** I was provided with product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. World Vision Makes Great Gifts + $85 Value Balinese Multi-strand Necklace Giveaway! Are you looking for a gift idea this year that will not only make a great gift but will also help others in the world around you? If so then you will want to check out this years World Vision Gift Catalog! Not sure what World Vision is? Well I would be happy to tell you a little more about this amazing catalog that is helping others every day. This years World Vision Gift Catalog is packed full of poverty-fighting gifts that range in price from $16-$39,000. Each gift will not only be a stunning gift idea for loved ones but will also help improve the quality of life for families and children who are struggling in the U.S. and around the world. With other 250 gift ideas to choose from you are sure to find the perfect gift for each of your loved ones and I … [Read more...]
Baby Genius Is NEW and Improved!
** I was provided with product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Baby Genius Is NEW and Improved! Have you seen the new Baby Genius "Learn & Grow" program that was released on September 15th? Baby Genius is a curriculum that will help with you babies development. It was developed by expert Emeritus Don Roberts a Stanford University Professor. So what makes this Baby Genius New and Improved? The characters have been revived and the music has been written and produced by many of our favorite artists including The Pussycat Dolls, Black-Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera and more! Currently Baby Genius is on DVD, Netflix and the Comcast Baby Boost Channel! I remember introducing my daughter to Baby Genius 10 years ago. Since then it has earned many awards and created great products for your children. There are currently 500 songs and 125 music videos to choose from that feature classic nursery rhymes, songs to help … [Read more...]
Hand Out These Fun Goodies This Halloween!
** I was provided with product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Hand Out These Fun Goodies This Halloween! This is the second year in a row that I have relied on Oriental Trading for all of my Halloween needs. I must say that the goodies that I passed out last year were such a hit with the kids I don't think I will ever go back to purchasing traditional candy at the store! I love making my purchases from Oriental Trading for Halloween Goodies. It is a great way to put a smile on the faces of the children as they see they get a fun toy and a yummy treat. Everything is so different from what the kids are used to getting and I can even hand out goodies that are not candy to those kids with allergies. It is a win, win for everyone. This year I focused most of my Halloween handouts on The Peanuts. I was so excited to see so many great Peanut options at Oriental Trading. Plus with the movie coming out … [Read more...]
My First Month with Iams and their Visible Difference!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Iams for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. My First Month with Iams and their Visible Difference! Some of you might remember my post from last month about changing up my dog Nora's food. Last month I seen some Iams quality dog food at my local grocery store and read about the Iams Visible Differences. This intrigued me and I decided to give it a try. We are now one month into this new adventure with her dog food and I can honestly say that I am impressed and very happy to have made the switch. This past month the biggest difference that I have noticed is in the shine of my dogs coat. Her fur is usually scruffy and dull looking. It is almost embarrassing how she looks because she does not look like I ever brush her..but I promise I do. This past month as she got her daily brushing I noticed that that there was a new shine to her coat that had never been there before. The brush was easier to pull through her hair and she seemed … [Read more...]
Five Great Ideas for Tidying your Crafting Space
Five Great Ideas for Tidying your Crafting Space In the midst of creating projects for your home, family, and friends, it can be easy to let your crafting area get cluttered and disorganized. While crafters tend to fall somewhere along the spectrum of “all artists are messy” to “a clean space is a happy space”, there are some definite advantages to having your supplies organized and workspace clear. For one thing, you’ll be ready to go when you get a last minute note about the decorations that the PTA wants for an activity TONIGHT! You’ll also find that a tidy workspace gives you a better chance to see what your supplies are and what you need to restock. The following infographic gives you five fun and creative ways to stash your tools and sort your scraps. With tips for keeping your scissors out of the ribbons and your crayons away from your fabrics, most of the ideas can be completed using items you might already have available. You might discover that it is as fun to … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy Can Be Easy!
