Jumpin-Beans

This is not a sponsored post, but I did want to share with you.   My Grandaddy has Alzheimer's.  Let me just tell you, this disease SUCKS. I am sorry, this is not a happy post, but like I said... I wanted to share it with you. If you were around ages ago, I posted when my grandparents met Broxton for the first time ... The joy and love...  I tell you, when it comes to family, I am totally spoiled with a wonderful family that is full of love.  Talk about being lucky...   Until Alzheimer's comes in and messes things up. My uncle (my grandaddy's brother) was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and recently passed...   It was a very hard time for me... and it makes me hate it that disease that much more.  (Several of my grandaddy's family has suffered with this horrible disease.)   Imagine going to visit your grandparents and then one day you go... He is there physically but he has that look in his eyes where he has no clue who you are... Yep, that is how it...

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 Have a child between the ages of 2-6?  Or do you have (or know)  a child that loves to have fun and age really doesn't matter?  If so, I have a book for you to check out!     We recently received the book  Recipes for Play   and just looking at the cover, you know it will be a fun one!  The book starts with a "Letter to Mess"   You know, saying to come visit... but not stay to long :)  Then, as we get to the Table of Contents, you see what all is in store for you! They have a Sensory Guide, a bit of an  introduction as to "getting started" and they even include a guide as to making your own color dyes!   (Who would have known that to...

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. Karate Kid meets Fast and Furious in Brick Mansions.  I wanted to watch it, since it had Paul Walker in it and I just love him...  (Rest in Peace, hate that such a great actor is gone.)  I guess this was the last movie he finished filming before he died...  Anyways... I was excited to see this movie and it did not disappoint.  I watched it after putting Broxton to bed and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.  I was a bit confused in the start, since I did not read the synopsis beforehand...  I tell you, I saw "PAUL WALKER" and that was all it took...   The movie starts with Paul Walker in a meeting with a few big wigs.. but quickly we head to following "Lino" as he jumps...

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. OH MY GOODNESS!!!   Talk about a MUST HAVE!!!  Do you have a princess in your life?  If so---  I know a book you just must get!!!   Dear Princess    is the name and you will fall in love. In this book, you see the different characters from the stories you love delivering a letter to their Princess.  ( Gus delivered to Cinderella, Max to Ariel, Pascal to Rapunzel... You get the picture...)    Then, you turn the page and get to read the letter that was sent to them, it is actually a folded letter, so they get to unfold it and read it... with the official seals and all ... Followed by the response they pen back!!   The best part?  The last letter is to someone...

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. For the little princess in your life, look at the latest Sofia book (that includes over 60 stickers!)   Sofia the First - The Enchanted Science Fair  .  This doesn't have to be JUST for the princess either, it is a cute book that talks about their science fair and the things that they had to go through to make their project the best to win!  The Enchanted Science Fair also includes a couple of Princes as well, so that makes it a great read for everyone!  The princess moral to this story?  A true princess is always a true friend! In these days, I think the moral of this whole story is one that ALL kids need to read!   SYNOPSIS: It’s almost time for the Enchanted Science Fair, and ...

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. Did you see my post about Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day ? Well - now I get to offer up a few fun activities for you.. and a GIVEAWAY!!!!  This movie looks like it will be absolutely hilarious, so I am so excited to see it!!!! Until then, click on these images to enlarge and ENJOY!!!!! Want to win??? Look at what is included in the prize pack!   The pack includes - One (1) official  ALEXANDER  coffee mug - One (1) giant green highlighter - One (1) crocodile stress toy - One (1) official   ALEXANDER   reusable bag a Rafflecopter giveaway

*** This is not a sponsored post. I just thought it was pretty cool... and we hope to get to Legoland one day soon!  You know we love Lego... so I thought this was great to share with you! If you are a first responder (Police Officer, Fire Fighter or EMS)  you can get a free single day admission to LEGOLAND FLORIDA during the month of September.  Read more about it below: LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort is proud to once again honor police officers, fire fighters and EMS personnel with a free single day admission to the park during the month of September.  LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s special offer gives first responders a chance to experience the Park’s more than 50 rides, shows and attractions with their friends and family.  The program is valid for all police officers, fire fighters, and EMS employees working in the United States.  Active and retired personnel with identification are also eligible.  Eligible personnel should present their employee ID ...