This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate but my opinions are 100% my own! It’s Full Steam Ahead on the Island of Sodor with Thomas and his engine friends in the all-new CG animated movie Thomas & Friends®: King of the Railway coming to Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand September 17 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. King of the Railway – The Movie introduces four new engines and one new destination on the Island of Sodor. New engine Stephen is based on the legendary “Stephenson’s Rocket”, one of the fastest and most advanced steam locomotives of its day. Meet the Earl of Sodor and see how Thomas and the Steam Team rely on friendship and cooperation to...
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Zebra Print Popcorn Balls with Good Cook Popcorn Baller
This post is Sponsored by Good Cook but my opinions are 100% my own! As part of the Good Cook Kitchen Expert team, they send me some products to play with and this month I received a really fun item that I know I will use over and over again. It's a Popcorn Baller and it makes really good, really fun and really easy popcorn balls. My first thought was that it was going to be way more complicated than I like to do things but when I actually started making the balls, I had so much fun! If you have no idea what a popcorn baller is check it out below... Making tasty popcorn ball treats can be fun, but also messy to roll. Our popcorn baller solves the problem. Scoop the mixture in, press...
Keep Your Carpets Clean with the Bissell SpotClean & Deep Cleaning Stain Pack (Giveaway ends 10/14)
This post is Sponsored by Bissell but my opinions are 100% my own! We have rugs on our entire 2nd floor and in our family room. The rest of the house has hardwoods or tile. While I like the feel of the rug under my feet on cold days, I'm not a big fan of it. I honestly wish I lived in a house without rugs, but we do and we will for a while. Perhaps someday we will take them all out and laminate the entire house, but that's not going to happen anytime soon. Why don't I like rugs? For one they are impossible to keep clean. At least with the hardwoods I can sweep them up several times a day, but with the rugs I can't pull out my vacuum every time there are crumbs or dirt on the rug. ...
The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy
Disclosure: This event and trip to LA was an all expense paid journey sponsored by Disney. All thoughts and experiences are 100% my own! We are so excited to share with you that The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy is being released on October 1, 2013. I haven't seen this movie in years. I thought we still had a copy but I guess it must have been a VHS copy and we got rid of all of those a while back. That's when I realized my girls haven't actually seen The Little Mermaid movie, they've only read the books. So we were all excited (well us girls, my husband sat this one out) to see The Little Mermaid Blu-ray. But first we had to watch the Bonus Features. ...
Gorton’s Seafood Fish In A Blanket Recipe #WickedGoodSeafood (Giveaway ends 10/14)
This post is Sponsored by Gordon's but my opinions are 100% my own! I love having quick meals in the freezer that I can cook anytime, and that the kids like. Fish sticks is one of those things. They LOVE Fish Sticks so I almost always have some in the freezer for a night I need something quick. My youngest likes to dip them in mayonnaise and my oldest likes to dip them in ketchup. Either way as long as they eat them, I'm fine with that. I've been a pretty faithful Gorton's user for a long time as I've tried others and I always seem to come back to Gorton's. The quality is pretty noticeable but what I love (and my family loves) about Gorton's is the crunchy outside. They really...
Band-Aid App with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ($25 Target Giveaway ends 10/7)
This post is Sponsored by Band-Aid but my opinions are 100% my own! Since we are all glued to our iphones and i/Pads, Band-Aid Brand has just launched Band-Aid Magic Vision App featuring Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which offers fun games and activities that help transform moments of hurt into moments of virtual fun! Here is a brief overview of how the app works: Simply download the free app and scan the image of a box of Band-Aids that features Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters. Here is the link for download. You can also download it on your Apple device by searching "Band-Aid" in the app store. Scanning your Band-Aid box will unlock a special world where the Turtles...
808 Canz Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Giveaway ends 10/7)
This post is Sponsored by VOXX Accessories but my opinions are 100% my own! I remember when I was a kid we only dreamed of having a wireless bluetooth speaker. Instead we had a record player, and a tape player and seriously I even remember my mother's 8 track player! Then when I was a teen CD's came out and we thought this was amazing because we could push a button and it would be back to the beginning of the song! However CD's scratched so they didn't have a very long life. And if you wanted a variety of music in your car, you had to carry your collection with you. And of course then there was the problem with people stealing CD's out of cars! But now we have iPods, MP3 Players and...
Jimmy Dean’s Quick and Easy Breakfast Items (Giveaway ends 10/7)
This post is Sponsored by Jimmy Dean but my opinions are 100% my own! School is in session and I don't know about you but we are still trying to get a flow going in the morning. It usually takes us a couple of months before everything runs somewhat smoothly in the morning. My kids don't adjust very well to the get up and go routine but eventually it'll become a new habit for them. Since we are struggling with our time, I like to have quick and easy breakfasts for them. Most time it's toast or cereal so on the weekends we tend to make more for breakfast. To help ensure a great start to your morning, Jimmy Dean is introducing three new quick and easy breakfast options to satisfy the...
