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Savannah is TOTALLY OBSESSED with Wicked!  When I got this email, I knew that I had to share it with everyone else, just in case someone else might "need" to know this like I know we "needed" to know!  I can bet that this house will for sure be watching the Rose Bowl Parade this year!!!!  WHAT: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is thrilled to partner with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® to bring the magic of  WICKED  to the 136th Rose Parade®, celebrating the highly anticipated in-home release which is available exclusively on Digital platforms to purchase or rent December 31st.  The float appropriately entitled, “Defying Gravity,” features larger-than-life depictions of the two main characters, Elphaba and Glinda, poised on either side of the Emerald City, commemorating their profound friendship as they journey to the magnificent land of Oz.  Created in collaboration with the talented team at Phoenix Decorating Company, the float includes captiv...

 I was just talking to a friend about how time flies so fast and the next thing you know, your "babies" aren't babies anymore.  I was discussing wanting to try and make some cookies on Christmas Eve and I am so excited to know that we have the Silicone Mats to use this year!  To be honest, I have heard that these things are absolutely AMAZING, but we don't bake enough to use them... so I have been hesitant to purchase them. Fun Fact: I actually put them on my wish list and then BOOM- we were given the chance to share them on the blog!  Winner Winner, bake some cookies for after dinner!!!! 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 do have to say, the Silicone Kitchen gift set arrived for us and the packaging was nice and very ...

I just know I can not be the only one who sees things on social media and wonders if it is legit or not... Right?  I also know I can't be the only one who wonders how some of the ads pop up on my Facebook... but that is for another day.  Anyways -  as I was scrolling on Facebook one day, an ad popped up for THE LOUD CUP.  I thought that was a pretty neat idea, but did not really think it would be that great at a loud football game.  Kept on scrolling, to be honest.  Then, it popped up on my Instagram.  and Facebook.  and Instagram again.  You get the picture.  At this point, curiosity was getting awful close to killing the cat, so yeah- I was giving this cup some thought. Broxton plays football - we love cheering him on, but let me be honest, I can only BE SO LOUD.  I went for it - I reached out to THE LOUD CUP to see if they might be interested in working together... and it got loud around here when our cups arrived!!!! FTC Complia...

 As Christmas approaches, you might be trying to think of those last couple gift ideas ...  Well, I have one for you!  GoSili reusable silicone straws!  Yep!  We have used them in the past - and the fact that they have different sizes makes it that much better!   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 personally love the fact that the GoSili brand has travel containers to help you while on the go!  Just throw them in your bag and you are good to go!  Each family member can have their own and no longer an issue.  I have been a few places that don't even allow straws and to be honest, I feel as though I must have a straw when drinking out in public... I have noticed I don't drink with them that...

I don't know about you- but I love smelling good.  The thing is, some of these fragrances are SKY HIGH and while I might enjoy them, I can't go broke trying to smell as good as some of these think they are.  I have a good friend that is OBSESSED with scents and she is always asking if I have heard of this or that... Have I had the chance to smell this or the other... Like ALL THE TIME - Lucky for me, she gets fragrances and samples almost daily and is quick to bring them in for me to smell and some times she is just like, go ahead and take it, I have another bottle at home!   WHAT?!   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. Well, she came in one day asking if I was familiar with ALT fragrances and of course, I had ...

You guys- I can not even lie...  I had never heard of the Maui Cookie Lady until now and I am about to let you know a little secret- if you have not heard of this - YOU ARE MISSING OUT!!! Let me break it down to you - really simple -  Da Half Baked Cookie: 8 oz chocolate chip cookie, stuffed with Reese's, Snickers and Oreo. ENOUGH SAID right 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. We were sent Maui Cookie Lady for review and OH MY!!! Talk about HUGE and DELICIOUS!!! Yes, yes it is!!! We warmed it up and lets just start with how massive it is.  That is the ONE SINGLE COOKIE on a salad plate.  WOW I ended up cutting it into 4 parts and we shared it. It was sooooooo good!  Matt is a huge Oreo lover, I can't lie ...

Babies... There isn't anything quite like them.  They are just so sweet and innocent and I just love the baby smell and snuggles!  I'm out of the baby making stage of life- and my kids are too young to be in it yet... but, my coworkers are and Marc's boys are... and I just love my little nephew.  Granted he just turned 2, so he isn't a "baby" these days.. but he is my sweet baby boy when I get to love on him!  I was introduced to Muslin blankets when Savannah was born and I just don't know how I lived without them with Broxton!  They are perfect and I honestly think they are a great gift.  First time parents and seasoned ones can enjoy and benefit from the array of Muslin blankets in the drawers!!!!  ( I have a large one on my amazon wish list .. not even gonna lie!)   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 pur...

