Disney Princess & Me Doll Collection

" I was sent a disney princess doll to review. All opinions are my own "

The hottest new toys for girls to hit the market are the new Disney Princess & Me Doll Collection. Disney Princess & Me invites your little princess to play with her favorite Disney Princess as her Best Princess Friend (BPF). The beautifully sculpted 18” dolls are dressed in meticulously-crafted ball gowns inspired by their films. Each product in the line is thoughtfully designed with the highest quality materials to give your princess a playing experience she will remember forever:

 · Silky hair that feels real – hair made of Kanekalon; the highest quality of silky hair

· Eyes that sparkle – Macor eyes features multiple layers of color to give them depth and realistic shine (i.e Cinderella’s eyes are made up of 4 different shades of blue)

· Mark of trust – a Princess & Me “trust mark” can be found on every item in the line that ensures quality and authenticity

· Graceful posing – each doll has 6 points of articulation that allows for more flexibility and posability · Prefect smiles – each princess’ face is uniquely sculpted and meticulously finished to create a soft, porcelain effect

· Crowing glory – each princess has her own signature tiara with a high-gloss metallic finish and adorned with rhinestones in their signature colors


 #67454 Jewel Edition Rapunzel

 Beautiful and determined Rapunzel loves reading, painting and exploring the world beyond the tower walls. But most of all, she loves having a best friend like you! Whether you're stargazing, playing with yourfavorite pet or going on fun adventures, Rapunzel is always ready to come along for some fun. Because that's what best friends do! Disney Princess & Medolls let you live a royal lifestyle with your favorite princess! Rapunzel has long silky hair, bright sparkling eyes and the official Disney Princess & Me trust mark on her foot. She is dressed in a beautiful gown in her iconic color, is fully posable and is wearing her signature tiara and a pair of dainty satin shoes. 

#67455 Jewel Edition Ariel

 Adventurous and bold, Ariel loves to explore new places and collect secret treasures. But most of all, she loves having a friend like you. Whether you're styling Ariel’s beautiful red hair, singing together to your favorite melody, or sharing secrets at bedtime, Ariel will always make you smile. Because that's what best friends do! Disney Princess & Me dolls let you live a royal lifestyle with your favorite princess! Ariel has long silky hair, bright sparkling eyes and the official Disney Princess & Me trust mark on her foot. She is dressed in a beautiful gown in her iconic color, is fully posable and is wearing her signature tiara and a pair of dainty satin shoes.

 #46879 Jewel Edition Cinderella

 Sweet and generous Cinderella loves to dress in beautiful gowns and go to parties. But most of all, she loves having a friend like you. Whether you're shopping for pretty dresses and shoes, dancing at a ballet recital or sharing secrets at sleepovers, Cinderella just wants to share magical moments with you. Because that's what best friends do! Disney Princess & Me dolls let you live a royal lifestyle with your favorite princess! Cinderella has long silky hair, bright sparkling eyes and the official Disney Princess & Me trust mark on her foot. She is dressed in a beautiful gown in her iconic color, is fully posable and is wearing her signature tiara and a pair of dainty satin shoes. 

#67456 Jewel Edition Belle

Belle has long silky hair, bright sparkling eyes and the official Disney Princess & Me trust mark on her foot. She is dressed in a beautiful gown in her iconic color, is fully posable and is wearing her signature tiara and a pair of dainty satin shoes.

Pretty and smart Belle loves to read and dreams of adventures. But most of all, she loves having a special friend like you. Whether you're dressing up for a royal dinner, discovering a new place together, or sharing a favorite book during bedtime, Belle makes the time you spend with her a grand adventure. Because that's what best friends do!

Disney Princess & Me dolls let you live a royal lifestyle with your favorite princess!

 We are so excited to have the chance to review the Ariel.  Jacey is going to love having a doll that looks just like her. It's hard to find dolls with red hair and blue eyes especially ones that are so well made. We love that Ariel can move and has such real feeling beautiful hair. These are a must for the upcoming holiday season. They can be found at Target and Target.com and are currently selling for $39.99. Also, This weekend is "I am a princess weekend" on the disney channel. They will be debuting Tangles, Princess and the frog and Cinderella. Don't forget to tune in.

Toystate toys review

"I was sent some toys from toystate. All opinions are my own" 

Toystate.com offers some really great toys.  Great for Birthdays or Christmas you'll want to check out the great toys that toystate has to offer.  I love the fact their toys are so interactive and that they have toys for all different ages ranges.

We were very excited to check out the James bond 077 secret agent vehicle complete with lights, music and sound.  Its even motorized and 9" in size. It's so realistic it makes for such a fun entertaining toy for my 5 year old.  Love the James bond theme song it plays.

We also had the opportunity to check out 2 of the road rippers for ages 3+.  All the Road Rippers have lights , sounds and actions. The trunks lift for fun lights and sounds.  They are designed with cool colors and decals to make each car style different and unique. 

