Hop Around! 3 in 1

November 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Let me start by saying Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you are celebrating and remembering the things you are thankful for! And as for me…
I’m thankful for all my bloggy friends! Sooooo…..
Welcome to a special Thanksgiving edition of Finding New Friends Weekend Blog Hop hosted by Shelly from My Saving Game, Sam from Have Sippy Will Travel and Jeannette from The Adventures of J-Man and MillerBug! Thank you all for helping make this hop so successful! We love you tons! Now what are you waiting for? Let’s get to hopping! We are finding some fabulous blogs through this hop and having a great time getting to know so many of you! So thank you for linking up again this week to those of you who are hop veterans and welcome to those who are new! Let’s continue to make new bloggy friends and increase our traffic! We do have a few simple rules for you – nothing too tough though. So here we go!
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Trash Pack Review and Giveaway

November 24, 2011 by 158 Comments

These were some of my FAVORITE new toys from Time To Play and I COULD NOT wait to show them to you! Tomorrow is the Biggest Shopping Day of the year- make sure these are on your list! So cool- and all the boys love them. LOVE them!

So, we all know about Squinkies and all the rest of the small toys. The only issue is most of these little toys are geared toward girls. Little Man absolutely loves anything handheld or smaller, pretty much any toy that is small enough to fit in his pocket. Out comes Trash Pack. Trash Pack is are these nasty little toys which are fashioned after garbage or bugs or vermin of some type. These toys are perfect for little boys or tom boys. They are even good for kids who want to play in all that icky nasty stuff, but don’t want to play in the icky nasty stuff.

The little toys themselves are very detailed and incredibly creative, just take a look at Wasted Banana.
We had the pleasure of trying out the Collector’s Trash Can. This is a great start to your Trashies collection, not only do you get a Collectors tin that can hold 18 Trashies and their mini trash can holders. It also comes with two to start your collection, pew-Shi and SkummySkull. If you happen to collect more then just the allotted 18 Trashies, you can always fit more into the Collector’s Trash Can.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2011 by 2 Comments

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How to Know if You Have Bedbugs in Your Home

November 24, 2011 by 4 Comments

For quite a while, it was assumed that bedbugs had gone the way of the dodo, at least in places like
America where it seemed they had been eradicated by chemical pesticides. Unfortunately, they weren’t
even close to being completely exterminated throughout the world, and considering their penchant
for travel (and the fact that they can survive for up to a year without feeding), it’s no surprise that the
increase in global travel has allowed them to piggyback to places where they were previously thought to
be banished for good. But how can you tell if they’ve made their way into your home? Here are just a
few tips and tricks to help you identify bedbugs so that you can get them out for good.

First you need to learn what signs to look for, and contrary to popular belief, bedbugs are not hard to
spot. They are often confused with their microscopic cousins, mites. But in truth, an adult bedbug can
grow up to five millimeters in length (a little under a fourth of an inch). So if you’re looking for them,
you’ll find them. But how do you know where to look? And how will you know when you should start
looking?

The first thing you need to know about bedbugs is that it is exceedingly rare to find them on a person
or pet. They like to come out at night and feed (on your blood, unfortunately) and then return to their
hiding spots during the day. They prefer to nest in plush materials, which is why beds are an ideal home
for these critters. You may also find them in carpeting, furnishings, and even clothing. Pretty much
any surface in your home that isn’t hard could provide [Read more…]

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Bulbs, Dig, Drop, Done

November 24, 2011 by 3 Comments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you know someone or are you someone who has a not so green thumb? Maybe a blue thumb or a browning wilting thumb. Well then you my dear need to learn about bulbs. The basics are thus: plant in the fall/early winter and in the spring you get gorgeous flowers that will grow back every year. With careful watering/feeding and planning it is possible to keep them coming back for about five years. Take a visit www.digdropdone.com to learn more about bulbs and check out some of the ladies of the site. My favorite is Marcy, super mom who will do her best to get her daughter to win the science fair. Although not the most ladylike definitely the most fun of the three in my opinion.

