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We have always been fans of IHOP and it just keeps getting better.  We have had many great times there, from tricking Broxton into getting up early for school and then surprising him with IHOP instead to going to eat IHOP before having Savannah, it has been a great place for conversations and memories.  I am glad to work with IHOP to share with you that they have partnered with NO KID HUNGRY and you can help make a difference!   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 c ompensation . IHOP  and No Kid Hungry will come together again in the fight against child hood hunger. On  August 23   from  7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ,   IHOP  restaurants nationwide will offer a short stack of their world-famous buttermilk pancakes  ...

Now that school is back in for us, people are in to more of routine.  We are still celebrating.  It is the little things, right?  First day of school was a success?  Why not have a frozen drink after school to celebrate?  First week was great?  Let's have pizza night to end the week on a good note!   You can go big or go small, but things you want to keep in mind.... FUN FUN FUN!!! 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 c ompensation   We were recently invited to Medieval Times in Atlanta for a blogger event. If you follow me on Instagram you saw some of the pictures from that night. It was great, but I wanted to post this now, to remind you that although summer break has ended for many, that doesn't mean that you can'...

Want to know something that makes my heart happy?  When I am reading to Savannah and Broxton comes in to sit and listen too.  He doesn't look at it as a "girl / boy" book or "baby / big kid" book.  He looks at it as mama is taking time to spend reading and normally the books are cute and funny, no matter what the target age is meant to be.   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 c ompensation. I was sitting in the living room reading Mary had a little glam to Savannah when Broxton came in.  He listened to the last page and then asked me to start over and read it again because he missed the whole book.  After I read it to him, he decided to read it to himself and I just love seeing a book in his hands.  I also love when I catch...

There seems to be a "National Day" for everything now.  Some just seem dumb to be, but today is one I can get behind.  Today is National Book Lovers Day!!! You know we love books here and if you follow me on Instagram , I told you I was sharing a couple with you today. 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 c ompensation . Up first is The Bot that Scott built.  This book is by Kim Norman and I thought the name sounded familiar.  I knew I had read something else by that name and as soon as we started the book, I knew! Come to find out, I have read several by her!!!!   This book is no different, meaning it is a great read!  In "The Bot that Scott Built" we see the disasters that go on all day, as soon as we are introduced to "th...

I have reviewed Loot Crate subscription boxes before and they really do keep on amazing me with the quality of products.  Not only are the boxes they send out awesome for gamers and "geeks" of all ages, I have been really impressed with their dedication to the customers!   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 c ompensation . In May they sent out their POWER Loot Crate box.  (I still get all excited seeing the design they come up with when you flip the box inside out upon arrival.)  This box was once again full of cool items.  Not too long after the box arrived, I received an email saying not to use one of the items and to wait for further instructions...  Keep reading.   The power box for Loot Crate - May.   Ins...

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 c ompensation . For the past 16 years, t he  Office Depot Foundation  has been giving children important tools they need to succeed in school – and in life  -  at the beginning of the new school year.  This year is no exception.  In 2016, t he Foundation  -  the  independent charitable giving arm of  Office Depot ®   (NASDAQ:ODP)  -   is celebrating the 16 th  year of its award-winning  National Backpack Program  by donating 200,000 colorful new sackpacks to nonprofit organizations, schools and agencies across the United States and internationally.  By the end of 2016, Office Depot and the Office Depot Foundation will have given away...

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 c ompensation . For the past 16 years, t he  Office Depot Foundation  has been giving children important tools they need to succeed in school – and in life  -  at the beginning of the new school year.  This year is no exception.  In 2016, t he Foundation  -  the  independent charitable giving arm of  Office Depot ®   (NASDAQ:ODP)  -   is celebrating the 16 th  year of its award-winning  National Backpack Program  by donating 200,000 colorful new sackpacks to nonprofit organizations, schools and agencies across the United States and internationally.  By the end of 2016, Office Depot and the Office Depot Foundation will have given away...

We have not watched Shimmer and Shine that much, but after going to a friends birthday that had that as the theme, we wanted to see what it was really all about.  The next time it was on tv, we watched. Actually had one of the older brothers here too, so he watched as well!  It is a cute show that I am sure Savannah will be watching as she gets older, glad we have it on DVD now!    Available for purchase on August 16, 2016. 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 c ompensation . Welcome to Zahramay Falls, the magical home of twin genies-in-training Shimmer and Shine! Available on DVD August 16,  Shimmer and Shine: Welcome to Zahramay Falls  takes fans on a journey with Shimmer, Shine, Leah and Zac, as they experience magical adventur...