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With Winter here and in full force, I have caught myself reaching for my iPhone to text, answer a call or simply to add a note reminder for myself later, but not being able to because the screen will not work since I have gloves on. There is a solution to this, and I am… [Continue Reading]

Wilton Holiday Baking – 3 fun cookie must have’s!

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The holidays snuck up on us this year. It seems that it was just summer a few days ago, and here we are with snow on the ground and the Christmas tree up in the living room. With the holidays, in our house, come holiday baking. I have really been getting in to baking this… [Continue Reading]

Way Basics Storage Cubes

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Between all my and hubby’s things in our house, and the kids toys, books and playroom movies, we are always looking for affordable ways to stay organized. This is where Way Basics Storage Cubes have come in to play. Way Basics Storage Cube – Red Way Basics Storage Cubes are made from 99% recycled paper… [Continue Reading]

Barbie Video Girl Doll

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My kids aren’t too knowledgeable when it comes to technology and being on the internet. I am working with them more, because no matter what we will want to think or know, our kids will be introduced to the online world at some time or another. While I will not be pushing the computer and… [Continue Reading]

Nikon D5000 *Review* I love it! I use it!

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I grew up in a home where my dad was deeply in to photography. He had an eye that truly made anyone’s heart skip a beat. With that said, I do feel that I caught that photography bug. I think I have always had the same eye as he had. It was in 2005, after… [Continue Reading]

Colgate Kids’ Toothbrushes & Toothpaste

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While a lot of people give toys and treats in their kids’ stockings, I have carried on a tradition that my parents used to do with us kids when we were growing up; I put toothbrushes and toothpaste in the kids stockings. I have always done this, and even given fun toothbrushes as treats to… [Continue Reading]

Wilton UltraGold Bakeware *Review & GIveaway* (Closed)

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Who loves to do some holiday baking? *raises hand* I was so excited this year because I was actually prepared! Wilton helped with that with the new upcoming release of UltraGold Bakeware. Coming up in January, Wilton is releasing UltraGold Bakeware, a new line of premium quality bakeware — without the premium price. Wilton knows… [Continue Reading]

Evenflo Symphony 65 Convertible Car Seat – Liberty *Giveaway* (Closed)

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This month, Evenflo introduced Symphony 65, an innovative new all-in-one car seat that includes groundbreaking (seriously) technology to help ensure that kids stay safe on the road. Evenflo Symphony 65 Convertible Car Seat in Circles with SureLatch has NEW technology providing safety & comfort for baby. Symphony is Side Impact Tested & is an All-In-One… [Continue Reading]

Multiple uses for Expo Markers (Home, work & on the go!)

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According to a recent survey done by the NRF & BIGResearch, 36% of consumers say they will be shopping for more practical gifts this holiday season. I can completely relate to this and EXPO is here to help! In our playroom, the walls are a dry erase material so the kids can write on the… [Continue Reading]

Gift Idea for Her! The Sak Iris Hobo in Curry Handbag

A couple of years ago, I was turned on to a company that, to this day, I still love. The Sak Not only does The Sak have gorgeous handbags, but the prices are very affordable, the sales are awesome and The Sak gives back to our community. This means so much to me, as well… [Continue Reading]

Fun Learning Gaming Systems from V-Tech Kids

Tucker is 4 ½ and is really starting to express even more interest in gaming. He is kind of at an in between stage from one gaming system to the one that I have that we play together, so when we had the chance to check out some of V-Tech’s new learning gaming toys, we… [Continue Reading]

Gifts for under $50 from Williams-Sonoma!

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Raise your hands if you are a fan of peppermint anything. *raises and waves hands* We are about to start holiday baking on Monday, but there is one thing that I am no expert on making and that is Peppermint Bark. Did you know that Williams-Sonoma has Peppermint Bark? When I saw this, I drooled… [Continue Reading]

Picture Perfect Hair Salon for Nintendo DSi

In October, a game for the Nintendo DSi was released and I have had so much fun with this! As an adult, I think you need to open yourself up to anything and everything from playing with your kids’ toys when they aren’t looking to playing kids games, by yourself or with your kids. I… [Continue Reading]

Gifts Galore: Last Minute gift ideas from Sam’s! *$25.00 Gift Card Giveaway!* (Closed)

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Are you still on the search for that perfect gift for that perfect someone? Sam’s has it! Sam’s Club has so many Last Minute Gift Ideas. I cannot tell you how long I looked for a Buzz Lightear for Tucker. Even though the movie is how many years old, you would think with it’s popularity… [Continue Reading]

Connect with friends & family with the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000

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Who has a webcam? I think just about all of us do or want a webcam. I think I have gone through about 3 webcams in the last few years. They were … well, webcams. They showed someone, well, on the other side. What else is a webcam supposed to do? What? Be fun? Nah…. [Continue Reading]

Fill their stocking with an Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Kids toothbrush

When you were a kid, what do you truly remember getting for Christmas that, as a kid, you didn’t want but you look back and you appreciate it now, as an adult? I have a few that I clearly remember: Socks Underwear Toothbrush Sounds like weird gifts? Not really because as an adult, I truly… [Continue Reading]