"Ripp has created a fleet of ultra-cool custom-designed vehicles just for you! Multiple play functions, lights & sound fun, and all the best licensed and custom body styles will keep playtime rollin’ all day long! " 

So many really awesome vehicles to choose from! 

You can see all the toys they have to offer by visiting www.Toystate.com. 

You can also purchase Toystate toys at Kmart , Walmart, Target,  and Toys R Us. 

Del Monte® Fruit Burst™ Squeezers review and Gift Pack Giveaway

“The Del Monte products, information and two gift packs have been provided by Del Monte.”

Shane is starting Kindergarten next week and we have been trying out new snacks that we can include in his lunches.  Oh course he really likes Del Monte and his new favorite is the Del Monte^® Fruit Burst™ Squeezers.  His favorites are the blueberry and apple-cinnamon.  These are perfect for school lunches.  He is so excited to pack his lunches and I am happy because he is making good lunch choices. 

About Fruit Burst™ Squeezers

Made in the U.S.A., Del Monte Fruit Burst™ Squeezers contain 1 ½ servings of fruit or fruit and veggies and are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. In addition, Del Monte Fruit Burst™ Squeezers contain no artificial flavors or high fructose corn syrup.

                Fruit + Veggie Varieties:

-          Peach-Mango: Pear puree concentrate, water, pumpkin juice concentrate, peach puree concentrate, pear juice concentrate, carrot juice concentrate, carrot puree, mango puree concentrate, natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), citric acid.

-          Blueberry: Pear puree concentrate, water, pumpkin juice concentrate, pear juice concentrate, natural flavors, carrot puree, blueberry puree concentrate, fruit and vegetable extracts for color, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), citric acid.

Simply Fruit Varieties:

-          Apple Cinnamon: Pear puree concentrate, water, apple puree concentrate, pear juice concentrate, natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), cinnamon, malic acid.

-          Mixed Berry: Pear puree concentrate, water, pear juice concentrate, natural flavors, strawberry puree, red raspberry puree concentrate, blueberry puree concentrate, fruit and vegetable extracts for color, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), malic acid.

-          Strawberry: Pear puree concentrate, water, pear juice concentrate, strawberry puree concentrate, natural flavors, carmine, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), malic acid.

Facebook Contest 

“First Day of School Photo Contest”

All you have to do is upload an original photo of your child on their first day of school or yourself on your own first day of school. The top 20 Finalist photos will be posted to the Del Monte Fruit Squeezers website, and fans will have the chance to vote for their favorite photo. The winning entry will receive a $10,000 donation to a school of their choice!

Here is how to get started:

-          Submissions will be accepted now through through September 7 at 11:59 CDT.

-          From September 8, 2013 at 12:00:00 CDT to September 15, 2013 at 11:59:59 CDT, the public will be able to vote for their favorite Entry.

-          From September 16, 2013 at 12:00:00 CDT to September 22, 2013 at 11:59:59 CDT, the public will be able to vote for their favorite Finalist.

-          To submit your photo entry, you can visit http://www.delmontefruitsqueezers.com/

-          Entering the contest is simple! Upload an original photo of your child on their first day of school or yourself on your first day of school.

One of my readers will win 

·         Two boxes of Fruit Burst Squeezers™ (one Fruit + Veggies 4-pack and one Simply Fruit 4-pack)

·         One Del Monte lunchbox

·         One orange-shaped eco-friendly shopping tote

·         One strawberry-shaped eco-friendly shopping tote

·         One Del Monte magnetic frame

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Reebok athletic shoes at Famous Footwear

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Reebok. I received a Famous Footwear gift card to purchase a pair of Reebok shoes to facilitate my review and to thank me for participating.”


This summer, I have been walking 2 miles at least 5 days a week. More like speed walking at an almost running pace.  Because of all this walking, I have lost a ton of weight after having Jacey last summer and toned up quite a bit.  I feel better also.

The shoes I was wearing for my walks were heavy and have began falling apart. It made it difficult to continue walking , so I decided to check out Famous Footwear and get a new pair of Reebok Shoes.

I was impressed with all the choices Famous Footwear had to offer. When I walked in I immediately drawn to the Reebok Realflex run shoes in Grey/Sherbet/Coral.

They are super lightweight (which I love)  and they feature a mesh upper style which makes them very breathable. Some other great features of these shoes are they have a cushioning footbed and a flexible realflex outsole with forefoot flex grooves. Not to mention they are very trendy and stylish.

You would be surprised to learn that this is my first time wearing reebok athletic shoes. I am very happy I chose reebok. My favorite thing about these shoes are how lightweight and breathable they are. My feet feel great when I get back from my daily walks and they have held up very well so far. I will definitely be buying reeboks again in the future and recommend that you try them as well. They make awesome walking/running shoes. You can find a large selection of their shoes at Famous Footwear both in store and online.

