JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES: PETER PAN RETURNS on DVD April 3rd

JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES: PETER PAN RETURNS was released on DVD April 3rd.

If you child is as big of a fan as mine I know you are very excited for this news.

Synopsis: Peter Pan is back––but his shadow is missing! When Peter loses his shadow while playing a game of Catch-Me-If-You-Can, he returns to Never Land to seek help from his kid pirate friend Jake. Embarking on one of his most daring and exciting adventures ever, Jake and his kid pirate pals, Izzy and Cubby, along with lookout parrot Skully, must use teamwork to find Peter’s shadow and return it to its rightful owner. However, their mission is nearly thwarted by the fiendish Captain Hook, and his bumbling first mate Mr. Smee. But bravery and justice win the day and Jake and his Never Land pirate crew once again reveal what it takes to become heroes, in Disney’s “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns.”

Episodes:
 1 – Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns
 2 – The Elephant Surprise!/Jake’s Jungle Groove
 3 – The Pirate Pup!/Pirate Rock!
 4 – The Sword and the Stone/Jake’s Home Run
 5 – The Pirate Princess/The Rainbow Wand
6 – Mama Hook Knows Best/Pixie Dust Away (Never-Before-Seen Episode) Bonus Materials: “Yo Ho, You Ready to Find Jake’s Shadow?” -
Taking a cue from Peter’s shadow, now Jake’s shadow has run off and disappeared. Help Izzy and Cubby find Jake’s shadow by discovering clues to where the shadow is hiding while learning about pirate lore along the way (just where did the name “doubloon” come from anyway?).

Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 (U.S.)/$24.99 (Canada)

 Shane loves this movie. He has asked to watch it every day we have owned it. Not only has he been enjoying the movie but we have been doing some fun Easter activities to go along with it. Shane had a blast coloring Jake and Cubby last night.

Here is the link to some awesome Jack and the Never Land Pirates Activities
 Grab a copy of the JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES: PETER PAN RETURNS DVD for your child. It would make a perfect addition to any Easter Basket this Easter.

Progressive Kitchen Tools Review and Giveaway

I own several Progressive Kitchen tools and love them. A couple of my favorites are their flour keeper and their fine grater. you can imagine how excited I was when I was contacted to review some of their great citrus tools. I was sent a Set of 4 Dip Clips, a Lemon/Lime Keeper and Lime/Lemon Squeezer. The Dip Clips

are a great way to separate your dip or pieces of fruit but still keep them on your plate. These clips are a great design that works with most plates even paper plates. They are 1/3 cup in size and dishwasher safe. The Lemon/Lime Keeper

is a great way to preserve fresh citrus. It has an Airtight domed lid that locks shut to retain fresh flavor and can be easily opened with just a twist. Sectioned bases store whole citrus, halves or wedges upright. The Lime/Lemon Squeezer

is a fantastic tool that makes squeezing lemons/limes so much easier. Press out fresh lime/lemon juice while leaving the seeds and pulp behind. Die cast aluminum and safe to use in the dishwasher. Check out their Facebook Page HERE to learn about all the great kitchen tools they offer. Progressive has been kind enough to offer one of you the same tools I received. Winner will get a Set of 4 Dip Clips, a Lemon/Lime Keeper and Lime/Lemon Squeezer.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com Baked Goods Review and Giveaway

I have had many Gourmet Gift Baskets and love them. Each one comes with quality items and wrapped so nicely. I would recommend them to anyone as they are a truly great gift basket company. Not to mention all the choices they offer.

I was surprised to learn recently that they also offer baked goods. I was super excited to try their Brownie Sampler. I was sent a brownie in each of these flavors
 · Belgian Chocolate Chunk
· White Chocolate Macadamia Blonde
 · Butterscotch Blonde
 · Cheesecake
 · Peanut Butter
 · Fudge Walnut

 Since I couldn't eat them all I shared with my family. My husband loved his peanut butter brownie and my favorite so far my favorite is the Butterscotch Blonde. They were fresh and very rich. exactly what should be expected from a gourmet brownie.

 On top of brownies Gourmet Gift Baskets also offers cookies and cake in their baked goods.

One of my lucky winners will win the same Brownie sampler I received with one of each of the following flavors Belgian Chocolate Chunk White Chocolate Macadamia Blonde Butterscotch Blonde Cheesecake Peanut Butter Fudge Walnut

Last 2 days of my 20's

On Friday I will be 30 years old. I don't think it has quite hit me yet..lol

Many people have told me the 30's are better than the 20's.

