Disney's Frozen Books It is no secret that Disney's Frozen is a huge success. It does not matter your age or gender....people love this movie. My daughter and I are among the fans of Disney's Frozen. We just watched it for the first time a few weeks ago and my daughter has watched it every day since then. Recently I was also sent some amazing Disney Frozen books for the purpose of this review. I was excited because I knew that the fun did not have to stop with the movie. It could go on and on with these fun-loving books! Disney Frozen – A Sister More Like Me by Barbara Jean Hicks If you have seen the Disney's Frozen then you know just how hard it was for the girls to grow up so differently. Elsa was terrified of hurting her sister and Anna is a free spirit who does not understand why her sister shuts her out. As you can imagine these two sisters must have had a lot going on in their minds. In this book A Sister More Like Me you will read about how both of … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Whistlefritz – French for Kids Review & Giveaway!
Whistlefritz – French for Kids Review & Giveaway! Ends 5/26/14! My daughter has been learning Latin and Spanish since she was in kindergarten and I am happy to now say that she is adding french to that list as well. Her Latin and Spanish have been part of her schooling and now we are learning some French together at home. Recently I was sent a copy of Wistlefritz French Learning Songs on CD and their French for kids DVD. I enjoy learning new things and the songs and the way that they teach the kids is so upbeat. My daughter and I could not resist dancing along to the music on the CD and laughing and learning along with the DVD. This is honestly something I would purchase for her in the future now that I have seen how well they really do work. My daughter might not know the exact words she is singing yet but she is able to sing along with the songs easily and she loves it! Allons Danser! Let's Dance! French Learning Songs Quand Je Serai … [Read more...]
Lapdesk Perfect for Home Schooling Review & Giveaway!
Lapdesk Perfect for Home Schooling Review & Giveaway Ends 5/24/14! As most of you know I have decided to take that leap and home school my daughter. With homeschooling comes a lot of responsibility and time. I am looking forward to this venture and I know that she is as well! Recently I was sent a Lapdesk for the purpose of this review. I knew that this would be something that my daughter would use daily while home schooling because she loves to be outside. With his Lapdesk she can now take her work with her as she sits in the grass! Lapdesk is versatile in that you can use it to write out your essay or you can sit you computer on it while you are typing away at the keyboard. Both of which she is doing every day! You can even purchase the desks with pencil holders or other great features that will fit your current needs. I also love all the different patterns and styles you can find at LapGear My daughters Lapdesk is pink and black with bit white polka-dots … [Read more...]
I Can Make That! By Mary Wallace
I Can Make That! By Mary Wallace As most of you know I have taken that plunge into being a homeschooling Mom. My daughter is brilliant and has been tested borderline genius. I am not sure where she gets it..but she is amazing at learning. Because my daughter is so creative she thinks with a different side of her brain then most people. She goes about things in a completely different way and I have learned that she is a hands on learner. Recently I was sent a copy of I Can Make That for the purpose of this review. I was so excited to see this book because I knew that it was exactly what I was looking for. Inside I Can Make That your children will be able to make so many fun and educational crafts. From Race Cars to Dragons this book is FILLED with fun! There are over 144 pages of crafts in this book that fit into categories like costumes, puppets, nature crafts, toys and games. As my daughter and I were learning about Romans this week we were also able to make a fun … [Read more...]
Adventure Time The Suitor
Adventure Time The Suitor My daughter talks about Adventure Time all the time. Adventure Time is a show I had never watched until recently when a copy of Adventure Time The Suitor arrived at my door for the purpose of this review. Adventure Time The Suitor DVD will be available for purchase Mary 6, 2014 with a pre-order date of April 1,2014. The Adventure Time The Suitor DVD has 16 full-length episodes with almost 3 hours of cartoon fun. I was able to watch Adventure Time The Suitor with my daughter and her friends. I will admit that I did not get it. It was a cute cartoon but it was not as entertaining to me as it was the children. They loved it! I guess I will just have to face the fact that there is a generation gap with this cartoon....but I can live with that :). Adventure Time is rated PG and is a great cartoon for the kids! On The Back Welcome to volume 6! Peppermint Butler is here to serve you and all of your Adventure Time needs. At a … [Read more...]