We were recently given the chance to review Molly Bz Cookies and let me tell you - this is some good stuff!  The cookies are not your average size, so you can actually share (if you want to, but some you might want to go and hide to keep to treat yourself!)  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. Ok, let me start with how absolutely ADORABLE the packaging is for Molly Bz Cookies ... " To Bake Your Dreams Crumb True" is on the outside.... then you open it to the cutest design of a little pink oven that you open to get to your cookies!   I mean, how PRECIOUS is that?  I think that is just the most --- I can't say it enough, I LOVE IT!!!  Oh, I might have sort of forgot to tell you that these are NOT your average coo...

How is everyone at your home?  Hit or miss around our city.  Lucky for us, our house has been pretty good to go this year... just these allergies - THAT I NEVER HAD UNTIL I MOVED BACK HOME AFTER 30 YEARS!!!  I mean, what in the world??  UGH - anyways. We were given the chance to review the Nat Pat stickers and I thought they were super cute! I honestly thought it was going to just be bandage type stickers, but these are cute enough that I could see teens/ tweens wearing them as statement pieces too - you know how kids are these days!    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. Tell me these Nat Pat Stickers are not cute??  We actually used the bedtimes ones for Savannah and Matt both. They both put one on them ...

 Well yall, seems as though Pete the Cat has more than just groovy shoes to get you going!!!  Jittery Joe's (Athens, Georgia- GO DAWGS!) has a Pete the Cat Hot Cocoa out and it is perfect for the dropping temperatures!!!   We were given the chance to review it and if the absolutely ADORABLE tin can doesn't call to you- once that hot cocoa gets in you, you will wonder where YOUR GROOVY shoes are!!!    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. It is FINALLY getting cool down here, although it is supposed to warm back up next week.  Either way, we took advantage of our cooler temps and had Pete the Cat's Hot Cocoa for the win - the Bulldawgs got a win as well, just in case you needed to know! Anyways, this is a ver...

 As Mariah likes to say....  "It's TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Normally I am almost finished with Christmas shopping in November, but with a teenage boy and tweenage girl, their "must haves" are constantly changing!  I have decided to put off some ideas, but others are full steam ahead!   I wanted to share with you a great gift idea that would be perfect for those   "brrrr baskets" I am seeing is a trend this year!     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 were sent the Bootleg Bath Shower Steamers for review in Lavender Mint and I actually LOVE that I smell the mint more than the lavender.  Don't get me wrong, because I love lavender, but I take my shower in the morning to get me ready for work, so...

If you have been here a bit, you might remember, Marr and I took a little weekend road trip and went to Pine Mountain.  We stayed at the CUTEST CABIN EVER... Check out my road trippin post  if you need a refresher.  Here is the link for CABIN AT THE POND PINE MOUNTAIN if you want to rent it and enjoy!   Anyways...we went back to check out DAKOTA'S COUNTER since it is open now... and I tell you, it is only like 10 minutes off the interstate, so pull off for a quick bite and check it out!   So yeah... now that it is open, we made a trip to Atlanta to take care of some things and decided we would venture out to see the place... Had I known it was only 10 minutes off of the interstate, we would have for sure gone before now.  Look how cute it is: As you enter, there are a couple booths and a couple tables inside. You step up to the counter and place your order - grab you a bottled soda and then pick a seat.  A short bit later, your food is deliv...

If you know me, you KNOW - I LOVE TO READ!!!!  I told a friend, Books are my love language!  I have books in pretty much every room of the house, some neatly displayed, some stacked ready to be enjoyed!  I constantly have a book wish list and I have to tell Matt NOT to let me buy more books, well, not until I am finished reading all that I have already - he has yet to tell me no, so not much help there!  He feeds the addiction at times, so I am helpless!  I had the pleasure of reading  Lisina Coney's latest - the deepest end of love - and just let me tell you- I love this book series!  The books are beautiful too, so its a win win! 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. About the Story: She's a rule follower. ...

 To know me is to love me, right?  If you know me, you know I am a sentimental person. I love keepsakes and I am all about something specialized for the recipient.  You might also know I ABSOLUTELY love Christmas ornaments.   Fun fact - I absolutely despise putting up a Christmas tree.  Well, I hate the lights part of it all... but that is why I have a pre-lit tree these days!  But- I get so frustrated in putting on my ornaments.  First of all, I take a trip down memory lane looking and thinking about each and every single one...  Then, it is the making sure they are placed on correctly, spaced out and not all bunched up and all that good stuff.  Now, I just let the kids put them on and it is a conglomerate of ornaments here and there... and that is ALRIGHT with me... it is all about the memories, right?  At one point, we had several trees in our house.  One that was full of all sorts of ornaments, one that was more of the "gol...