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Ever since the very first time we laid eyes on Paw Patrol, those cute little pups have held a special place in our hearts.  Even crazy Mayor Goodway is pretty special! Join along as we watch the latest DVD from Nickelodeon with those crazy pups!  Who is your favorite?  I love Marshall (and Skye too!)  This DVD has several of the sports episodes on here, great for summer and after school treats! 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 . The PAW Patrol pups know how to mix fun and responsibility in this new DVD,  PAW Patrol: Sports Day!  available on August 2! Everyone's favorite rescue pups are back in action in six exciting, sports-themed adventures and rescues. This DVD contains many adventures, including Ryder and M...

Back to school is almost here, so that means time to bust out the calendars to plan the who/what/when/where and why for all the events about to take place.  Make sure to see if Legoland Discovery Center, Atlanta, has anything you would be interested in.  I just wanted to share this with you, since we all know how much my boy loves his Lego blocks! July 21, 2016  LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta to host Master Builder Adult Night on July 21 LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta welcomes adult fans of LEGO® to its upcoming Master Builder Adult Night on Thursday, July 21 from 7-9 p.m. Aries Viera, the Master Model Builder himself, will lead three adult build classes throughout the night focused on detailing with small pieces, creating a Minilander and building sideways using the S.N.O.T technique (aka: Studs Not On Top!). WHAT: Master Builder Adult Night Learn building tips and tricks from the Master Model Builder himself with three adult build classes! Guest...

If you enjoy reading and love kids books, you need to check out Pete the Cat, if you are not familiar yet.  We were introduced to Pete when Broxton was in K-3 and we have loved him ever since.  He is one cool cat and in the latest book from Put Me in the Story, you can see just how cool he is!   We were lucky enough to get to review a copy and I am so excited to give it to Broxton!   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 . Pete the Cat and Broxton's Magic Sunglasses from Put Me In The Story has your child as the star of the book with Pete the Cat!!! I know that Broxton is a little too old for this, but as much as he used to love Pete the Cat, I thought it was a cute book to give him for him to read to Savannah!  (Not m...

Alert!  Alert!!  Alert!!! Calling all fans of Blaze and the Monster Machines!  July 12th brought a brand new DVD.  Make sure you head out now to pick it up!  Perfect for a back to school "movie marathon" or even a rainy day cuddle session with your little ones.  Anything that incorporates STEM is awesome to watch and learn from.   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 . Blaze must put his best "wheel" forward to save the day in  Blaze and the Monster Machines: Fired Up!  Fans of the speed-racing, STEM-savvy monster truck won't want to miss this brand-new DVD collection that includes some of the most high-octane action adventures yet! Whether it's morphing into a fire truck and putting out fir...

As we start to prepare for the end of summer break, I have a few events for those local to the Atlanta area. Keep reading to learn more! Back to School event - July 23rd Sugarloaf Mills to host Simon Kidgits Back-to-School Family Celebration on July 23 Local families invited to enjoy crafts, activities and more fun to gear up for the back-to-school season! Local families and friends are invited to celebrate the remaining days of summer at Sugarloaf Mills with its upcoming Simon Kidgits Back-to-School Family Celebration on Saturday, July 23 from 2-4 p.m. in the Food Court! Kids can get back into the school groove with themed crafts, activities, giveaways and more! WHAT:  Simon Kidgits Back-to-School Family Celebration WHEN: Saturday, July 23 from 2-4 p.m. Families can enjoy themed crafts, activities, giveaways and more! WHERE: Sugarloaf Mills 5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 HOW: This event is FREE and open to the public! --------------------------...

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. # TasteFitKitchen  #CollectiveBias When I was pregnant with Savannah, I got really nervous as to what my husband and son would eat while I was in the hospital.    I knew we really didn't need to add "dining out" to our list of bills since we would be having the hospital bill, as well as new baby expenses, to take care of.  I went and grabbed a few frozen dinners to have on hand for them and was super lucky when my moms group started bringing us meals to eat the first few weeks of adjustment to life with a newborn.  I sure do wish that STOUFFER’S ® FIT KITCHEN™ would have been on my radar then, as we have been enjoying the new dishes that are now available.   When we go out of town, daddy isn't always able to take off and go as well.  We both know that after working all day, he is not about to come home and cook himself a meal. I have made meals i...

We were recently invited to go check out the TeamLab Future Park at the Mall of Georgia and we had a blast while we were there.  If you are near the area, try to plan now and go check out the exhibit, as it is not a permanent one, they are set to leave on July 31st!    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. As soon as you walk in the door of the teamLab Future Park , you realize you are in for something pretty cool.  The entrance has you go behind a black out curtain, you know... sort of like what is behind the curtain for the Wizard of Oz!!!   Once you head into the darkness, you are immediately in overload and want to do it all... right then!!!!!   You have these huge colored balls over to one side making differ...