Product Reviews

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...

This post is Sponsored by Balance Edutainment but my opinions are 100% my own! Winning a total of seven awards, Pacha’s Pajamas: A Story Written By Nature Vol 1 & 2  the new double CD set that features 28 tracks by 70 artists spanning four generations, and inspires children of all ages to better understand themselves, recognize their natural talents and make a positive impact in the world  is one of the most honored children’s CDs of the year! With talent like 12-year-old rap star Bentley Green, Mos Def, Les Nubians and more, the CD uses various music styles including hip-hop to educate children about self-discovery, healthy living, and respect for nature.  It follows the adventures of...