Archives for March 2012

Giveaway Gala- Come by, link up, and Win!

March 26, 2012 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Welcome to the Giveaway Gala. A collection of
featured giveaways from 5 blog’s including a linky for you to link up your
giveaways!

This linky will be hosted on 5 blog’s giving
you the benefit of reaching all of our combined readers. So feel free to check
out giveaways and link up your giveaways. We only ask you link directly to your
giveaway, any links to your homepage will be removed.

Week 3/25 Featured Host Giveaways:

Just Like June:

Honeywell Humidifier 4/06

Hershey’s [Read more…]

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Re-Tweet Club! Come On Over and get Re-Tweeted! @MryJhnsn @Blessed_Elements @CloserToLucy

March 26, 2012 by Samantha 2 Comments

Got a post that needs some help getting the Tweet out?

Link up the direct URL to the Tweet that you need Re-Tweeted and RT for [Read more…]

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Today’s Bargains and Deals

March 25, 2012 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Loving Eco is a daily deal site that offers deals on eco-friendly products! The products they sale all are eco-friendly, and right now they have a promo code you can use! Get $5 any purchase of $50 or more with code: LOVE5 at checkout. This code will expire 3/29.

Snag a 2 Pack: Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway – Easter Thomas & Easter Rosie for only $5.99 Was $25.99! This is a limited time offer, and while supplies last!

3/24-3-26 at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic you can score 25% OFF your Online Orders! Click Here to head over and start shopping!! Just use promo [Read more…]

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Frecklebox- Fun Easter Gifts

March 24, 2012 by Samantha 9 Comments

Daddy was excited about this particular review, and asked to man the review. Take it away, Daddy!

There is a certain amount of pleasure surrounding reading to your kids. Not only is it fun to see their eyes light up and follow the tale you are weaving, but it is also nice to know you are laying a foundation of good reading habits for them to follow into their adult lives. My father used to read to me and now I read as often as I can, I hope my kids do the same. But I will be the first to admit it is trying sometimes. The kids get bored, the story hits a not so exciting part, etc. There is a way to keep the kids interested in the whole story having them in the story!

Check out the new personalized books from Frecklebox. These are not the books you may remember growing [Read more…]

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Budget Travel & High Flying with Kids

March 24, 2012 by Samantha 10 Comments

Happy travel with children is all about preparation, careful planning and control. Budget rent a car travel and planes are two of the best ways to master control even if you have three small kids and the adults are always outnumbered. The two worst options for traveling with children include travel bus tours and connecting intercontinental economy flights.

Why a Car Hire with Kids Makes Travel Sense

At first glance a car rental seems like parental suicide. My kids and me trapped in a car for several days rather than flying from Sydney to the Gold Coast. No thank you! However, renting a car gives a parent that all important and illusive quality: control! Hungry? Diaper change? Need to run around? Just pull off at any number of the roadside cafes and let your family join the Australian families on holiday. Small moments like these are the moments that make travel memories. There is nothing better than seeing your son running madly after a cute little Australian girl exactly his age at a caravan park.

Renting a car gives you and your family a chance to really spend hours and hours of uninterrupted time together. These days there is always something interrupting quality time in the car at home. Cell phones, in-car movies and game systems literally make people that travel together everyday into little digital islands. At first the togetherness of a car rental can be overwhelming but after the first few hours and teaching, “the ants go marching one-by-one,” to your children the together time takes on a special quality.
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Weekend Hop Along- Weekends with Lucy and Sam :) @CloserToLucy @ChicnSavvy

March 24, 2012 by Samantha 4 Comments

Let’s link up…Everyone is welcome, there are only two rules rules.
1) Follow your hostesses Have Sippy Will Travel ,Closer to Lucy and this week’s co-hostess Chic n Savvy Reviews
2) Family friendly blog links only.If you would like to our spotlight co-host mail Lucy at closertolucy@gmail.com please include Weekends with Lucy and [Read more…]

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5 Must-Haves for Long Distance Road Trips

March 24, 2012 by Samantha 5 Comments

Every parent who has suffered through a long road trip with the kids knows that highs and lows are par for the course. There’s no denying that it’s amazing to watch your children experience new places for the first time, and you could certainly use a break from the daily routine, but there is also that element of boredom that inevitably sets in after hours in the car. And while you can stop frequently to stretch legs, hit the restroom, and even check out wacky roadside attraction, the truth is that you still have to get back in the car and keep on trucking until you reach your destination. So here are just a few must-have items that will make a long-haul a bit more tolerable for everyone in the car.

Sugar-free snacks. Hoo-boy! You only have to get trapped in an enclosed space with the kids when they’re bouncing off the walls (literally) on a sugar high once and you’ll never do it again. In fact, forget the high-energy phase; what about the crash that follows close on its heels, complete with irritation, fatigue, and in most cases, a meltdown of some sort? It’s definitely a good idea to have snacks on hand so you don’t have to pull over every five minutes, but for goodness sake forego sodas, candy bars, and anything else that has artificial sugar. Your best bet is to include fruits, which have natural sugars (and plenty of fiber to balance out all the fast food), vegetables (most kids will happily munch carrot sticks and celery with a bit of peanut butter), and more filling items like string cheese and trail mix. And instead of soda, stock your car with water. Bonus tip: don’t forget the trash bags! Spills and car sickness are bound to occur, and you definitely don’t want the flooring area of the back seat to turn into one giant repository for empty food wrappers and uneaten scraps.

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Daily Deals- Coupons, Savings, and More!

March 24, 2012 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Free Shipping on Little Tikes Gas n Go Mower! This would make a Perfect Easter Gift! (valid 3-24 & 3-25-12)

This toy lawn mower lets children mimic the activity they see every day in the world around them. The sounds and hands-on features of this kids lawn mower encourage pretend play and get kids moving – and mowing!

OR Snag Free Shipping on Little Tikes Princess Cozy Shopping Cart! This is Valid 3-24-12 & 3-25-12 as well.

The Princess Cozy Coupe has been combined with a toy grocery cart to create the perfect play shopping cart. Kids can take their dolls for a ride while gathering their play food, or imagining a trip to the grocery store.