This post has been sponsored by Glad Black Bag, but concerns our own opinion Over the course of being a mom (almost 22 years now!) I’ve planned and thrown many (many) birthday parties (and a few baby shower and wedding showers). Planning, shopping, cooking, decorating and being the hostess can take a toll on a person. It’s honestly not a relaxing job, but enjoyable nonetheless. Then... everyone leaves. That’s when I want to plop on the couch … [Read more...]
Last Week | BMO Harris Bank Scavenger Hunt | Enter to #WIN $2000 | #BMOScavengerHunt
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This post brought to you by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. All opinions are 100% mine. We were very young when we married. With no real “life experience” I did my best to “manage” our finances (what there was of them lol) and was proud that I got the bills paid and on time. There is so much more to managing your finances, though, than just making sure you pay the bills on time. As we became more aware and … [Read more...]
Frozen Blu-Ray Combo Pack Review | #FrozenBluRay
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I received a copy of Frozen to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own. As I type this, my three year old son is downstairs singing along with Olaf. When I pick his big sister up from the bus stop in a few hours, she'll rush home, put on her Elsa dress, and turn on the Blu-ray player. They'll both sing along to every song and even play the parts of Anna and Hans when "Love is an Open Door" comes on the screen. It's been this way since we … [Read more...]
Saving Mr. Banks Blu-ray Combo Pack Review | #SavingMrBanksBloggers
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I received a copy of Saving Mr Banks on Blu-ray Combo Pack to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Chances are, if you're a Disney fan, you've already seen Saving Mr. Banks, the story of how P.L. Travers' book Mary Poppins transitioned from a story based on her youth to the Disney spectacular we all know and love today. (Unless you're like me and have young kids at home and miss the majority of movies in theaters because … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky
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Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky 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) American Girl Isabelle Doll & Book #Giveaway | ends 3/17 Vtech CS6859 Cordless Phone | Phone & $100 Walmart GC … [Read more...]
Need For Speed Review #NFSMovie
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I saw an advanced screening of Need For Speed thanks to Disney. All opinions are my own. During our trip to LA, we were treated to an advanced screening of the new movie Need For Speed (in theaters today), starring Aaron Paul. Check out the trailer first, and then we'll get to my review: If you're like me, the first time you saw the trailer for Need For Speed (yes, it's based on the video game of the same name), or heard about the film, … [Read more...]
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 500 3LCD Projector Silver Edition
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My husband and I sometimes tease each other about purchasing the largest screen television possible and making a “movie wall” in our lower living room. If we were to remove the television that is mounted on that wall right now we’d have a fabulous canvas for it! That’s why when I was offered an Epson Home Cinema 500 to review I jumped at the chance. The Epson Silver Edition home theater projector offers amazing home entertainment from a … [Read more...]
Bringing Disney’s Frozen to Life through Voiceover #FrozenBluRay
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Disclosure: I am covering this all-expenses paid trip on behalf of Disney. All opinions are my own, even when talking points are suggested. Our trip to Disney Animation Studios would not have been complete without a trip to the voiceover department. There, we met Gabriel Guy, Original Dialogue Mixer for Frozen. Gabe walked us through the recording and mixing process. The actors are recorded prior to animation. This does two things 1) it … [Read more...]
BMO Harris Bank Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes Week 4 | Enter to #WIN $500 | #BMOScavengerHunt
This post brought to you by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. All opinions are 100% mine. BMO Harris Bank Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes Week 4 Our oldest has been in college for several years now. Unfortunately we did not have a college fund set up for her. We were very young (and poor) when we had her and it was all we could do to make it pay check to pay check. We spent many years just paying off our own college debt. She managed to get … [Read more...]
Philips Sonicare for Kids | #WIN a Sonicare for Kids | #PowerToKids
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Brushing is a hugely important activity that many children have a difficult time perfecting. My Ethan, who is 5 1/2, still has a hard time understanding that you have to brush more than one area and to do so, you must move the brush around in more than one place. That’s why when Philips offered to send Ethan a Sonicare for Kids electric toothbrush to review I jumped at the chance. Have the confidence to let your child take charge of improving … [Read more...]
