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  This post is Sponsored by Peeps & Company but my opinions are 100% my own! Remember when you had to wait once a year to get your fill of PEEPS®?  There was a time when they were only out around Easter time but not anymore.  Each and every holiday now you can find them including Peeps for Valentine's Day too!  My girls LOVE Peeps and while I'm not a huge fan of them, I usually pick some up for them to enjoy. Celebrate the holiday of love with fun and sentimental PEEPS® to make your Valentine’s heart flutter. PEEPS® Valentine’s Day treats can serve as a token of affection for your loved ones or adorable accents to baked good for your sweetheart. Try one or all of the seasonal varieties...

  This post is Sponsored by PetSmart but my opinions are 100% my own! Pets are part of the family so if you like to show your family that you love them on Valentine's Day, then make sure you include your pet!  PetSmart has lots of things to show some love to the family pet along with some deals to help you save money! Show your furry, scaly or feathered Valentine some love this February with savings anywhere from 25-50% off at PetSmart! The Love Your Pet sale begins February 14th and ends February 17th, don’t miss out on 50% off of hundreds of items. Keep the love coming all February long with up to 25% off thousands of items in-store and online! You'll be able to save $5 on select Blue,...

This post is Sponsored by Shout! Factory but my opinions are 100% my own! Spring into action with Bumblebee from Hasbro Studios’ Emmy® Award-winning series Transformers Prime! Beloved by kids and legions of fans worldwide, Bumblebee is a dedicated warrior and a scout who serves as part of the elite squad lead by Optimus Prime. Though he may be one of the smallest and youngest of the Transformers, don’t let that fool you. Time and time again, this Autobot proves that he has the bravery to fight for what is right and the tenacity to throw himself into action to battle against his opponents no matter where they appear. On February 25, 2014, Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro...

This post is Sponsored by Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods but my opinions are 100% my own! As Super Bowl Sunday draws near, which are you dreading more – your team losing, or preparing endless amount of grilled meats, intricate finger food displays and time-consuming dips and desserts for your guests? This year, Michael Angelo's challenges us to think outside the hot-wings-and-potato-chips box any try a Super Sunday the Italian Way – with Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods! We are big fans of Michale Angelo's and we are Italian!  That's how good their food is.  Have you tried it?  Because if you haven't you really should.  And their entree's would really be great for your Superbowl celebration....

This post is Sponsored by Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables but my opinions are 100% my own! Add Libby's Fruit & Vegetables to Your Favorite Recipes.  This weekend is the Superbowl and that means you may be looking for some easy and good recipes to make for your guests.   While you plan your menu make sure you consider Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables.  I'm not talking about opening up a can of corn, heating it up and serving it.   No, instead you can use a lot of their fruits & vegetables in recipes so you'll add some good nutrition to them. With the wide variety of products Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables offers, you can create delicious and affordable game day snacks like Peachy...

This post is Sponsored by Taste of Nature® but my opinions are 100% my own! We tried a new snack recently - Taste of Nature® Organic snack bars and to be very honest, my kids were hesitant to try them because in their words 'they looked funny'.  The snack bars they normally eat are made with lots of oats and these looked nothing like them.  But I urged them to at least take a bite then make the decision on whether they liked them or not.  Since they love nuts and berries and trail mix so I knew they would like this. Of course I was right. First we all tried the Persian Pomegranate Garden and it was amazingly delicious!   It basically was like eating trail mix but only in a bar and much...

This post is Sponsored by Van's but my opinions are 100% my own! I'm so excited to share with you the NEW Van's Natural Foods PB&J Sandwich Bars and Multigrain Chips!!!   If you or any of your family members have food allergies, then you've probably heard of Van's Natural Foods.  They make a lot of Gluten Free products along with being full of whole grains and fiber.   We don't have any food allergies but I love giving my children whole grain foods so we are a big fan of Van's products. A couple of weeks ago, we received a fun package from Van's that you may have seen me talk about on Facebook.....   My girls dove right in when they got home from school.  The were excited to especially...

This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate Entertainment but my opinions are 100% my own! I’m happy to share with you today another fun kids movie - the NEW Barney®: Story Time with Barney DVD which is now available as of today, January 21, 2014.  Reading is fun and opens doors for imaginations to soar with magical tales of fun and adventure in the all-new Barney®: Story Time with Barney available on DVD, Digital and Video on Demand from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. "Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagination, dancing and learning on television, online and through live events, home entertainment, toys and publishing. In 2013, Barney is celebrating...

  This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate Entertainment but my opinions are 100% my own! I'm happy to share with you the NEW Angelina Ballerina: On With the Show DVD that is being released on January 21, 2014. Grab your seats and enjoy the show with Angelina Ballerina® and her friends in the all-new Angelina Ballerina: On With the Show available on DVD, Digital HD and Video on Demand from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. We wonder where our children get their love for things so early on, but when you watch Angelina - the adorably likeable mouse - you'll see why little girls who adore her, want to be like her!  My girls love to dance and even though they 6 and 9, they still enjoy watching...

This post is Sponsored by Ricola but my opinions are 100% my own! As the cold and flu season hits its peak this month, Ricola ®, the leading manufacturer of soothing herb cough drops from Switzerland, is encouraging consumers to trade in their sick days for well days by inviting them to “Call in Well.” Now through January 31st, consumers can call 1-855-4-WELLDAY or text RICOLA (22122) to share what fun things they’d do if they took a “well day” off.  One lucky winner per day will win $500. Visit Ricola’s Facebook page for official rules. The Ricola “Call in Well” promotion wants to remind you that there are steps you can take to feel better this time of year – that way you can go out and...

This post is Sponsored by Swanson but my opinions are 100% my own! I'm not the best at taking pictures of food, but I'm trying.  You really need a good camera, good lighting and an eye for styling.   All those together will give you great pictures.   If you've been on Pinterest you've seen good, bad and OK pictures of food.  I know a lot of great food photographer's but they all started somewhere so you can do better with some helpful tips,  and so can I! Believe it or not nearly 1 in 4 Americans posted a photo of their meal this past holiday season (according to a recent survey commissioned by Swanson), here are some Food Styling and Photography Tips from Swanson to help make your...