SpareOne Emergency Mobile Phone Powered by a Single AA Battery Launches Next Generation SpareOne Plus
This post is Sponsored by SpareOne but my opinions are 100% my own! SpareOne, the world’s only emergency mobile phone powered by a single AA battery, launches SpareOne Plus, featuring a series of enhancements to the original multi award winning SpareOne. “SpareOne has been solidified as a must-have preparedness device, through its innovation and ability to keep lines of communication open when power is completely unavailable or inaccessible,” said Alan Cymberknoh, SpareOne Project Director at XPAL Power. “SpareOne Plus is packed with additional safety features and communicates with users even more intuitively than before.” Upgrades to the SpareOne Plus include new standard features such as...
Essence of Beauty In The Tropics Fine Fragrance Collection (Giveaway ends 9/30)
This post is Sponsored by CVS/pharmacy but my opinions are 100% my own! Essence of Beauty, CVS/pharmacy’s #1 best-selling fragrance and body care line, just launched a new Fine Fragrance Collection crafted by international master-perfumers this month. The custom fragrances offer a transporting experience and an easy indulgence for the everyday woman at an affordable price ($2.99-$12.99 at www.EssenceofBeauty.com and CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide), and include the following scents: Secret Woods – inspired by Le Chaperon Rouge (Little Red Riding Hood), features red apple, pomegranate, jasmine petals, and vanilla musk Forever Paris – bringing to life Robert Doisneau’s famous photo of a...
accént Skincare is for Head to Toe during Cold Weather & Everyday Use (Giveaway ends 9/30)
This post is Sponsored by accéntTM Skincare but my opinions are 100% my own! If you have sensitive skin, finding the right lotions and soaps can be very hard. I have a friend who can only use certain items on her skin as it's extremely sensitive. I've heard of her struggle so I know it's not easy, especially when you are trying to budget your money. Buying the one that's on sale isn't always an option. So the more options you do have, the better. New skin care innovations are being created all of the time that may be better for your skin type or skin care issue. It’s times like this when change is good! New accéntTM Moisturizing Lotion and accent Cleansing Wash, the only line of...
Straighten Your Hair with the Kiss Silicone Styler (Giveaway ends 9/30)
This post is Sponsored by Kiss but my opinions are 100% my own! When I was a teenager, I had very straight hair which I permed all the time. I didn't like my straight hair. Don't we always want what we don't have? I spent a lot of money keeping it curly. Of course that was the style then. As I got older I didn't care so much about my hair and pretty much just went with it. Then I started having children and my natural straight/wavy hair started curling on its own. And guess what? I didn't like it. Go figure right! So I started straightening my hair with the hair dyer but I couldn't do it like my hairdresser did. My best friend suggested I get a hair straightener but I told her I...
Moisturize Your Lips with Yummy Flavors of ChapStick® mixstix™
This post is Sponsored by ChapStick® but my opinions are 100% my own! ChapStick® has a new product called ChapStick® mixstix™, an innovative two-sided lip balm that offers one flavor on each side to be worn alone or together – making a third unique flavor combo. We love ChapStick and always have it handy. These just make putting it on more fun, especially for the kids. In the summer their lips get dry from the sun and chapped. Once they are chapped they hurt a lot and then there is all sorts of crying from the kids. Drives me crazy because there is always ChapStick in the house for them to use. So the mixstix is something they are more than happy to use and they have been using it....
The Princess Twins of Legendale DVD Review & Giveaway (ends 9/30)
This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate Home Entertainment but my opinions are 100% my own! Enter an unforgettable world of adventure full of princesses and fairies with The Princess Twins of Legendale which arrived on DVD exclusively available at Target as well as on Digital Download and Video on Demand August 20 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. In the magical land of Legendale, two brave sisters must come together to reunite two worlds separated by an evil enchantment. Highlighted by music from award-winning songwriter, producer, singer and former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi and featuring spectacular CGI animation, the world of Legendale comes to life in this movie adventure...
Tupperware FridgeSmart Containers Keep Your Produce Fresher Longer
This post is Sponsored by Tupperware but my opinions are 100% my own! I love Tupperware and I actually sold it when I was younger. It's a great way to make some extra money because it's a good product. They recently sent me their new FridgeSmart containers to try out. It's been a while since I've seen these and boy have they changed. I think they are 'prettier' than they used to be and easier to use. If you aren't familiar with them read below. ABOUT Tupperware Brands FridgeSmart Tupperware Brands has incorporated new technology into its FridgeSmart containers to keep fall produce fresher for days longer to save consumers time and ensure that their money is well-spent. The...