Jumpin-Beans

Summer is almost over.  Seems like school just got out for the summer and now here we are starting back.  I remember when I was in school we got 3 months off for summer... now seems like they are getting shorter and shorter.  Honestly, I would not mind year round school, if they incorporated nice long breaks in between, but I think I am in the minority on this one.  Seeing as though I am a working mom now, we really did not get much time to go and do like we have in the past, but I tried to make it as fun as I could.  We planned a trip to the beach for several days and let me tell you... WE HAD A BLAST!!!!   I do wish time would slow down, as I know my "babies" won't stay "babies" forever... but I honestly LOVE watching them grow up and become who they are.  Yes, I have hopes and dreams... all parents do, but in the end... I want them to be WHO they are meant to be!    Since summer is coming to an end... and school has started back...

Can you believe it is already October? I was talking to a customer the other day and we discussed that this is the time of the year when everything just flies by.  Football season, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and then BOOM - It is a whole NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!! Not the best photo, I don't know why it is so blurry... But, I love these two more than they will ever know!   They are growing so fast and they are my favorite everything!  In honor of time flying by, I wanted to do a giveaway. One lucky winner will win a $25 gift card to your choice of Wal-Mart OR Target. You can use it to buy fall decor, save it for Thanksgiving groceries, Christmas gifts or whatever you would like to buy!  What is your favorite thing about this time of year! Enter below on the Rafflecopter form! a Rafflecopter giveaway

February is a fun month of celebration around here. I became a mommy in February.  Valentines is in February.  Mardi Gras is in February.  That works out great for you!  Want to know why??? I am giving one lucky reader a $20 gift card to your choice of Target or Walmart! Just enter on the rafflecopter form below!  a Rafflecopter giveaway

Are you in back to school mode yet?   It seems like summer just started, yet here we are buying school supplies and all that good stuff.  I thought I would go ahead and throw a gift card giveaway out there for you.   Target or Walmart - your choice.  $20 Use it for back to school supplies, treat yourself to a pampering goody or two.  Maybe you want to buy groceries or a birthday present?  It doesn't matter to me.   I just want to say THANK YOU to my readers!    Enter on the rafflecopter form below. a Rafflecopter giveaway

I know I am lucky.  Each morning I wake up and see the two most precious and wonderful gifts that God gave me, I see that.  Each night I go to sleep, I am thankful for the day that we had, no matter how good or bad it was. The two that call me mama. Today, I wanted to say thank you to all of you, my readers.  So, because Mothers Day is coming up, quickly followed by Fathers Day, I wanted to host a giveaway for you! It is pretty simple.  Just enter on the rafflecopter form below! Seriously, who can't use a $20 GIFT CARD??? a Rafflecopter giveaway

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. You know how to tell you have sure enough reached maturity?  When you get super excited when you receive new sheets!  It was like it was my birthday or something, I was so thrilled to get them!!!!  Not even joking!   While I do enjoy most of you (being honest here)  I am not going to invite any of you into my bedroom.  That being said, I do want to tell you about the new sheets we received. (Again, love ya, but not bringing you in to see them...)   I  have been looking for new sheets for our bed for some time now, but King sheets are no joke. Those suckers cost money if you want good ones.  That meant  we would hold off until I knew we found the right ones.   ...

It is July... In Georgia, that means "back to school" time and for us, that also means "the baby is almost here!" To celebrate all of the emotions that we are feeling at this time, I thought it would be great to offer a giveaway to all of you!!!! One lucky reader will win a $25 gift card to your choice of Target or Walmart. Not sure if you want to buy back to school items, or baby items... Mommy / Daddy items or Groceries.  I figure if I give you a choice of where to spend it, you will be happy and making you guys happy puts a big smile on my face!!!! Just a cute photo to remind you to enjoy the rest of your summer!!! This giveaway is not sponsored by anyone, it is just a way for me to say THANK YOU for supporting Jumpin Beans Blog! Its easy to enter, just fill out the rafflecopter form below: a Rafflecopter giveaway

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 Walmart gift cards and information have been provided by P&G.”   ***   We were very fortunate that Broxton had no medical issues when he was born.  I know other people are not like us, but we can all be thankful for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  We don't have much money laying around, but you can bet when we are asked for a donation to Children's, we will always donate what we can.  The other day, I was asked to donate and of course I said yes.  Why not?  Who knows when you or a friend might need Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  That being said, I was thrilled to know that Walmart and Pampers have teamed up to donate $200,000 in June!!...

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 Walmart gift cards and information have been provided by P&G .”  ***** As a mom, I try and save as much as I can... but lets be honest, I was trying to save money even before I became a mom.  I am not a penny pincher, but I do try and get as much as I can for my money.  That is one reason I love shopping at Walmart - Great Prices!!!   Lucky for us, there is a Walmart near us  and we shop there often!  I love that as of right now (until April 30th)  they have the P&G Stock and Save event going on... That means savings on items I need and that I use often.    Looking to save? Here are the deals: ·         ...

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 were here yesterday, you were able to learn all about the different effortless meals options through Wal-Mart and Coca Cola right now... If you need to refresh your memory, head on over to check it out...  (BIG t hanks to The Coca-Cola Company for providing compensation for this blog post.)   I wanted to take the time today to tell you about our experience with them!   Of course, the colder the better on our beverage of choice!  Coke!   Being in the south, you know we also have Mason Jars to drink out of! Really?  Is there anything besides Coke and Sweet Tea around here?  (Yes, we do drink water!) Broxton actually chose the Chicken, Bacon, Ranch sandwich that he wan...

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. Being a mom is one of the best things in the world to me... Getting to see him learn and grow, absolutely amazing!  Summer is so fun for us, since there is no worry about having to get up and go to school, it is about enjoying being at home and as always, making memories! One thing I am not fond of?  Running from here to there and having to worry about what to cook for dinner. This summer started off a bit busy for us.  We had his preschool graduation, a big brother graduation, karate classes went to 2 times a week instead of 1 and he was still in baseball! So, although school was out, we still had places to go and things to do!  The last thing on my mind was running to/from karate and baseball wh...

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 am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. Having worked in a Sports Bar for ages, I am all too familiar with the whole good eats / great sports atmosphere.  Now that I am no longer working in that environment, I can honestly say that sports is not 24/7 for me... But that does NOT mean that sports (mainly FOOTBALL)  are not a huge part of our household.    When gearing up for great sporting events, you also want to plan on good food to munch on throughout the game, but let's get real... Do you really want to be in the kitchen the whole time while everyo...