Jumpin-Beans

This boy keeps me on my toes, that is for sure. He was really into Ninja Turtles (you know, because his super cool uncle was as a kid...)  and then BOOM- he was not into them at all.   As in we got rid of all TMNT items because he was totally over it.  Now, I guess they are cool again, because he can not seem to get enough of them. He has a TV in his room, but no cable. (He doesn't watch much in there, so don't go freaking out on me!)  He has a DVD player, but only allowed certain shows. Know what that means?  He gets SO EXCITED when TMNT has a new DVD come out.  Looks like this mama is scoring cool points this holiday season as he gets a new one to unwrap!   Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Earth's Last Stand is out today and it sounds pretty cool to this household!   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 ...

I know some parents give DVD's as gifts and others don't.  I like giving them so that we can take them on trips to see the grandparents. It seems whenever we go to visit, the shows we DON'T watch are the only ones available and that is not the background noise we want.  ( I think I have realized I love background noise and yes, my kids seem to pick up on the lessons that are taught from the shows even if they are not sitting still watching the show!)  One show we all love? Paw Patrol!  Even Broxton will watch this with Savannah without complaining since he was the one that fell in love with those cute pups first!   They recently released a Christmas DVD just in time to put under the tree!  Read below and go grab it to add to your collection! 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 expr...

I keep trying to think of gifts to give to people that already have everything they could want or need. To me, that means thinking of a fun gift that they might not normally buy for themselves.  One thing for me?  I think face masks (for your skin) are just too cool and I really want to try them all out. Since I don't really take care of my skin, I think that is great that I am interested in this.  I really want to try out all the different sheet masks out there, but I have been eager to see what the mud mask is all about as well.  Lucky for me, I was sent some great products for review.  Mud Mask and "fancy" shampoo! Why yes, thank you.  I would love to pamper myself!   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....

Looking for a fun gift idea for the chef of the family?  Maybe even an "out of the box" idea for a teacher gift?  Why not look at what all is offered from Back to the Roots?   You can grow several different food items in small spaces! (Apartments?  Classrooms?  You don't need a farm to do this stuff!) 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 image above is The Mason Jar Gift Set : Indoor gardening just got a whole lot more chic. Meet The Mason Jar Set — your one-stop-shop for a windowsill full of fresh, organic herbs and tomatoes. Perfect for the modern mom, foodie & chef!   GIFT SET BONUS:  Includes (4) Hand Lettered Prints and a Homegrown Recipe Cookbook! $89.99 I think Back to the Roots...

Broxton loves to build.  He loves building blocks, but he will also build with just about anything he can get his hands on.  Yes, that includes taking my wooden domino's and using them to build walls for his army men. When I was given the chance to review a new toy out there, BRACKITZ, I knew this would be fun for all of us! 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 thought the Brackitz set was loads of fun.  They come in fun colors and are perfect sized for little hands and big ones too!   The only thing I did not like?  For some reason, all toys / games/ building sets don't seem to come in a storage system to my liking.  I understand cutting down on cost by packing in light cardboard packaging, but even if it wa...

I know that in some houses Santa fills the stockings for the kids.  Other houses use the stockings to be cute places to put smaller gifts for all of the family members.  If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer for any of the females in your life, why not look at giving them a gift of great skin care??  Belli Skin Care is great for expecting moms and new moms, but it doesn't mean that it isn't great for those of us that have kids a little older.   I mean, hey, I still use "baby" products on my children and neither think they are babies now.  (1 going on 21 and 7 going on 27)  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. Eye Brightening Cream  - Say good riddance to dark under eye circles and puffiness....

Looking for a little festive shopping??  Head to any Tervis store on December 10th for their 70th Year Celebration!!!  (Local to Atlantic Station?  Remember they recently just opened one there!)  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. Tervis Celebrates 70 Years with Giveaway & Goodies! Tervis, the American drinkware company, is celebrating their 70 anniversary! Join them   Dec. 10th  at any of their 46 company stores, including the one at Atlantic Station in  Atlanta ,  from  10am - 2pm  for a giveaway, refreshments and amazing deals! The  first 25 customers  will receive a free 70th anniversary commemorative tumbler. These are limited edition designs that replicate the ...