My Thoughts on Chicken Soup for the Soul Messages from Heaven Losing a loved one is very hard. It is a pain that never leaves it just dulls a little. Finding comfort is important for those times you feel like you can't go on. Chicken Soup for the Soul has amazing books for comfort in all things and recently I was able to review their Messages from Heaven book by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Amy Newmark. I love reading uplifting stories about guardian angels, messages from above and hearing from loved ones on the other side. It brings peace to my heart and reminds me just how amazing this life really is. How wonderful to know that you are looked after even when you feel alone. There is always someone there to look over you and watch out for you and your loved ones. From Press Release Death takes away the physical presence of our loved ones, but not their spirit. Sometimes they send us signs from beyond, or come to us in dreams or as angels. Sometimes our loved ones visit … [Read more...]
Michelle B Cookware Event – Hosted by a group of bloggers!
Welcome to the Michelle B Cookware Event! hosted by Mom to Bed by 8, Mom Does Reviews and Powered by Mom Michelle B. 10-Piece Induction Ready Forged Aluminum Cookware Set produced by Fagor America. Miami chef Michelle Bernstein has made as big a splash on the national culinary scene. A James Beard Award winner and author of Cuisine a Latina, diners are loving Bernstein's cuisine at her two successful South Florida restaurants: Michy's and Sra. Martinez, dubbed one of the Best New Restaurants in America of 2009 by none other then Esquire Magazine. Michelle has appeared on the Food Network while battling Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America, from which the Miami chef WON! Michelle continues to appear on national television shows including Top Chef, The Today Show and the Martha Stewart Show. This 14-piece Induction Ready Forged Aluminum Cookware Set includes: 1-1/2-inch-quart Sauce Pan with Tempered Glass Lid, 3-quart Sauce Pan with Tempered Glass Lid, 5-quart Stock Pot with Tempered … [Read more...]
Fiber One Prize Pack Giveaway + High Value Coupon!
I know this might make me sound like a terrible parent but at times when life gets busy my family will have a bowl of cereal for dinner. I know that is probably crazy but it does beat going out to fast food restaurants and we enjoy having the occasional light dinner over the heavy dinners especially when we have had a busy day. Recently I was provided with an amazing Fiber One Nutty Clusters & Almonds package for the purpose of this review and I will admit when it arrived I thought...NICE! There is dinner for tonight! It actually worked out great at I needed to review it AND my daughter had her back to school night so I knew we would be late getting home! Fiber One Nutty Clusters & Almonds was amazing. To be honest this is the first time I have ever tried Fiber One and I was very pleasantly surprised by how wonderful it really was. If you have read my blog before you might know that I like my cereal to have nuts and clusters inside as I feel that it really helps the … [Read more...]
Carmex Prize Pack Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Carmex Sticks and New Pomegranate Flavor I am a huge Carmex fan not just because it was my parents first choice when I was a kid but because it really works! Recently I was provided with this great Carmex Gift Package for the purpose of this review; Thanks to Carmex!! The kit included a Carmex Beach Bag along with six Carmex Sticks: Original Stick, Cherry Stick, Strawberry Stick, Vanilla Stick, Lime Twist Stick and their new Pomegranate Stick! I was thrilled when this arrived because Pomegranate is one of my favorite flavors of anything so I could not wait to give this New Carmex a try! As soon as the package arrived I tore into the new Pomegranate flavor Carmex stick to give it a try. I love the soft feeling my lips get when I use Carmex and the softness with the new Pomegranate flavor was outstanding! Plus the flavor seemed to be a perfect fit for summer! I also found the Pomegranate flavor to have a more mild 'carmex' flavor then others do! Carmex is the #1 brand … [Read more...]
Melissa Green Sing Loud Album Review and Giveaway – US and Canada
My Thoughts on Melissa Green Sing Loud Melissa Green: Sing Loud Album is filled with a twist to 50's style beats. As soon as the first song started to play I was up off the couch dancing around the house with the kids. I love the sound of Melissa Green's voice and all of the songs are up lifting and have danceable tunes. There are 12 tracks included on Melissa Green's Sing Loud Album including: Baby, I love you Sing Loud 4 Nickels and a Dine (featuring Brooke Shields) The Playdate Get Up Aboard That Train Free To Be...You and Me Two Birds Heyo We Got the Beat (featuring Brooke Shields) My Love Will I Dream in Colors? As soon as I read through the song titles I knew this was an album I needed to hear...and knowing that a few of these songs featured Brooke Shields just made me want to hear them even more! Boy am I glad that I did! The tunes are perfect for the whole family with lyrics that you can relate to and a voice that sings them crystal clear! From Press … [Read more...]
