Samsung Focus Flash Windows Phone Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

I am an admitted smartphone junkie. I’ve only had one for about three months, but now I wonder how I functioned beforehand. I now have the freedom to “cut the cord” (leave the computer) and still be able to check in on my email for a minute, see if anything important popped up on Facebook, check for DMs on Twitter and anything else that pops into my mind while still being able to go to the park with the kids, or anywhere for that matter. I … [Read more...]

Exploring Your Financial Options to Make a Wise Decision…

Some times in life you are faced with situations you aren’t financially prepared for. As much as I insist on paying “cash only” for things, bad things often happen in threes. Just this summer we had some large financial events happen to us… fortunately we had enough saved. If another large expense had happened we may have had to look at our financial options to pay for it. When in that position you may feel overwhelmed without options. The worst … [Read more...]

#HGG Tonka Chuck & Friends FLIP The Bounce Back Racer RC Car Review [CLOSED Giveaway]

Tonka FLIP The Bounce Back Racer RC Car Ethan loves cars, trucks… anything with wheels. The only thing that would make a car better in his eyes is if it moves on its own. Now there is that option for little guys. Meet FLIP The Bounce Back Racer. This FLIP THE BOUNCE BACK RACER remote control vehicle drives on both sides for double the speed-racing action! Drive your race car with the included controller as fast as it will go. Then, when … [Read more...]

You’re Invited! Twitter Party : Join Me for the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association : SIX Will #WIN a $50 Amazon!

Join us for a Twitter Party to talk about holiday traditions, tips for entertaining, and holiday recipes featuring avocados! I will be there as a co-host! What: MHAIA #HolidayAvocado Twitter Party When: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 3:00-4:00PM EST Hashtag: #HolidayAvocado Moderator: @MomCentral Special Guest: Famed chef and author (Truly Mexican) Roberto Santibañez will be tweeting from the @AmazingAvocado handle. … [Read more...]

Six New Oceanhouse Media Digital Children’s Book Downloads

 Here are a few of the new digital download children’s books we’ve tried this month. We haven’t run into a single one that the kids didn’t enjoy. Oceanhouse Media has also introduced the first digital lift a flap books that make reading along even more fun and interactive. Combine that with the holiday theme and you’ve got a book the kids ask to read over and over again.   Tacky and the … [Read more...]

Kidtoons Olivia Wintertime Cheer [CLOSED Giveaway]

By now you’ve heard of Kidtoons, right?  Kidtoons is a small organization dedicated to bringing fun, affordable, safe family oriented programming to movie theaters nationwide. There is a new family friendly movie every month with related activities like coloring contests, book recommendations, giveaways and related activities. You can also sign up for the weekly newsletter for the activities and information on the films. Matinees run every … [Read more...]

HALO Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition for Xbox 360 [CLOSED Giveaway]

Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition for Xbox 360 Rated M for Mature Audiences 17+     My little kids aren’t the only ones in the house that enjoy our Xbox 360. The older boys (Josh and his Dad) like a good combat game on occasion. They both had the original Halo in the original Xbox and they played it enough I thought the disc would eventually melt from being used so much! With the new remastered images, multiplayer … [Read more...]

LG Come Dine With Me

LG Come Dine With Me… It’s been many years now since I “took over” being the Christmas host. As the years pass, the extended family has grown immensely. To add to the chaos of cooking for the masses, several of us have made the lifestyle choice of becoming vegetarians. Although we are in the minority, I still try to make something special for everyone for dinner. So now I am cooking for 11 people… two different dinners. My dream… an LG … [Read more...]

Monday Morning Link Up : List Your Giveaways!

Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) Here are my giveaways ending in the next seven days… UPS My Choice: $25 American Express GC (rafflecopter) ends 12/11 Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Jewel Sparkles … [Read more...]

Bean Bag Boss Enormous & Comfy Bean Bag Chairs Review

My kids (young and older) love to lounge around in strange places. I often find my 14 year old son laying face down on the landing just “chillin”. When I ask him why… he says because it’s comfortable. I decided the kids needed a proper place to plop and lounge. Bean Bag Boss offered a sensible solution in a design that matches our living room décor. Josh likes to play the Xbox 360 and that is hooked up in the lower living room where our (faux) … [Read more...]