to take a gander and figure out how to fit, what we need, in our budget, there has always been a coupon code, a freebie or a sale!  Something that makes it worth your while!  And I've found, that going to local organic/natural product stores have a very similar, if not higher price, than ordering off line.

One of the things that I picked, was the body wash for myself!  I figured that I've always researching or picking out items for the kids...why not get myself something?!  I thoroughly enjoyed using my body wash in the fresh and clean scent of Coconut/Vanilla.  I even used it as a shaving aid for my legs!  Now this, if you know me really well, know that this is a BIG deal!  I have such horrible skin issues...  we jokingly said, when I was growing up, that I needed to marry a dermatologist!  I have so many skin issues!  But anyway, using this while shaving didn't cause any irritation!  It was great!!!

I also picked out the laundry powder.  I really had a hard time figuring out what I was going to blog about with this one cause.....  its laundry detergent!  Whats to say!?  But in all honesty, it did clean my clothes!  The scent wasn't overpowering.  Not sure I would purchase it again, just because I know I can make my own for a tad bit cheaper, but thats just my opinion!!!  If you want something that you don't have to worry about the chemicals in it, then this is for you!



A big, big, BIG thank you to the ecoSTORE for allowing me to do this fun review!  I love their products and I know you will too!


*No monetary gift was given in exchange for this blog post.  I received the two items listed in exchange for my honest opinion.  All opinions in this blog post are mine.  

We're Debt Free! Giveaway

Hey bloggers!  Guess what?  We're having a giveaway over at the Hyperactive Lu Facebook page!  This contest is open to those who have Facebook and don't.

My long time readers and family will know that Financial Peace University and Dave Ramsey have a special place in our hearts.  Because of the help that we love to give back.  Almost 5 years ago, my parents signed us up for FPU when we were at the lowest spot of our marriage- with each other, financially and spiritually.

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is a 13 week study that you attend at a local church or place in your community.   During the class you have a chance to connect with other attenders, answer some questions and watch a DVD of Dave Ramsey going through the financial steps that he believes will help you achieve financial freedom.

The lessons that we learned in FPU are very straight forward and common sense.  Nothing gimmicky here, but the steps that you follow "in the program" have helped us.  It gave us direction, some knowledge that if we had heard it before, seemed to "click" this time.

By following the FPU program, we were able to save up $1000 in our emergency fund, go from 2 incomes down to 1, pay off $50,000 PLUS two babies medical bills during birth, etc (our insurance is NOT that great!) and are now on our way to adding 3 mos of living expenses to our emergency fund!

Becoming debt free, to me, is one of the best things you can do for your children and marriage.  Its amazing to think about the arguments we USE to have about money or maybe DIDN'T have about money.  Now, that we're on the same page mentally about our financial future and goals, we just fall in snyc with one another.  Sure, we both love to SPEND money, but when you have a goal and that goal will help you get places, it maybe saying No to each other a little easier!!!

OK, so here's the giveaway, we will be giving away a Financial Peace course in celebration of our 100 fans at the Facebook page.  It works wonderfully that it also coincides with our getting out of debt!

If you DO have Facebook, go "like" us!  If you don't have Facebook, comment here on the blog that you do not waste your time are not on Facebook and would still like to enter!

The more people you suggest to the Facebook page, the more entries you have.  Just make sure to write on the Facebook wall how many people that you suggested ended up "liking" the page.  If you don't use Facebook, then suggest this giveaway to friends, family, anyone who might be interested and once they've entered (by commented or going on to Facebook) leave a comment and let me know!

Thats it!  Easy as pie!  We'll leave the contest up and running for 2 weeks!  That means on October 10th we'll choose a winner using random.org!


We really do wish we could give everyone a free course to FPU.  We try to do these giveaways as often as we can afford.  And as always, if you do happen to win or go to an FPU, pass it on.  Give it to someone else that you know is having a rough time or to a young couple just starting off.  What a blessing this would have been for our marriage if we had taken this BEFORE we got married!  It would have saved us from countless mistakes during our first few years of marriage.

Good luck to all!

Winner of the Jump Start Wii Game!

Alright folks....its time to announce a winner of the Jump Start Wii game giveaway.  The winner is # 16 comment- Nellie the Great who said that her kiddos enjoy playing these games on the Wii.....

My young 'uns love playing Cooking with Momma...even our little dude Benjamin!!

 Another favorite is Lumberjacks.!  

A big congrats to Nellie!  And I appreciate everyone who entered this giveaway!  Deep down I wish I had a copy for each and every person who spent their valuable time to enter the giveaway!  

Also, I wanted to thank Jump Start again for allowing me to host such an awesome giveaway!!  :o)  

Jump Start Get Moving: Family Fitness Game Review and Giveaway

I was thrilled when Jennifer approached me about doing another review for JumpStart!  We love the products that we've gotten from Jump Start!  And this latest one has been a HIT!  Our family LOVES using our Wii and its been great to incorporate the Wii in our Friday "Family Nights"!  We started doing Family Nights around the beginning of December and over the last few months, we've been more consistent with our planning!  With Jump Start's newest Wii Game Get Moving Family Fitness, its given us the ability to allow our older children to safe and family friendly playing.

