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Win POWER RANGERS MEGAFORCE ULTRA DEFENDERS DVD

June 4, 2014 by Samantha 13 Comments

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Earth is in serious danger and it is up to the Power Rangers Megaforce to defend it in Power Rangers Megaforce: Ultra Defenders, arriving on DVD, Digital HD and Video on Demand June 17 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. When menacing robots attack using a powerful weapon, the Megaforce team looks to the sixth Ranger, Robo Knight, along with Rico the Robot to help fend off major destruction. With over four million viewers watching each week on Nickelodeon, the Power Rangers series continues to lead as the #1 boys live-action series. Featuring four action-packed episodes from the 20th season, Power Rangers Megaforce: Ultra Defenders will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.
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Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament – Lyndhurst, NJ

June 4, 2014 by Samantha 5 Comments

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A feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, Medieval Times is a great show that the whole family can enjoy. No worries, the little ones won’t be afraid- the show is very tame (rated G!) while still offering tons of fun and action. Make sure you arrive early to give yourself time to check out the torture exhibit should you so desire- not recommended for kids, obviously. You can also (for an extra fee) have your child knighted for their birthday or other special occasion by the king in a special ceremony. Launched in Spain in 1973, and in the USA just 10 years later, it is widely regarded as the longest running and most popular dinner attraction in North America- and I have to concur. During this 2 hour live performance, you and your family will experience a glace back in time- when knights defended the realm, and chivalry was not dead.
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Filed Under: evergreen, review Tagged With: dinner, dinner show, family fun, food, night out, NJ

Blessed Friends Prayer Dolls

June 3, 2014 by Samantha 5 Comments

Disclosure: The below was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

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My son doesn’t always love bedtime. If your kids are anything like that (gasp! Kids that resist sleep? I know, that’s incredibly rare) then you know that anything that helps get them to bed is a good thing. We have a routine here, and always have. I always recommend that parents develop and stick with one, so kids know what is coming and are less likely to resist. Ours includes bath time, lavender lotion, bedtime stories, his favorite song, and bedtime prayers. As a kid who loves his stuffed animals, this adorable Prayer Bear is a welcome addition to his bed. Not only is is cute and soft, but it also says a bedtime prayer when you press it’s stomach.
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Filed Under: family, kids, review, toys Tagged With: prayer, stuff animals, stuffed toys, toys

Getting Crafty

June 2, 2014 by Samantha 3 Comments

With summer upon us, parents will be looking for fun ways to fill the days home from school. If you have a crafty or creative kid, check out some of these jewelry making kits.

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One of our favorite companies, B. Toys, makes 2 sizes of pop on jewelry in it’s own Pop Arty storage container. Snap it on, pop it off, create your latest fashion piece. In either 300 or 500 piece sets, you get an assortment of beads, bracelets, rings, and more for your designs. The beads come in a wide range of colors, textures, shapes, sizes, and with different ends- some have only holes, some have two “nubs” for connecting, some with one hole and one connector. Build one design, wear it, and then disassemble it and to match your next outfit- or your mom’s. No mess with this project, as it has no glue, glitter, or molding required and comes with it’s own take along storage unit.

For kids three years and up, $15-$30 at stores like Target and Amazon.com.

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This kit is great for slightly older kids who are able to use molds and more complex patterns. Children can make their own beads in one or more colors, even accent them with glitter or included gems, and set them to dry. When they do, they can add them to the included silver bracelet, add charms, and have a very personalized bracelet. Two bracelets are included, as well as charms and the dough for molds, which makes a fantastic project for best friends or sisters to do on a rainy day.

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Another fun find from Alex Toys is Bling Bangles- which is good for kids ages six and up, but I think tweens will really enjoy. The kit comes with six metal bangle bracelets (just like mom’s!), 6 floss colors, and 6 gemstone strips in different sizes. Easy to make, children can add the desired “bling” of gems to the bangle and wrap the colored floss around the bracelet, and voila! Done.
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Filed Under: evergreen, kids, review, toys

Week 7 On Nutrisystem

June 2, 2014 by Samantha 6 Comments

Ok, I actually lost a pound this week, huzzah! This has been slow going for me- which is a little frustrating, but at least it’s going in the right direction. I am following the plan and getting exercise regularly, and maybe next week I will see a bigger loss. Yes, a pound is great- but I’m totally hoping for a few of those to drop next week- I’ve been doing really well following the plan, and getting my workouts in, so I really (selfishly, impatiently!) want to see a big drop. My Nutrisystem counselor reminds me that it is not all in the scale, which is true- but I’m a brat, what can I say, ha. I do feel good and have a lot of energy, so that’s great. I spent a very active weekend (as any of you who follow me on Twitter, Foursquare, or Facebook know) and had no issues keeping up. I also was really good, and stayed away from the birthday cake 🙂
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Filed Under: food, review Tagged With: nutrisystem, weight loss

Gazillion Bubbles Typhoon 2.0

May 30, 2014 by Danielle 3 Comments

Disclosure: The Gazillion Bubbles Typhoon 2.0 was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

With summer here, I find it impossible to stay inside the house. We seem to be outside doing a variety of things every day. My girls especially love to play with bubbles. I’m not going to lie, there are times when my hand gets hurt or I get dizzy from being the bubble distributor :). I was so excited to receive this awesome product. The Gazillion Bubbles Typhoon 2.0 has been a new favorite toy in our family.

