Fagor Duo 10 Piece Pressure Canning Set Review I have been canning food since I was a child. As soon as I was old enough to walk I was in the kitchen peeling apples, pitting cherries and removing the skins from tomatoes. I remember canning with my Mom every single year of my life. This is something that I have continued with my family. Now that I am the housewife I am always trying to can my own food to help feed my family. My daughter and I love going to the local orchards and picking cherries, peaches, apricots, plums and more. Then we get to come home and figure out what amazing canning recipe we are going to make like salsa, mustard, plumcot BBQ sauce and honey peaches! Recently I was sent a Fagor Duo 10 Piece Pressure Canning Set for the purpose of this review. I could not wait to get started and finally be able to can meat and veggies. I know that this canner will be used for years and years to come! The first night that the Fagor Duo Pressure Cooker arrived I … [Read more...]
Lil’ Troops Review & Giveaway
** I was provided with Lil' Troopers for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Lil' Troops Review & Giveaway Ends 7/30/14 I don't know a child (especially a little boy) who does not love to play Army. I remember my little brothers always dressing in camo growing up and running around our back yard playing Army. I also remember that my brothers had Army toys that they played with all the time. Recently thanks to Lil' Troops I was able to review a new line of Army toys for children ages 4+. Lil' Troops is a toy line filled with Army playing fun. There are five little guys including a Desert Trooper, Infantry Man, Rescue Pilot, Recon Scout and Urban Trooper. Each Lil' Trooper is wearing a uniform and comes with accessories such as an American Flag, canteens and walkie talkies. Now that I have little ones filling my home I see them wanting to play with the same types of toys my little brothers played … [Read more...]
July GlossyBox Review + Free Paint Pot!
July GlossyBox Review There is still time to order your July GlossyBox. I must say this was one of my most favorite boxes yet. I love getting a monthly GlossyBox for the purpose of these reviews. They are always filled with so many great new beauty products that I have never seen before. I never know what is going to arrive and I love it! This month there was some great products like StrangeBeautiful nail polish, Rusk Dry Finishing Spray, Ayres Body Butter, Camille Beckman Platinume Gold Imperial Repair Hand Therapy and Sumita Beauty Eye Shadow Pencil. StrageBeautiful Nail Polish - I love these patriotic colors. My daughter seen these and immediately asked me if she could polish my toe nails and hers. She ended up doing little flags for the 4th of July and I loved it! Rusk - I am so tired of my hair going flat. It is so hot and humid outside that it is hard for me to keep a curl this time of year. I am in love with this Rusk. It feels light on my hair and … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Home Sweet Home Review & Giveaway
Chicken Soup for the Soul Home Sweet Home Review & Giveaway Open to US and Canada Ends 7/29/14 There is no place like home. I remember 6 years ago when my husband and I made the choice to move away from my home town where I had lived my whole life. It was a hard decision to make. I loved that small town and all of my family lives there. But, I also know that home is where the heart is and my heart was moving because he got a better job offer. When I left 6 years ago I did not think that I would ever think of another place as home...and although I still love the home town where I grew up I know that I would probably never go back. I love living where I live now and I am so blessed to be here. Have you ever had to make the hard decision to move? Do you own your own home? Rent? Live with your parents? Whatever your living situation may I am sure you will love this great Chicken Soup for the Soul Home Sweet Home book. It has stories for just about every home/family type. It's … [Read more...]
The Hobbit and The Return of the Kings Deluxe Edition Review & Giveaway
The Hobbit and The Return of the Kings Deluxe Edition Review & Giveaway Ends 7/28/14 I have tried to get my daughter to sit down and watch The Hobbit with me several times. She is very into fantasy stories so I have always known that this is a story she would love. But, the movie has always been too scary for her and so she never gets very far into it before she ask's me to shut it off. Recently I was able to review The Hobbit and The Return of the Kings animated DVD's. I knew that I would finally have a way for my daughter to watch these beloved classics. It did not take long for my daughter to be captivated by the story of Bilbo Baggins. This animated series is cute and a great adventure for the kiddos! The Hobbit On The Back Animation legends Rankin/Bass adapt J.R.R. Tolkien's timeless predecessor to The Lord of the Rings trilogy in this enchanting classic. The adventure follows the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the mighty wizard Gandalf and a band of Dwarves on an epic quest to … [Read more...]
