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WIN Chocolate Mint Day Balance Bars

February 13, 2014 by Samantha 27 Comments

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Looking for a healthier option to chocolate? Celebrate Chocolate Mint Day on 2/19 with Balance Bars.

Chocolate Mint Day celebrates anything and everything that is chocolate mint flavored. The most common chocolate mint treats are ice cream, candies, and desserts, but it’s great think about healthier options as well. One such option that is portable, good for meals or snacks, and tastes good too is the Mint Cookie Crunch Balance Bar. Everyone in my house likes them, and they are great for travel as well.

“Here’s a refreshing new take on a classic. We’ve added a crunchier cookie base and more mint flavor to this delicious chocolate cookie bar. The chocolate and cool mint come together in a satisfyingly crunchy delight for a perfect chocolate mint Balance Bar.
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Have a Hershey Valentines Day

February 13, 2014 by Samantha 4 Comments

It’s Valentines Day, and you know what that means- Chocolate. For me, that means one name- Hershey’s! It’s my favorite, and I love the variety that it comes in. What better gift to get a choco-holic then chocolate? Plus it’s the perfect “add on” gift or special something.

Their current collection includes:

Hershey’s® Kisses

Hershey’s® Giant Kiss

Twizzlers® Cherry Hearts

Reese’s® Peanut Butter Heart

Jolly Ranchers®

All these would make any sweets lovers’ holiday complete. My husband loves the Reese peanut butter hearts. It is epically huge, and what’s better then a giant Reese? If you ask my son, the giant Hershey kiss is better- but not by much. That was always my grandfather’s favorite as well, and it reminds me of him every time I see one. It’s a great memory, he used to love those. Just be sure to save some of those “giant” candies for later, and not give yourself a cavity and a stomach ache. Be they sugary sweet candies like Jolly Ranchers, or licorice like Twizzlers, Hershey has a candy for everyone.
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Indow Windows

February 12, 2014 by Samantha 5 Comments

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Many believe windows are only meant to be seen through, but those of us with older houses know that these windows are also places for wind to blow through. (Where our precious and expensive heat leaks out in a slow steady stream.) That little breeze you feel by those windows might as well be dollars blowing out the window. Inefficient windows are one of the top complaints of older homes, right after out houses and corpses in the crawl space. Yeah, we’ve all seen that movie. What? Indow Window panels are a great way to combat this issue (the energy efficiency- nothing they can do about the Indian burial mound in the backyard, sorry- call the ghostbusters) while also helping improve sleeping patterns in children and help those who suffer from migraines with the new Blackout Panels.
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Filed Under: home, review Tagged With: home, home improvements, windows

WIN The LEGO Movie and Barbara’s Cereal Giveaway

February 11, 2014 by Samantha 71 Comments

Have you seen“The LEGO® Movie,” yet? Barbara’s cereals – made from simple, wholesome ingredients, is launching a new contest for Barbara’s and LEGO fans. This sweepstakes program is simple to enter and offers daily prizes, including a grand prize trip to LEGOLAND® (either California or Florida).

Anyone 18 and older can enter online at BarbarasGiveaway.com, with extra entries available for liking Barbara’s on Facebook, following on Twitter or signing up for its e-newsletter. Prizes include:

LEGOLAND® tickets
Movie prize packs
Free Barbara’s products
Grand Prize: Trip for four to the LEGOLAND® resort in California or Florida, and much more!

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Awesome ‘Gumdrop’ iPad Case

February 6, 2014 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Disclosure: The Drop Tech Color Case from Gumdrop Cases 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.

When you have a tablet, iPad, Kindle, cell phone or any other type of technology, we all know that keeping them safe is very important. Each of these items cost a ‘pretty penny’ . The majority of us live lives that are on the go and have little ones around. The Drop Tech Color Case from Gumdrop Cases is a must have item for you if any of my previous thoughts apply to you.

About Gumdrop Cases:

Gumdrop was established with one main goal: To bring device protection to the masses in a stylish way. As soon as the latest and greatest tech device hits the streets, Gumdrop is always on top of the game, and is the first to deliver the hippest, most rugged and protective device accessories around. They strive to bring device protection to the masses, one case at a time.