Eating Healthy Can Be Easy! As my pregnancy progresses I am focusing more and more on the foods I am putting into my body. I want to make sure I give this little girl the best start I possibly can in life so I am trying to eat a healthy diet every day. This is not an easy feat because I am learning that some of the foods I thought were healthy and ok for me are really not. I am also learning what foods make me feel energized and ready to tackle the day vs. the foods that make me feel sluggish and sleepy all day. It is really true that you are what you eat and I want to be happy, energized, and have a clear mind each day. Did you know that there is a great website that will help you know if what you are eating is really good for you or not? It is called http://www.foodfacts.com/. I have been visiting this site more and more the last few days and I have been surprised with everything that I have found. I can look up the foods that I am eating or planning to eat and get a letter … [Read more...]
Home Depot For Your Next Project + iTunes Gift Card Deal AND A Giveaway!
** This is a sponsored post. #iTunesTHD15 Home Depot For Your Next Project + iTunes Gift Card Deal AND Giveaway! I am so excited for November but at the same time I have been going crazy with re-modeling. I have SO MUCH to do in order to be ready for the new baby. As most of you might remember I focused all my attention on my daughters room last month. We shopped Home Depot several times to purchase wood and such to build my daughter a loft bed. She wanted to switch bedrooms to be closer to the babies room and wanted a new bed in her room so we decided to go all out. The loft bed was fun to make and it helped to free up so much space in her room. This month we are fully focused on getting the babies room done. I honestly don't know what I would do without the help of Home Depot. We seem to be there every weekend picking up paint, wood, screws and more. Plus did you know that you can pick up some great gift cards at Home Depot. Right in the check out aisle I have been … [Read more...]
Meet My Dog and Learn About Why I Am Making A Switch In Her Pet Food!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Iams. All opinions are 100% mine. Meet My Dog and Learn About Why I Am Making A Switch In Her Pet Food! Almost 10 years ago exactly I was preparing my house and getting it ready to host a birthday party for my Dad. As the day went on I caught myself looking out the window at a dog that had wondered into my yard and would not leave. She was just a very young puppy. I thought that she would wonder off or her owner would soon come looking for her so I sat out a little food and water and waited. As the hours passed I realized that she was not going to leave so I called the local dog catcher to see if anyone was looking for her. She took my number and let me know that she would contact me if someone called her looking for this beautiful puppy. That night I took her inside and decided that if she was not claimed then I would give her a home. After getting her inside I discovered that she was blind in one eye, had scars on her head and … [Read more...]
Diary Of A Jackwagon by Tim Hawkins + 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. Diary Of A Jackwagon by Tim Hawkins Ok so this is probably sad to admit...but I had never heard of Tim Hawkins before. When I first got this book I did not know he was a stand up comedian and that I was about to read some of the funniest stuff I had ever read. After reading his book I am not sure how it was possible that I had never heard of Tim Hawkins before! This man is hilarious! I could not stop laughing all the way through the book Diary Of A Jackwagon! The thing that is so funny about Diary Of A Jackwagon is how well I can relate to everything he had to say. From going down a hot metal slide to blinker fluid..yes I said blinker fluid. After reading just the first page I yelled for my husband to join me so that we could read it together. I knew that this was a book I had to share because it was so laugh out loud funny. Tim … [Read more...]
Disneynature Monkey Kingdom
** 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. Disneynature Monkey Kingdom I look forward to every single Disneynature film that is released. Recently I was able to watch Disneynature's Monkey Kingdom with my family. This is another great Disneynature film that will pull you right into the lives of beloved animals. It was neat to see the characteristics and lifestyles of these Monkey's. They are a neat animal that lives by a class system that I never knew about. I learned about how the "lower" class of Monkey's live and how it actually benefited Maya in the end. Such a neat and uplifting story. I loved watching Maya as she defeated the odds and raised her son Kip the best way that she possibly could. It did not matter if it was in the Jungle or in the City. She is a great Mom! Disneynature Monkey Kingdom is a show that will not only educate you but will also pull at your … [Read more...]