Guillow’s Air Plane Design Studio Review & Giveaway
Guillow's Air Plane Design Studio Review & Giveaway Ends 7/26/14 Open to US I don't know of a single child that does not love to fly planes. I overseen lots of little kids at church and every Sunday I have at least one child ask me to make them a paper airplane. Recently I was sent a Guillow's Air Plane Design Studio which I must say puts all paper plans to shame. This kit is amazing! As soon as it arrived my husband tore into it and had a plane made and flying around the house. He loves this kit just as much as our daughter! The Guillow's Air Plane Design Studio comes with everything you will to design, build and fly your wooden planes. There are over 35 parts and you can build new designs and planes over and over again to create hours and hours worth of play time. The Guillow's Air Planes are easy to build and when you twist the propeller on the plane it will twist a rubber band making the plane fly really far! The kids have had a blast soaring their planes … [Read more...]
Gardening Mama 2 Forest Friends For 3DS Review
** I was sent a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Gardening Mama 2 Forest Friends For 3DS Review Ashes Thoughts (Age 9) It's like having your own garden where you have to earn seeds and shopping tickets. As soon as you do the first plant then you can have all sorts of different colors of roses and other flowers. Then the fruit and veggies come in. Then you can start to grow carrots and chestnuts and stuff like that. Then when the trees stop producing you can make fire wood out of them. There is even a dog, cat and bunny that need your help. The bunny likes to sell bouquets of flowers and stuff and the cat is like a makeup shop and then there is a dog that likes to work at a home store and they need you to bring a certain amount of food and flowers and stuff. You also get to grow bananas and there is night and day and each morning they are bigger and you even have to slap at flies … [Read more...]
Beatrix Girls Pop Star Dolls Review & Giveaway
Beatrix Girls Pop Star Dolls Review & Giveaway Ends 7/09/14 My daughter has just recently started to play with dolls. It is fun to hear her playing and letting her imagination run wild. Recently I was sent a couple of Beatrix Girls Pop Star Dolls for the purpose of this review. I was excited to show my daughter and her friends so that I could see the joy on their faces. Plus the Beatrix Girls are more then just Pop Star Dolls. They even have a CD! Beatrix Pop Star Lark- The first doll that I pulled out of the box was Lark. She is a beautiful doll with red hair and green eyes. Lark plays the bass and is a spunky girl. About Lark from Company: The Beatrix Girls - Lark Those low notes you hear on a tune by The Beatrix Girls - that's me. I like bass because it shakes the ground and everybody feels it. When I’m not thumping the strings I go extreme - sports I mean. Skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding. You name it, I’m on it. But my first love is the Beatrix Girls. … [Read more...]
Girl’s Enchanted Princess Costume
** I received the Enchanted Princess Costume for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Girl's Enchanted Princess Costume My daughter is obsessed with dressing up. Each and every day she picks out a costume to dress in and more often then not it is a stunning princess dress. Thanks to CostumeSupercenter.com I was recently able to review a stunning Enchanted Princess Costume. Now I must admit that I used to be skeptical about purchasing my daughters dress up clothing from an online costume site. I never know what the quality will be like and when I spend my money I want to make sure it is on something that will last. That is why I am so happy with this amazing Enchanted Princess Costume. I did not even get the dress all the way out of the box before my daughter was begging me to put it on. The Enchanted Princess costume fits true to size. The design is beautiful with all of its lace, beads, ribbons, sequence and more. … [Read more...]
Swirlio – Frozen Fruit to Frozen Dessert!
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Swirlio - Frozen Fruit to Frozen Dessert! Summer time is in full swing around my house. I have a house full of kids who just want to spend as much time as they can outside. But, just like they come in and beg for hot cocoa during the snowy months they come in every single day and beg for something to cool them off. I can't blame them as we have been hitting triple digits. It is just plain hot outside. The only downfall to cold snacks the the amount of sugar and junk that I don't want them to eat every day. That is why I am so happy that I was able to review the Swirlio! It gives me and the kids a healthy option to help cool us off and is a snack that does not contain all the additives and junk! The Swirlio arrived at my house just in time for a healthy afternoon snack. I always have frozen fruit on hand for smoothies so we just followed the directions of letting the frozen fruit sit … [Read more...]
