Scientific Explorer Outdoor Science Kits Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

  Just because school’s out for summer doesn’t mean that learning and exploration have to take a break. To help kids stay excited about science over summer vacation, Scientific Explorer is challenged our family to take part in Scientific Explorer’s Outdoor Science Day! We spent an afternoon in the backyard playing with a science kit… and Emma and Ethan had a blast! ·         My First Backyard Explorer Kit – perfect for young … [Read more...]

Gillette Odor Shield Put to the TEST! : Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

As a mom, it has been my job to help keep the men in my life to smelling good.  They generally will use just about any deodorant or body wash I purchase without complaint. If the product doesn’t “do the job”… I am the one complaining. To make sure they smell good, I am putting Gillette’s Odor Shield technology to the test!   The technology in Gillette Odor Shield Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant and Gillette Odor Shield Body … [Read more...]

Monday Morning Link Up: List Your Giveaways!

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) I’ll start with my giveaways ending in the next seven days…   Radio Shack Emergency Preparedness Kit w/Weather Radio RV $214.95 ends 7/26 Balloon Time Helium … [Read more...]

Weekly Winners! THIRTEEN Winner! Are YOU One?!

Congratulations to this weeks winners! Think About Your Eyes: Make a Spectacle of Yourself $25 VISA gc   1,214 Entries Your Winner (confirmed) Author: Jessie C. (tcarolinep@) Comment: Dugg@tcarolinep Logitech's COLOR COLLECTION: Wireless Mouse/Keyboard, Lapdesk & Webcam RV $139.96   2,193 Entries Your Winner (confirmed) Author: stephanie miller (steffiessweetsinsations@) Comment: entered the 1 Case … [Read more...]

Mid-Summer Moolah $410 CASH/Amazon [CLOSED Giveaway]

Welcome to Mid-Summer Moolah!  As the heat of mid-summer takes over, wouldn't you like to win some cash (or Amazon gift code) to buy yourself a little something special this summer? Well, here is your chance! 41 blogs have come together to offer one winner $410 cash paid via Paypal or $410 in an Amazon gift code (winner's choice)! Each entry is another chance to win, so check out the Rafflecopter form below and get clicking to visit … [Read more...]

Pur Minerals Pressed Powder, Eyeliner & Triple Impact Mascara: Review [CLOSED Giveaway] #ShoutMedia

Pür Minerals focuses on good-for-your-skin products to promote skin fitness and health. Their pioneered line of colour cosmetics not only offer exceptional coverage, but also nourish and condition your skin for a healthy radiant glow. Their skin products multitask to help eliminate the need for complicated routines to keep your beauty pür and simple. I am a woman of simple wants. I want a foundation that doesn’t blind my companions from the … [Read more...]

Green is Good! Sunkist Valencia Oranges Tips & Recipes

This post brought to you by Sunkist Growers. All opinions are 100% mine. Summer is here! Nothing tastes better on a hot sticky day than a fresh, juicy and sweet Sunkist Valencia Orange. My family craves oranges in the hot summer heat. They like them peeled, sliced, diced, blended in a smoothie or squeezed. It’s peak season for Sunkist® Valencia oranges otherwise known as Summer Oranges. Here are a few tips to help you choose and use … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday Ethan!

Three years ago today our lives were forever changed for the better.    It’s incredible how fast time flies.  It seems like just yesterday he was my chubby little toothless booby baby… all giggles and grins.  And then it happened.  I blinked… and he grew up.  I tell him often… “You will always be Mommy’s baby… you know that, right?” He always answers in his sweet little voice … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday : SaaaWEET!

A sweet ride for a DARE officer… and sweet justice for the drug dealer. … [Read more...]

Ore-Ida Bagel Bites Snack Simply Pledge : Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

“Snack Simply” This Summer with Ore-Ida Bagel Bites Brand Bagel Bites wants us to make make snack time more meaningful this summer. The “Pledge to Snack Simply” reinforces the importance of simple, wholesome goodness at snack time while raising money to promote wholesome nutrition in youth programs across America. To take the pledge visit www.snacksimplypledge.com and commit to a few small steps that will make a big impact on our children’s … [Read more...]