SUFFRAGETTE – Official Trailer – In Theaters October 2015
** From Press Release: SUFFRAGETTE - Official Trailer - In Theaters October 2015 OPENS October 23rd in NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES Expanding across the country in the following weeks Story: Academy Award nominees Carey Mulligan and Helena Bonham Carter, and three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, lead the cast of a powerful drama about the women who were willing to lose everything in their fight for equality in early-20th-century Britain. The stirring story centers on Maud (played by Carey Mulligan), a working wife and mother whose life is forever changed when she is secretly recruited to join the U.K.’s growing suffragette movement. Galvanized by the outlaw fugitive Emmeline Pankhurst (Meryl Streep), Maud becomes an activist for the cause alongside women from all walks of life. When increasingly aggressive police action forces Maud and her dedicated fellow suffragettes underground, they engage in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with the authorities, who are shocked as … [Read more...]
Why We Live Where We Live By Kira Vermond
** 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. Why We Live Where We Live By Kira Vermond I am so thrilled to have found another great home school book. Why We Live Where We Live breaks down everything around us. Our Electricity, Water, Food, Economy and more. It will give the kids a back ground into how the cities got started and how they expanded. How immigrating can give you a better life and how to plan a city. This book is packed full of information that the kids will love to read and learn about. So do you know why you live where you live? I mean really....why is it there? In that house, town, city, county, state, country? Why? On The Back It seems like a simple question. Why do you live where you live? Maybe, you might answer, it's because your parents bought your house, or because they rent the apartment you live in. Or because you live with your … [Read more...]
Disney’s Miles From Tomorrowland
** 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. Disney's Miles From Tomorrowland I am so excited for the new baby. It has been awhile since I was able to watch Disney Junior and I have felt out of the loop. Now I can get back in on the fun with great cartoons like Miles From Tomorrowland. I had never heard of Miles Callisto from Tomorrowland but now that I have I can say we will be watching it a lot. I love the futuristic plots and the fun that Miles has in space. It would be awesome to zoom around on a rocket and take the adventures that Miles takes. You will fall in love with Miles and his family...oh and don't forget his best friend Merc the robo-ostrich. Miles's family includes his Mom Phoebe, Dad Leo and Sister Loretta! Ok now for my favorite part...not only will your child learn problem solving skills and team work. BUT each episode is based off of some type of … [Read more...]
10 Things for Teen Girls by Kate Conner
** I was sent a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own thoughts were used and not influenced in any way. 10 Things for Teen Girls by Kate Conner Being a woman is hard. Especially during your teenage years. Life is confusing, you don't know who you really are, and the expectations are endless. I am so happy that Kate Conner wrote a book to inspire teen girls. She lets them know that they are not alone. The feelings they are feeling are the same ones that all girls their age are feeling. And most important of all...they are good enough! Kate Conner has a style of writing that is humorous and captivates the attention of the reader. She makes teen girls want to read and listen to her advice. Unlike when their parents say it and it goes in one ear and out the other. I am so glad that I am able to give this to my daughter who is just starting into the teen years. She is starting to notice things about her body, personality and brain that she does not … [Read more...]
On-The-Go Sausage & Veggie Pancakes – Great for Road Trips!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RoadTripHacks #CollectiveBias #Albertsons On-The-Go Sausage & Veggie Pancakes - Great for Road Trips! Have you seen the new Road Trip tags at your local Albertsons store? I recently saw them during one of my shopping trips and I must say that I was thrilled. Albertsons has made it easy for you to find the products that will work great on any Road Trip. From candy to veggies! In celebration of this great promotion I would love to share with you one of my all time favorite Road Trip Breakfast hacks. I love to make On-The-Go Pancakes. They are a hit with my family because I can add anything to them and I just bake them in a muffin tin. Then I toss them into a gallon sized zip seal bag and we are ready to go! Ingredients: 2 Cups Flour 1 1/2 Cup Milk 1 tsp baking soda 2 eggs 2 tbs butter (room temp.) 1/2 lb breakfast sausage 1/4 cup O … [Read more...]