** I was provided with product for the purpose of this review. However, my opinion was not influenced in any way. I was so excited when I found out that they were coming out with another Transformers movie. Especially when I learned that it was mainly focused on my favorite character...BUMBLEBEE! On opening night, my husband and I stood in line early so we could get good seats. It's a tradition that we have had since the first live action Transformers came out in 2007. In this film, BUMBLEBEE, previously known as B-127, is responsible for finding the planet Earth so that the AUTOBOTS will have somewhere to go once CYBERTRON has fallen. OPTIMUS PRIME has given BUMBLEBEE a mission to defend Earth and save it from the DECEPTICONS. Even if Earth is... not quite ready. I loved the line-up of actors, including Charlie Watson, played by Hailee Steinfeld, and Agent Burns, played by John Cena. The Film is also rated PG-13, for the younger Transformers fans! Charlie Watson … [Read more...]
Playtime with Puppy Dog Pals – Disney Junior
** I was sent product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. February did not start out very well. My two youngest ended up with croup and my 11 month old also had a double ear infection. We spent the first week doing nothing but watching movies and cuddling. Needless to say I was very grateful that we had Playtime with Puppy Dog Pals to keep us entertained. Puppy Dog Pals is based around two fun loving puppy brothers Bingo and Rolly who are on a mission to serve others! Now that is a cartoon I can get behind! On The Back Puppies at Play, Saving the Day! Adorable puppy brothers Bingo and Rolly are back! Join the doggy duo on amazing missions: Deep - sea diving in the Great Barrier Reef, Fetching a four-leaf clover in Ireland, Running all over Down Under, and much more! Then, meet their brand-new pal Keia in two exciting bonus episodes! Packed with action, music and a ton of silly fun, these … [Read more...]
Essentials for New Moms with Babbleboxx!
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. Nobody ever told me that when you have your third child you will be EXHUSTED. You will have moments when you just don't think that you can do it any more. Your eyes, brain, and limbs will ache for sleep... sleep that feels like it will never come again. If you get the off chance that your new baby does sleep, then that will be the night that your toddler decides that SHE needs to stay awake ALL NIGHT, and so the cycle of no sleep for Mommy will continue, night, after night, after night! Ok... So I am making motherhood seem like a nightmare. Which actually, it is! BUT it is also the most blessed experience you can ever have. Since this is my 3rd baby, I know that those long sleepless nights will eventually end. She will be a teenager before I know it, and then fully grown and gone in just a blink of an eye. So I am trying my hardest to treasure every late night, every cuddle, every blip in time that I get to spend with this precious baby … [Read more...]
MARVEL RISING: CHASING GHOSTS
TO PREMIERE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 ON MARVEL HQ YOUTUBE ** From Press Release Sofia Wylie Makes Her Musical Performance Debut With New Marvel Rising Single “Side By Side” Join Select Marvel Rising Voice Talent For A Special Live-Chat on Wednesday, January 16 at 4PM PT on the Marvel HQ YouTube Channel (Glendale, CA) January 14, 2019 – The wait for new Marvel Rising content is almost over! Marvel announced today that the brand-new 22-minute animated special Marvel Rising: Chasing Ghosts will premiere on Wednesday, January 16 at 4:00PM PT on the Marvel HQ YouTube channel. Marvel Rising: Chasing Ghosts will also be available on DisneyNOW as of Friday, February 1st. Marvel Rising: Chasing Ghosts features the return of Dove Cameron (“Descendants 3”) and Booboo Stewart (“Descendants 3”) in the brand-new special that follows fan-favorite Ghost-Spider teaming-up with the Secret Warriors to bring down the villains Sheath and Exile for good. Can team leader Quake (Chloe … [Read more...]
I am an Art Journal Addict!
** I was sent product for the purpose of this review. I am an Art Journal Addict! Recently I have been trying to focus on connecting to my teenager. She has fallen into the habit of spending her evenings hiding out in her bedroom instead of being out with the family. I understand a teenager needing time away once in awhile but at the same time I am missing her. She used to spend every night out here with her Sister, Dad and I. I am not sure when this new habit started but I have been looking for a way to break it...and I think I finally found it! If you are an avid reader of my blog then you know that my teenager is an artist. Everything in her life is centered around her art work. Over the past couple of months I have been trying to take time out to do some art journaling with her. It is something that we can do together and it helps us to really bond. That is why I was so excited for these Ellie Claire Art Journals to arrive. The Art Journal that I opened up was The … [Read more...]
Moroni’s Guide to Surviving Turbulent Times by John Bytheway
** I was sent a product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Moroni's Guide to Surviving Turbulent Times by John Bytheway Recently I was sent a copy of John Bytheway's book Moroni's Guide to Surviving Turbulent Times. To be honest I did not know how needed this book would be when I let Deseret Book know my interest in reviewing this title. The week that it arrived it seemed like everything in life hit me all at once. All of a sudden I was dealing with depression that I did not know existed in my oldest daughter, my toddler was potty training and getting her attitude, I was dealing with a lot of things with Primary President including my 13th member of my presidency since I was called almost 5 years ago, Stress from my husbands job and things going on there, stress with finances, stress with my blog, stress with home schooling, stress with a new baby on the way...plus my own emotional roller coaster that comes with being … [Read more...]
That We May Be One Book Review
**I was sent a product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. That We May Be One A Gay Mormon's Perspective On Faith & Family By Tom Christofferson This week alone I have had two instances that made me cringe. First one started off talking with someone about Religion and Politics. I know, I know, those are taboo subjects in this day in age. It's unfortunate because that is NOT the way it should be. Jesus taught us to love EVERYBODY. Not just those who think and act like you. So back to my story, my friend and I got onto the subject of LGBT. She was talking to me about how badly she wanted to adopt a baby and could not seem to be able to find a child that she could adopt. But was angry that it seems (in her opinion) that every gay couple gets moved up the line and gets a baby right away. She felt that gay couples should not be able to adopt children because God's focus is on a man and women. This hurt my … [Read more...]
Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER
** From Press Release Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life. Like BLACK PANTHER on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackPantherMovie Follow BLACK PANTHER on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theblackpanther Follow Marvel Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvelstudios/ Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER opens in theaters everywhere on February 16, … [Read more...]
My New Focus on One by One!
**I was provided with a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. My New Focus on One by One! I know that I am not the only one who has thought about the question "Do I really matter to God?" That is a question Elder Bednar sure answered for me in his new book One by One. One by One not only helped me to answer that question for myself but he took it a step further and helped me better understand my calling and the needs of my Primary kids. I was called as the ward Primary President 4.5 years ago. These past 4+ years have been so fulfilling, but I also feel like I am not done yet. There is still so much work to do within our Primary and there always will be. At times I am burdened because my list of inactive children is so long and daunting. I want to reach out to them all beyond the yearly birthday cards and letters I mail out to the children I have yet to meet. I have such a testimony of the … [Read more...]
My Little House on the Prairie Connection!
** I was provided with a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. My Little House on the Prairie Connection! When I was a child I was addicted to Little House on the Prairie. If I was not found reading the books then I was watching it on T.V. It was a big deal to me and something I had in common with my Momma. Fast forward to my adult life with a daughter of my own. I was so excited to share my love with Little House on the Prairie with my daughter. As soon as she was old enough to understand I tried to read the books with her. She hated them! I mean would not even sit down and listen to them when I tried reading with her. She got board, they were not her "style". It was excuse after excuse for her to not have to listen to them with me. So after a few times trying I decided to give it up. Maybe when she is older I thought. Just a few short months after I tried to introduce Little House on … [Read more...]
Simplifying My Life with Birds……
** I was provided with a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Simplifying My Life with Birds...... I feel like I have not blogged in years. It has been a very long time since I sat down and just started pouring my heart out in a post to all of you. Honestly I have let life get ahead of me recently. I have let myself get wrapped up in so much "stuff" from homeschooling, babysitting, being Primary President at church, being a wife and mother, focusing on my health and more! With everything on my plate I was no longer having time to do things for myself. I mean I am still getting in my daily workouts but that is about the only thing I am doing for "me". The rest of the day I feel like I am running a marathon and no longer have time to think let alone sit down for a minute. For years I have watched my husband find time to de-stress. He typically spends his stress free time in the garage … [Read more...]
Six Qualities of a First-Rate Family Restaurant
Six Qualities of a First-Rate Family Restaurant When you take your spouse and children out to eat, you want to be reasonably sure you’re going to have an enjoyable experience. In short, you want to be able to eat in an establishment where you can relax and savor a delicious meal. Consider six qualities to look for in a first-rate family restaurant. A Friendly, Attentive Staff A friendly staff of servers is a must-have quality for a first-rate family restaurant. Most families appreciate restaurant servers who suggest items on the menu that they’ve tried and enjoyed. Also, they like servers who visit the table a reasonable amount of times throughout the meal to see if anyone needs a refill on a drink, dessert or another item on the menu. If a guest wants a special adjustment made to a meal or dish, a friendly server will be happy to convey that request to the chef. Sometimes an experience with a courteous, friendly server is enough to turn first-time visitors to a restaurant into … [Read more...]
Say & Pray Devotions Review & Giveaway!
** I was provided with a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Say & Pray Devotions Review & Giveaway! My Thoughts! My baby girl just turned a year old! I can't believe that this year has already passed..but at the same time I am super happy that she is now at a stage where she is learning and growing and becoming really fun. That is why I have been reading more and more to her. She loves books and I love knowing that I am helping her build a good and strong vocabulary. Especially with books that help her learn about the items around her. On each page of Say & Pray Devotions there is a little part about all the gifts that God has made us. Like our bodies, the animals and more. It is so beautiful to be reminded about the gifts from God that we might take for granted. It has also reminded my older daughter about things that she needs to add to her prayers to Thank God for. To go … [Read more...]
Baby’s 1st Halloween + Great Costumes!
** I was provided with product for the purpose of this review. However my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Baby's 1st Halloween + Great Costumes! This Halloween will be my baby girls 1st Halloween. I am so excited to see how she does with people in costume, how she likes the candy thing and just to see her experience all that goes with this fun Holiday. I am also excited to show off our matching Rag Doll costumes we got at Oriental Trading! They are so awesome and comfy! This is the first year that I have received a costume from Oriental Trading. I was unsure what to expect and was excited to give the costumes a try. So..ok. Here is the low down. I am honestly in love with the quality and just how much came with each costume. Usually when I purchase a costume it has this awesome picture on the front but then you get to reading and the bag/picture lists items that is “Not Included”. That was NOT the case with either of these Rag … [Read more...]
Oriental Trading for your Halloween Needs!
** I was provided with product for the purpose of this review. However my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Oriental Trading for your Halloween Needs! It's another year! Can you believe it! Some of you might remember my Oriental Trading post from last Halloween...or even the Halloween before that! I am obsessed with them and purchase from them ALL THE TIME. Especially around Holiday's like Halloween. I think that in this day in age it is safer to give kids toys and stickers vs. some of the candy's that might contain nuts and such. Also if I do give candy I want it to be something that they have never seen before. Something different! This year was no exception. I received some amazing toys and treats from Oriental Trading to hand out to the kiddos. I even scored 2 more Gnomes to add to my collection! Yippee! When my box of goodies arrived I could not wait to get it open and give everything a try. Of course I have to taste test the candy before I hand it … [Read more...]