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FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I know a book that we will for sure be reading more and more closer to summer time.  Fobie Friends - Hold Your Seahorses!  Water is the WORST!   You see, this book follows a little girl that loves the beach... but doesn't want to go anywhere near the water.... This is Broxton if I have ever seen it.  He LOVES the pool... and LOVES baths... but there is something about the ocean that he HATES.  The one time we took him to the beach, he had a blast, playing in the sand the whole time.. but as soon as we took him near the water, it was a nightmare and he did not like it one bit...  Hopefully reading this book to him several times will get him to realize it really is a fun time!!! Hold Your Seahorses!  Water is

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The second book that we were able to read from Fobie Friends was Climb the Monkey Bars?  That's Bananas!!  I was happy for this one, as I wanted to make sure Broxton is not afraid of heights... You see, I am not afraid of heights, but I am TERRIFIED of falling... so, most times, I will not climb and do things for my fear... I don't want Broxton to ever be held back, so this was a great one for him to read!   He loved it and as with the other Fobie Book, he loved the rhyming and excitement through it all.  Another thing I loved about this?  The main character is with his Papa on this one... (not the typical mom or dad that are in so many of the books!)   Climb the Monkey Bars? That's Bananas!    is

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Broxton has never really been "scared" of anything too terribly much... But, for some reason, once we bought this house, he started showing a few fears.  I know some of it has to do with the fact that he has big brothers being typical big brothers... but then other fears are just that of young children.  I am not overly concerned, but I did think it was absolutely awesome that we were sent a few books that show that many people are scared of many different things. The first book for us - Did My Owl Just Growl.  I wanted to read it first, since it was a funny title and I wanted to see what the owl was going to do... (I had no clue at the time that it was the first book in this series!)    Broxton and I loved

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Many people have heard of Big Apple Circus... but, I hate to admit it... I wasn't one of those people, before this year.  After seeing the videos of this event (just check out their site, BIG APPLE CIRCUS , to see for yourself)  I was pretty excited to know that I would be taking Broxton.  Remember, my goal this year is #MakingMemories!!!   For 36 years the Big Apple Circus, New York’s original one-ring circus, has been delighting audiences of all ages under its Big Top by presenting the finest in live family entertainment featuring world-class circus artistry.   This particular show is titled LUMINOCITY...  Check it out : It’s  LUMINOCITY  —celebrate the vitality of life at the Crossroads of the World! Ca

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Another classic movie that MGM has released in In the Heat of the Night.  I will admit, I had no clue it was a movie, I remember my Nana watching the TV show!!  I am pretty excited to watch this movie!!! In The Heat Of The Night While traveling in the Deep South, Virgil Tibbs, a black Philadelphia detective, becomes embroiled in the murder investigation of a prominent businessman when he is first accused of the crime and then asked to solve it in spite of the efforts of the bigoted town sheriff. They're forced to work together in a desperate race against time to discover the shocking truth! Special Features   ● Commentary with Norman Jewison, Lee Grant, Rod Steiger and Haskell Wexler   ● Turning

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. With all of this crazy weather, you don't know if you are going outside to enjoy a beautiful day or if you need to plan a day inside snuggling up and enjoying a couple movies.  Having said that, I wanted to share a couple movies that showed up in the mail.  I will be posting reviews later, just wanted to share in case you were looking for a movie to watch.   A Chorus Line A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theater to audition for a new musical. After the initial eliminations, 16 hopefuls remain. As the film unfolds, the backstory of each of the dancers is revealed. Some are funny, some ironic, some heartbreaking. No matter what their background, however, they all have one thing in

I was not paid to post this...  Just really love it and wanted to share: If you know me, you know I am IN LOVE with the movie  FROZEN.   Here you go, enjoy!!!!   I LOVE THIS:    Available on Digital HD February 25 th  and Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & On-Demand March 18 th Film Synopsis:                   Walt Disney Animation Studios presents a chilly twist on one of the most humorous and heartwarming stories ever told. “Disney Animation’s best since The Lion King” (William Bibbiani, CraveOnline) will melt your heart. Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey — teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven — to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. Bring home  Frozen  on Blu-ray High Definition — featuring

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Remember when I told you that we went to LegoLand Discovery Center? Well...  I also told you that I was going to share with you the photos of the Star Wars characters that Broxton met... He was excited to meet Darth Maul... This is one of the LDC staff.  But check out that light saber!!!  Then, he met the Jedi's and he loved seeing them and their light sabers!!!  All of a sudden, Storm Troopers entered the place!!!  He was THRILLED to see them, since he was a Storm Trooper for Halloween!!! There were a couple of different ones, but don't ask me.. I have NO Star Wars Knowledge! But, I do know that we spotted 2 of them riding on one of the rides!!!  Broxton thought it was hilarious... but

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Are you a fan of Peanut Butter?  If you are, you need to read this and prepare for your tastebuds to be blown away!!!   We were sent a pretty awesome ( if I do say so myself) supply of Peanut Butter.  Have you heard of PB Crave ?  It is so much more than just peanut butter...  It is premium peanut butter that has added extra goodness!  PB Crave has 4 flavors sure to make your tastebuds beg for more...  Coco Bananas, Razzle Dazzle,  Cookie Nookie,  and   Choco Choco. I love Peanut Butter and banana sandwiches, but we don't always have bananas on hand... With PB Crave, that taste is only a couple steps away in the pantry!!! I recently learned that my brother was a huge PB&J fan.... and of course t

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Just in time for Valentines - or for any day you want to show you love someone... Love You More Than Anything by Anna Harber Freeman is a cute book. I read it to Broxton... but I am also going to "give" it to Marc as well.... You might wonder why I would gift my husband a "childrens book"  and to be honest, it is because it is a book about love!!!   On most days, Marc and I will tell each other we love the other "more than" and then name something... So this book totally fits us!!!!    Each 2 page layout has a cute scene (oh yeah, as soon as I told Broxton the title, and showed him the book, he said it was the two of us on the cover!  I LOVE THIS KID!)   with different ways that

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. If you have a Spongebob fan on your hands, you might want to look into the new DVD releases and see what was just released: Spongebob and Friends - Patrick Squarepants.  We have not watched it, but I can bet it is full of laughter for Squarepants friends!!!  Enjoy fourteen Star-centric episodes featuring best buddies SpongeBob and Patrick in  SpongeBob and Friends: Patrick SquarePants . Buckle up for a bubbly ride with over three hours of laughs in school, at work and at play with Patrick and SpongeBob including the celebration of Best Friends Day. It’s a treasure for any  SpongeBob SquarePants  fan with favorite episodes, cover art chosen by the fans themselves, and collectible packaging, while supplies las

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. In working with Zim's Products in the past, I was given the chance to work with them in the new release of their latest products...  The Arnica Zim's Max and the Zim's Advanced Gel.  I was eager to try the Arnica Max Gel as Marc had bruised his leg and I wanted to see if it would help him.  As soon as I applied it, he immediately said he felt a bit of relief. I have actually been able to use one of the products on Broxton.  His eczema started to flare and I applied it to him at night before bed... as he always does, he fought me to put it on him... but once it was on, he was fine and did not seem to be bothered by it.   We have really enjoyed being able to use Natural products without worrying about what a