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Boiling Springs Savings Bank Kid Savings Program #teachkidtosave @BSSBankNJ

April 1, 2015 by Samantha 7 Comments

Disclosure- The below is a paid post but all opinions are my own.

This coming April is National Kids Savings Month, and to celebrate, Boiling Springs Savings Bank would like to bring to our attention the Bucks Program. The Bucks Program was developed to bring savings into children’s minds at an early age. By providing children a special savings account, Boiling Springs is bringing quality banking to little customers.

Some of the best parts of the Youth Savings Account are:

-A savings account designed especially for young depositors
-Account available to youths under the age of 18
-Statement savings account with statements mailed quarterly to the account holder
-Interest earned monthly on all account balances
-Minimum opening deposit of $1.00
-$10 bonus is deposited into account if account is opened with $10 or more

Kids age 12 and under must open a Custodial Account. At age 18, the account converts to a regular Statement Savings Account. Service fees may apply to the regular Statement Savings Account and fees could reduce earnings.
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Filed Under: family, parenting Tagged With: money

Carri Backpacks – Get One, Give One

March 31, 2015 by Samantha 4 Comments

Looking for a new backpack or travel bag in time for Spring break or summer travel? Carri Backpacks are not only highly functional and sleek, but they give back to those who need it.

Carri Backpacks is a for profit company that provides durable backpacks to children in need. For every backpack they sell, they provide a backpack to an impoverished child through Childhelp, YMCA, and Communities In Schools. Carri gives the utmost attention to detail in the manufacturing process so that both customers and these children can carry a quality backpack.

Carri Backpacks founder realized that many kids didn’t have one of the most basic things that they needed for school- a quality backpack that would be durable enough to last. For every backpack sold, one is donated to one of these three charities- Childhelp, YMCA Bright Beginnings, or Communities In Schools.
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Marvel’s AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

March 31, 2015 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” stars Robert Downey Jr., who returns as Iron Man, along with Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk and Chris Evans as Captain America. Together with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and with the additional support of Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine, Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, Stellan Skarsgård as Erik Selvig and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, the team must reassemble to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision.
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Filed Under: disney, entertainment Tagged With: disney

A Healthier Easter Basket

March 30, 2015 by Samantha 23 Comments

It’s easy to overload on candy during Easter, but there are some other options for kids that even look like little eggs from the Easter Bunny himself. Rickland Orchards Greek on the go! Yogurt Bites in Strawberry, Caramel and the newest addition Blueberry, all of which are available in individual snack-size bags. They are delicious, sweet snacks that you and your kids will love.

These delicious, chewy bites offer big taste and are made with authentic, European-sourced Greek yogurt and other high-quality ingredients. Other flavors include almond, pretzel and granola. My son loved them, and so did I.

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It started with a simple discovery – people all over the world were mixing Greek yogurt with nutritious foods like granola and fruit to create delicious, protein-packed combinations. So we took a strained Greek yogurt coating – blended it with roasted nuts, granola and fruit – and transformed it into a convenient, great-tasting snack.
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Refresh Your Child’s Wardrobe this Spring with RUUM

March 30, 2015 by Samantha 7 Comments

I don’t know about your kids, by mine grew like a weed over the winter months. He is going to be taller then me by the time he is ten, I swear. That being said, with Spring right around the corner (and here for much of the USA), we have the perfect excuse to refresh and brighten up our kid’s wardrobes.

My son loves his new duds- he says they are soft (the thing that he cares most about) and comfortable. He has worn the pants the most, as it is still winter weather here, and the sweater as well. We are looking forward to T-Shirt and shorts weather- when will that be, again? April is in a second….

With just a few clicks of your mouse, you can pick up some basic upgrades for your children this season. Head to http://www.ruum.com/ , they have some fun sales going on right now. The clothes are also fashion forward for the kid who worries about keeping up with trends and styles, and they are easy to mix and match.
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Filed Under: clothes and shoes, fashion, review Tagged With: clothes, kids

Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D

March 30, 2015 by Samantha 6 Comments

The Nintendo classic Zelda franchise is full of great games which are the reason Zelda games are classics. One of the most popular is Majora ‘s Mask, which was originally released for the Nintendo 64. The newest version of this game Legend of Zelda: Majora ’s Mask 3D, is a reworked, updated, cleaned up, and enhanced version of the original.

Majora’s Mask follows the story of Link as he tries to keep the moon from falling from the sky leading to the destruction of Termina. The twist is that you only have 3 days to complete this epic quest. In this 3 day period, Link will have to explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and fight gigantic bosses (of course).

Throughout the game there is a reoccurring theme of masks, and masks are one of the main collectables in the game. There are 20 in total, each of which gives Link a new power or ability, like the ability to transform into a Deku, Goron, or Zora.
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Filed Under: technology Tagged With: Nintendo, video games

Desaki – Dining out in the Poconos

March 30, 2015 by Samantha 13 Comments

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While on a recent trip to the beautiful Poconos in the Pennsylvania mountains, we stopped at a restuaunt somewhat unique to the area. While most of the restaurants we saw in the area were more “American” or had a deli or diner feel, Desaki was not only great cuisine, but also a fun family dining experience.

The restaurant itself is beautiful, and definitely stands out from others. When you enter, you are able to check your coats and see what fun you can have while waiting for your table. (Yes, you can call ahead for seating.) Since we were there on a “family fun night”, there was a balloon artist as well as a face painter on site for the kids. My son was thrilled with his “Darth Vader” balloon, complete with light saber.

Many of the kids also got their faces painted. My son chose not to, because he was going to eat and was convinced he would somehow get paint in his food and in his mouth. He’s just not big into face painting, what can I say. The other kids loved it, and there was quite a queue waiting for a turn.

There are also XBoxes and TVs for the kids while they wait- or if they finish first and get antsy. I am pro everyone eating together, but I know some people don’t feel the same way, and let the kids bring their tablets to the tables and whatnot anyway. It’s a good option instead of tablets or phones at the table. I would let my son use it while we waited, for sure.
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Filed Under: travel Tagged With: dining, family travel, food, PA, travel

Get Ready for Summer with Land’s End

March 30, 2015 by Samantha 10 Comments

So, it’s Spring, right? That’s what I hear, that’s what the calendar says, yet….yet it’s 32 degrees outside and I am still wearing boots and a winter coat every day. I think someone has gotten it way wrong. Isn’t Easter next week? Because it snowed last weekend, and I’m pretty sure April is just a few days away….Have you had it with winter, East Coast? Mid West? Do you fight the impulse to “unfriend” your buddies living in warmer climates who post selfies of themselves in shorts or in their backyards, barbequing in t-shirts? Then it’s time to get away. Fast. Check out the sweepstakes Land’s End is hosting to Win a Trip for Two to the warm and sunny British Virgin Islands.

After a horrible winter, the majority of us could use a warm getaway. Lands’ End has teamed up with the British Virgin Islands to offer one lucky winner a trip for two to the beautiful Bitter End Yacht Club. Make sure you enter to win (more points as you pass it along to friends as well).
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