** I was sent this product for the purpose of this review. However my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Lovin' My Portable Stereo Turntable A few months ago my daughter and I were shopping at an antique store. I remember coming around a corner and seeing some records to which my daughter immoderately asked "What the heck are these Mom? They look like big CD's." I was honestly surprised that she did not know what they were. She is 11 years old! I grew up with a turntable in my room and listened to records all the time. I guess I took that for granted and just expected her to know lol. I explained to her what they were and we ended up searching around the antique store until finding a turntable. I showed her how it would work and such...she was so curious and amazed. Fast forward a few weeks and I got a surprising email asking me if I would be interested in reviewing..guess what...a turntable! YAY! I of course said yes and immediately went down town … [Read more...]
My Daughters First Pimple + DIY Tween Hygiene Kit!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #acnefree123 #CollectiveBias My Daughters First Pimple + DIY Tween Hygiene Kit! Two weeks ago my daughter had one of the worst days of her life. She woke up to her first pimple. As she looked in the mirror for the first time that day I could hear her scream! It scream was like something out of a teen movie. Both of my girls were getting their Easter pictures taken that day and she could not believe that she was going to have a HUGE zit showing for everyone to see! It was bright read and awful looking. Ok...so I hardly noticed but to her it was the end of the world. Getting her first pimple opened up the door for me to talk to my tween about her personal hygiene and the things she needs to start doing to care for her skin and body. Of course her skin care routine was the top of the list of items we disused and she asked me if we could head to Walmart and … [Read more...]
PAN – On Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital HD
** 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. PAN Have you ever stopped and wondered just how Peter Pan ended up in Neverland? Where were his parents? How did the lost boys get there and how did Peter become their leader? All your questions and more will be answered in this great tale by Warner Bros. Entertainment. I was so happy to be able to have a family movie day with my family. We were able to watch Pan together which was nice. It is not very often you can find a great movie that the whole family will love with a family friendly PG rating. Plus the movie features some of my most favorite actors including Hugh Jakcman as Blackbeard, Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily and Amanda Seyfried as Mary! This was a great movie and defiantly something my family will enjoy watching time and time again! On the Back Peter (Levi Miller) is a mischievous 12-year-old boy with an … [Read more...]
Dawn of the Croods on Netflix!
** I was provided with a family fun kit for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Dawn of the Croods on Netflix! We are huge Crood fans at my house. As soon as we seen the first movie we were hooked. It was so cute and funny! Recently you might have noticed that there are some great Dawn of the Croods episodes added to Netflix! That's right! Now you can see the fun-loving Croods more often! Right in the comfort of your own home! Synopsis from Press Release: The world’s first family is back and funnier than ever in this all-new original family sitcom! Eep, Grug, Thunk, Ugga, Sandy and Gran are taking the prehistoric Croodacious era by storm as they deal with modern-day problems for the first time ever in history. School, slumber parties and elections are some of the hilarious wonders of modern life The Croods are discovering! Little A's Review - 10 Years I would love to be a member of the … [Read more...]
Disney Descendants 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 anyway. Disney Descendants Review Can you imagine our most favorite villains having children? Well they do in Disney's Descendants....and the evil children have been invited to go to school with the children of the good guys. Think they will all get along? Can they become dare we say...friends? Disney's Descendants is a very creative movie about the mixing of good vs. evil. But this time with the teens of our favorite characters. It is so much fun to see how these kids mix together and influence each other. The "evil" children are only there to help their parents achieve world domination. But once they get there they might have a change of heart. All while influencing the do gooders to be a little more bad! How do you think their parents will react to their influence on each other? You will have to watch and see! I had a blast watching it with … [Read more...]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
* I was sent product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #TurtleTakeover My Thoughts I remember the first time Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles came out. My brothers and I could not wait to watch it. As soon as it was out on video my brothers and I begged our parent to get it for us. We used to watch it all the time. I am so glad that this new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was released. It was a movie that not only reminded me of my childhood but it was also a great movie to watch with my family. Recently I was able to watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with my nephews. They are huge turtle fans just like I was when I was their age. Plus the DVD comes with fun masks for the kids to wear! In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles you will be taken back to your childhood. The characteristics of each turtle is still the same...but in this movie you will get a lot more action and even a great … [Read more...]
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Reality Shock! Review
** I was set a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. However my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Reality Shock! Review My daughter is an avid reader. She especially loves books with random facts. Her little brain is like a sponge when she reads fact books and she will remember those facts forever. She loves to bring up the random facts she learns at the most inopportune time...but I am so proud of her for her thirst for knowledge and I am amazed at her ability to remember every. single. thing. that she reads! Recently I was sent a copy of Ripley's Believe It or Not Reality Shock for the purpose of this review. I knew that this book would be a hit with my daughter. This book is filled with fun, weird, and educational random facts about this world. To be honest this book has not left my daughters side for the past two weeks. She loves everything about this book from the animal facts to the tattooed eyes. The … [Read more...]
Ornaments With Love Review
** I was sent an ornament for the purpose of this review. Ornaments With Love Review If you have read my blog for the past few years then you know how important it is to me to purchase my daughter a new Christmas Ornament each year. I love to do this because it will not only give her something to hang on her own tree when she grows up and moves away. But every ornament has something to do with her year. This year was the first year that my daughter and I decided to home school. It was not an easy decision but it is one that I am very glad we made. It has been fun to have her home every day and I can see just how much she is learning. That is why we decided to get her an ornament that would show off her big choice this year to be home schooled. Ornaments with Love is always my "go-to" place to get my daughters Christmas ornament because of the large variety they have to offer. I love that I can customize hair color, clothing colors, skin color … [Read more...]
