We recently got the chance to look at a journal that is made specifically to help girls build their self esteem! I thought it was a great product, and something that I would have loved to have when I was younger. It’s called Journal Buddies, and it is much more than just a journal. It is an interactive book of fun for girls to share with their friends.

“a self esteem journal that helps YOU build, strengthen, and improve a girl’s self-esteem in less than 10 minuets per day.  Besides, it’s fun, creative and down-right enjoyable activity to share with your special girl. You’re going to love this self-esteem tool and so will your girls!”

We think that Journal Buddies is a very wish list worthy item for girls. And it is important to note that Journal Buddies: A Girl’s Journal for Sharing and Celebrating Magnificence” has been awarded the Dove Family-Approved Seal.  You can read their full review by clicking here. We can’t wait to surprise a special niece with the journal, as we know that it will be a lot of fun for her and become a keepsake for her parents.

We wanted to start 2009 off with an amazing giveaway, and when we saw this necklace we knew it would be the perfect prize to off our readers! Who wouldn’t love to make this vintage fawn necklace their very own? It’s handmade in the USA by Karyn Cantor. Lead-free, nickel-free and plated in sterling silver, this fawn will have you looking great for any occasion. Would you like a chance to win?Here is what you can do for your chance to win (if you don’t win, you can grab your own fawn necklace here):

• Leave a comment on this post before 9 PM (MST) on Jan 30th 2009.
• You can comment as often as you would like until the contest ends.
• Be sure to fill out the comment form with your correct email address, as the winner will be contacted by email.
• Once the winner is randomly selected, they will be contacted by email and will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Good luck to all!

*this giveaway is now closed and the winner has been emailed*

We were so happy to give the Pet Teek product a try! Why? Because our sweet dog has back issues and often just wants to be carried around. Well, as you can imagine that can become tiring and inconvenient at times. The Pet Teek pet carrier solves this problem! It is a fabric pouch that rest on both shoulders allowing your pet to be comfortably carried next to your body, while at the same time freeing your hands to do other things.

From the website:

* 3 comfortable positions to carry your small pet hands free

* Made entirely of durable 100% cotton knit fabric; soft, breathable and machine washable

* No buckles, rings, snaps, clasps, bulky padding, metal or plastic

* Convenient for traveling with small pets

* Provides sensory nourishment and stimulation for disabled pets and pets with special needs.

There are many styles to choose from, and we were happily surprised to find a matching bandanna (for your dog) included with the carrier. The carrier is also machine washable, and very comfortable for both person and pet. We think that it is absolutely wish list worthy! So, if you have a small pet that loves to be held (or needs to be) be sure to visit Pet Teek!

Cool Tools is a show that we posted about near Thanksgiving time. The host, Chris Grundy, was kind enough to answer some of our questions, and he even did it on video! Check it out, then be sure to visit the DIY Network page to learn more about the show!

Pledge has been the dusting product of choice from as far back as I can remember! We got a chance to “test drive” a can of Pledge recently and fell back in love with the product. Adding the Pledge into our regular dusting routine (a Swiffer) really has made a difference both in the amount of dust that comes up and the time in between dustings.

From the site: “Pledge Natural Beauty is ideal for quickly cleaning your wood furniture and wood surfaces. Its Anti-Dust™ formula keeps surfaces looking less dusty, longer. It removes dust, dirt, smudges, and common allergens like pet dander found in dust from your wood furniture in a flash. Plus, it protects against water damage and stains. Dusting with Pledge leaves surfaces with no waxy buildup.”

Another thing that we really love about the product is that it helps trap allergens! Believe me, this is a big deal in our home because I suffer from allergies, and anything that can help reduce allergens is great in our book!

This post was written for Family Review Network as part of a program by SC Johnson, who also supplied the product for review.