Giving Back

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Giving back to others can happen in many forms.  There are some that can give their time.  There are some that have no time but can give money.  No matter which way you can giveback we all should be doing it.  This does not always have to be huge sometime just simply opening a door for someone and smiling can make a huge difference in that person’s life.

 

They have a ton of charitable organizations that you can give your money or time to.  They have a fantastic organization for just about anything you are passionate about.  The one thing I always tell people is think about what really means the most to you then look for that one.  Your passion can become a passion for others.

Now there is another way to give back that a lot do not understand it is philanthropy What is it?

“the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.”

So here is the catch you have to have the money to be a philanthropist but think of the difference one can make.  Of course, you can support charitable organizations, yet you can also help the individual.  You can make a huge difference in one personas life.  With that one person who you have made a huge difference could completely change two people lives.  Those two people each help two people and you see where I am going with this.

Yes, there really are people out their who are making a huge impact one person at a time people like Matt Redhawk who have totally changed not only their life but have made a huge impact on others too.  One of the hardest things to do is to look into yourself see what you would like to change not only about yourself, but also what you would like to change with people and the world.

If you have the chance take the time share what these great Philanthropist are doing.  Share the story’s of success and love instead of the ones online that are sad.  Let people know these great people are out there.

I like many people have been caught up in my own life.  No money no time and you think of course ill giveback as soon as I have the money or the time.  The truth is the time is now.  There is so much in the world that could use just a little love we may not all have the money to make a huge impact, but we all the love and just a little time to give.

 

One kind act is all it takes sometimes to change the world.  With the internet it seems like we are now seeing all the bad in the world but not much of the good.  To find out that there are people who are giving to everyone else is just amazing.

2019 Easter Gift Guide

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Are you looking for some great non-candy ideas for this Easter.  Make sure to check out our fantastic Easter Gift Guide with tons of great stuff for the whole family.

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Easter Gift Guide 2019

I know many of you are like me I want to go and see everything this beautiful world has to offer.  Of course, I don’t get to travel much, but when I do, I want something to remember it. I don’t want a bunch of tourist items from the place just the memories.  GeoJango Maps is the perfect Family gift

OMG when I first saw Cutetitos on Instagram I was in love.  They are a cute line of new friends that come wrapped up like a Burrito.  You have no idea who you will get till you open them up.

There is nothing my little guy loves more than animals and balloons.  So when I saw Zooballoos I knew my son would love them.  As you can see from our video he had a blast.

Do you have a sports lover in your family.  If your kids are anything like my nephew the whole world revolves around sports.  When I saw this Big League Pillow I knew he was going to be in love.

 

Making Easter baskets can be a lot of fun, but also a lot of work.  None of us want to give our kids a bunch of candy.  A little candy is of course always good, but I like to add toys that they are going to love and a few that will get them out in the warmer weather playing. Crayola has some great affordable gifts to add to your baskets that your kids are going to go nuts over.

Crayola Easter

 

With Easter coming up I love to add books into his basket.  I love reading and I want to pass this love onto my son.  If you can read you can go and learn anything in this world.  Water The Coolest Drink Around is a perfect book for my little guy.

 

As we all know I am obsessed with everything Mr. Bubble.  Mr. Bubble has been a part of my life longer then I can remember.  Now I have passed that love of Mr. Bubble on to my little guy.  There is nothing like a nice bubble bath and now they have even more products then I would have ever thought possible.

Mr Bubble

As you all know I LOVE Goose Creek Candles.  They have some fantastic scents and the candles last forever.  I love that each season they have a whole new line of candles for me to enjoy.  This spring they came out with one that is going to be a perfect Easter basket present for the girl in your life Unicorn Candy.

One of the things in my world I can never say no to is Sunglasses.  I love to step up my style with a great pair of sunglasses.  EyeBuyDirect has a great line of styles that you can get with or without your prescription.

As you all know I love Lugz they have very comfortable shoes.  I was even more excited when I found out they really stepped up their styles with new designs and some fantastic colors.  Gold is all the rage this year so how could I pass up on the Gold Sand Sesame Woman’s Dot.Com 2.0 Oxford Sneaker.

