Product Reviews

Give the Teachers A Back To School Gift from CVS

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Lunch Recipes, Product Review | 2 Comments

This post is Sponsored by CVS/Pharmacy but my opinions are 100% my own! My kids are off to school today! It seems so early this year since it's not even September. I remember when I was a kid we always went back to school after Labor Day. That doesn't happen anymore. But we are all ready. I love having my girls home in the summer and we have a lot of fun and tons of family time. But their school schedule is the one they are used to since they are in school 9 months out of the year, so after a couple of months off, we are all ready to go back to school. And thankfully, my girls LOVE learning and they really love their school - as do I! We moved into this neighborhood 3 summers ago so...

Eleanor’s Secret DVD

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 2 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Cinedigm but my opinions are 100% my own! Eleanor’s Secret is a beautifully designed, rollicking adventure in which a boy’s new found ability to read not only sets his imagination free, but saves the day! Follow Nat’s adventure in a magic library with the help of classic characters and stories that come alive including: Cinderella, The Jungle Book, Puss in Boots, Little Red Riding Hood, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Jack and the Beanstalk, Tom Thumb and more! About Eleanor's Secret ELEANOR’S SECRET is a magical adventure for the entire family! In a dusty old attic Nat discovers a magical library where famous storybook characters come to life. He...

Around The Block DVD with Christina Ricci

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 1 Comment

This post is Sponsored but my opinions are 100% my own! From Australian writer/director Sarah Spillane, AROUND THE BLOCK was an Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival 2013 and was also featured at the Beijing International Film Festival and the Newport Beach International Film Festival in April 2014, where Sarah Spillane received honors for Outstanding Achievement in Directing. Spillane also won an Australian Directors Guild Award for her screenplay of Around the Block before filming even began. Starring Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee Christina Ricci, AROUND THE BLOCK is an inspirational drama that explores themes about breaking cycles and building dreams. About...

BJ’s Back To School Lunch Box Makeover

by Karen Mendes | Lunch Recipes, Product Review | 3 Comments

This post is Sponsored by BJ's Wholesale Club but my opinions are 100% my own! Next week is back to school for us so we've been talking about back packs, lunchboxes and lunch ideas. I like to give them healthy options in their lunch box because they need good fuel to get them through the day. But sometimes I need to hide those healthy options so they don't know they are there. Because grade school is supposed to be fun right? And boring lunches aren't fun. BJ's Wholesale club offers a lot of healthy lunch options that kids will enjoy. They sent me a sample of some items they sell for my kids to try out. And for me to check out. If you are looking for some ideas to change the...

Wings Sky Force Heroes DVD Review {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 0 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate Home Entertainment but my opinions are 100% my own! This summer Wings Sky Force Heroes hit stores. Josh Duhamel is back as Ace in the thrilling story about a heroic pilot seeking redemption in the DOVE-approved family adventure, Wings Sky Force Heroes. This family move arrived on DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet) exclusively at Walmart, Digital HD, Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View on July 8 , 2014. In the sky-high follow up to the animated feature Wings, an all-star cast including Rob Schneider (Grown Ups), Tom Skerritt (Top Gun), Jesse McCartney (Alvin and the Chipmunks), Hilary Duff (A Cinderella Story), Dallas Lovato (Birds of Paradise) and Russell...

Suddenly Grain Salad Mixes #SuddenlyGrainSalad

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 4 Comments

Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op. Have you heard of Suddenly Grain Salad? It's a new product similar to Suddenly Salad. I've been using Suddenly Salad for a long time. They are quick, easy and good. I love to add different veggies to them to change them up from time to time. And everyone always loves it and they don't know how easy it was for me to make. Recently I received some new Suddenly Salad products - Suddenly Grain Salad. These are made with wholesome grain blends to get you more whole grains in your diet without sacrificing the taste. And they are just as easy and packed with flavorful herbs and spices...

Immaculate Scratch Baking Mix is like Baking from Scratch #IBBakesWell

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Recipes | 19 Comments

The information and prize pack have been provided by Immaculate Baking through Platefull Co-Op. My opinions are 100% my own! Have you heard of Immaculate Scratch Baking Mix? If you like to bake you have to check them out. I love to bake. But one thing I love more than baking is eating the things I bake. My husband loves when I bake cookies. Even if they come from a mix. I like to surprise him with some yummy baked goods and of course the kids too. Since I'm busy and have like NO TIME to bake, I almost always turn to box mixes and try to do my own spin on them. I know have a new line boxed baking mixes because Immaculate Baking just launched a new line of dry baking mixes! These...

