@SmartSilk Pillows- Review and Contest

March 20, 2012 by 75 Comments

I am going to apologize in advance- this will be something that bothers you this evening. Sorry.
I thought my pillows were not so good anymore when we started supplementing our bedroom pillow with a small couch pillow. But once we got the new SmartSilk pillows, we noticed the non-fluffy-ness of our old pillows. Their inability to keep firm enough to hold our heads. With these new SmartSilk pillows, it is a much nicer sleep. The pillows are soft and fluffy. Like sleeping on a pillow of clouds after sleeping on a pillow of pudding. Once switched over, there was no turning back.

These new pillows are made by SmartSilk. [Read more…]

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Veggie Tales – Robin Good Review and Giveaway

March 13, 2012 by 35 Comments

If you didn’t think the story of Robin Hood wasn’t full of moral inspiration already, take a look at Robin Good. The new VeggieTales DVD which retells the story of Robin Hood with a more Biblical spin.

The story starts out with Robin and friends fundraising from the rich to give to the poor, but before long the prince throws a wrench in things and Robin must make a difficult decision. Is he willing to steal from the rich and give to the poor along with his friends? The story is a familiar one, that is easy to follow [Read more…]

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Win A Doodle Roll

March 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
Now I haven’t actually put my hands on one of these but I
think they are pretty cute and perfect to slide
inside of an Easter Basket.
It’s a Doodle Roll

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Hershey’s Easter Candy Review and Giveaway

March 12, 2012 by 33 Comments

Here comes Peter cotton tail. And of course its time to fill little plastic eggs and wicker baskets with chocolates and other delectable sweets.
My suggestion is to go with the good stuff, because in the end who is going to be eating the “left-overs”?
That’s right, mom and dad. In this case? Dad- maybe before Little gets into it, LOL.
You know the best stuff- Hershey’s!

Their products range from the milk chocolate greatness of Hershey Kisses in Easter colors to Jolly Rancher Sours Bunnies. Maybe even some Cookies n Creme Drops. The drops are candy coated chocolate pieces, these are white chocolate with little chocolate cookies pieces, perfect for letting them melt in your mouth a few at a time. If the bunnies theme floats your boat, take a look at the Mini Robin Eggs in a bunny themed Easter wrapper. (This one will be Little’s fav, just because of the bunny wrap.)

Hershey’s are great for their taste, price and [Read more…]

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North American Bear Review and C0NTEST #Easter @NABearCo

March 11, 2012 by 12 Comments

My son love, loves, loves Easter. As holiday fun goes, he likes Christmas- but he LOVES Easter. He’s a wacky kid, what can I say? As a lover of all things cute and cuddly, my sweet boy gets very excited about hugging the Easter Bunny, and the bunny coming to our house to leave him a basket. Dying eggs, the special church service- it’s all special to him. And we all know that Easter food is the best of the year! (If you disagree- you are clearly NOT Italian! LOL)

I love finding fun Easter toys for him. One of my favorite finds is North American Bear Co, not just because thee toys are cute- which they are. They are also innovative, interesting, and machine washable.


Yes- you read that right. Almost all the toys can be machine washed. If your child has ever vomited, pooped, or even dropped his or her toy into something….unsavory…..you know what a lifesaver this is. We have all scrubbed our little pumpkin’s favorite “lovie” in a sink because it had “ew” all over it and it couldn’t be washed in your machine. WHY, toy makers, why do this to your customers? Not North American Bear! They make toys with both mom’s and kids in mind- safe for even the youngest babies, loved by kids of all ages, and coveted by mommies everywhere- since they won’t be spending an hour washing it in a sink after thier little [Read more…]

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Wholly Guacamole Review and Giveaway

March 8, 2012 by 2 Comments

Who is a fan of Mexican food?
Maybe a little salsa here and there is how it starts, then comes the tacos and burritos. This all leads to the mystical guacamole and tortilla chip combo. This addictive combination may taste as if it is horrid for you and clogging your veins with cholesterol, but in actuality when done right with the best of ingredients, it is one of the healthiest food you can eat.

Wholly guacamole is proof of this. This guacamole is fresh, full of vitamins and minerals, a trans-fat free food, and even gluten free. The flavors are earthy and creamy with a touch of spice to get you ready for the next bite. Each bite is a joy to consume and leaves you wanting more But every good thing must come to an end, and unfortunately there is a bottom to the container.

Fret not, noble chip eaters- there is more then guacamole with which to dip. Try new wholly salsa which is one of the freshest complex salsas around. This salsa is perfect on taco night (or even breakfast time, shh!). Pour some on a fresh out of the pan cheese omelet and you’ll get a delicious Mexican breakfast. I am a big fan of the medium salsa, it has just a bit of a kick and is perfect for just about anything I have thrown it on including chicken, rice, burritos, and of course nachos.

Oh no, a catastrophe has [Read more…]

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Pound Puppies DVD GlVEAWAY

March 7, 2012 by 1 Comment

Released just yesterday, Pound Puppies have been re-created for today’s kids. POUND PUPPIES: Homeward Pound releases on DVD! Catch Lucky, Squirt, Cookie and the entire Shelter 17 gang as they find homes for wayward canine cuties. There’s 5 puppy-rific episodes and a Learn to Draw Lucky bonus feature to engage a preschool audience.

What happened to Cooler, Bight Eyes, and those loveable pups from the 80’s? I’d like to think they all got adopted, LOL. I have not seen the DVD yet, it just got here yesterday. But I did see an episode on the Hb network with Little Man, and it’s cute and lets kids know- shelter dogs need love, too!

The Pound Puppies are a team of fearless dogs whose sworn mission is to [Read more…]

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Have an Adorable Easter with @hearthsongtoys and WlN Here!

March 4, 2012 by 8 Comments

Looking for a fun and unique “Easter Basket”? I was too- and then I found something fabulous! HearthSong Toys has some of the cutest Easter gifts that I have seen yet- but one in particular struck my fancy. The “Big as a basket Easter Egg and Pet Rabbit” combo was just too cute to pass up- I know you are going to flip over this 🙂

Right? Just too much. I’ve never seen anything like that! Skip the basket and leave a REALLY fun egg on Easter morning 🙂

“An Easter egg the size of a basket and it’s almost too beautiful to open. Hand-applied antique print from Germany gives it a timeless old-world quality and feel (papier-mâché ). Our realistic plush Pet Rabbit fits perfectly inside, and makes a wonderful surprise to discover. The big bunny is made from ultra-soft, realistic plush,a friend for life for all ages.”

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