LUGZ

 

My son loved anything that is interactive.  He loved to build and play and magnets are one of his favorites.  I was so excited to show him the MagStix by BizyBeez when they came.  They were out of the box in no time and he played with them for hours. 

Now when it comes to delicate bralettes its even more scary is it going to be just a piece of cloth.  Swimwear what is it really going to look like. Cupshe sent me both and I can tell you I would order any day.  Not only are they very affordable the quality is fantastic.

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Spring is in the air what could make it feel more like spring then Flutter Friends? These cute little guys respond to sound and touch.  She moves and chirps.  Honeysuckle has beautiful coloring that just makes me think of warm weather and spring flowers.

 

What could be better then a great set of family fun games for Easter.  We always spend Easter together and of course you have the egg hunt, then the basket.  After that we love to keep the fun going with the whole family.  these are a great set of games the whole family will have a blast with. Goliath Games has a wide selection of games all that are family friendly and your kids will love.

PlayFoam is a must for any sensory seeker. My son lives with his PlayFoam he brings it every were with him.  The bigger sets are perfect for him lots of foam to play with.  The smaller sets have Play Foam Pals which are too cute for words.  He gets to play with him foam and gets a friend after he is done.  We have PlayFoam set up all over the house so when he needs to relax he just grabs some.  he squishes it Played with it.  So much fun.

Mashems Mashup are the perfect Easter basket stuffer.  I am in love with the Harry Potter of course, as most of you know my whole office is decorated in harry potter.  My son on the other hand is in love with Avengers so he was so excited with them.  They are cute and small and fit perfect.  They are squishable cute friends your kids are going to love.

Magformers are a must have stem toy for any child.  My son loves everything magnets and he went nuts for these.  They are fun and a great creative way for your kids to play for hours. They have a ton of different sets to choose from and they all work together to make play time even more fun.

 

OK have you seen how cute Pomsies are?  They are going to be your cute new best friend.  They are fuzzy soft and can attach so you can bring them with you. they have a whole series of bigger and smaller ones.  They are lovable fashionable friends you are going to love.  Make sure to check out their page for the new adorable ones coming out.

As you all know we love Beaker Creatures.  They have a series 2 out and they are just as cute.  I love that getting your new friend is like a science project for your little one. These are great to add to their basket this year.  Watch them fizz away and your new friend pop up.

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Flutter Friends

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  Spring is in the air what could make it feel more like spring then Flutter Friends? These cute little guys respond to sound and touch.  She moves and chirps.  Honeysuckle has beautiful coloring that just makes me think of warm weather and spring flowers.

  Not only does Honeysuckle move and chirp but she has 40 different sounds.  She will also respond to other Flutter Friends and comes with this adorable flower feeder.  If you are looking for a very cute idea to put on top of your Easter basket you cannot go wrong with Flutter Friends.

  I love that I can get one for my son and one for each of my nephews and they can play with them together. Flutter Friends from Just Play are glittery with beautiful colors.  You can get these fantastic Easter gifts at Target.  

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Cupshe is an online store you are going to love.

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These days when we see a fantastic Bralettes, swimwear or other items go by online we want to buy.  Most of us know not too.  Unless we can find someone, who has already bought then we are just scared.  So many times, we order and get it and nope its nothing like what we order.  I am here to tell you Cupshe has got you covered.  I am always excited to work with online clothes stores because I want to see if they live up to their pictures.

Now when it comes to delicate bralettes its even more scary is it going to be just a piece of cloth.  Swimwear what is it really going to look like. Cupshe sent me both and I can tell you I would order any day.  Not only are they very affordable the quality is fantastic.  Now your shipping is going to take a little while but hey good things in life are worth waiting for. I love that the bags they come in are re-seal I can use them while traveling.

As you can see if you compare my pictures to the one’s online, they match exactly.  I got exactly what they were advertising.  The stitching is fantastic.  Its not loose so no needs to worry about it falling apart.  I even washed them 3 times just to see how they would hold up.  Bralettes on gentle and air dry of course.  Swimwear I just tossed in the dryer on low.  I was very impressed they came out perfect.

