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Let me back track a bit... So, back in March Broxton had a picnic at school and I am so thankful that my mom was able to take the time to go and enjoy his 5th grade picnic with him... because the next day was a teacher workday and she had both kids at home with her..   BOOM - COVID 19 hit and that was the last day they were in school.  There was a good while that they stayed with her for me to work and there was time that I was home with them as well.  We did the home school / virtual learning ... but we also had lots of time to enjoy together.  I was not about to have that whole time be about "book learning" I wanted to enjoy that time with my kids and look at it as a blessing.  They grow up so fast as it is, so that little time to enjoy with them was wonderful. We were given the opportunity to review THE RISE OF SKYWALKER and being that my kiddos LOVE Star Wars, I was happy to surprise them with the movie!  We had a movie DAY. We had virtual learnin...

We had planned to go see the latest Star Wars, but one thing or another and we missed our chance.  Needless to say, big smiles were shown once we found out we would get the chance to get a review code to watch.  Pretty sure I can guarantee those with Disney + were happy with the announcement it was going to be released sooner than planned there too!   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. Star Wars Press Release: BURBANK, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2020)  —  Star   Wars : The Rise of Skywalker , Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams’ riveting, inspiring conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, electrified audiences around the globe, earning more than a billion dollars worldwide. Soon fans can complete their collections ...

I know people of all ages that love Disney and Star Wars.   Some people are just big kids at heart and there is nothing wrong with that!  I wanted to share some of the toys from JAKKS PACIFIC that cater to Disney and Star Wars... Some might be items you want to add to your collection while others would be great to give to people you love.  Either way, I just wanted to share these with you. I love the Glow N Style Rapunzel that I am showing below.  I can't wait for Savannah to get a bit older... We are going to have so much 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 compensation. From Disney and  Star Wars: DISNEY ELENA OF AVALOR ACTION & ADVENTURE FEATURE DOLL:    Equipped to dance the day away or fearl...

Loot Crate keeps Broxton in some of the coolest shirts and sends along some of the neatest things in their monthly boxes.  I am always amazed at the great things they put in there and I am so fortunate that we have been able to review their boxes for some time now.  If you are looking for a great gift idea (for yourself or someone you know) make sure you check it out! 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 While we have been lucky enough to review Loot Crate for a while now, don' t you think that Broxton has received everything in them.  (Not a chance... sometimes, but never always!) This latest box has a great item that I am putting up for one of his Christmas gifts! Hidden among the treasures inside this particular Loot Crate (G...

May brings about Memories and Traditions around here.  I guess I will go in order of the month for you all.  If you are on Social Media that often, you might have seen the Justin Timberlake meme.   Image from Google Search One of my best friends, that I met in my early twenties, used to love N*Sync, so when it starts approaching May, I think of her because of that meme.  Not saying I don't think of her often, as I do... She lives back in Ohio these days. Ages and ages ago.  With Dave and Brooke. Love her and her husband so very much.  In fact, we have pictures of the kids through the house, but the only photo not of our children is one with them on their wedding weekend in Ohio!!!! Since it is May and we have a Star Wars fan, we move to "May the fourth be with you" memes. Image found on Google Search Like I said, Star Wars fan here, so normally I try and have a different Star Wars shirt for Broxton to wear each day to school the ...

If you follow me on Instagram and/or Twitter, you know that recently Legoland Discovery Center in Atlanta had Star Wars Days.  It was the first weekend in November and with a son that loves all things LEGO and Star Wars, I was lucky to get to take him there for the day to enjoy!  While Star Wars Days is over now, I did want to share a few upcoming events with you.   Savannah did not really know what to think of them all. Getting greeted in the main lobby?  Pretty cool!   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. Thanksgiving Food Drive  (benefiting  Atlanta Community Food Bank.) WHEN:  Now through  December 12, 2016 Bring three or more non-perishable food items to  LEGOLAND  Discovery...

So  many great movies have been released this year, with Finding Dory as the last one... I just wanted to share a few trailers with you.  Enjoy!!! Pete's Dragon - Out this August Moana - Out this November A Star Wars Story  - Rogue One  - Out this December Which are you most excited to see?  Pete's Dragon is my top one!!!

For those that know my son, you know he loves a couple things more than anything else.  First up, his sister.  Tied for second - Star Wars and LEGO. I know he is going to be so excited to see this new show.  I am glad that with a 10 am debut time, they released it during the summer!!!!  I received this information in an email and just thought I would share it with you!  Will you be watching? LEGO STAR WARS:   THE FREEMAKER ADVENTURES' PREMIERES  MONDAY, JUNE 20  ON DISNEY XD Introducing new heroes and villains to the LEGO  Star Wars  universe, the animated television series "LEGO  Star Wars : The Freemaker Adventures" will premiere  MONDAY, JUNE 20  ( 10:00 a.m. EDT ), on Disney XD . Set between the events of "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi," the action comedy series follows the Freemakers, a family of sibling scavengers who operate a salvage and repair shop in space. The series will also f...

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 . Oh Me Oh My!!!! You know how we received the  November (Combat theme) Loot Crate box?  Well, I was very happy with it and I am normally not impressed with subscription boxes.  I almost fell out when we received the next one.  It was full of "Discovery / Galaxy " themed items, including Star Wars and as a new Star Wars fan, I claimed this for myself. Maybe it was a late Christmas treat for me.. or an early Valentines, I am still not sure!   My model happily showing off the Loot Crate straight from the mailbox.  He was excited to see what was in it as well.  After the last one we received, he knew it was going to be full of goodies!    As soon as it was opened, he quic...

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. Even before I became a mom, I loved Disney movies. I fell in love with them as a child and it is a love that carried on years after childhood ended.  I will admit that I was excited to become a mom, for obvious reasons, but also because the love of Disney Movies could live on forever! I am excited to share with you just a few of the movies set to be released this year! January 29, 2016 – The Finest Hours (Walt Disney Studios) March 4, 2016 - Zootopia (Walt Disney Animation Studios) April 15, 2016 – The Jungle Book (Walt Disney Studios) May 6, 2016 – Captain America: Civil War (Marvel) May 27, 2016 – Alice Through the Looking Glass (Walt Disney Studios) June 17, 2016 – Finding Dory (Disney / Pix...

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 "gamer" or a "geek" or a "nerd?"  If you are, you are going to want to check out Loot Crate.  I know Christmas is almost here and for some people that means they are just now getting ready to start shopping.  Others have been finished for months, but there are some still looking for that one AWESOME gift.  Look no further if you have someone on your list that fits one of the words I first mentioned.   We had the chance to review Loot Crate and this is a subscription box that many will enjoy! Don't let the plain black box fool you.  You are getting ready to be blown away by what all is inside. If you purchase just one month, with shipping and everything you are looking...

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 work hard at making sure my loved ones get just the right gift for Christmas.  Yes, I know it is NOT about the gift, but I love seeing their face when they open up the gift I got them.  It is most exciting to see the joy on my sons face, as it is all still so magical to him. (and now we get to see the magic all over again with our daughter.)  Well, this year, I have a bit of a dilemma.  I was sent an AWESOME  DARTH VADER gel ink pen from Cross. As soon as I was told about it, I knew it was going to be a gift - to me, from me!  It arrived and I was impressed.  (I am a new Star Wars fan, I will admit that, but I know of all the characters from my husband and son!)    I sat ...