My Thoughts on Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster I have told you alltime and again how much my daughter loves Scooby-Doo. He is her favoritecartoon character and she even has a stuffed Scooby that she takes everywhereshe goes. Scooby-Doo! Curse ofthe Lake Monster is not a cartoon version of the show but a movie with the samecharacters we all grew to love in Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins. In this fun andentertaining movie Daphne, Velma, Fred, Shaggy and Scooby embark on a new adventureat a Country Club that is owned by Daphne's Uncle. The kids are planning on working there throughout their summer vacation. But something isamiss and after many reports of a frog monster they must find out exactly what it is before it closes down Daphne's Uncles Country Clubforever. I really like thiscute and fun movie. I feel that it should be for an older audience than my 5year old simply because in this movie Daphne and Fred find themselves togetherin a … [Read more...]
Yoplait Kids Yogurt Review and Giveaway
My Thoughts on YoPlait Yogurt My daughter eats two YoPlait yogurts each morning for breakfast. Shehas done this for about 2 years now and asks for Yoplait daily for snacks aswell. Yoplait kid’s yogurt is a good source of calcium, vitamin D and evenprotein so I can’t really object. It is a healthy option for her to eat!Yoplait yogurt has 25% less sugar than other kids yogurt brands and also doesnot contain any high fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors. Yoplait can be purchased in three flavors including Strawberry,Strawberry Banana, and Vanilla. My daughter’s favorite is Strawberry Banana!She also loves that some of her favorite cartoon characters’ can be found onthe packages with Dora the Explorer, Lightning McQueen, and Disney Princesseshow could Yoplait go wrong? Yoplait has also partnered with a fellow Mom-Blogger named ChristineCoppa who works with parenting.com and also the author of children’s booktitled Rattled. Christine Coppa hasdeveloped … [Read more...]
Lenox Park City Candlelabra Review and Giveaway
My Thoughts on Lenox Lenox has everything you arelooking for in Home Décor! Fine China, Collectables, Vases, Candles and PictureFrames! There are so many beautiful items to choose from! Lenox has many itemsin each category and I could spend a fortune on home decorations whether I amshopping for a specific season, holiday, or special event! I love the personaltouches that can be added to some items like your wedding date or the name ofyour child! When first going to the Lenox website you will see how classy theiritems are. Beautiful porcelain can be found around every turn! One of myfavorite categories to look under was the Dinnerware! There were over 1,400pieces of Dinnerware! I am sure that everyone will be able to find at least oneitem to fit their taste! Another funplace to look around was the collectables! That category is filled with Disneyand other cartoon characters as well as many other marvelous handcrafted pieces!! I was sent a Park City … [Read more...]
Enjoy Lighting Flameless Candle Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Enjoy Lighting I am a fan of Flameless Candles. I had never owned one until now butwas always fascinated with the thought of them. Enjoy Lighting has the perfectflameless candles. The candles are made with a melted edge to look like theyhave been burned and I love that although they are flameless they still have amagnificent scent. Enjoy Lighting Flameless candles contain three LED lights that flicker andhave an orange glow to give the real effect of a candle. The Enjoy Lighting candlesalso have a timer setting on them that will allow you to set it once and itwill continue to come on everyday at that same time! Set it once and forgetabout it! Burning candles are the cause of 15,000 fires each year. EnjoyLightings Flameless candles will give you the same effect without all of thedangers of real candles! Plus there will never be any waxy or black soot messesto clean up! Enjoy Lighting Flameless Candles will last for 10 years and100,000 hours worth of lighting! … [Read more...]
NEeMA Album Preview!
Just wanted to share an album by NEeMA with you all! Her album just hit stores this week! NEeMA by The MuseBox From Press Release! The Montreal-based songstress recently announced the US release dateof March 1, 2011 for her radiant sophomore album ‘WATCHING YOUTHINK’. Produced by NEeMA herself in association with LeonardCohen and Pierre Marchard (Sarah McLachlan, RonSexsmith), the US version will boast 13 tracks including the leadsingle “Escape”, a haunting re-imagining of the Dire Straits classic“Romeo and Juliet”, and a new version of her deeply moving musicalprayer, “Masi 2011”. NEeMA’s extensive background translatesseamlessly into a rich storytelling style, as showcased throughoutWATCHING YOU THINK and is further complemented by world-classmusicians including Tim Kingsbury (of Arcade Fire fame) andTom Mennier (Martha and RufusWainwright). NEeMA Tour Dates: 2/17 – Memphis, TN @ Folk Alliance Showcase 2/19 – Carlsbad, CA @ Sunset Sessions 3/16-3/19 – Austin, TX @ … [Read more...]
