Jumpin-Beans

I love watching movies... I wish I had a movie rental place that was easier for me to get to. I was lucky enough to have the chance to review the latest movie, The Big Year. Have you heard of it?  It had Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson in it... To be honest, I really had no idea what it was about... BUT, I did know that with those three names, it was going to be good. I will say, it was not a comedy like I was expecting with those three... but, it was a movie that I really enjoyed. The Big Year is about a three guys from three totally different backgrounds...  All on the same mission:  Birding the Big Year...  Meaning, who ever has the "Big Year" is the one that sees the largest number of birds!!! Now, don't get me wrong, I do not hate birds... but I am not familiar with them either... I did enjoy watching the movie and learning the different types that are out there.. I enjoyed it, but I tell you ... Bird Lovers/Watchers.... Watch...

Hey all!!!! We had a great day today and let me tell you, I just loved it!!!! Also, be warned... There is a good amount of cuteness contained in this post... So ... Don't say I did not warn you!!!!! We are not at the age of Monster Trucks yet...  Well, I did not think we were until today! I remember years ago taking my brother to a Monster Truck show and I thought Broxton might enjoy seeing the trucks...   I heard that they were in town... and get this.. FREE Meet and Greets were going on with the drivers!!!! (It did not hurt that my grandmother gave Broxton a Monster Truck for Christmas!) So, we put the location in the GPS and made a mommy/son day!!!! First up: BATMAN Monster Truck As soon as Broxton saw it : "Whoa!  That is a big truck!" I heard several of the men talking about what all was going on  down there! Yes, Grown men taking pictures and all... I guess we all have excitement no matter what age!!!! We then went inside Metro PCS ...

I admit it... I am a GLEE Fan! I love it. I did not watch the first season... but then I had to buy it to get ready for season two. (My mom actually gave it to me as a gift and I was so thankful!) When season two started, Marc and I made it part of our weekly routine to watch it... So much that last summer when the boys came, the oldest started watching Season One... And then when he found out that I would be reviewing Glee Season Two , he started asking ALL the time when it would be here so he could watch them... When the boys came for Christmas this year... The oldest QUICKLY reminded me that he needed to watch season two. We pulled it out and started watching... I loved that he was so excited (even texting before they came to make sure we were still on to watch all of them!) The other two could have cared less... then, the 13 year old started watching and slowly got sucked into (shhhhh don't tell anyone) watching them!!!  He was making fun of his older brother at fi...

Well, 2012 is already kicking my butt!!!! We had the boys.... Then, I got sick..  Like, sick as a dog... SICK... Could not move... Sick... That is all in the past... Then, Marc had drill... But- We are home now.. We are finally getting back into a routine... and I will be back to my bloggy self soon... Reviews!  Giveaways!  Pictures! Oh my!!!! Yay! Until then... Here are a few photo's to make you (hopefully) smile... We did a "first" this year... This is as SOON as Santa walked in the door... He went straight to Broxton and Broxton was so happy!  Broxton sitting with Santa for a Christmas Picture! We took Broxton to see Santa... At the Harley Dealership!!!! Hope you had a great holiday!!! I promise I will be back to a regular schedule soon...  Not to mention I am (nervously) preparing on going to rafflecopter for giveaways... 

As kids head back to school after a nice winter break, lets keep a few snacking tips available for when mom (or dad) needs just a few minutes to spare. Here are a few back to school snacking tips,  shared from Farm Rich: ·              Start the Week  Off  Right .  For Bethanne Latkso of Worchester, Mass., organization is the key.  “I have two kids, a busy husband, and I’m designing my own jewelry line, so I don’t have time for frequent trips to the grocery store. Instead, every Saturday, I map out the week’s activities and plan our meals and snacks around that.”  Latkso says in addition to saving time during the week, planning also helps eliminate poor food choices.  “Because I’m eliminating impulse buying, I make better food choices – everything from buying more fresh fruits and vegetables, to buying better snacks for my kids.” ·        ...

National Hug Day is January 21st. Did you know that? To kick off the celebration of such a fun day, I get to share a wonderful new book with you... Time for a Hug is by Phillis Gershator and Mim Green. We received it for review and I love it... Love the colors, love the rhymes, love the message. I am a hugger.   I absolutely LOVE hugs.  Do you? When I first moved to Atlanta, I noticed just how much a hug could change your day.... It was weird, I did not have anyone to hug, so it was a bit sad... Over time, I made great friends and even now, whenever we see each other, we hug hello and we hug goodbye. Broxton does the same thing! Marc and I love hugging him and we are constantly giving hugs (and stealing them) throughout the day! With Time for a Hug, I see that we are not the only one! This book starts with Little Bunny waking up and starting the day at 8. Each and every hour... It is TIME FOR A HUG!!!! Throughout the day, they do several different things... Bo...

With the weather FINALLY getting cold around here... Well, at least for the day... I am prepared and ready! We have medicine in the cabinet... (Although I do need to buy more juice.) We have new throat drops too. Please tell me that you have seen the Pine Bros commercial... You know it has that guy in it... Rudy the celebrity. He looks a bit like Elvis, with the hair / sideburns and glasses... but that patch of hair on his chest... wow... probably has his own name. Anyways, I hate to say it... But I had never heard of Pine Bros until the Pine Bros commercial caught my attention... Then, I was asked if I would be interested in trying them out. Well, since we use throat drops throughout the year, I figured it would be nice to try something different. Different they were... They are "softish". I knew they would be, as they say so on their site.. But, I really wasn't sure what to expect. They are not hard like other drops... but they are not chewy/gummy like...