Bring Your Family Together for Game Night with The Sims 4! #TheSims4 #CollectiveBias #shop
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Bring Your Family Together for Game Night with The Sims 4! I will never forget my first experience with The Sims Series. I was introduced to Sims. I was at a friends house, 13 years old and board. She asked me if I wanted to play this new game on her computer that her parents got for her and her siblings. It was called The Sims. I was of course willing because...well...I did not get to play computer games at home. As soon as she introduced me to The Sims I was hooked. I was able to take my creativity to a whole new level by building and creating a little town to take care of. I used to go to her house on a daily basis so I could plant new crops, harvest and sell. I loved it. A few months after I was introduced to The Sims my parents decided to break down and purchase a Sims game for my brothers and I. I guess they got tired of hearing about how much I loved … [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...]
Marble Mania From The Learning Journey Review & Giveaway!
Marble Mania From The Learning Journey Review & Giveaway Ends 5/13/14! I loved playing with marbles when I was a child. I remember trying to set up different marble mazes and building contraptions for my marbles to go through. Recently thanks to The Learning Journey I was sent a fun Techno Gears Marble Mania Quest for the purpose of this review. The Marble Mania Quest arrived at the perfect time....spring break. It was day 3 of spring break and my home was filled with children who thought that they were bored. I was so tired of hearing them complain that there was “Nothing to do”. Luckily my husband also took off the whole week of spring break and he was home when the box arrived. I handed him the box immediately and told him to have fun putting it together. As soon as he opened the box the kids screamed with joy and ran over to help him. In the Techno Gears Marble Mania Quest there are more then 200 pieces so it took the kids who were … [Read more...]
Safari Ltd Golden Dragon Review & Toy of Choice Giveaway! Ends 3/29/14!
**I was sent a product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Safari Ltd Golden Dragon Review & Winners Choice Giveaway! My daughter lives for Dragons. For the past two years everything she has read, played with, crafted or drawn has had to do with dragons! Recently I was given the opportunity to work with Safari Ltd. When I seen their unique toys I was blown away. They really do have something for everyone. I was able to review Safari Ltd's Golden Dragon. My daughters favorite color is gold...and it was a dragon....it could not have been more perfect! My daughter fell in love as soon as she set eyes on this Safari Ltd Golden Dragon. The sculpted and hand painted details bring the dragon to life. You can see every scale, muscle, and tooth in this stunning piece. Safari Ltd is a place where kids imaginations can come to life. With a large array of toys including sea creatures, fantasy, Dinosaurs, Birds, Farm … [Read more...]
Herbal Essence Naked Hair Care Set Review!
** I was sent product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Herbal Essence Naked Hair Care Set Review! I was so happy to be able to review the Herbal Essence Naked Hair Care Set and this review is strictly my opinion. I was given a Walmart gift card from Herbal Essences and was able to purchase this product online so easily! I absolutely love this new product of theirs and I will tell you why! There are four products in this set and each item is amazing. There is the shampoo and conditioner with 0% heavy residues, dyes and parabens which is so great and then the Volumizing Souffle which is to help give your hair that extra boost without having that heavy feel to it and then there is the Dry Shampoo which is my favorite. The Shampoo and Conditioner is now being used by my entire family because it's been so great! The unique combination of grapefruit and mint is what really makes … [Read more...]
How To Get The New Herbal Essences Naked Hair Care Set PLUS A Chance to Win A $50 Walmart Gift Card!
How To Get Your Hands On The New Herbal Essences Naked Hair Care Set PLUS A Chance to Win A $50 Walmart Gift Card! *The Walmart gift card and information have been provided by Herbal Essences* Herbal Essences Naked Hair Care Set and ordering from Walmart.com is so simple, I will even show you a quick video on how to order it! Plus you will get a chance to be entered into a giveaway for win a $50 gift card to Walmart.com to purchase this new bundle kit! But first let me tell you a little about these new products. This new kit contains 4 new products - 1.) Naked Volume Shampoo - Restores hair's natural body and is made with zero heavy residues, dyes and parabens! It is a light weight shampoo that provides a clean luscious bounce. 2.) Naked Volume Conditioner - keeps hair detangled, nourished and maintains full volume. 3.) Volumizing Souffle Styler - weightless and gives you a lift for fullness that lasts, has scents of grapefruit and mint! … [Read more...]
Technology & Schooling Go Together Like Peanut Butter & Jelly
Technology & Schooling Go Together Like Peanut Butter & Jelly Have you ever just looked at your child with a stunned face wondering how they can figure out all these electronic gadgets so easily? It's unbelievable to me that my eight year old son can do things that I hadn't even thought of. I consider myself a semi tech savvy person, I can get around on my own fairly easy when it comes to technology but there are times where I am shocked that my children are learning in new and inventive ways and going above my knowledge in the tech world. What happened to the old trusty abacus or just a pencil and paper?! Don't get me wrong, my kids still use plenty of pencils and paper but the tools they have now to teach children are really geared towards technology. My kids were born into a tech world and they have picked it up quickly. Things are being replaced to make it easier for both the educator and the student. Instead of chalkboards there are now amazing smartboards, … [Read more...]