Brew Up the Perfect Celebration with Eight O’Clock Coffee

Eight O’Clock Coffee has been celebrating the holidays with American families for over 150 years, and this year they want to make sure that they are included in your family’s holiday traditions. Available in 11 different delicious varieties, Eight O’Clock has some tips to to alleviate some of the stresses of holiday entertaining. EIGHT tips for brewing up the perfect celebration: 1. Be your own ‘brewista’. Create a coffee house vibe and offer … [Read more...]

Scholastic Books for All Ages

Scholastic Books for All Ages I have fond memories of book order time in elementary school. The Scholastic readers and book club were the highlight of my month… seriously! Ok, maybe it was when the book order was delivered… that was even better. My teachers would always let us sit for a good 20-30 minutes to sift through our new books and enjoy. Scholastic books offer quality, age appropriate, durable, and inviting reading material for … [Read more...]

iCaughtSanta.com : Catch Santa & Get Your Proof!

Last year I was able to review IiCaughtSanta.com and received this fantastic photo to share with my kids Christmas morning. iCaughtSanta.com is a unique website that allows you to add Santa to your own personal photo. The outcome is fairly believable for a child and imagine the look on their face when you hand them proof that Santa was there! In three simple steps anyone can upload a holiday photo, add Santa Claus and print it as proof… or … [Read more...]

#WIN Rembrandt For Your Holiday Smile : Gingerbread Sweep & Keep #GIVEAWAY : [CLOSED] : #rafflecopter

Rembrandt For Your Holiday Smile Christmas is almost here! While you are busy with your baking, gifts and decorating… don’t forget your smile! With all the sweet treats that come with the festivities it’s important to keep oral health and maintenance top of mind.   Whether you’re trying to obtain a whiter smile in time for the holiday season or looking to maintain that beautiful healthy smile, REACH®, REMBRANDT® and LISTERINE® are … [Read more...]

Holiday Entertaining with Giada De Laurentiis for Target : Cookware, Bakeware & Pantry Items Review

  Holiday Entertaining with Giada De Laurentiis for Target Giada De Laurentiis for Target is a new line now available at Target that is sure to compliment your holiday baking, cooking and serving this year. No matter what holiday you celebrate this season your celebrations are sure to include food. Giada is here to help. I was sent the mixing bowl set, measuring cups, wisk and rubber spatula for my prep work. I was impressed with … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday : Pre-Christmas Unwrapping

It’s a little tradition in our family to open a few presents before Christmas. This allows the kids to enjoy the gifts instead of being overwhelmed all in one evening. Ethan’s face explains it all…. his wish list this year included only two things: a LeapPad and a BIG Lightening McQueen … [Read more...]

DaGeDar for Nintendo DS Review

DaGeDar for Nintendo DS Product Description from Amazon.com: GameMill Entertainment brings the exciting world of DaGeDar to the gaming market via the Nintendo DS in time for the 2011 holiday season. Each DaGeDar holds a unique “spirit within” that offers advantage to the player during each race. Using sharp reflexes players do battle in a game of speed and skill as they race their DaGeDar ball to the end of a virtual raceway. Each raceway is … [Read more...]

Holiday Shopping Challenge Outcome & $250 GC WINNER! @shopsmall

If you remember, late November I was asked to participate in a Holiday Shopping Challenge. I was given $250 in American Express supplemented with 40,000 Memebership Rewards points to shop for five of my loved ones. After shopping through the Membership Rewards online catalog I chose to redeem for $200 in American Express gcs. After interviewing each of my gift recipients in depth I found that they would prefer to combine their allocated … [Read more...]

It’s the LAST DAY of AT&Ts Season of Gifting : Todays Gift HTC Jetstream & Accessories

With the holidays this weekend, AT&T is sharing the gifts with you with their Season of Gifting Sweepstakes! Today, December 20th, is the last day AT&T will be featuring a gift of the day. Entering is as simple as entering your name and email address. While you are there, nominate someone you know that could really use this gift.  TWO lucky people will win the gift of the day and the nominee story with the most votes will also win! … [Read more...]

GelPro Plush Gel Filled Comfort Floor Mats Review

GelPro Plush Gel Filled Comfort Floor Mats I spend a lot of time in my kitchen… on my feet, at the counter, chopping and prepping vegetables, cooking meals, decorating baked goodies (cakes, cupcakes, cookies)etc. You know the drill, and you (probably) know the feet, leg and back pain associated with standing in one spot for a long time. This time of year is especially hard on my body with the added load of holiday baking. GelPro has a … [Read more...]