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Are you working on finishing up your Christmas shopping? If you have young ones, old ones or any in between, you will absolutely LOVE the items coming from Teeny Mates these days! I know Broxton is going to be excited, but honestly, there is no age limit on these things! 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. Up first I want to share with you that the NFL TeenyMates that we love so much can now be purchased as a 32 piece pack instead of just the packs of 2 that were in the past.  Broxton is going to be so excited to know he now has the whole collection! In the packaging for you to wrap. I took it out of the box for you to see the whole set (and the complete puzzle!) One of the TeenyMates beside a HotWheel car for size comp...

It appears as though everyone is back into the routines of school these days, right? That might mean packing lunches, maybe just snacks like Slammer Snacks, or possibly even both! We were sent a selection of their products for review and let me just tell you... they were supposed to be for Broxton's snacks, but they quickly turned into snacks for us all. They are just that good! 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. As I said, they were meant for Broxton.  I figured they weren't "just for kids" and since Marc works long hours, I thought a nice protein boost might be great for him.  He really enjoyed them and that meant more for us all!  Seriously, what would you rather your family be eating?  A protein treat like t...

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...

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. Football season is in full swing around here.  I am a fan of college ball, Go Dawgs!  Marc, on the other hand, is a fan of sports in general.  He loves his LSU Tigers, but he also is a fan of the NFL as well.  His team?  Its a toss up.  He likes the 49ers and the Saints.  We were given the opportunity to review a NFL Deluxe Youth Football Uniform Set from Franklin Sports and I asked Broxton which team he wanted to check out... He opted for the Niners (I know that made Marc's family out in Cali happy!)  So we went with that option for him.   Image Credit - Franklin Sports Included is an official home team jersey, team helmet with authentic logo and team colors and team ...

The holidays bring along lots of great times.  Not only the excitement of the weather (Hot chocolate anyone?)  But it is so much more...  for us, it is about making memories and of course, gifts!  Broxton is showing a big interest in all sports and not just in playing them.  He says he wants to play every single sport there is, but it is cute when he gets his toys out to start playing games in the house!   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 have been able to review several products from the TeenyMates line.  They have all sorts of sports figures, like NBA, NHL and even NFL.  The part that really excited Broxton?  When they introduced the Lil' Troops!  As much as he is excited to get them, their newest release is what made M...

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. Image Credit - Amazon Need a new book for your library?  Sports Illustrated for Kids has released " What are the chances?  The Wildest Plays in Sports " and it comes just in time for anyone wanting to stock up for a great Christmas gift! I am not sure if you know it, but I am really a fan of Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints')  not only for his plays on the field, but for the person he is when he is OFF the field too!  So, imagine the surprise and delight when I opened this book and was greeted with "5,000  Passing Yards in a Season.  Only eight times has a quarterback thrown for 5,000 or more yards in an NFL season.  The New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees has done it four of those ti...

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. As much as I love reading books with Broxton, it is also fun to get the Sports Illustrated for Kids Books that has fun information.  These books are not only fun for Broxton to learn cool sports facts, it is also fun for us to read and the boys enjoy them as well.  When the Big Book of Who All-Stars book showed up, I was eager to see how much Sports Knowledge the guys in my life knew... This book says " THE 101 ATHLETES EVER FAN NEEDS TO KNOW." The contents inside?   Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Olympics, Racing, Soccer, Tennis and Xtreme. Up first?  I flipped over to GOLF and called up my brother to see if he knew all the answers.... A sample question: "Who is the golfer with t...

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 have decided that this year is going to be about making more memories...  Yes, we can give physical gifts ... but at the end of the day, when you look back, are you going to remember the package of Army Men that you opened on Christmas, or are you going to remember the memories of playing with the Army men and daddy?  (Not necessarily those items, but you know what I mean...)  This year - the boys did not really get many PHYSICAL gifts... but they have memories. We asked them if they wanted to go to the LSU / UGA game - and that be their Christmas gift...  or they could not go to the game and get physical presents... They chose the game. I knew I wanted them to open something, so t...

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 love the TeenyMates and Broxton cracks me up playing with all of them...  The other day, he was asking me for a piece of paper with a "G" on it... I told him to hold on for a few minutes and the next thing I know, he had his blocks out making the banner that football players run through before the game starts!  I tell you, this kid... he has an imagination.  Of course my camera was NO WHERE TO BE FOUND, so you have to take my word on it...  The bad thing is that we only have a couple of them...   so his games are pretty small... but it is good that he will use his hockey and nfl players as stand ins if he needs to!!!  Luckily this year, he will be finding a few more Teeny Mate...

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 looking for a hilarious book, Sports Illustrated for Kids - Top Dogs is just the ticket!!!  This book had me laughing as soon as I saw the cover and on each page, I caught myself grinning...  This book has sports facts, but it is mixed in with dog loving information to...  Babe Ruff?  Michael Stray-han?   It is so funny... and since Broxton wants a dog... (and we aren't getting one any time soon,) this is the closest to it... Top Dogs  also includes: ·           Best in Show:  From legendary golfer  Arnold Palmeranian , to Hockey star  Wayne Fetchzky , these pups stand as the all-time great [Danes] in their ...

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. Glad you decided to come back and see what other books are going to be in my Christmas Countdown!  This one is for the sports lover in us all...  I can't say just boys or dads, as I know many girls and moms that love sports as much as or MORE than their husbands/sons!   The latest book?  Sports Illustrated Kids : The Top 10 of Everything in Sports!   Contents: The Top 10 Lists:  Championship Games Stadiums Signature Looks Fastest Unbelievable Moments Strongest Arms Sports Movies Families Controversial Calls Logos Greatest Athletes Little Guys Big Guys Clutch Performances Athlete-Actors Jersey Numbers Rivalries Mikes Celebrations Nicknames...

I hope I don't offend people with this post... But, I am totally open for any conversation on this, so I really hope to hear your opinions!   I just do not really see where this world is headed...  (I AM NOT TALKING POLITICS.) I just saw on the Nightly News that one school has banned baseball, football or any sports ball that might harm a child while at recess.    Now, I am not the sharpest tool in the shed, but I remember having all sorts of things to play at recess. (Not just school year, but daycare centers too) We had monkey bars that looked like this... Hey, I think we even had our class picture taken on it one year.  It was METAL = HOT in GEORGIA SUMMER.  Not that safe, but loads of fun and we all made it. Image - Google Search The Merry Go Round.  Another metal one... and the best part was spinning it as fast as you could, while standing... hoping you didn't fly off.   Image - Google Search  The SEESAW. ...

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 am so excited to tell you about some of the products/ companies I learned about while visiting Americas Mart !!! Since it is FOOTBALL SATURDAY, I want to share with you an AMAZING find...  I had originally planned to share with you this for Christmas, but I just can not hold out any longer...  Game Day Rules is a set of books from Sherri Graves Smith. I thought it was so cute to see these books....and you know that we are a house divided...  My love of my bulldogs and Marc's love of his tigers... Broxton cheers for both and all is right in the world. Game Day Rules is a great set of books that basically writes out how to to act when you visit your favorite stadium.  Sherri ...