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Think Geek Pre -Thanksgiving Geek Out

November 23, 2011 by 4 Comments

Kittens, Trekkies, Ninjas, and stunts. Oh my!

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to a Holiday episode of ThinkGeek Awesome from Daddy to you!
Today we are highlighting some great gift ideas for those of you who are looking for something just a bit nerdy for those you care for.

First up from the hit TV show Big Bang Theory, Soft Kitty. Soft Kitty is an absolutely soothing song which Shelden’s mother used to sing to him when he was ill. This little kitty is cute and when you press her paw she plays the song, in a sweet voice. A good gift for either the warrior princess in your life who still loves her stuffed animals at bed time, little nerds in training, or just for any fan of The Big Bang Theory.

Up next is the Star Trek Nutcracker. These nutcrackers are of Kirk and Spock. Most important item of interest is they are functional, they can crack shelled legumes with the best of them. Yes I know, the nuts do not crack in their mouths. Well I am sure Kirk and Spock would feel mighty silly and rude now that it’s mentioned, spitting food into your hand, what are they- 3? These are high quality and officially licensed Star Trek nutcrackers, great for an Trek fan for a Holiday gift. Or even for a non-Star Trek fan to watch as Kirk struggles to open a Brazil nut with his chest.

Cookies- is there a way to make them more awesome then they already are? Is there anything better then walking into a house and smelling fresh baked cookies then being able to bite into a warm cookies? I think not. The holidays [Read more…]

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Glasses USA

November 23, 2011 by 1 Comment

Need new glasses? Here is a great place to buy your eyeglasses online!

Today we are taking a look at GlassesUSA.com. Glasses USA is a premiere online eyeglasses retailer. They offer frames and lenses of high quality for a great price, up to 70% off what you would find in a brick and mortar store. Plus there is free shipping, I know for some reason I absolutely love getting free shipping. TI always makes me smile and seems like icing on the cake of a great online deal.

Speaking of deals, GlassesUSA also has a steady stream of coupon and discount codes available right on their site. No hunting around the net for hours trying to find a 5% off coupon. Right now they are running a promotion for Thanksgiving for 20% off any frame in their iSee Eyewear collection and get free shipping within the US. Code: iSee20FS. Or, 10% off any order of prescription glasses. Code: Blog10.
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The Carlisle Inn of SugarCreek, Ohio – Your Home Away from Home!

November 23, 2011 by 20 Comments

While touring the beautiful state of Ohio, a fantastic place to say is the Carlisle Inn. Located in the heart of Amish country, you will be right in the center of all there is to do and see. While there is always something to do in Ohio, I have to admit that I do love this area in particular. The slow pace and friendly atmosphere you will find here just can’t be beat.

The hotel is lovely and spacious, and right in the middle of everyplace wonderful in this area of Ohio- which is my son’s favorite part of Ohio, by the way. There are so many things to do- and this is a great, safe, and family friendly place to be. You may never go anyplace else again!

Looking over the scenic farmland from your balcony, there is no place else you will want to be. The rooms smell fresh and clean, and the staff could not be any nicer if they tried. They were exceptionally kind to my son, and they have an added bonus- every night from 6-9 pm, there is snack time with cookies, tea, and fresh made popcorn. Not to mention a a story hour! How sweet!

The pool is clean and well maintained, not at all a loud or rowdy place, and there is a hot tub for mommy and daddy to relax as well, if the kiddos will give you a second!
Every morning, there is a breakfast served- which always helps with travel- if breakfast is included, I am so much more likely to use a particular hotel.. This breakfast pulls out all the stops, with sausage, eggs, fruit, yogurt, cereal, bagels- everything you would want! Little Man sure did enjoy himself! (Pssst- so did my Meema- she does NOT mess with her breakfast, LOL)

Each floor is beautifully decorated in a different style, and there are ample sitting and relaxing areas around every bend. Filled with comfy chairs, couches, and sitting areas (even a library and game area) you will find the perfect place to relax and unwind after a fun filled day in Holmes County at the Carlisle Inn.

On December 31st- yes, New Years! – come celebrate with the Carlisle for their “Party With a Purpose“-
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