Almondina Biscuits Review & Giveaway
Almondina Biscuits Review & Giveaway Ends 5/22/14 This past year I have been making a lot of changes to my diet. I am over weight and tired of it so I knew that I needed to make some drastic changes. As some of you might have read in my previous posts I have decided that unless something has some nutritional value I will not be putting it into my body. In the beginning this was not easy for me. Especially when my body would start to crave sweets....but that is why I have started stocking my cupboards full of the healthier options. Options like these Almondina Biscuits that I was sent for the purpose of this review. Almondina Biscuits come in a large variety of flavors and they actually contain some of the healthy stuff like protein, vitamins and calcium. I also love knowing that Almondina Biscuits do not contain any cholesterol, added fat, trans-fats, salt, or preservatives. These Alomdina Biscuits have honestly helped me kick some of my fatty food cravings. … [Read more...]
It’s About Time by Pascale Estellon
It's About Time by Pascale Estellon Thanks to Owl Kids I was sent a copy of It's About Time for the purpose of this review. As most of you know I have decided to take that step into home schooling. It is important to me for my child to have the best education possible and luckily I don't have to do it alone. I have always been an advocate for my daughters education. I have always encouraged her to play with toys, read books and watch t.v. shows that were educational. Thanks to It's About Time by Pascale Estellon I now have a new book to add to the collection. In It's About Time your children will not only learn about time. But, they will also experience hands on activities and games that include you. For example my favorite part of the book is when the kids are learning about how long an hour is....you actually will get to read a recipe and bake a cake with your kiddo's to teach them how long an hour is and how much you can get done in that time frame. I love … [Read more...]
The Flea By Laurie Cohen & Marjorie Beal
The Flea By Laurie Cohen & Marjorie Beal Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be small? I mean really, really small! I was recently sent The Flea by Laurie Cohen & Marjorie Beal for the purpose of this review. In this book you will read about a little flea and how he climbed to the top. What a great story to show your little one that no matter how little they are....they can make a big difference! About the Book If a little flea climbs upon a cloud, is he then big? That's exactly what this teeny-tiny bug is betting. But a passing bear has a very different point of view. Who is right? The Flea is a tale of perspective that shows there's more than one way to look at someone's size. … [Read more...]
Almond Joy Brownies
Almond Joy Brownies My Mom is a sucker for coconut and she loves Almond Joy bars. As I was trying to come up with something creative for Mother's Day I decided to take her favorite candy to the next level and make her some Almond Joy Brownies! Almond Joy Brownies Ingredients - ¾ C. flour 2 C. semi-sweet chocolate 2 tbs cocoa powder 4 tbs. butter 3 eggs 1 ½ C. sugar ½ C. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 1 tsp. Baking powder ½ tsp. Salt 10-12 Almond Joy candy bars 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan Frosting ingredients - ¼ C. butter or margarine, softened 1/3 C. cocoa 2 C. powdered sugar 1 tsp. Vanilla 3 tbs milk Directions - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line your 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish with foil and spray with a non-stick spray. #1. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside. #2. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter … [Read more...]
Whoosh! A Watery World of Wonderful Creatures By Marilyn Baillie
Whoosh! A Watery World of Wonderful Creatures By Marilyn Baillie Thanks to OwlKids I was recently sent a copy of Whoosh! A watery world of wonderful creatures for the purpose of this review. In Whoosh! you will be introduced to many animals who love the water. You will read about the fun loving dolphin, the hermit crab, the water skipping Water Strider and so many more. Plus when you read about these water loving creatures you will also be able to see beautiful illustrations of children who are pretending to be these animals. I love the creativity in each of these drawings. In the back of the book you will get to take a second glance at all of the animals that were featured in Whoosh! With fun facts that your child will love to read. There is even an imaginative story that you can participate with to help you get moving and pretending! About the Book Open these pages and SWIM, SWOOSH, and SPLASH along with some watery creatures to find out which … [Read more...]