Then yes, I wore them.  I would suggest going one size bigger then you think.  Or maybe I am just fooling myself about my size but I am going to with go one size bigger lol.

They have a great collection and their website is very easy to navigate.  I could easily look at everything and see what I liked.  Cupshe had very easy tabs to click threw and they even have a great coverup collection now.

 

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DreamWorks Trolls: The Beat Goes On! Season 6 Now on Netflix

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OMG We love Trolls.  There is nothing better then a new Trolls from DreamWorks. I can’t wait to go on new adventures with my favorite little guys.

DreamWorks Trolls: The Beat Goes On! Season 6 premieres all new episodes exclusively on Netflix today! Sing and dance your way through six all-new episodes filled with friendship and adventure! Branch and Creek spark an unlikely friendship, Biggie creates a fun-tastic new dance craze and Guy Diamond kicks off an epic “glamping” trip. But when the Trolls have to face their biggest fear — a day without a holiday — the village scrambles to come up with a new celebration to fill the void.

Executive produced by Matthew Beans (“Robot Chicken”), Trolls: The Beat Goes On! includes the voice of Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect) as Branch, Amanda Leighton (“The Fosters”, “This Is Us”) as Poppy and with Gary Cole (“Veep”) guest starring as Sky Toronto. With all-new original songs, the Trolls party like never before in all-new episodes available exclusively on Netflix.

MagStix by BizyBeez

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My son loved anything that is interactive.  He loved to build and play and magnets are one of his favorites.  I was so excited to show him the MagStix by BizyBeez when they came.  They were out of the box in no time and he played with them for hours.  They really are a new concept on an old favorite.  There are so many possibilities that you can do with these great pieces.

  No matter your kids building level they are going to have a blast with these.  They even have a booklet with great ideas for your kids to follow.  This comes with 41 pieces and has an awesome bag you can put all the pieces in.  This is great for when they are just hanging out or even when traveling.  My son has been playing with this for days and still comes right home from school and asks for his set.

The MagStix by BizyBeez is a great set for ages 3+ my son is 8 and he loves them.  I even had a blast playing with them.  They have a really original design and my son loves that they even had wheels to add to his designs.

  Having a special needs boy means I am always looking for great sensory toys for him.  Something he can pick up and actually do something with.  Keeping his hands busy is a biggie in our house.  I love that these keep his hands and his mind busy.

As a huge plus for me MagStix proudly gives back 20% of the net profit from each purchase to a charity that supports special-needs children or humanitarian efforts around the globe.

MagStix Sensory Magnetic Toys Building Set • $69.99 • Ages 3+

2018 Parents’ Choice Recommended

2018 Dr. Toy’s Best Picks Award

2018 Memphis Parent Toy Guide

Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego 

Cincinnati Family Magazine Top Editor Pick

 

 

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Sleep Better With The Ghost Bed Mattress Protector

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Ghost Bed

As a lot of you remember I got the Ghost Pillow to try and I was in love right away. Ghost Bed has a wide range of products to make sure you have the best night sleep. From pillows, to mattresses, and bed protectors. Every product I have gotten to try just makes me fall more in love with them. If you’re wanting to find a wider variety of sleeping products, perhaps have a look around at other online stores like GraysOnline that can provide you with new toppers or bedframes, should you want to reimagine your bedroom design a little! I know when my husband and I finally redecorated our room, our sleep also improved!

I always need a mattress protector. Especially since I and my husband just bought the ‘best mattress of 2020‘ (generated from a few reviews) so we wanted to keep it stain FREE. And I know that there are different types of protectors available for whatever you need. For example, if you need an anti-mite AND waterproof mattress protector then something like this 佶豐防蟎防水保潔墊 would be best. I have a little guy who is always spilling. There is nothing like scrubbing a new mattress knowing it will always be dirty it is never the same again. With the fantastic Ghost Bed mattress protector, I no longer have to worry about little guy spilling, the mattress protector has a completely waterproof barrier. When little guy spills now I just take off wash and put back on. No more worrying.

