I'm in the Christmas spin down and been playing board games like a robot with the kids. Trying to figure where to put some of these gifts and hanging with family during and after the holidays. Hope everyone had a Wonderful Christmas, ours was wonderful. I keep my mom close and gave her so many hugs, my boys too. I felt very sentimental this Christmas and I didn't stress or rush.
Christmas morning started at 4:57 am here... and looked something like this.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Christmas morning started at 4:57 am
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Giveaway Linky Thursday 12/26/12
Stop by Night Owl Mama to link up your giveaways too.
12/27 Mercer Mayer autographed copy of LITTLE CRITTER’S SNOWBALL SOUP
Monday, December 24, 2012
Hickory Farms Home For the Holidays
Cheese with flavors that excited your taste buds and sausage together with crackers, brings smiles to my family's face and warms our heart. The taste of perfection. We live in the moment and remember the past. If you haven't had a Hickory Farms Holiday, it's the perfect time to start. The Home for the Holidays Gift Box is the ultimate gift box. My boys are fans of the sweet turkey sausage while my husband and I most prefer the classic beef sausage. The assortment of 7 cheeses is one hundred percent out of this world. You will enjoy the meat and cheese on flavored crackers with pineapple mustard or sweet hot mustard.
Time is catching up with the holidays and New Year's is near, and Hickory Farms would be perfect for that celebration too. I've seen Hickory Farms locally on the shelf at the stores or you can order online at their website and even get a Hickory Farms Gift Card. The gifts cards are perfect choice for gift giving and everyone can choose their favorite gift box. Have a warm Christmas and begin a Hickory Farms Tradition.
Disclosure: Sponsor provide a product for my family to use. All opinions are mine own and other views may be different from that of my own.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Hasbro Avenger Gear Holiday & More
Are you heading out for the last minute toys, let me suggest Hasbro. We visit the Hasbro isle at our local Walmart all the time. Not sure what your looking for just keep your eyes out for the Marvel Avengers Hero Masks and its a sure bet your in the right spot, to enjoy a Hero Christmas.
MARVEL THE AVENGERS 3.75" HEROES ASSORTMENT: The Ultimate Super Hero action collection features IRON MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA, THOR, HULK, BLACK WIDOW and HAWKEYE. Kids and collectors will want to assemble the whole team from Hasbro's line of THE AVENGERS 3.75" Action Figures.
ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS Mystery Bags: For the ultimate Holiday surprise, pick up ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS Mystery Bags, which offer two figures from the collection in each bag.
For the Movie Buff
THE AVENGERS HERO MASKS: Every Super Hero needs an awesome mask! Now kids (and parents!) can pretend to be Earth's Mightiest Heroes with these masks based on the blockbuster hit, The Avengers. Choose from IRON MAN, HULK, THOR AND CAPTAIN AMERICA!
THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN HERO FX GLOVE: Kids will feel like SPIDER-MAN when they put on this fun electronic role-play glove. Sensors in the "web shooting compartment" will sense motion and respond with web shooting sound effects.
Kid at Heart
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS ACTION FIGURES: The TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS DELUXE Assortment features Transformers characters and designs from throughout the history of the TRANSFORMERS brand. The assortment includes OPTIMUS PRIME, JAZZ and SHOCKWAVE.
Building Fanatics
TRANSFORMERS KRE-O allows builders to construct both the robot and vehicle mode of their favorite Transformers characters with the same set of bricks!
Additional information on Hasbro online Gift Guide: http://bit.ly/SJYN9U
Disclosure: Sponsor provide a product for my family to use. All opinions are mine own and other views may be different from that of my own.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Giveaway Linky Thursday 12/20/12
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12/27 Mercer Mayer autographed copy of LITTLE CRITTER’S SNOWBALL SOUP
12/26 $500 HOLIDAY CASH
12/24 Furreal Bouncy Pup
12/23 $100 Target
12/22 Raskullz 3 Wheel Scooter
ends tonight 12/19 Guylian Belgian Chocolates Prize Pack
ends tonight 12/19 Xbox Bundle.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Toystate Road Rippers Come-Back Racers
A few of the models & songs to be on the look out for:
The Dodge Ram "Free Ride"
Ford Mustang 5.0 "Radar Love"
Toyota Tundra "Move It On Over"
Chevy Camaro "Taking Care of Business"
Check it out and you could be one of the 5 lucky fans randomly selected on 12/31/12 to receive one of the following: a Road Rippers gift box valued at the following amounts: $150, $100, and $50 or a Monster Crushasaurus (2).
Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication, sponsor did provide review item for my family to try. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own.
Why does bad things happen all at one time?
So much bad news here lately, where do I start. My transmission went out in my SUV, it's in the shop. On Wednesday night my niece had a car accident, very bad. Her back is broken, that's why I didn't post last Thursday's link up. Fridays 12/14/12 was just to sad, I cried a lot for all those little children. I spent the weekend with my babies. Last night my childhood friend died from cancer. I've also been sick with bronchitis during all of this. Just many things at once.
I'm ready for more Christmas spirit here, more happier times. So thankful for my family and spending time with them. Thankful for the nicest people I've meet on my blog, and in the social media world. Lots of love to you and your family this holiday season.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Sweepstakes Mercer Mayer Children Book
Reading is the best gift children can have an my boys love the time we spend together reading. I'm excited, in January 2013, Silver Dolphin Books will be unveiling their very first app about Little Critter—Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter: The Trip. Even more special Award-winning American children’s book author and illustrator Mercer Mayer Birthday is on December 30.
