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 We are finally at the stage now where Savannah loves Harry Potter!  She was into it a bit last year and we started watching the movies, but then "life" happens and it kind of got pushed to the side... We started it back up again recently... I had originally asked friends for the DVD's to borrow - and I did not realize how many HP fans are out there - but I spotted a deal online and we ended up buying the set.  Anyways, don't judge... better late than never, right?   So, after finally getting into the whole magic of Harry Potter, when I realized the Harry Potter Exhibition was still in Atlanta, I was so excited to be able to make a trip out of it and go check it out...  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. We drove up to see Harry Potter-

We love movie night around here and we love singing... So when the chance to review Lyle, Lyle Crocodile came our way, we were excited to get a chance to watch it.  I will be honest, I had not heard of it, but Savannah had and was so thrilled that we had it headed our way.  BUT - when the movie arrived, it was right here around the holidays and life gets hectic then, as we all know... So between everything we had going on here and then them going to visit their dad, it was hard to find the time to watch it... We did try it, but it was getting late, so we had to turn it off and not finish it.  Now that the holidays are behind us, we decided to give it another go - we really enjoyed what we saw when we were watching it the first time, but like I said.. TIME was not on our side...  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

I love the holidays.  It seems a bit forced for some... and rushed for most... but I love that families TRY to come together.  I mean, it is sad that sometimes the only time you see them is at the holidays, but it really is better than nothing, right?  For me, I love the family time.. The love, the traditions, the giggles and the laughs.  That being said, I thought today, the DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS was a perfect time to share this book with you...  Shiny Happy People!    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. Shiny Happy People (R.E.M., Illustrated by Paul Hoppe with Shinyeon Moon, Nov. 15) is an illustrated adaptation of the hit 1991 R.E.M. song “Shiny Happy People.” This lively picture book follows the unlikely friendship between a rabbit and a fox as they t

Can y'all believe it is almost Christmas?  I know my kiddo's are hopeful that they get money to buy a few things that they have learned about since turning in their Christmas lists... With that being said, I wanted to highlight some things we have reviewed leading up this holiday season: 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. Skin Care/ Hair Care  : STRYKE CLUB Pura DOr Haircare  Movies: Rise of Gru Elvis League of Superpets ET Christmas Classics Books: 100 Things to Do in Athens  Subscription Box: Loot Crate  D8te Box  Once Upon A Book Club Kids : Tee Turtle Unicorn Plushies Star Belly Dream Lights  HomeRoom 325 BraveJustice Kids Co Game Night: PlaySmart Dice  Taco Vs Burrito / Bold Made Don't Go Boom / Spoof For Everyone : MixBook Casa M Spice

 I don't know about your house, but around here... we can not have enough water bottles!  Unfortunately for the kids, theirs has to be clear, so not much fun there... but I take a drink to work each day (and we have them around the house) so like I said... never enough! I was sent an email about Vidl and it sounded like a water bottle I needed to check out... but as soon as I saw MY VERSE on one, I knew that I needed one in my life.  Lucky for me, I was sent a review package and to say I am excited... well, that is an understatement!   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. St Louis, MO:   Created by a pastor, a business leader, and an inventor,  VIDL ’s aim is to take an everyday object and elevate it with a social mission as a way to remind the people

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!!! We love Christmas because it gives us time together... and more time to slow down and enjoy what is important.  One thing we like to do is watch movies... and at Christmas it is fun to watch Christmas movies!!!!  We normally see what is on TV, but we got rid of our cable, so now we watch the DVD's we own.  So exciting that we finally added some classics to our collection!!!! Make sure to check them out and add to your collection!!!  Which movies are your MUST HAVES to watch during the holiday season? 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. A Christmas Story Set in a 1940s-era Midwestern town and told from the viewpoints of a seven-year-old boy, who only wants one thing for Christmas — a Red Ryder BB gun —

 After everything we went through last year... Then surviving this year... I am determined to stay focused this year and make the most out of it. I have actually bought planners the last couple years to make sure I try and take note of things, but then I get sidetracked and don't do like I had planned... This year will be different!  The new planner I got is big enough to write in (comfortably) yet small enough to fit in my purse.  I am so excited!   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 Self-Love Planner: Reflection Prompts, Empowering Exercises, and Daily Inspiration for Your Personal Growth Journey by Dr. Shainna Ali Infuse a daily dose of self-love into your life and foster genuine happiness with this easy-to-use, undated planner from the author