Cutting Boards USA Review!
My Thoughts on Cutting Board USA I went the first five years of my married life without a cutting board.For some reason I would forget I needed one every time I was at the store. Butthen when I would go to cut something up for dinner I would get mad that I didnot have one. I don’t know why I never remembered to just write it on thegrocery list! I was sent a Moose shaped cutting board for the purpose of my review. Ilove the different shapes that Cutting Board USA has to offer! Apples, Cows,Moose, Pig, Puzzle Pieces! How cute! Cutting Boards can have many uses in the kitchen. I have used them notonly for chopping and dicing but also as a hot plate for serving! Now that Ihave one so cute I think I will add a third use and pass my cutting board aroundwith hors devours on it during various parties! With Cutting Boards USA you will be receiving the finest of woods! Whetheryou are just looking for a cutting board made out of regular wood a board madeout of maple or … [Read more...]
Aqua Notes Review and giveaway!
My Thoughts on Aqua Notes When I first seen Aqua Notes I thought “Wow that could be handy.” Notbecause I have ever needed to write down anything while I was in the shower butI thought it would sure be fun to be able too! I received some Aqua Notes for the purpose of my review. As soon asthey showed up in the mail I stuck them in the shower and wrote a little love noteto my husband. I knew he would think I was crazy for hanging a notepad in theshower and was interested to see what he had to say! He wrote this “I saw Aquaat the top and thought you were nuts. But then I took it off the wall and letthe water run over it for a minute and realized it really is water proof! Howdo they do it?” After reading it curiosity got to me and I did the same thing!Turning on the faucet I placed the note pad under the water and sure enough itwas water proof! The water gathered into little water bubbles and wiped rightoff! So I did it again this time leaving the water bubbles on the paper andtried … [Read more...]
Andralynn Etsy Feature!
Getting To Know andralynn Where are you from?and a little bit about you I've moved around a lot in my life, first with my parents and then with myhusband and the Air Force, but at heart I'm a Texas girl. I'm living in FortWorth now, but I've called San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Tyler, Dallas, andAustin home. What items do you carry in your shop? My shop is filled with original storybook style art. I love to paint whimsicalpieces--mostly for children--but sometimes I'm inspired to do something moretraditional. Not too long ago, I had a large sized canvas on which I wound uppainting a pastoral scene filled with sheep. Not my typical thing, but for somereason, I felt compelled to create it. More typically, I love to paintwhimsical owls. They have so much personality, they are a joy to create. How did you decide on your shop name? Nothing exciting about my shop name. It's my nickname from college and I use itwhen I sign up for everything. I didn't realize when I started … [Read more...]
Most (The Bridge) Review and Giveaway
My Thoughts on Most Heart Wrenching and deep! Those are the two best words I can use to sumup this beautiful movie. You never know the impact that you might make on aperson or how your actions can and will affect those that we might not evenknow very well. Most is about a Father who loves his son with every fiber of his being.His son also loves him and wants to spend the day at work with his Father. Butsomething goes terribly amiss and the lives of everyone can quickly be affectedif the bridge does not drop in time then the train will crash. One little boysaves the day but at the same time loses his life. Oblivious to what justhappened everyone goes about their day. Each individual loves the beautifulscenery outside their window, holding on tight to their loved ones, talking andlaughing. Only one girl on the train takes note of the crying Father outsideand quickly understands what must have happened. She herself was about to godown a path of drugs and destruction but upon … [Read more...]
Derm Exclusive Review and Giveaway 2 Winners $300 Value
My Thoughts on Derm Exclusive When I was first given the opportunityto review Derm Exclusive I was not expecting a big change. I am in my twentiesand did not think that my skin needed much firming or changing. But after justthree days I was stunned at just how much different my skin was looking andfeeling. I know that my face changed to others as well because I have beenasked by several people if I had lost weight and they have told me that my facelooks thinner! What an amazing compliment from just using facial productsdaily! Step #1 – Micro Peel Resurfacing Pads – These are for use in the PMonly. I liked how well they scrubbed my face clean and could feel a tinglingsensation as I used them. At times it almost burned but I like the burningfeeling as I know that it is doing its job! The results are similar to achemical peel and will improve your tone, texture, and clarity of your skin. Step #2 – Intensive Repair Serum – This is to be used day and night.You need a … [Read more...]