The Covered Porch Personalized Stationary Review and Giveaway! US & Canada
My Thoughts on The Covered Porch Recently my daughter had her 7th birthday and of course it was filled with gifts of all kinds. Every year after her birthday and Christmas I have taught her that is is proper to fill out Thank You cards for each person who sent her a gift. This year for her birthday Thank You's I was happy to have some amazing, customized note cards just for her. Thanks to The Covered Porch my daughter was able to mail out cards to our loved ones with beautiful decorations and her name written on them. The Covered Porch is a great place to find personalized note cards, note pads, gift tags, monogrammed stationary, pillow covers and more. Every item purchased at The Covered Porch Designs is customized just for you. You will be able to choose fonts, colors, designs and more. All of The Covered Porch designs are printed on nice cardstock and has great quality. You can tell that a lot of work and effort goes into everything that The Covered Porch has to offer. I … [Read more...]
Thomas & Friends Schoolhouse Delivery Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Thomas & Friends Schoolhouse Delivery You all know how much I love Thomas! It is one of the cartoons I actually enjoy sitting down and watching with the kids. I love him so much that I even made it a point to take my daughter when she was younger to go ride Thomas for her birthday. It was a blast! Recently I was sent Thomas & Friends Schoolhouse Delivery for the purpose of this review. I was stoked when it arrived because my daughter goes back to school in 2 weeks and this DVD was perfect timing! In this cute DVD Thomas and his friends have an important delivery to make to the school house for the kids. It is not only the kiddo's that will get an education in this fun DVD but also Thomas's Friends as Percy gets to learn about responsibility. On the Back School's in session and there are important lessons to be learned on the island of Sodor. Diesel gets a hero's welcome when he makes a Really Useful delivery to the schoolhouse. Percy gets a lesson in … [Read more...]
Dino Dan Where the Dinosaurs Are Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Dino Dan Where the Dinosaurs Are Children love dinosaurs and when it comes to dinosaurs they have ton's of questions. Nick Jr. was brilliant in making a show that caters to those young minds and a show that will teach them everything there is to know about these mystifying creatures from a child their own age who can teach them. In Dino Dan Where the Dinosaurs Are your child will learn about dinosaurs including Triceratops, T-Rex, Stegosaurus and more. The Dino Dan DVD includes 45 minutes of Dinosaur fun. I love the Dino Dan show because it teaches kids facts about their favorite dinosaurs in a way that is fun and educational. Each time I put Dino Dan into the DVD player the kids are glued to the TV and soaking up all the knowledge that they possibly can. Dino Dan will teach them everything about paleontology and your kids will have a blast learning about why T-Rex has small arms or the facts about fossil skeletons! On the Back Follow the adventures of … [Read more...]
Timmy Time Happy Birthday Timmy Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Timmy Time Happy Birthday Timmy Timmy Time is still a new cartoon to me. I have seen a few of them but each one is new and different so I really enjoy watching them. In this Wallace & Gromit adventure you will help Timmy celebrate his birthday. This DVD contains 5 episodes and 2 Bonus Features (Timmy Time Sing Along and Shaun the Sheep Episode:Timmy in a Tizzy) with over 45 minutes of Timmy Time fun! Episodes include: Timmy's Birthday, Count on Timmy, Timmy's New Friend, Timmy's Pet Problem, and Timmy Learns to Fly. My favorite thing about Timmy Time is how much I get to laugh with my family while watching these adorable cartoons. On the Back It's a Happy Birthday BAA-sh with Timmy and his friends! Timmy cooks up a sweet solution after he almost spoils his party by eating all the cake; Timmy and Finalay find out they can always count on each other to share toys! Yabba shows Timmy he's a model pal; Timmy's new pet seems to be the life of the party and Otus … [Read more...]
Barney All About Opposites Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Barney All About Opposites As your child grows it is very important to let them watch cartoons that will help their little spongy minds to grow and learn. That is exactly what their brains will be able to do with Barney's All About Opposites. In this DVD the kids will learn catchy songs and dance along with educational tunes that will have your children ready to learn in no time at all! Barney All About Opposites is 75 minutes of Barney fun that includes a bonus feature: Let's Play with Opposites Game! When my daughter was growing I always made sure the cartoons she watched were educational. Barney was one of the cartoons that I always knew would be a great fit as it would teach my daughter manners, along with the fundamentals she would need before she started school. On the Back There's nonstop fun as Barney and his friends go and learn all about opposites! Everyone helps Baby Bop understand concepts like up and down, in and out, and high and low. Then join in as … [Read more...]
