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. I am proud to say that Mom is my best friend. We have been through so much these past 30 years. As a Mom and daughter we have been through thick and thin together. There were times that I did not want to be around her and times that I just wanted my Mommy...but no matter what situation we were going through I always knew that she loved me...and she loves me still! Now that I am older and have a daughter of my own I realize just how much my Mom sacrificed for all of her kids. She never missed a single soccer game, wrestling match, choir concert or ballet recital. She was there for everything! She was the one who made our "boo boo's" better and cooked us kids Chicken Noodle Soup (from scratch) every time we were sick. All of those wonderful things my Mom did as I was growing up laid the … [Read more...]
Learn How To Go Green With JenBTV + Free Signup!
Learn How To Go Green With JenBTV + Free Signup! Many people are trying to get back to the roots of this country. Back to the basics of life by raising their own chickens, making their own clothing and canning their food. These are all great skills to have but if you have not grown up doing those things you might not know where to start. JenBTV is a great way for you to learn how to do all those things you might want to learn. Even if you are living in the city you can still experience the country lifestyle. Sign up today it's free! … [Read more...]
Shaping Up Summer by Lizann Flatt
Shaping Up Summer by Lizann Flatt Summer time is in the air. It is wonderful to see my back yard full of birds again, the grass turning green, and the flowers in bloom. Summer is a beautiful time of year and a great time to get the kids outside and learning! This past week I was sent the book Shaping Up Summer for the purpose of this review and I was excited to get outside with the kids, read this book and find new shapes! In Shaping Up Summer you will read about some wonderful animals and what their lives would be like if they did everything in shapes. I love the interaction with the kids in this book and how they are able to find the shapes that are being talked about. We also sat outside and found even more shapes of our own as we read. It was great! On the Back Do you think that math matters to the animals and plants? What if nature knew numbers like you? Would insects map their flight paths? Would beavers build geometric dams? Would moles mine … [Read more...]
SLUGTERRA: Ghoul from Beyond
SLUGTERRA: Ghoul from Beyond Bring Home the Adventure June 10th, 2014 from Shout! Factory Kids Join the Shane Gang in Slugterra: Ghoul from Beyond, the first feature-length Slugterra adventure! Based on the hit animated television series, Slugterra: Ghoul from Beyond continues the epic sci-fi comedy adventures set deep underground, where the ammo’s alive and only the quick survive! In this luminous, high-tech, underground world, every cavern holds a new adventure, a new battle and weird little slugs to be discovered. Available on DVD June 10th, 2014 from Shout! Factory in collaboration with Nerd Corps Entertainment, this exciting animated movie also includes a bonus ‘slugisode’ and has a suggested retail price of $14.97. Just when the evil Dr. Blakk has been defeated and it seems like Eli Shane’s duties as protector of Slugterra are getting easier, a new danger emerges from beyond the 99 caverns. Eli and the Shane Gang rush … [Read more...]
SLAM! A Tale of Consequences By Adan Stower
SLAM! A Tale of Consequences By Adan Stower If you are a parent then you have probably said the words “Don't Slam The Door,” a time or two. That is exactly what the mother of this little boy says in the book SLAM! A Tale of Consequences by Adam Stower. Recently thanks to Owl Kids I was sent a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. I love childrens books and I love to read the creative story telling of each author. I can honestly say that Adam Stower's book is extremely creative and unlike any childrens story book that I have ever read. In his book it is not so much about the story that you can read...but more about the stunning illustrations that tell the whole story for you. In this story your child will be able to sound out tons of different onomatopoeic words and will love matching up each illustration with the last and looking to find every last detail. I must say that I honestly laughed out loud while reading this book the first … [Read more...]
GARDENING MAMA 2: FOREST FRIENDS ON NINTENDO 3DS™
GARDENING MAMA 2: FOREST FRIENDS ON NINTENDO 3DS™ Nurture Fresh Plants and Lasting Friendships in the Sequel to the Best-Selling Gardening Game Edison, New Jersey – April 22, 2014 – Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), publisher of the award-winning Cooking Mama video game franchise that has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide, announced today that Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends on Nintendo 3DS™ has shipped to North American retail stores. “Gardening Mama 2 offers everything fans love about the Mama series—progressive stylus-based activities, customization and creativity—plus a brand new mechanic as players help their animal friends grow their forest businesses,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco Entertainment. “Positive themes of nurturing and friendship combined with Mama’s charisma and encouragement equal an engaging new addition to the beloved franchise.” In Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends, players will grow … [Read more...]
Starting from Scratch – What You Should Know about Food and Cooking By Sarah Elton
Starting from Scratch – What You Should Know about Food and Cooking By Sarah Elton I received a copy of Starting from Scratch for the purpose of this review. Now that you all know that...where should I begin? This book has everything a child might want to know about food and cooking. The who, the what, the when, the where, the how and the why of everything. This book was filled with so much information that even I was interested and could not put it down. From our taste buds to meals around the world! Your child will also learn about all of the different utensils in the kitchen, why we use a recipe and why it is important to make things from scratch. This book will teach them what it means to broil, grill and braise, how to set the table and then how to clean it all up! This is truly one of the most in depth childrens books I have ever read. This is a book my 8 year old loves because it is teaching her the basics that she has always wanted to learn! Two years ago my … [Read more...]
KICKSTARTER SENSATION ADVENTUREZATOR PREPARES TO BRING HOME THE BACON
KICKSTARTER SENSATION ADVENTUREZATOR PREPARES TO BRING HOME THE BACON Upstart Brazilian Developer Pigasus Games Delivers New Behind-the-Scenes Video, Readies for Steam Florianopolis, Brazil – April 23, 2014 – Following its successful Kickstarter campaign, new-found Brazilian development team Pigasus Games is priming its fan-fueled game Adventurezator: When Pigs Fly for release this year on PC, Mac, Linux, and Steam Machines. The Steam version of the game will feature native support for the "Owl" controller. This original, pig-centric game features sexily gyrating, puzzle-solving pigs and blends sandbox elements, point-and-click adventure, and level creation aspects into a never-seen-before gameplay cocktail that Kickstarter fans overwhelmingly approved. Pigasus Games is now setting its sights on Steam, and is mustering all of the wonderfully horrible bacon clichés it can generate to get players, fans, bacon-aficionados, and swinging swine lovers to approve it. Embrace your inner … [Read more...]
Disney’s Frozen Books
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...]
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...]