Reno Rose Pirose
My Thoughts on Pirose I am not a fashinesta I love to look good but won’tsacrifice comfort for fashion! With the Reno Rose Pirose scarf I don’t have to!The Reno Rose Pirose is the perfect way to dress up any outfit! Whether it is ashirt or that little black dress in your closet. I was sent a black and white Reno Rose Pirose Scarf for thepurpose of my review. I was quickly impressed with how well it dresses up myt-shirt and jeans outfit and I loved all of the creative ways I could wear thescarf! There are so many color and pattern options to chose from that I couldbe happy wearing a Reno Rose Pirose Scarf everyday of the week! Some of myfavorite styles include wearing it as a shawl, scarf, or even in my hair! I found the Reno Rose Pirose Scarf to be very easy tomanage. Just give it a flip or twist here and there and you have a whole new look!There really is nothing to it! I love that I can wear my Pirose scarf for anight out on the town but also with a T-Shirt and … [Read more...]
A Lucky Horse Shoe Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on A Lucky Horse Shoe Wall Decals After much research I discovered that most tax refund checks are spenton house hold repairs, remodels, or redecorating! With that being said I wantedto bring you this Home Sweet Home Event to show you the top products that youwill want to look into! I am going to kick off this Home Sweet Home Event withA Lucky Horse Shoe Wall Decals! You all know how much I love Wall Decals! I received a “Splish, Splash, I was taken a Bath” Wall Decal for thepurpose of my review. I planned it for my daughters Bath Room as the walls areplain and needed a little Umph! When I received the wall decal I noticed fourbirds that were not on the original that I had chosen! I love that as you canplace them anywhere you like but actually they fit perfectly with her bathroom décoras it is filled with animals including a Bird Painting that my Grandma did! Getting ready for this wall decal I prepped the wall just as it hadsaid! Soap and Water, then Alcohol … [Read more...]
The Healing Code Review
My Thoughts on The Healing Code By Alexander Loyd, PhD, ND with Ben Johnson, MD, DO, NMD I have many aspects in my life that I would like to change. For examplefor the past 5 years I have been trying to conceive another child. It is justsomething that the Lord has not allowed to happen yet and at times it is hard.The Healing Code is said to help with issues of the mind, body, and heart. So Ifigured it was worth a shot! Right? At the beginning of the book I became hooked. I was inspired andexcited over the words I was reading. This seemed to really be working forpeople! Both Doctors included God and his powers of healing in this book and Iwas also thrilled at this as some Doctors do not talk about the powers of Godonly about medicine! After the first 3-4 chapters I started to get lessinterested. Not because I felt that what the Doctors were saying was not truebut because I felt that it was taking forever to get to the point. I wanted thesteps to the Healing Code! I … [Read more...]
The Complete Idiots Guide to The Best Family Destinations Review
My Thoughts on The Complete Idiots Guide to: The Best Family Destinations I love going on family vacations. But often times I have no clue whereto go. I don’t want the typical run of the meal destinations! I want to gowhere most people have never gone before! Oh! And I want to do it cheap! The Best Family Destinations is a wonderful book that breaks down ourcountry into sections. It then tells you of all the fun family adventures youcan have together in each place! There are many items listed in this book thatare free and I love how not only are the places common but also the best hikingor skiing trails! This book will have your family planning the most exhilaratingfamily vacation ever! Outdoor and Indoor! No matter what! I had a blast reading about all of the fun destinations around the U.S.but I knew for me to get a real sense of this book I needed to read about whereI come from. I was excited to see what destinations were listed for Coloradoand Utah and was … [Read more...]
Five Little Bunnies Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Five Little Bunnies Easter is just around the corner and this year I plan on giving mychild the gift of educational items! This might include Twin Sisters new bookFive Little Bunnies! In the Five Little Bunnies Book the children will have fun learningtheir numbers and enjoy looking at the cute illustration. My daughter hasmemorized this cute book and sings it around the house each day. Five LittleBunnies also comes with a CD that not only reads the fun little story to thechildren but also includes fun songs that is sure to have them up and dancingin no time! Tunes such as I Can Wiggle, She’ll be Coming Around the Mountain,and Apples and Bananas will entertain for hours! CD contains 20 songs and has a run time of 32:20 Twin Sisters has been a company that believes in education and thedeveloping mind of your child. There are so many fun products that can bepurchased from their site and as you are shopping for your little loved onesthis Easter I know that Twin … [Read more...]