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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. Back to school time is here...  It is SO CRAZY to me.. I feel like they just got out of school and now here they are starting back.. It might also have something to do with the fact that he starts kindergarten this year... Where did the time go?  Where is my baby????? We were recently sent the latest... Rio 2 for review. Broxton was so excited for us to have "movie night during the day!" We had popcorn and drinks and he was thrilled...   What he did not know was that not only were we getting Rio 2 to watch, we were surprised to get a Rio 2 lunchbox for us!!!  I don't know about you, but I thought that was pretty cool!   These lunch boxes are limited edition... and are only availab...

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. With the Ninja Turtles movie coming out in August, you can bet that will be a hot costume item this year...  We have been fans of those turtles since back when my brother was a kid... so we are very familiar with them. (Although, I would be willing to be my brother would kick butt at old school Ninja Turtle trivia!) I am not sure if dress up is popular at your house... and don't go thinking " I don't have a girl, we don't do dress up" as there are lots of fun things to play dress up throughout the year!  I know that Broxton loves the costumes and will put them on for playing around the house... but, if you don't allow for dress up play at your house....   You know what will be here before ...

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. What time is it?? Back to school time!  It seems like the summer has FLOWN BY and now here we are... School starts soon and this mommy has shed a few tears already... Nothing like getting your one and only ready for kindergarten.  Such a fun milestone, but also an emotional one too......  Make the transition easier with a little help from the Bubble Guppies!   1 Available July 29th, this DVD is a must have for any Bubble Guppies fans... Want to know why? It  is full of great episodes that they will love, but it also includes the music video "PENCIL CASE!"  -- You know you have that song in your head now, if yall ever watch Bubble Guppies!     You have to love they s...

***  We did not receive a review copy... I just know that there are many How I Met Your Mother fans out there and I wanted to share this with you....  Talk about a great gift for this Christmas Season!!! “The Whole Story” Featuring All 208 Episodes of the Legendary Series, Including The Highly Anticipated Alternate Ending Comes Home on DVD September 23 Features The Final Season Along With Hours of Bonus Content Including  The Definitive Answer to the Mysterious Pineapple Incident LOS ANGELES, CA (July 22, 2014)  –  You don’t have to “wait for it” any longer… the complete series collection is here as  “How I Met Your Mother” – The Whole Story  arrives on DVD  September 23  from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. “Suit up” for all nine legendary seasons of the slap-happy show that took TV comedy to hilarious new heights. Join Barney (Neil Patrick Harris), Robin (Cobie Smulders), Marshall (Jason Segel), Lily (Alyson Hannigan...

Okay, so I used to do "Aloha Friday" but it seems that it has died down... I have random questions of things that run through my head and I am going to start asking a question each week...  Would love to hear your answers!!!!!   I would also love for you to join in with me... Ask a Question of your own - either here in the comments or on your blog (leave me a link so I can visit and answer)  If it seems that a couple of you start doing this with me, I will totally put up a linky, but for now, I just want to know your thoughts... Today's Question -  Have you ever been to a blog conference and if so, which one(s)?   My answer - I have never been to one.  I really want to attend several and I am trying my best to do so.  Not only for the knowledge learned about blogging, but to meet some of the bloggers I have made friends with over the years!  

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. Not even 5 minutes into the movie, Heaven is for Real and I was crying like a baby.  I had wanted to see it when it was in the theaters, but we never had the chance... Now, I am glad that I didn't, as it was an emotional movie to watch... The fact that it is based on a true story makes it even more so! Image - Barnes and Noble I am already a fan of Greg Kinnear, so I knew it would be a pretty good movie... but the names don't mean anything in this case, the story sells itself: Let's put it this way... Your  four year old has an emergency surgery... and comes out of surgery telling you about his experience visiting Heaven...  What do you do?  Do you share his story, knowing that some 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. While some kids might have all sorts of moves, Broxton was blessed to have some - or at least he is confident he has them... and I know they did not come from me... I have NO moves at all.  Ha ha ha... Normally, as soon as he hears music, he is dancing and singing and having a blast.. The latest song he loves? HAPPY. Thanks to a certain movie, he has heard it on there and now whenever he hears it, he starts singing and dancing!  I love it and I love to try and build his confidence in his dancing ability, too many times people are quick to comment and then the kids stop having fun - not around here they aren't!!! We were lucky to find out that his K-4 teacher last year actually had "dance party Friday...

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. Family movie night tonight....Heaven is For Real is NOW Available on Blu-Ray / DVD. HEAVEN IS FOR REAL $90 Million Box Office Smash; Inspiring Faith/Family Film; Blu-ray™/DVD July 22 Featuring Oscar Nominees Greg Kinnear, Thomas Haden Church Bonus Materials Include Deleted Scenes, 3 Featurettes sonypictures.com/movies/ heavenisforreal WHAT:   An inspiring story of family and faith, HEAVEN IS FOR REAL debuts on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD July 22 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. HEAVEN IS FOR REAL tells the true story of Todd Burpo, a small-town businessman whose young son, Colton (Connor Corum), miraculously recovers from a near-death experience with vivid memories of his v...

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. If you are on the go all the time, then I have the perfect thing for you... I was told of the Powerocks portable chargers and I was thinking that everyone I knew might need one... My parents for sure, because when they travel, they always complain about their phones not staying charged and it was hard to get in touch with them... But then I was thinking about Marc... When he is away at drill and they are out in the woods, he uses his phone for many reasons... and if they are staying in the woods, how was he to charge it? This product is pretty awesome! You can get the magicstick like what we have (available in 8 colors that you see above) but you can also choose to "upgrade" it to a Flash Majicsti...

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. In partnership with The Better Show new  Snuggle  Scent Boosters  and lifestyle expert Jordan Reid have created fun, simple and creative ways to boost the mood in your home, including bringing all the best the summer season has to offer indoors. Below are a few of Jordan’s tips: ·          Everything Has It’s Place Laundry rooms are notoriously known for being cramped so it’s good to keep it as organized as you can. Cut-down the clutter and create plenty of open room for sorting and folding. Put all of your laundry-related items on shelves within reaching distance of the washer and dryer. And a mounted ironing board is perfect for smaller spaces; ...