A gift card was received, all opinions are my own. The temperatures here in Missouri are finally hitting the 70 degree range. The windows are finally open, the birds are chirping, trees and flowers are budding up. Ahhhhhh SPRING! It’s amazing how my attitude and focus changes with the weather/temperature change. Now, I am itching to start Spring cleaning! Part of my Spring cleaning process is to evaluate each of my rooms. What is working, … [Read more...]
Harry & David For Your Next Social Get Together
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Spring brings people together often for social occasions and celebrations. The weather is getting nicer and people are starting to emerge from their caves hoping to enjoy weather and more sunshine. With St. Patrick’s Day and Easter just around the corner, thoughts of treats and hostess gifts are floating through your head. Now is the time to start browsing through Harry & David for a special treat to bring! I live with a family of popcorn … [Read more...]
Homemade Coconut Birds Nest Cupcakes Recipe
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Homemade Coconut Birds Nest Cupcakes Recipe Our extended family typically has a gathering right around Easter. We all bring yummy foods and the desserts are usually the highlight. I used to spend days making a fancy cake, but recently decided that these cupcakes were just as cute... and they were much easier to make as well! If you are avoiding boxed cakes mixes because of the crap they add to the mix, this homemade recipe is one you will want … [Read more...]
Fun Facts: Disney’s Frozen Rigging Process #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. Rigging: (v) The process of giving life to animated skeletons. See also: coolest job on the planet. When an animated character is created, it's essentially a virtual wire skeleton void of any life or the ability to move. The rigging process breathes life into the characters with movement, facial … [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) … [Read more...]
Interview With the Filmmakers of Disney’s Frozen #FrozenBluRay
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Thank you to Disney for providing an all-expenses paid trip in exchange for this coverage. While talking points were suggested, all opinions are my own. We had the wonderful opportunity to meet and interview Frozen directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee and producer Peter Del Vecho. (You may recognize these three from their acceptance speech at the Oscars® last weekend.) The trio were extremely passionate as they spoke about Frozen, as if … [Read more...]
Little Tikes Cook n’ Grow Kitchen
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Little Tikes sent us this amazing little kitchen to review. I can honestly say I wish I had gotten one for my first child when he was small. It's called the Little Tikes Cook 'n Grow Kitchen, and that is exactly what it does... grows with your child. The kitchen does take some assembly but it doesn't take very long at all to assemble the kitchen. It took me about 10 minutes to assemble it and maybe another 10 minutes to place all the stickers on … [Read more...]
#WIN a Pirate Bay Inflatable Water Park Bounce House | ends 3/27
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Pirate Bay Inflatable Water Park If you are anything like me, you are ready for spring to make her appearance! I’m tired of cold, snow, slush and salt everywhere. I am now thinking positively and radiating warm thoughts. When I saw this water park giveaway I had to join in. Twenty (fabulous) bloggers are making this giveaway possible.... you will want to connect with each and every one of them! So, without further ado ... I bring you the … [Read more...]
Audio Fest at Best Buy Throughout March | #AudioFest
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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I’ve recently learned how enjoyable streaming music on the go (and at home) can be. Up until then, my days without the kids were fairly silent. Since incorporating music into my day my mood has changed for the better. Then, I was introduced to streaming music on quality portable speakers. O. M. Heavens. … [Read more...]
Boll & Branch Trimmed Organic Sheet Set
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As I get older, the more I realize how a quality sheet set affects my rest. When I was given the opportunity to review a set from Boll & Branch I gladly accepted. After a quick once over, I fell in love with and chose the Trimmed Organic Sheet Set in ivory. As soon as I saw the box, I was expecting big things from them. I have never seen a sheet company put so much thought into the presentation of their product. The … [Read more...]