"Get Moving Family Fitness, JumpStart is making fitness fun too! Discover the ultimate family sports game with fitness expert and mom of 4, Brooke Burke. With more than 15 sports challenges in 11 exotic arenas, Get Moving is the fun, new way to keep your family active!" 

Some key features in our new Wii game make it all the more exciting! You can design your own character to race and play, build customized routines for extra challenge, compete head to head or play solo, play underwater, on a farm, in Egypt or 8 other exotic locations, and access expert tips for more ways to stay healthy!

Some more quick facts:

- The game is in stores now!

- It will be sold for $29.99

- It's rated E for Everyone with Comic Mischief by the ESRB

We have definitely had fun with this one....  We each created our own character and had fun with that.  You get oodles of options from hair color, clothing, shoes... you name it!

Also, the activities that you get to pick are engaging.  The colors are bright and vivid!  And user friendly!  Even Peanut has been able to play and he is just barely 2.5 yrs old and has little to no experience playing on computer games or the Wii!

This game has definitely been a blessing to our family!  We have enjoyed it so much!  The kids ask for it by name!

Now, here comes the BEST part... a giveaway!  The fabulous people at Jump Start have made an extra copy of this great Wii game available for my readers!!!  How awesome!!!


Okay, so here it is... super easy to enter.... just leave a comment telling what kinds of Wii games your children enjoy!  Thats it!

For extra entries (1)  "Like" my blog page on Facebook- Hyperactive Lu

(2) Become a follower on my personal blog- Hyperactive Lu

(3) Become a follower on this blog- the review blog

If you do the extra entries, you must come back here and leave a separate comment for each entry.  If you do not, the extra entries will not be counted.  :o)  Sorry folks!!  Gotta keep it fair!  

Winner will be chosen next Monday evening!  Good luck!  

The super generous and fantastic people at Jump Start provided me a copy of the Jump Start Get Moving: Family Fitness game for me to review! 

LikeWear Review and Giveaway

This giveaway is now closed and the winner has been notified.  Thanks to all who entered!  

When MomSelect asked for bloggers to review and participate in a giveaway with LikeWear, I was intrigued.  I had never heard of LikeWear, but it involved children's clothing, so I was hooked!  As a mother of 3 little boys, durable and fun children's clothing is a must for my children!   Once I was selected to participate, I was pleasantly surprised that the shirts were fun and I had a hard time picking out which designs I wanted!  

I chose the "Give Peas a Chance" with the Jolly Green Giant!  So cute!  

And, of course, Bubbie instantly picked these for him and his brother.....

"Big Boy Bike" is definitely their favorite!  

LikeWear is a modern day fusion of a high quality, casual boutique children's clothing line and a plan direct sales company.  We offer a flexible, fun way to have your own clothing "store" without the risk of carrying inventory.  Their fun, exclusive line of clothing and accessories is loved by kids- and only available through their team of independent LikeWear reps and a handful of leading boutique stores.  

With fun design features, family friendly and well-known brands like Lucky Charms, Tootsie Roll, Jr Mints, Dots, Honda motorcycles, the Pillsbury Doughboy and many others, it isn't hard to find something for everyone!

Also, if you're interesting in making some money, you should check out LikeWear's affiliate program.  You can earn 25% of everything sold at your "affiliate".

Now, here comes the best part, I am giving away a $25 gift certificate to LikeWear for you to pick out some fun stuff for your kids!  Just in time for back to school shopping too!

In order to enter this giveaway, just check out LikeWear's website and tell me what you'd pick out if you won!  If you want extra chances to win, blog/twitter/change your FB status telling others about this giveaway. Don't forget to come back and tell me what you've done with a link to it!

Its THAT easy!!!  And if you fall in love with the designs and can't wait until the giveaway ends, the fine folks at LikeWear have given me a coupon code to share.  Just enter HYPERACTIVELU for 25% off at the online store for the month!

*A big thank you to the fine folks at MomSelect and LikeWear.  I was given a $50 gift certificate to LikeWear in exchange for a review.  

Winner of the RaceTrac $10 gift card

The winner is Dobbygirl!  

Congrats girl!  

Thanks to all who entered!  :o)

Come back tomorrow and check out another fun giveaway!  

RaceTrac Freefill Giveaway

If you have a RaceTrac convenience store near you, you are in for a treat!  From now until August 1st, RaceTrac is offering the new freefill cup while is available for $6.99 and entitles you to free refills from their impressive fountain.  

Since this was such a fabulous offer, I wanted to be apart of this!  From the wonderful friends at MomSelect and RaceTrac, I am giving away a $10 gift cards to RaceTrac.  You will have plenty of money for a freefill cup of your own and a tiny bit leftover for a snack or two!

If you'd like to enter this giveaway, leave a comment telling me your favorite cold and refreshing beverage to drink during the summer time!  I will pick a winner using Random.org in one week.



I was given a $10 gift card in return for this post by the fine folks at MomSelect and RaceTrac and also given the opportunity to give a gift card away.