Dasani | A Refreshing Look At Recycling | #WIN a Pair of New Balance newSKY Shoes! | #sponsored

A Better Bottle: About PlantBottle® DASANI is now served in PlantBottle® packaging. Plantbottle is the award-winning bottle made from up to 30% plants, sourced from sugarcane by-products from Brazil. Brazilian sugarcane is considered an “Advanced Renewable Fuel” by the EPA & is the only first generation biofuel widely recognized by thought leaders globally for its unique & social performance. Using plant-based materials reduces our … [Read more...]

Tips For Great Family Portraits at JcPenny Studios

Twice a year I take the kids up to JcPenney for their portrait sitting. It’s generally for their birthday photo, but I always end up purchasing the photos of both of them together because they are just so darned cute! Lately I’ve had good luck with our sessions. I guess 20 years of taking the kids in for their photos has taught me a few tricks. Try to schedule for mid morning when bellies are full. Never schedule right before or during … [Read more...]

Little Tikes Pillow Racer Lady Bug Review

My kids adore ride-on toys, especially ones mom will let them ride in the house on the hard wood. We have another brand ride on, but with two kids wanting to ride at the same time we welcomed a second. When our Pillow Racer came in the mail I couldn’t get the photos taken quick enough for their liking. This fun riding toy can be used as a cuddly stuffed animal and pillow! Ride it, race it, love it! The stable base and easy-to-grip handle make … [Read more...]

Figleaves | From Swimwear to Nightwear

It’s here ladies. The weather is getting warmer by the week and all thoughts start to turn to swimsuit season. If you are like me, I loathe hopping from store to store to find the one suit that flatters me most. By the end of the day I usually come home empty handed and my self esteem broken. From seasons past I have a general idea of the style that works best for me, so this year I’ve decided to take it to the internet (to save some gas and … [Read more...]

Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky

Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) Here are my giveaways ending in the next seven days… Sony Walkman Video MP3 Player RV $90 ends 4/24 $150 Wal-Mart GC ends 4/25 Jake & Never Land Pirates: … [Read more...]

Weekly Winners | EIGHT New Winners! Are YOU One?!

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Disney’s CHIMPANZEE In Theaters NOW!

Disney’s CHIMPANZEE in theaters NOW! You someone says Disney, I immediately think of fun animated features that have become American classics. I was recently made aware of a new film that Disney made called CHIMPANZEE. I fell in love with this little guy immediately and I want to take my family to see this. I love the awareness a film like this can bring about. Disneynature takes moviegoers deep into the forests of Africa with … [Read more...]

The Avengers Are Assembling In My KITCHEN! #theavengersevent

If you haven’t heard yet, I am going to NEW YORK, CITY this coming weekend for the red carpet screening of Marvel’s The Avengers at the Tribeca Film Festival. I know, right? O.M.G.! To get us a little more excited, Marvel decided to send us all a set of cookie cutters and a fun character spatula. I know I’m going to be asked, so I’ll tell you now. Williams Sonoma. Yep, that’s where you can find a set. I am going to be painfully honest here … [Read more...]

Douglas Toys Clifford The Big Red Dog Plush

Douglas Cuddle Toys Clifford The Big Red Dog This year marks the 55th year Douglas Company has been making fine quality stuffed animals, creating innovative designs and promoting imaginative play and emotional connection. Unique gestures, endearing expressions and irresistible softness distinguish Douglas animals and bring them to life for children of all ages. For more information visit: www.douglastoys.com Douglas Toys has recently been … [Read more...]

Eliminating the Clutter & Pocketing Some Change

Fifteen years ago I had my second baby and noticed my house was beginning to quickly get overrun with toys, clothes and equipment my children were outgrowing. Up until that point I had been having a yearly garage sale to help clear some of the clutter, but the stuff that collected between sales was starting to get to me. I would have loved to just donate it and be done, but with only one income I depended on the resale money to purchase new … [Read more...]