Personalize their gifts with Hallmark

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Are you still looking for the perfect gift? Why not head over to Hallmark and pick up something that means so much and costs so less; oh – and that you can customize? Here are some of my ultimate favorite things that Hallmark has this holiday season. Of all the gifts to give, give a… [Continue Reading]

My Baby First Steps for Nintendo DS

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The kids and I play our Nintendo DS every chance that we get. We are in to just about every game that you can think of, so when we had the change to check out My Baby First Steps for Nintendo DS, I was really excited! Product Description Your baby has grown so fast! Can… [Continue Reading]

New Super Mario Bros on Wii *Fun for the whole family!*

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Growing up, my ultimate favorite game was Super Mario Brothers. Who isnt aware of this game? I think everyone knows who these fun characters are and if you don’t, you will because this holiday season, this is the hottest game in our home! Product Details Developers at Nintendo have dreamed of creating a simultaneous multiplayer… [Continue Reading]

Twitter Peek ~ Great stocking stuffer!

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I first learned about Peek this past year. I am still a huge fan of Peek! For those that don’t want or need a smart phone, you can still keep your regular phone or cell phone but be able to take your email with you, and now it is even better! If you are a Twitter’aholic,… [Continue Reading]

Fisher-Price Mickey Mouse’s Magic Choo Choo Train Set

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If there was a toy set that is a must, it is this one. I am not a huge fan for toys that have a lot pieces, but when this Choo Choo train set arrived, I was really excited to check it out. As a parent, I think a child needs to have a train… [Continue Reading]

Lands’ End Argyle Cardigan Sweater *Review & Giveaway!* (Closed)

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I love sweaters! Especially with our cold (and I might add – long) winter season here in Iowa, I love sweaters even more! What I really love is a selection of sweaters to choose from. Lands’ End’s wide array of sweaters that the offer. I just received a Women’s Regular Original Fine Gauge Argyle Cardigan… [Continue Reading]

Fill their stocking with a Subway Gift Card! *2 $25 Gift Cards Giveaway!* (Closed)

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With all the holiday rush that we are all going through, all the holiday shopping that we are doing and all the holiday meals we are thinking about preparing, why not take a step back, get a nice break and go to Subway? We go to Subway a lot! I think my kids are the… [Continue Reading]

Lavender Gift Sets from PartyLite

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What do we ladies want for Christmas? Skip the candy and give her a relaxing and ever so cute Lavender Teddy from PartyLite. No, not ‘that’ kind of ‘teddy’, but an actual relaxing teddy bear that she can cuddle up with and let her soak in the scent of this amazing bear. I admit that… [Continue Reading]

Create Holiday Memories with a Festive Felt Stocking from Creativity for Kids!

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Christmas is quickly approaching us, more than we probably expected. We are looking for more holiday oriented projects to do with the kids and there is one that I am in awe of and truly had so much fun with Tucker to do. He made his own stocking! Product Details Holiday Memories Festive Felt Stocking:… [Continue Reading]

Save money with the Reduce Compactor Can *Review*

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I consider myself to be pretty well organized & cost saving when it comes to my home, but what about in our kitchen? Other than my pantry organization obsession, I like a clean kitchen, pantry and I love to save as much money as I can. For the last couple of weeks, I have been… [Continue Reading]

Plug-In Scentsy Warmers Review & Giveaway *Love them!* (Closed)

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In May, I was introduced to Scentsy. I cannot tell you how much I love the products and fragrances that are available. I love that these are basically candles, but they are wickless. How are they activated? Scentsy are plugged in, so no need to risk the kids with a flame. You can see from… [Continue Reading]

Elmo Encore Live

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I will never forget when Tickle Me Elmo came out, and then there was TMX (Tickle Me Elmo Ten) that was released. I was one of the lucky ones to be at Walmart just as they were bringing out the pallet of new toys for the holidays, so I was able to get one for… [Continue Reading]

Gifts for him! Braun Series 7 & Fusion Chrome Power

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I have talked a lot about what to get the kids in our lives for Christmas, but what about the men in our lives? Whether the man in your life is a techie, classic gentleman or just looking for a more enjoyable shaving experience, we’ve got a gift option for him. The Braun Series shavers… [Continue Reading]

LOST: Season 5 on BluRay & DVD

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For the last week, hubby and I have been watching and glued to the TV watching LOST, Season 5 on DVD. We started to get in to LOST this past summer when we watched all the previous 4 seasons on Netflix. When we heard that Season 5 was out on DVD, we were more than… [Continue Reading]

Playskool Step Start Walk ‘N Ride

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This holday season, while we are looking at gifts for our little ones, keep in mind gifts for the new walkers in our lives. Playskool is here to help with those gift ideas! Playskool Step Start Walk ‘N RidePlay is nature’s preschool. PLAYSKOOL was founded on that simple idea more than 80 years ago, and… [Continue Reading]

Thank you HoMedics!