French Vanilla and Hazelnut Swirl at Dunkin’ Donuts & Win $50 Gift Card {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 14 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Dunkin Donuts but my opinions are 100% my own! Dunkin' Donuts now has French Vanilla and Hazelnut Swirl! I love Dunkin' Donuts. I have for a very long time. I think the first coffee I drank was from Dunkin' Donuts!!! And they have so many great choices, more than they had when I was growing up. I think back then all you could get was regular and decaf. And maybe Ice coffee in the summer? Not even sure they offered it in the winter. And to eat, they had donuts and I think I remember maybe croissant sandwiches. But that's about it. Now? There are so many options and they keep adding to them. French Vanilla and Hazelnut Swirl now at Dunkin' Donuts And they...

Berkeley Plus Backpack Review {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 0 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Case Logic but my opinions are 100% my own! Back to school is here and today I want to talk about backpacks. Specifically the Berkeley Plus Backpack because I love it! I don't ever remember using a backpack when I was in grade school. I don't think we even had homework back then. The amount of homework my girls gets each day is crazy and they are only in the 2nd and 4th grade! So a big back pack is a necessity. When my oldest went to Kindergarten the teacher sent a note home saying they needed a backpack, and a real one, not a little cutesy one. They didn't so much as have homework all the time in Kindergarten, but they took a lot of stuff home so they...

Our Summer of #SIMPLEGiving and Dole Food Drive

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 6 Comments

“I participate in this program on behalf of Champions for Kids and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own.” My parents taught me to give by example. I don't really know any other way of doing things. This summer has been a little different for my family. We had to change the way we do things because my husband has been dealing with some health issues. We've also had a ton of friends who have gone beyond their normal duty of being a friend, to make sure my family got what they needed, when they needed it. I didn't realize the love and support that we were surrounded with, until this past summer and it's been a great feeling. It makes me think of others that always need help and it...

Five Things I Love about the Case Logic Laptop and Macbook Sleeve {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 4 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Case Logic but my opinions are 100% my own! Do you need a sturdy laptop and Macbook Sleeve for either yourself or your child who is heading off to school soon? I recently discovered Case Logic and I have to say I fell in love at first site. And they have something that I really needed. And I think you'll agree, especially after you read the 5 reasons why I Love the Case Logic Laptop and Macbook Sleeve. Every other Wednesday my husband has a standing appointment that I attend as well. We are there for about 4-5 hours so I bring my laptop with me so I can get some work done while sitting with him. It's time that I have to work without interruptions from the...

Find Gold Emblem Abound Healthy Products on Shelves at CVS {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 5 Comments

This post is Sponsored by CVS/Pharmacy but my opinions are 100% my own! For so many reasons, I am trying more and more to help my family eat healthier. There is so much illness around us and I can only think some of it is because of how we eat. And I don't mean just my family, I mean everyone. It's so easy to drive through a fast food place and grab a quick meal. Or run into the gas station and get some chips or candy. They've made it to easy for us to make bad choices because lets face it, American's are lazier now than they have ever been. So when a company that I love makes a conscious effort to help us make better choices, I get VERY excited. If I have the option to grab...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Classics DVD

by Karen Mendes | Entertainment, Product Review | 2 Comments

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Classics DVD This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate Home Entertainment but my opinions are 100% my own! Break out the pizza and relive America’s favorite turtle-action when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Classics came out of its shell and onto DVD July 29 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Fun for the whole family, the collection includes the “Top 10” rated episodes by fans as found on TV.com. Perfectly timed to the new theatrical release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the 30th anniversary of the entire TMNT saga, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Classics DVD is complete with bodacious bonus features. Multiple dimensions, and...

Peppa Pig: The Balloon Ride DVD {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | Entertainment, Giveaways, Product Review | 5 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Entertainment One but my opinions are 100% my own! Peppa Pig, the hit preschool series from Nick Jr., is taking kids entertainment to new heights with the all-new adventure-packed DVD release, Peppa Pig: The Balloon Ride soaring into retail stores nationwide, today, August 12, 2014 from Entertainment One. The DVD features 12 episodes filled with the wholesome family entertainment and gentle humor that has preschoolers and parents everywhere falling in love with this charming little piggy. Filled with lots of fun adventures, from a hot air balloon ride, to fun with painting, a new baby piggy, an exciting bicycle race, and of course jumping in muddy puddles, Peppa...

The Venus Snap Razor is Perfect for Summer Travel #InASnap

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Travel | 1 Comment

This post is Sponsored by Gillette but my opinions are 100% my own! I almost always forget something when I travel. A few times it's been my toothbrush but the one thing I forget the most is my razor. And when I forget it I have to ask for one at the desk. You know what they give you? A regular, old fashion men's razor. I don't like shaving my legs with one of those. But when I have no choice, I do it. Venus has a new razor that is perfect for traveling - as long as you remember it. It's the Venus Snap with Embrace Razor. What makes it so great for traveling? It's size. The Venus Snap razor is compact and comes with it's own carrying case. You can easily toss it in your...

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