About the Gazillion Bubbles Typhoon 2.0:

You can now create a gazillion bubbles instantly with this awesome product. With no pump and no wait time, you will be able to create tones of bubbles within the blink of an eye! The awesome product blows more than 5,000 bubbles per minute. You only have to replace the solution top with the auto feed cap, insert the bottle to fill the machine with the bubbles, push the button and watch in amazement as a Typhoon of colorful bubbles shoots out!

Head To Kohl’s To Update Your Summer Wardrobe

May 29, 2014 by Samantha 9 Comments

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I don’t like to spend a lot of time going from store to store to get what I need. As a busy working wife and mother, I have a lot of hats I wear on a daily basis, and any way I can trim time I spend doing those “must do” activities is a bonus for me. That’s one of the many reasons I love shopping at Kohl’s- whether you shop in stores or online, it’s a one stop shopping experience that you don’t need to spend tons of time and energy on. Bonus? The prices are great- you can catch amazing deals, get rewarded just for shopping and buying what you need to (with Kohl’s Cash, good for anything in the store) AND they constantly mail out money saving coupons in the weekly mailers, snail mail, and the best ones come via email when you sign up to receive promotions. Really, you should- there is not a reason in the world not to. They only send you deals and updates, Kohl’s is not one of those places that bombard you with useless emails 300 times a week.

While I usually enjoy shopping for me, shopping for my husband and son can be a less then fun experience, and one I prefer to either do alone or online. My son is OK if he’s with me, but if daddy is also with us, he turns into a whine machine. I don’t know why that is, but the quickness and ease of shopping at Kohl’s and getting what I need to for everyone in the family with no fuss is VERY appreciated by this mommy, let me tell you. Maybe it’s a guy thing- but they just don’t make shopping fun, and it’s great to go in with a list, sizes, and be done with it. Shopping online at 2 am is another great standby. No one annoys me then, and since they are both dudes? They don’t care what I buy them as long as it fits, and for the kiddo maybe has an Angry Bird or two involved, haha.
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Filed Under: clothes and shoes, fashion, home, review Tagged With: clothes, clothes and shoes, furniture, home, housewares, shoes

Snuggle Up With a Good Doll

May 29, 2014 by Samantha 4 Comments

With Father’s Day just a few weeks out, what better topic than dolls. Wait, dads and dolls? Absolutely. Any man (or woman!) who’s got a daughter—and wants to connect with her—really needs to know his way around the world of dolls, since that’s where many girls spend a lot of their time. It’s an amazing way to say, “I love you.” Here are some of our favorites.

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Adora Nursery Time (Adora Dolls)
Adora babies are incredibly lifelike. They’re a little lighter than most babies, but their skin is super soft, their little noses and toes and fingers are irresistible, and they even smell like real babies. Great for dad to show his daughter how tiny and adorable she was as a baby, but also very effective if that little girl is preparing to be a big sister. Nursery Time babies are dressed in a onesie and come with a nice doll carrier. Ages 3 and up. About $79.99.

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Dorothy and Toto (Bandai)
In case you hadn’t heard, there’s a new Oz movie coming out. “Legends of Oz,” is based on one of the sequels written by L. Frank Baum, the guy who wrote the original. The first dolls in the series feature Dorothy (alone or with her ever-loyal pup, Toto). Other characters will be along soon. Dad and daughter can go back to Oz to help Dorothy and her friends, and he can even talk about life in the “old” Oz. Ages 3 and up. About $22.99.

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Bubbly Mermaid (Lalaloopsy)
Who says you can’t bring a doll into the bathtub? Ocean Seabreeze and Pearly Seafoam are mermaids, which is more than enough to get most kids interested. But what makes them unique is their hair, which is made of bubbles. Just pour in some shampoo or bubble bath, give your mermaid a squeeze¸ and watch her turn into Rapunzel of the Sea. Both come with their very own water-squirting pet octopus. For a little dry-land fun, use diluted dish soap instead. Ages 3 and up. About $29.99. http://www.lalaloopsy.com/
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