With all the back to school craziness and prepping my own son for kindergarten, it was really nice to treat myself to a new pair of shoes! Check out all the Reebok athletic shoes at Famous Footwear. You are sure to find the perfect pair for you.

Review and Silent auction for the Contours Options LT tandem stroller RV $269.99

"I was sent a  Contours Options LT tandem stroller to review. All opinions are my own"

It has been a pain going different places. I put my daughter in a single stroller and after a while my son complains his legs are tired.  Pushing 2 strollers is out of the question, so I began looking into tandem options.  I found a great tandem stroller the Contours Options LT tandem stroller.

Features

• Lightweight design - only 33.8 lbs. with both seats on
• Six different seating options: children can both face you, face each other, face forward, sit back to back, or you can use the stroller with just the front seat (& extra storage space in the back), or use with some of the most popular infant car seats
• Includes one infant car seat adapter that accommodates many infant car seats, including select models from Britax®, Chicco®, Combi®, Cosco®, Evenflo®, Graco®, Maxi-Cosi®, Peg Perego®, Safety First®
• Folds easily with both seats on
• Never-flat 8” front wheels and 10” rear wheels
• Front-wheel suspension system provides a smooth ride and easy maneuverability

• Accommodates one or two infants/children up to 40 lbs. each (80 lbs. total)
• Independent reclining seats with canopies, adjustable leg rests, and a child napper bar that rotates and removes for easy access
• Stadium style seating for a better view from both seats
• Each seat has a height-adjustable 5-point safety harness and includes an infant headrest to protect little heads
• Adjustable parent cup holder that flexes to accommodate large or small drinks
• The auto-lock and convenient Free-Stand™ allows the stroller to easily stand upright when folded
• Extra-large storage basket holds everyone’s gear
• One-year manufacturer warranty

The Contours Options LT tandem stroller comes shipped in several pieces but

assembly is super easy. No tools required everything just snaps into place. Directions are super easy to follow. 

We love that it comes with the infant seat adapter and then when your youngest moves out of the infant seat you can replace it with the 2nd included seat. This allows the stroller to be used from birth to 40 lbs. You will get several years use out of this stroller. 

The other great feature is the ability to turn the seats in all directions. meaning you can face the seats toward or away from you as well as toward each other. even the foot rests are adjustable. They can be switched with just a simple click on and off. This is a very versatile stroller. Contours thought of everything when they made this stroller. 

Just a note: in order to fold both seats must face forward and you have to make sure the rear seat foot rest is folded all the way down. 

 It maneuvers smoothly. I am impressed how easy it turns corners.  

It has a large storage bin on the bottom that is accessible between the two seats.   

It comes in 3 color options 

Crimson ( red and black) ,  Hudson ( green and grey) and Valencia ( yellow and grey) 

WOULD YOU LIKE ONE? 

Silent Auction Begins Today July 29th through AUGUST 5th. 

Use the comments section below to bid! Please leave your e-mail address in the comment along with your bid(s). 

Bidding will start at $25 dollars and you may bid in $5 increments.  The highest bidder will make a donation to KIDS – Kids In Distressed Situations for their pledged amount. Then a copy of the donation receipt will need to be sent to me along with a mailing address. Once I receive a copy of of the receipt and the winners mailing address, the stroller will be sent to the winner.


 Not only can you get a great stroller for a great price you will be helping an amazing
organization!  

 

Want to own the best Tandem stroller around?

NEXT WEEK I will be holding a silent auction for the Contours® Options® LT Tandem Stroller which retails for $269.99

 Bidding will start at $25 dollars and you may bid in $5 increments.  The highest bidder will make a donation to a giveaway for the product and give the proceeds to KIDS – Kids In Distressed Situations for their pledged amount. Then a copy of the donation receipt will need to be sent to me along with a mailing address. Once I receive a copy of of the receipt and the winners address, the stroller will be sent to the winner.


 Not only can you get a great stroller for a great price you will be helping an amazing
organization!  

Tea Gallerie Luxury Tea

"I was provided tea samples for my review. All opinions are my own"

 One thing you don't know about me is my love for tea. Hot or cold it doesn't matter but tea is my first drink choice. I specifically like the black and white tea varieties.


Recently, I discovered a great website www.teagallerie.com that has a collection of 100+ high quality and organic teas to choose from.  The loose leaf teas come in black, green, herbal, chai, white and they even have a kids variety that has no caffeine. 

The last couple of mornings I have been enjoying their earl grey cream tea. It has just the right hint of vanilla flavor. It's a fantastic breakfast tea. You know a great tea when its rich in flavors and this is one great tea.  

I highly recommend you visit tea gallerie's website and check out all the teas the offer. They are priced great and shipping is quick. I received mine in 3 days. 

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