About Drop Tech Color Case:

This case is the most rugged, durable, and affordable protection for your iPad.

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Personalized Goodnight Little Me Book

February 5, 2014 by Danielle Leave a Comment

Disclosure: The I See Me! Personalized Children’s Book 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 little ones I am always on the look out for new, neat items that can be personalized to my kiddos. I was very pleased when i cam across this wonderful new book from I See Me! Goodnight Little Me is a great book that is personalized for your little one that you love dearly.

About I See Me!:

I See Me opened for business in May of 2000, after a year of product development. The owner(Maia) and her husband (Allan) had received a book for their son and thought that the illustrations could have been much better and the story could have been more customized to the child. Therefore, I See Me was born.

Allan and Maia developed the first book My Very Own Name as a team. Their goal was to produce an educational book that would teach young children how to recognize letters and spell their names. They then brainstormed together to develop the characters in the book.

Their mission is to increase self esteem in children through personalized books that celebrate the uniqueness of each child. The goal of their books is to show each child how absolutely unique and special he or she is, to teach the child how to spell his or her name, and to build vocabulary skills.

Oshkosh B’gosh Spring Collection

February 5, 2014 by Samantha 6 Comments

Disclosure- I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for OshKosh B’gosh. I received a gift card to facilitate my shopping trip and to thank me for participating.

OshKosh B’gosh have been around since 1895 starting business as overall manufacturers in OshKosh, Wisconsin for adults. Soon after they began making these same overalls a bit smaller for their customers’ children and the story began. Since then OshKosh have made quality children’s clothing and currently have stores across the country. As of now, OshKosh is showcasing their Spring collections of children’s clothes. There are brightly colored dresses, shorts and shoes for the little ladies. The Striped Shirts for boys and for the tiny ones in your life, prints and patterns to complement the little cuties at every stop.

At a recent shopping trip to the local OshKosh store, we were pleasantly surprised with the attentiveness of the staff. The staff was easy to find but not hovering too close. The quality and quantity of items available and the prices of the garments were wonderful as well. Shopping for Little Man was a breeze and we were able to get 3 pairs of pants, 2 shorts, 6 shirts, 1 sweatshirt, and 3 teddy bears, for $100.73. Is three teddy bears excessive? Yes, yes it is. But he could not decide which he wanted, and they were all quite inexpensive, so it was easy for me to cave in and make his day, LOL. Little Man loves warm snuggly clothing (anything fuzzy and soft) but also has an appreciation for anything with animals or super heroes on it. There was lots of soft and cuddly clothes and quite a few with animals, as well. The OshKosh baby section also had tons of adorable baby wear if you are looking.
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Valentines Day Gifts for Your Little Ones

February 4, 2014 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Looking for a Valentines Day gift for your child? Something fun, sweet, and that they will love. Here are a few cute ideas for any age range.

The Build a Bouquet set from Green Toys is a very cute alternative to a set of blocks, and perfect for this holiday (or spring time). Your child can create flower arrangements in different shapes and patterns, or even bouquets. These brightly colored flowers are fun to play with in the winter when it’s drab outside, and kids can even make floral arrangements for their parents or grandparents and get their creative and artistic juices flowing. This is a gift you can feel good about giving, as well, as it’s made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic with no BPA, phthalates, PVC or external coatings. This 44 piece set includes 4 bases, 16 stem and leaf pieces, and 24 lilies, petunias, and daisy flower pieces. Recommended for Ages 2 and up and can be found in specialty toy stores or at http://www.greentoys.com for $28.

Prefer to grow a garden? Think outside the box with Thames and Kosmos. One of my favorite educational toy companies, they have created an adorable and fun to create (while learning and spending time with mom and dad) Crystal Garden kit. These quick “growing” crystals “bloom” from the centers of the four included cardboard flower trees. Learn how crystals grow, and choose the colors of the crystals you grow in your garden. You will see your garden in full bloom in less then 24 hours- but be careful, they are quite delicate. These crystals can’t be touched or moved, and never harden.

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