Gorton’s Artisan Fillets Review!
Gorton's Artisan Fillets Part of my New Year's Resolution this year was to eat less junk and more healthy food. This included cutting down on my red meat intake and eating more fish. Thanks to Gorton's I have not broke my resolution yet! When I was a kid my parents never purchased frozen fish. We went fishing constantly as a family and always had fresh trout for dinners. This is something that we still do as a family but living in Colorado there are just some fish that we can't catch in our local waterways. Because of this I have been branching out with my dinners and making more fish that is purchased from the store. Recently Gorton's came out with some new Artisan Fillets and for the purpose of this review Gorton's sent me some product coupons so that I could try them out. I have never tried Gorton's fish before. I know that might sound crazy to some of you since Gorton's has been around for so long. But, I really had never tried them. As I went to the … [Read more...]
25 Mothers Day Recipes!
Main Dish Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup Ham Casserole Stuff Yourself Silly Orange Chicken Lemongrass Thai Chicken Apple Streusel Pancakes! Hamburger Pizza Sub Sandwich Ramen Noodle Recipes: Green Bean Mushroom Casserole! Salad in a Jar – make’s life easier and stays fresh all week! Side Dish Grandma's Holiday Dressing Baked Beans Lemongrass Asparagus Pasta Roasted Carrots with Lime Sliced Baked Potatoes With Cheese Garlic Lemon Spinach Hummus Recipe! Roasted Curry Cauliflower! Dessert Sugarfree Strawberry Pie Banzu Bread Strawberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bars Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Customizable Individual Cheesecakes In A Jar Golden Brown Homemade Churros 3 Ingredient Cherry Dump Cake Delicious Homemade Coconut Bread! Beverage Kiwi Avocado Smoothie! Decadent Homemade Hot Chocolate … [Read more...]
MindField Cash Incentives for Survey’s!
Here is another Survey company that I am hearing so many good things about recently! MindField! MindField is a place you can sign up to get awesome surveys! Each Survey will let you know what you will receive if you qualify and even if you don't qualify for that particular one you will still be entered into a drawing for awesome prizes! MindField also pays out after just $5 which is much lower than some of the other companies I have seen! … [Read more...]
Buy 1 Pair Of Shoes Get 1 Free!
Buy 1 Pair Of Shoes Get 1 Free! JustFab is a great place to get shoes at amazing prices. They have a very large variety of shoes to choose from and I can't get enough of their fashionable styles. From JustFab At JustFabulous, we believe that every woman deserves to wear the same fashion-forward designs as the rich and famous regardless of her social status. Not to mention the fact that establishing an on-trend wardrobe filled with today's latest styles should not render you penniless. Our philosophy is that the overall fabulousness of an outfit is based on the compilation of many stylish elements each of which should be high on style, but low on price. Plus, every woman deserves to have her own fashion aficionado at her fingertips. JustFab's VIP members have that luxury. This monthly VIP program grants you access to style experts and the most up-to-the-minute shoes and handbags. Every month, our fashion gurus will email you a customized collection of … [Read more...]
DIY Bath Bombs – Mother’s Day Gift Idea
DIY Bath Bombs - Mother's Day Gift Idea Remember those Mother's Day gift baskets I told you about a few days ago? Well here is another DIY gift for you to make for your Mother! These Bath Bombs are easy to make and I am sure that any Mother would enjoy (and deserve) a nice relaxing bath! I can't wait for the look on my Mom's face when she sees a gift basket filled with home made bath and body products! She deserves it! I love to make my own Bath bombs, lotions, bubble baths, soap and more! I was worried at first that they might be hard..but they are all super easy to make and I love knowing what is in the products I use! Ingredients: 1 Cups Citric Acid 2 Cups Baking Soda 1 oz shea butter or coconut butter (melted) 5-6 drops Essential Oil Mica Colorant (optional) Spray bottle of Witch Hazel Directions: *If you have a manicure, wear gloves, or use a fork during the mixing process. In a mixing bowl combine citric acid and baking soda, … [Read more...]