Scooby-Doo! Laff-A-Lympics Spooky Games Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Scooby-Doo! Laff-A-Lympics Spooky Games Scooby-Doo, Yogi Bear, and Fred Flintstone! Nuff said! Okay so I know I can't really end the review there but really...they are three of the most awesome characters ever into one great DVD! Get your kiddo's ready for the Olympics with Scooby-Doo and his Spooky Games. IN this DVD you will find 2 disc's and over 20 episodes from around the world. Spain, India, Africa, Ireland, Egypt, Holland, Toyko and SOO many more great places can be found on this 2 disc collection. In this DVD you will find Scooby-Doo competing against none other then the Yogi Yahooeys and Really Rottens. They will have many competitions including bull fights and roller skating along with a side of spooky mysteries. Scooby-Doo! Laff-A-Lympics is 308 minutes of fun! Enjoy! On the Back Let the fun and games begin! Scooby-Doo! And gang are off to compete at the World Invitational Games in the all-new-23-minute episode Spooy Games! And there's no shortage … [Read more...]
Minky Couture Blanket Review and Giveaway
My Thoughts on Minky Couture From the very beginning of parenthood you want the best for your child. Once you find out you are pregnant you seek out cute clothes and decorations for their nursery. You think long and hard about the colors and themes of their rooms and you want to find the softest most delicate items that will wrap your baby up and keep them feeling safe and warm. If you are a parent you know what I am talking about and you know that wanting the best for your child does not stop no matter how old they get. Minky Couture can provide comfort, softness and warmth for your loved one no matter their age. Recently I was able to review a Minky Couture tween blanket. When it arrived at my door my daughter was standing there with me. We both pulled the blanket out of the package and right off the bat we both started talking about the softness of this blanket. This truly is the softest blanket in my house! One side of the blanket is black with white polka-dots with green … [Read more...]
WINNERS! 7/17
WINNERS!!! Sid the Science Kid Sid’s Backyard Campout Review and Giveaway!....Rocio Garcia Skinner My Tot Clock Review and Giveaway!.....Jami Heninger Hall Chicken Soup for the Soul: Here Comes the Bride....Dawn Brandt, Nancy Dentler, Tiffany Johnson Mott’s Medleys Fruit Snack Prize Pack ....Wendi Scharrer, Stephanie Jones, Ellen Levickis, Rachel Buiten Rohde Hip Peas Kids Hair Care Review and Giveaway!.... Patrycja Chudziak Chicken Soup for the Soul: Saying Goodbye to Stress... LM Brunken, Holly Sirotnak, Tiffany Johnson Need Help Getting Pregnant? Try ProXeed Plus Review and Giveaway!.....Stephanie … [Read more...]
ACE Super Giveaway – Hosted by a group of blogs
Mommy and Baby Reviews, Powered By Mom, Mom Does Reviews and Nighttime Helper has teamed up with Independent Ace Associate (Director), Junetta Sparks, and her amazing team to bring our readers the Super ACE Giveaway! ONE winner will take home ALL of the prizes listed below! $100 in ACE Product! ACE is an all natural dietary supplement that supresses your appetite and will not give you jitters or side effects. ACE contains: Vandium, Cocoa poder, Green Tea, Chromium, Vitamin B 6, spirulina. All of this is included in a gelatin capsule, and also includes cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica and stearic acid. In July 2011 Junetta found herself in a desperate state. She was ready to jump in and do what ever it took to lose weight, she was unhappy about herself and her life- Junetta found ACE through a friend. The friend introduced Junetta to ACE after she had lost 36 pounds in 4 months plus she kept it off. Junetta was excited. Finally a product that MAY WORK and she did not … [Read more...]
Handbag Giveaway Blogger Sign Ups
Sign up for a FREE Handbag Event! FREE Facebook Link in exchange for promoting You Must have a blog to join this event and you must Post Sign Up’s on your Blog! Event will run from Aug. 10th until September 10th and be open worldwide! Other links can be bought for $2 per link You can bid on hosting pages for the event as well as Co-Host spots. Go HERE to sign up and make sure to let them know Heavenly Savings sent you! … [Read more...]