In January 2013, Silver Dolphin Books will be unveiling their very first app about Little Critter—Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter: The Trip. The app is being developed right now by Silver Dolphin Books together with the award-winning app developer John R. Sansevere. Here’s a sneak peak at one of the scenes from the app:
In Little Critter: The Trip, you will be able to take an action-packed car trip with Little Critter, Little Sister, Mom and Dad in which everything imaginable happens—literally—from A to Z, in this fun-filled interactive app! “B is for bad” when the “T is for tire” goes flat! And “L is for lost” when where did the “R is for road” go? Little Critters’ trip is full of humorous ups and downs like the actual road they’re following! It’s up to you and Little Critter to help find the way, fix the car when it breaks down, and play lots of fun “G is for games” with Little Sister to pass the time! Kids learn along with Little Critter as, true to his nature, he cheers you on to scale new heights!
Friday, December 14, 2012
Sweepstakes Raskullz 3 Wheel Scooter
We are very familiar with Raskullz my boys have their line of kids helmets and back packs. Santa also will be bringing 2 Raskullz Bikes her for Christmas. I totally love their line of products.
One lucky reader will win a Raskullz 3 Wheel Scooter in the winners choice of theme!
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Sweepstakes Warner Bros. Happy Holidays Blog App
Using the Happy Holidays Blog App you can:
*Then take the WB Holiday Movie Challenge! Keep your movie skills sharp with this awesome quiz!
*Decode-A-Scene Game! Time is running out! Can you figure out what movie scene is slowly being decoded in front of your eyes? The sooner you figure it out the more points you earn!
*Holiday Survival Guide! Throw an epic holiday party this season! We have some awesome tips to make you look like a total holiday master!
I did the movie challenge and got them all right. I had to guess for a couple :)
Winner will get a copy of Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection, Classic Christmas Favorites or Dr. Seuss’s Deluxe Holiday Collection on Blu-ray (Prize will be chosen randomly from the above Blu-ray titles!)
The prize will be sent via FedEx or UPS. No P.O. Boxes please.
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12 Days of Step2 Christmas #12
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
12 Days of Step2 Christmas #10
LifeStyle Dream Kitchen just $119.99 (reg. $159.99; currently $129.99) with code S2DDDR10 at checkout. Code valid 9am ET Wednesday, December 12, 2012 through 8:59am ET Thursday, December 13, 2012.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Allergy Sticks OUCH!
Curious if anyone can tell me their experience with allergy shots. I don't want it to be a life long thing and heard in 3 yrs you can quit them. I've also heard of people having to stay on them longer.
Grasses was the worst for him, then dust mites. He is already taking Claritin & Flonase, and if it was not for them we would be in a worse mess.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Sweepstakes Furreal Friends Bouncy Pup
Keeping children's attention is hard but, not for this Bouncy Pup. This pup wants friendship and is happy to respond.
Play with this sweet, soft puppy figure and she’ll play with you! Put your new little friend on the ground and she’ll jump and spin when you’re close! And how will you know when she’s as happy as can be? When you pick her up and pet her, she’ll make happy puppy sounds — just like a real puppy! Your Bouncy My Happy-to-See-Me figure will always be puppy-cute, and she’ll always be excited as can be when you come around!
Soft, cuddly puppy figure jumps and spins! Figure makes happy puppy sounds. You’ll love to cuddle with her!
One lucky winner will receive a Furreal Friends Bouncy My Happy to See Me Pup!
Hosted by Mom to Bed by 8. Giveaway ends December 24th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck.
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Sweepstakes 100 Target
Jingle Bells! its time to have some fun and win a Target gift card. What gift would you like most this holiday, would you shop for your self or for your family?
Happy Holidays and welcome to the $100 Target Gift Card Giveaway!
One lucky winner will receive a $100 Target Gift Card!
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12 Days of Step2 Christmas #8
Saturday, December 8, 2012
12 Days of Step2 Christmas #7
Deal #7 of 12: New Traditions Kitchen $77.99 (reg. $99.99, currently $79.99) with coupon code S2DDNT7 at checkout. Valid 9am ET Sunday, December 9 through 8:59am ET Monday, December 10, 2012.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
New Dinosaur Train- Meet the Grandparents
NEW!! Dinosaur Train episodes will be airing on PBS Kids starting Monday December 10. Check your local listing. New episodes include grandma and grandpa Pteranodon.
New shows included Tiny and the Crocodile, Meet The Grandparents, The Egg Stealer?, and To The Grandparents' Nest We Go!
12 Days of Step2 Christmas #5
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Giveaway Linky Thursday 12/6/12
Stop by Night Owl Mama to link up your giveaways too.
12/26 $500 HOLIDAY CASH
12/16 $50 Shabby Apple #2
12/16 $75 Shabby Apple
12/16 Plasmart PlasmaBike
12/19 Xbox Bundle
12/14 Thunderstruck DVD Combo Pack
12/9 Dinosaur Train Holiday Book & DVD
12/12 Diaper Cake
12/16 Laser Peg Sweepsatakes.
Sweepstakes Guylian Chocolate
One lucky reader will receive a Guylian Belgian Chocolates Prize Package!
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Sweepstakes 500 Bucks
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Christmas Cash Giveaway Event
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One lucky reader will receive $500 {winner’s choice of Visa Gift Card, Paypal Cash or Amazon Gift Card}!
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
12 Days of Step2 Christmas #2
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Monday, December 3, 2012
12 deals of Step2 Christmas Day1
Please keep in mind that this deal does not start until 9AM ET Monday, December 3, 2012. It’s valid for 24 hours, through Tuesday, December 4 at 8:59 AM ET.
LifeStyle Grand Walk-in Kitchen is the lowest price EVER (with free shipping) when you stack the following 10% off coupon code – 2MK9F5. This takes the 46” x 36.25” play kitchen down to$169.20 SHIPPED (reg. $259.99, on sale now for $188). This deal is valid now through December 15, 2012.