 Phil keeps asking me what I want for my birthday. I have no clue. I feel so lucky to have been blessed with so much in my life. I have such a wonderful husband who is so supportive and loving, a smart loving adorable soon to be 4 year old and a blessing on the way. Anyone have any suggestions on what I should want?

Spring is Here!

 I am looking forward to April. So many things going on. Shane is very excited to do an Easter egg hunt with his cousins. The 16th I find out the gender of this baby. I am looking forward to making him/her a quilt and other things. Shane's 4th birthday is at the end of April. He already received a brand new bike and helmet and is having a small family party as well as getting a swing set once we move.

I also have some great giveaways lined up so make sure to check in often :)

MedImmune RSV Prevention ...A Must Read

As most of you know I am having a baby in September. I wanted to take a minute to make you aware of a life threatening illness (RSV) that babies can easily catch. Please read below to learn about RSV and how to prevent it.

Life as a new parent is joyous and celebratory. In most cases, parents cannot wait to introduce the new baby to friends and family. But sometimes exposure to loved ones also means exposure to germs. Young infants are very susceptible to infection in the early weeks of their lives, so contracting something as small as the common cold can present danger. This is especially true for babies born early, because they have underdeveloped lungs and immature immune systems.

One of the biggest threats to new babies is a very common virus called respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. This virus is of special concern because it’s extremely common and spreads very easily. RSV can live on surfaces (e.g., doorknobs, countertops, toys, bedding) for several hours and is often spread through touching, hugging and kissing. Because of this, almost 100% of children contract RSV by their second birthday. In most older children, RSV runs its course with mild symptoms similar to the cold or flu, and many parents may not even know their child has the virus. But in very young babies—and especially preemies and those with certain lung and heart diseases—it can lead to a serious respiratory infection.

A few tips to remember when a loved one has a new baby:
• Call before you visit. New parents need time to set up a routine and bond. By giving them time to do so before you visit, you are respecting the new family.
• Postpone a visit if you feel that you may be getting sick, have recently been ill or exposed to illness.
• Remember that parents know best. If you feel they are being overprotective or overly cautious, just consider that only they know what’s best for the health of their new son or daughter.
• Offer to do something to ease their responsibilities as they spend time as a family, such as laundry, cooking or dishes. Sleep-deprived moms and dads will appreciate your help!

If you do schedule a visit with a new baby:
• Wash your hands frequently—upon entering the home and especially prior to holding the baby. Parents, and the new baby, will appreciate it.
• Leave toddlers at home, especially during the winter months. Young children, especially if they attend day care or preschool, often carry germs and viruses, like RSV, that are easily spread.

To learn more about RSV, visit www.rsvprotection.com

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of MedImmune and received promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate."

GUND animals perfect for your little ones’ Easter baskets

For more than a century, GUND, a division of Enesco, LLC, has been known worldwide for its top quality, soft and huggable plush designs and gift products. Award-winning GUND products appeal to all ages, from infants up, and are perfect for both play and collecting.

These animals make a perfect addition to any Easter basket. They are perfect for kids to carry along in the car or on trips.

If you have an older kid Gund offers Nuzzles which are designed to lay gently and comfortably against your neck and cheek. A great decorative addition to any child's bedroom or playroom, Nuzzles also offer a soft place to lay your head on longer car or plane rides, or while you're watching TV!

We already have Shane's Easter basket together but I showed the Gund animals to Shane and he picked out the fuzzy Dog for his future brother or sister which I thought was a great idea.

Check out Gund to get an animal for your child's Easter Basket.

15 week OB appointment

So far everything is going great. I had an OB appointment today and everything looks wonderful. The babies heartbeat is very solid and strong and he is very pleased with my progress. We Thank God every day this baby is so far very healthy.

We scheduled the Gender Ultrasound for April 16th...Although, I won't be announcing it till after our "little lemon" is born, I am very excited to find out myself and begin making the quilt and shopping for baby clothes. Phil will be in the waiting room when she tells me the gender as he wants to be surprised when little lemon is born.

I also wanted to share that I may be having the baby in August. It happens to be that the day he wanted to do the C-section is Labor Day ( sept 3), so he thinks it might be best to go the Friday before 8/31/12. Unless baby decides to come sooner. Because 8/31 is over 7 days before my due date he will do an Amniocentesis to make sure little lemons lungs are fully developed. This is a standard requirement for any scheduled deliveries earlier than 39 weeks.

On a side note the 31st is my FIL birthday so we that that would be super neat that they would share a birthday. My FIL is very excited about this :)