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Barney: Planes, Trains & Cars DVD {Review & Giveaway}

May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Barney: Planes, Trains & Cars Available on DVD May 15, 2012! Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagining, dancing and learning on television and online through live events, home entertainment, toys and publishing. The Emmy award-winning series, Barney & Friends is one of the top rated preschool shows today, airing on PBS Kids and Sprout. Whether you like it or not, Barney is one of the most beloved children's characters of all time and is here to stay. I think until you have children, you really don't get what Barney is all about. There's just something irresistible about the lovable purple dinosaur! Barney: Planes, Trains & Cars does … [Read more...]

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Wines by Wives: Celebrity Wine Club Review

May 16, 2012 By 13 Comments
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I always have a difficult time selecting a bottle of wine. Do I want red or white? What's the difference between a Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir? It's nice when someone who really knows about wine can make a suggestion for me. That's one of the reasons I am so excited about Wines by Wives, a celebrity wine club. About Wines by Wives Wines by Wives is a celebrity wine club dreamed up by Tamra Barney and Vicki Gunvalson of "Real Housewives of Orange County", along with businessman and internet entrepreneur Christopher Gravagna. A subscription fee of $34.90 (plus $13.95 shipping in Continental U.S.) gives members two bottles of wine from their chosen celebrity's wine club; either two white, … [Read more...]

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The Secret World of Arrietty DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack Review & Giveaway

May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The Secret World of Arrietty debuts On 2-Disc Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on May 22! The Secret World of Arrietty arrived at our door this afternoon and straight into the DVD player it went. It was magical! Many of us at some point have dreamed of little people living amongst us. In Disney's The Secret World of Arrietty, little people known as 'borrowers' really do exist. Fourteen year old Arrietty (voice of Bridgit Mendler) secretly lives with her parents (voices of Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) beneath the floorboards of a suburban garden home...that is until a twelve year old human boy named Shawn (voice of David Henrie) moves into the house with his Aunt and her housekeeper (voice of … [Read more...]

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Children’s Book Review: Our House is Round

May 15, 2012 By 4 Comments
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Our House is Round written by Yolanda Kondonassis and illustrated by Joan Brush is the perfect introduction to conservation for young children. With it's easy to understand explanations and over forty colorful illustrations, children get a valuable lesson about why our planet needs cleaning up and how we can all make a difference. The book discusses the cause and effect of pollution and offers solutions such as recycling and energy conservation in a way that is fun and interesting for kids. A 'Messy Planet Action Plan' is provided offering children simple and realistic ways they can help clean to up our planet. An 'Earth-Smart Dictionary' provides detailed, age appropriate … [Read more...]

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Peter Rabbit Organics: Introducing 5 New Flavors {Review & Giveaway}

May 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Peter Rabbit Organics has released 5 fun new flavors of their organic fruit and veggie pouches and we got to try them! Typically you would expect younger children to love the squeeze pouches full of pureed fruits and veggies, but I'm here to tell you that older kids also enjoy Peter Rabbit Organics. Probably most enjoyed by 15 year old Nathaniel, the girls also like the fruit pouches for a quick snack or pick-me-up after cheerleading practice. The kids really like the five new flavors a lot, although Becca says that the Pumpkin, Carrot and Apple isn't her favorite. They arrived so adorably packaged like an Easter basket! Check your stores for these 5 new flavors: Peach and … [Read more...]

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The Looneyspoons Collection Cookbook Review & Giveaway

May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The Looneyspoons Collection by sisters Janet & Greta Podleski is much more than a collection of recipes. While it does have a fabulous collection of family friendly recipes, it's also very funny and chock full of interesting information. The Looneyspoons Collection includes 400 pages and 325 recipes that will keep you both laughing and cooking for many months. Each recipe in the book has been given a very clever name such as Ham-Me-Down Dinner, Dilly Beloved, Darth Tater, and Erik Eggstrata. Along with each recipe you get beautiful images, silly cartoons, Nutrition Nugget, Food Bites, Recipe Tips, quotes and lots of laughs. "You know, I really don't need buns of steel. I'd be happy … [Read more...]

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Cesar Cookie Crunchies Treats for Dogs

May 11, 2012 By 10 Comments
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Our dogs Winston and Lilly love getting treats and we love giving them treats. They get so excited by the sound of a bag crinkling or when they see the cookie jar getting opened. Giving them treats is just one of many ways to show that we love them. It was an exciting day when a box full of Cesar Cookie Crunchies arrived at our door step! Both Winston and Lilly are rescue dogs and had a rough start in life. It's hard to imagine that someone could be cruel to or not want one of them. The amount of joy they bring to our family cannot be measured. The least we can do is give them lot's of belly rubs and delicious, healthy treats. I know that dog treats are often used for training … [Read more...]

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New from Sibu Beauty: Purifying Mask, Exfoliating Scrub and Toner {review & giveaway}

May 10, 2012 By 4 Comments
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Having dry, sensitive skin year round means that I must be extra diligent with my skincare routine. Finding the best beauty products can be a daunting task. Last fall I had the pleasure of trying a variety of products from Sibu Beauty and can't say enough good things about the product line. Sibu Beauty was nice enough to send me their three newest products to review: Sea Buckthorn Exfoliating Scrub, Purifying Mask and Clarifying Toner. About Sea Buckthorn Touted as the 'miracle berry' the sea buckthorn berry has been used in ancient civilizations throughout Eastern Cultures for centuries. This super food is backed by hundreds of scientific studies demonstrating its success at … [Read more...]

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VTech LS6475-3 Multitasking Phone System Review

May 9, 2012 By 10 Comments
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Before leaving the corporate world 3 years ago, I had a job which required wearing a headset for 8 hours per day. I did this job for 15 years, so naturally I was a little resistant to bring a headset into my home. I have had a complete change of heart, after trying the VTech LS6475-3 Multitasking Phone System.   The VTech LS6475-3 Multitasking Phone System is a two handset cordless phone system with a cordless headset. It also has a built-in answering machine which I love. I must be the only person on the planet who didn't have an answering machine until now. Mine broke a few years back and I never bothered replacing it, since I am home most of the time. It was like Christmas … [Read more...]

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Diaper Cakewalk {Diaper Cake Review}

May 8, 2012 By 9 Comments
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One of the nurses I work with is expecting, which has been cause for much excitement at the nursing home where we are employed. Over the weekend we had a baby shower for Tiffany, who is ready to pop at any moment. I was so proud to present her with a beautiful diaper cake from Diaper Cakewalk. I've made a diaper cake once and can tell you that a lot of work goes into it. While I think I did a pretty good job on the one I made, it doesn't compare to the one we received from Diaper Cakewalk. Everything on the diaper cake was done to perfection, from the genius construction to the smallest of details. Plus, it was so well packaged that it arrived in pristine condition. Tiffany was was so … [Read more...]

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