$120 Value Jord Wood Watch Review & Giveaway
** I received this product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Jord Wood Watch Review & Giveaway $120 Value Ends 6/30/14 Happy Father's Day!! This year I think you should get your Dad something special, unique, from the heart...and something he can use every day! Recently I was sent a stunning Jord watch for my husband for the purpose of this review. My husband and I had a blast looking through the Jord website at all the amazing details and features of each of their watches. It was so hard to narrow his choice down to one! Jord watches are unique because they are made out of wood. Each watch face and band is made in all different colors from different colored grained woods from around the world. My husband received the Fieldcrest watch in black. The watch arrived quickly and I must say that it was beautifully packaged. The Jord watch also came … [Read more...]
Beanitos Bean Chips Review & Giveaway
Beanitos Bean Chips Review & Giveaway Open to US and Canada. Ends 6/23/14 As most of you know I have made a goal this year to only put healthy food into my body. So far I have been doing amazing! I must say that making the transition from shopping at a large chain market store to shopping only Whole Foods and Sprouts markets has been amazing! Recently at one of my shopping trips to Sprouts Farmers Market I came across Beanitos. I am also happy to say that thanks to them I was able to receive some Beanitos to sample for the purpose of this review. Beanitos Facts -Beanitos has 6 flavors of chips and also recently launch their new Puffs flavors. -There are 6 g Protein & 9 g Fiber per 1.5 oz single-serve bag -Plus there these are Non-GMO, Gluten-free and no MSG or Preservatives! Beanitos Puffs White Cheddar - My husband and daughter are huge cheese lovers. They add cheese to just about everything. They also have … [Read more...]
HABA Silicone Kitchen Molds Review & Giveaway!
HABA Silicone Kitchen Molds - Great for Little Helpers! Giveaway Ends 6/10/14! I have lots of little helpers in my home. They love to help me clean house, take care of the babies and...COOK! Every time I tell the kids to get their aprons on they start to scream with excitement. The kitchen is their favorite place and I love teaching the kids about baking, cooking and freezing! Recently thanks to HABA I was able to review some great kitchen items including silicone baking molds and silicone popsicle/ice molds! As soon as these products arrived the kids and I took them out of the box and got started. They could not wait for the freezer to freeze their popsicles or for the cake to finish baking! Silicone Cake Mold Summer Flower - My daughter had a birthday this past month and she was hoping to make her own cake. When I seen the HABA Summer Flower silicone mold I knew that it would be the perfect treat for her special day. Plus the cake mold was very easy to use and I knew … [Read more...]
Kool-Aid Beverage Makes Hiking Fun! #KoolOff #shop #cbias
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. Kool-Aid Beverage Makes Hiking Fun! My husband and I love to go hiking every chance we get. We live in the beautiful state of Colorado and there is so many different hiking paths all the way around us. We are less then an hour away from desert or from lush green mountains. On our weekly hikes we like to be prepared. This includes taking along backpacks filled with anything that we might need like drinks, first aid kits, fire starters, compass, etc... Our back packs also contain bladders where we can fill them up with liquid to keep us hydrated during our hikes. If you are an avid reader of my blog then you know that getting my husband to drink plain water will probably never happen. That is why we always fill our packs up with Kool-Aid! This past weekend my husband and I were able to hit … [Read more...]
Milk Bone Brushing Chews & $25 Visa Card Giveaway!
The Milk-Bone® dog products, information and VISA gift cards have been provided by the Milk-Bone® brand. Milk Bone Brushing Chews & $25 Visa Card Giveaway! My dog is afraid of everything. She just showed up on our door step one day as a puppy. When we found her she had a bad bite from another dog on her head and she was covered in ticks. We tried searching for weeks to find her owner but no one ever claimed her so we decided to keep her. I am not sure what those first few months were like for her but they must not have been good because to this day she is terrified of getting a bath, being brushed and I don't even want to imagine what it would be like to brush her teeth. That is why I am so grateful for Milk Bone's brushing chews. I was sent Milk Bone Brushing Chews for the purpose of this review. I could not wait to try them out because my dog has never liked brushing chews before and I was hoping that I finally found a brand that was quality and my dog would … [Read more...]