Jumpin-Beans

I am a Mabel's Buzzmama and I just wanted to remind you that Mabel's Labels has all your sticky's for back to school. From Allergy Labels to shoe stickers... (You know you need both!) I never really gave it thought before, but yes, when Broxton starts school, he will be all "Mabel labeled" out! I would hate to lose his jacket or shoes... Or lunchbox or thermos! Wow, just so much to keep up with at a young age!!! So, head on over to Mabel's Labels and order the back to school combo 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 compensation.

I think I just might have to back track in this post... So, please bear with me! I heard about the Robby Wash and was really a bit curious as to the whole thing. A ball that you just throw in your wash? No need for detergent? None? Huh? Does it work? My mind started racing.... If you are a college kid, you know that your dorm room isn't that big. (Or, if you have a college kid, ask them... their room isn't big enough for all their stuff AND detergent! There are more important things!) So, just think... If this Robby Wash worked, it would be the best thing! Instead of having an area for your big bottle/box of detergent, you would just need this little area for the ball. Or, if you live in a small apartment, less room for detergent, more room for other items! Even better, you have kids and enough to juggle without trying to haul in a huge thing of detergent! See, I told you... Mind racing, great concept... Now, to the question... Does it work? ...

While the boys were here, we were sent a cute chapter book, Barkley Secret Service Dog : The Case of the Purple Diamonds , for one of them to read... He was excited about it, but wanted to read it before bed... Well, when bedtime came around, his older brothers wanted lights off to watch TV , so his night time reading got pushed further and further behind... Until, it was time to go and he had never read it. I wanted to read it, as it looked cute, so I picked it up to check it out... It is geared for 8-10 year olds , so it was a super quick read... I thought it was cute! Barkley is a "secret" Secret Service Dog! What does that mean? Well, he is the dog to a Secret Service Agent... So, he gets to snoop all around the White House! But, he is also (secretly) an undercover agent! Ha Ha!!!! He goes snooping and trying to solve cases, using all his techy gizmo's ! Once it is time to solve the case, he lets his owner know... The owner solves it and gets the credit!!!...

I have been wanting to go and share different thoughts that come to me... Maybe they will make you laugh, I hope they do... But, either way, I know I will enjoy writing them! So, for the next couple weeks (or longer, depending upon how I feel!) I will be doing "Weekend Take Me Back." I would love it if you would join me in this, it can be anything at all, that was in the past. Past meaning yesterday or earlier... Totally up to you! This is just a way to share more about our personal lives... If you do decide to "play along" I would love it if you would let me know.... So - This week. Mom, this is all for you! I know when I was younger, we had Showbiz Pizza and Putt-Putt golf. Many a party was held there! Remember all the cool arcade prizes you could win? When I was younger, it was like hitting the lottery! Think about it, you would end up with all these tickets... You counted them and then had a hey day on picking out all your "AWESOME" pr...

I have finally decided to try and sell some of my photos. I will post a couple each Friday in hopes that one might grab your attention. If you like one, please leave a comment with a way to contact you. Or, feel free to email me : Jumpin .beans09 at gmail .com Bourbon: Break These Chains: Yellow Long Way Home Beaten Path Prices are as follows: (Plus shipping) 8x10 = $30 11x14 = $50 16x20 = $75 They can also be printed on canvas, for an additional charge. Thank you so much for your support! I am posting them here for now, until I figure out if Etsy is a good way for me to try and get more exposure. I would LOVE for you to share this link with your family and friends! Have a great weekend!!!!

I remember when I first saw the different colored Post-Its ! I was at my dad's office and I thought it was just the neatest thing! They were no longer just yellow! Another time, I noticed that they now came in this little black dispenser. The paper was accordion type and it was just so neat to see it come out! The Post-It Brand keeps popping up with new and creative items that make a momma proud! Long gone are the days of simple yellow sticky sheets... Now, you can get an assortment of fun colors! Not only the color has changed, but you can also get the super sticky! (Have you seen the commercial with the dog hanging from it, trying to get the Post-It down?!) I was recently sent a box of goodies full of Post-It Products and I was totally FLOORED by all they offer. I have turned into my mom by needing to have a pad of paper on the fridge. She uses hers for grocery lists... but, I use mine for everything... Note taking, scratch paper for Broxton , grocery lists... You...

I told you that Marley and Me: The Puppy Years was hitting the shelves... Well, we just watched it and it is adorable!!! I will say, when it first started, I noticed that the introduction seemed especially long. Now, if you are a huge dog lover, you will love watching it, as it is pictures of different dogs and the cast members names... But, if you are trying to watch it with a child, that part eventually gets missed... I thought that Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson were going to be in it again... But, in this one... They are on vacation and have someone else dog sitting... In Marley and Me: The Puppy Years, Marley is being watched by a teenage boy. He decides that he wants a puppy and since he is watching Marley (at his grandads for the summer) he asks his mom to let him, if he can show he is responsible and can train Marley. The movie puts the focus on Marley being trained for a dog event... There are other cute pups in the movie, so of course Broxton enjoyed watching. ...