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I was emailed a few days ago from HoMedics asking what my current address was: They wanted to send me a thank you gift. I have to say that today, my jaw dropped and my back thanks you, HoMedics! I am sitting here, typing from my laptop, on my couch, meanwhile my back is in awe!… [Continue Reading]

Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian *Review & Giveaway* (Closed)

One of my favorite movies that I have seen is Night At The Museum so when I heard that there was a part 2, I was excited and eager to see it! I really enjoyed the first one, and the second only proved that sometimes a second can be better than the first! There are… [Continue Reading]

We love Adorable Kinders Rag Dolls! *Review & Giveaway!* (12/21)

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Kambry loves dolls. What little girl doesn’t love dolls? I remember, as a kid, one of my favorite dolls was a rag doll. Remember Raggedy Ann? She was one, along with a doll that my grandmother gave me when I was little. I loved everything about her! I am excited that Kambry will have the… [Continue Reading]

Diego Extreme Launch & Rescue Pack

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Product Information Just like in the Go Diego Go! show, this Rescue Pack transforms to help Diego on his rescues to save animals in need.. With the press of a button, the backpack instantly transforms from the Rescue Pack character to kids’ very own rescue station. They’ll learn the location of the next mission from… [Continue Reading]

Great gift ideas from Jelly Belly!

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The holidays are in full force, people are buying gifts for everyone, but what about that sweet tooth? What about stocking stuffers? What about Gag Gifts? For the kids, Jelly Belly has a fun set (yummy too!) from Hello Kitty. Hello Kitty 10-Flavor Gift Box It’s the Hello Kitty 10-Flavor Gift Box from Jelly Belly!… [Continue Reading]

Oral-B Stages: Toothbrushes & Toothpaste

While we are all talking about holiday gifts for everyone, what about stocking stuffers for the little ones that are affordable, fun & that the kids will like for sure? Every year, I like to get fun things for the kids’ stocking. Things like small toys, small games, cards, treats and even a new toothbrush…. [Continue Reading]

Limited Edition Clarisonic Giveaway! (Closed)

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Back in June, I posted my love for the Clarisonic. I loved it then. I love it today! With our harsh cold weather, my skin is staring, again, to take its toll with dry skin, so I have broken out my Clarisonic in full force. With the holidays around the corner, this year’s wish lists… [Continue Reading]

Holiday Tradition with Williams-Sonoma’s No Bake Gingerbread House Kit

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What are we planning on doing this holiday season? We started last year a tradition that I think we will keep: Making a Gingerbread house. If you have not made one yet, you truly need to get started in on the fun! If you recall our Gingerbread House from last year, it didn’t turn out… [Continue Reading]

Give the perfect gift: A Kohl’s Gift Card! *$50.00 Giveaway! Unlimited Entries!* (Closed)

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Christmas is right around the corner, hard to believe isn’t it?! There is one store that we buy a lot of our holiday gifts every year: Kohl’s. I love the prices and their sales are awesome! Who can deny great prices for gifts and hassle free returns? As everyone is already building their holiday gift… [Continue Reading]

The Original Christmas Classics Limited Keepsake Edition DVD Set

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Thumpity, thump, thump! Look at Frosty go! It doesn’t have to be the holiday for our family to watch and enjoy holiday movies. I remember, as a kid, watching the classic Christmas shows like Frosty, Rudolph and Santa pretty much around the clock all during December, if not before then. I am so excited that… [Continue Reading]

We love the ESPN 6-in-1 Game Center!

If there was ever a boy that loved sports, I would say that is Tucker! Daddy is deeply in to sports, so of course I figured Tucker would be too. It’s like the two eat, sleep and breathe sports. With our long and cold winters here in Iowa, the ESPN 6 in 1 Game Center… [Continue Reading]

Get Eco-Friendly with PeopleTowels *Review*

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We do not buy Paper Towels. I don’t like the thought of using something and throwing it away, when I could just as easy buy a product that is eco-friendly. I was just introduced to PeopleTowels. Product Details Practical yet eco-chic, PeopleTowels are small (approx. 9 x 9 inches), absorbent, light-weight and fast-drying Six designs… [Continue Reading]

Fisher-Price Elmo Tickle Hands

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Are you a parent that is looking for new ways to get your little ones active? We play games, go on walks, play outside, play inside, but when it comes to kids, face it – their attention span is short and their interest for toys is pretty short winded as well. With Elmo, my kids… [Continue Reading]

Denny’s Peppermint Fare ~ Holiday Menu going on now!

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A couple of weeks ago, my family had another yummy opportunity to go visit Denny’s to check out their new Holiday Menu. I was sad that the location we went to only had a couple of things to offer. We tried and love the new Peppermint Pancake Puppies. These are basically a hush puppy made… [Continue Reading]

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Choo Choo on DVD

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Every morning, what do the kids love to watch? Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! When I saw that Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Choo Choo Express, I was excited – I think more than the kids were. LOL! I love this show. Love it!! When the kids watch it, they are having fun, watching something they like (and that… [Continue Reading]