Toy Shopping at Kohls

 Toy Shopping at Kohls Promotional item received. All opinions are my own. I am typically a bargain hunter, but even more so during the holidays. With four children to buy for, I need to stretch my dollars as far as possible. This year I decided to bargain hunt on the Kohls.com website for Emma and Ethan's most wanted toys. We visited Santa early this year. Both children had a long detailed list of items they were hoping to get. I … [Read more...]

Bemo Social Media Camera and Video Recorder

Bemo Social Media Camera and Video Recorder Sample received. All opinions are my own. To be able to capture life's greatest moments without lugging a 20 pound camcorder around with you everywhere is just one of the greatest gifts technology has given us. The average video recorder is now a million times lighter than when I was a kid, and some of them can even fit in your pockets! One of the greatest pocket sized cameras is the Bemo. You … [Read more...]

Night at the Museum Secret of the Tomb

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB 20TH Century Fox In theaters December 19, 2014 About the Film: Get ready for the wildest and most adventure-filled Night At the Museum ever as Larry (Ben Stiller) spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever. Starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Dick Van Dyke, Dan Stevens, Ricky Gervais, Ben … [Read more...]

Verizon Destination Store Chicago | Hands on Playground for Technology | #vzwbuzz

 Verizon Destination Store Chicago This post is part of the Verizon Ambassador program #vzwbuzz. All opinions are my own. All photos taken with the new Motorola Droid Turbo provided by Verizon. Last month I took a quick trip over to Chicago for a one of a kind experience at the new Verizon Destination Store. Let me tell you now... this is no ordinary visit to a Verizon Store. This is a full hands on playroom for technology! Here are the … [Read more...]

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe | Nestle DelightFulls Recipe

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe | Nestle DelightFulls Recipe Thanks to Nestle Toll House for sponsoring today's discussion. For the entire month between Thanksgiving and Christmas my house is usually filled with wonderful smells coming from the oven. One of our family's favorite items to bake is Nestle Tollhouse bars. I bake an entire batch just for my Dad because he likes to freeze them and enjoy them for the next few … [Read more...]

FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System FM2100

FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System FM2100 Sample received. All opinions are my own. FoodSaver sent me a their FM2100 vacuum sealer to review, and I was very grateful to be given the chance to do this review. I find living in a small town you can't just always go to a store any day or time to get what you need for groceries. When I do go to the city and do a big grocery shop I have to stock up on food. Often times when I do this a lot of food … [Read more...]

Holiday Essentials | Charmin | #IC #TweetFromTheSeat

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Charmin. I received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. With the big day just a little over a week away my mind begins to wonder. Planning for a house full of people can be as easy as you make it... you just need to plan. Growing up my grandmother would host for her growing extended family with grace. Her four children each had … [Read more...]

Radio Flyer 25 Days of Giveaways | Passport Wagon Review

Passport Wagon Review Sample received. All opinions are my own. Every day until December 18, Radio Flyer is giving away a different product in their 25 Days of Giveaways. Today, December 15, 2014, they are giving away a Passport Wagon like the one I'm reviewing below! There are still a few days left. Check out what else is up for grabs. I received a Radio Flyer Passport Wagon to test out. It arrived needing to be assembled. There … [Read more...]

Paddington the Movie

Promotional Items received. All opinions are my own. PADDINGTON the movie The Weinstein Company In theaters January 16, 2015 PADDINGTON arrives in theaters January 16 From the beloved novels by Michael Bond and producer David Heyman (HARRY POTTER), PADDINGTON tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear (voiced by Ben Whishaw) who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to … [Read more...]

Merino Kids Baby Sleep Sack

Merino Kids Baby Sleep Sack Sample received. All opinions are my own. Merino Kids sent me their Merino Kids Baby Sleep Sack For Babies 0-2 Years in Banbury print. I have used a few different sleep bags with my babies and Merino definitely is like none of the others. My son is a mover in his sleep and it is impossible to keep blankets on him, which leads to him waking up cold. Mason waking up in the middle of the night leads to me being up … [Read more...]