The Protector its self has huge side pockets so it completely covers the mattress and stays on. No more rearranging the protector every day, its right where I left it. Now I know what some of you are thinking How comfortable is it? We have all been there when you get a new one and lay down and its like you are laying on plastic. Ghost Bed Mattress Protector is nothing like this. It is soft and comfortable. This protector just makes the bed more snuggly. If you have back pain like my hubby this is the best mattress protector for your back pain.

I even suggested it to my parents they have crazy allergies and this protector has Technology: Non-migrating antimicrobial technology helps eliminate allergens. This is a biggie if you have bad allergies. There is nothing worse then waking up every day with your allergies going nuts.

Want even better news this Ghost Bed Mattress Protector comes with a 10-year limited warranty. So, you can rest comfortably knowing you are covered if something happens. I have truly loved working with ghost bed they have amazing products that your family is going to love

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Disney’s Kim Possible

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Did you know we have a new Disney Channel’s Live-Action Kim Possible?  I don’t know what could be better.  I watched  Kim Possible a lot when i was younger now I am seeing it come to life on my T.V.    The start of this movie starts with a bang.  You jump right into it so pay attention.  Have the popcorn ready you are not going to want to be running around. 

Kim’s first day of High School does not go as planned.  She has planned everything for the next month.  From the second she heads to the bus something is against her.  I guess it is true nothing ever goes as planned. Now I have to say it might just be that I do not trust anyone , but when Athena showed up I did not trust her.  Was I right?  You will have to watch to find out.

 

I have to say I love that I know so many of the actors in this movie.  It made the movie so much more fun seeing actors I already love staring in a show I already love.  They are just how i pictures their real life characters would look like.

 

Based on the global hit animated series, the live-action “Kim Possible” Disney Channel Original Movie follows everyday teen hero Kim Possible and best friend and sidekick Ron Stoppable as they embark on their freshman year of high school, all while saving the world from evil villains. By their side every step of the way is teen tech-genius Wade and new friend Athena, who also happens to be a Kim Possible super fan and is eager to join Team Possible. While Kim and Ron have always been one step ahead of their opponents, navigating the social hierarchy of high school is more challenging than the action-hero ever imagined. With Drakken and Shego lurking in the wings, Kim must rely on her family and friends more than ever. Now it’s up to Team Possible—Kim, Ron, tech-genius Wade, new friend Athena and Rufus, a naked mole-rat that Ron meets along the way—to stop these super villains.

 

Cast:                                     Sean Giambrone as Ron Stoppable, Ciara Wilson as Athena, Todd Stashwick as Drakken, Taylor Ortega as Shego, Alyson Hannigan as Dr. Ann Possible, Connie Ray as Nana Possible, Issac Ryan Brown as Wade Load,Erika Tham as Bonnie Rockwaller and Nancy Cartwright as Rufus. Special appearances by
Christy Carlson Romano and Patton Oswalt.

 

Directors:                     Adam Stein & Zach Lipovsky

 

Executive Producers:      Bob Schooley, Mark McCorkle, Zanne Devine

Bonus Features:               Blooper Reel (DVD exclusive)

                                                Q&A with Sadie Stanley and Sean Giambrone (DVD exclusive)

                                                Cast Auditions (DVD exclusive)

                                                                -Sadie Stanley

                                                                -Sean Giambrone

                                                                -Issac Ryan Brown

                                                Music Video

                                                Trailer

 

Release Date:                    March 26, 2019

Spoil Them This Easter with Mr. Bubble

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Mr Bubble

As we all know I am obsessed with everything Mr. Bubble.  Mr. Bubble has been a part of my life longer then I can remember.  Now I have passed that love of Mr. Bubble on to my little guy.  There is nothing like a nice bubble bath and now they have even more products then I would have ever thought possible.

Mr Bubble

With bath bombs of my sons favorite Sesame Street Charters it is not a race to the bath to see who gets to use them.  Of course, I’m not a mean mommy so this Big Bird Bath Bomb will go in his Easter Basket.  Not that I want to share but I will. lol

Mr Bubble

The Bath Crackles were new to me.  My son knew right away what they were.  Luckily, we got two so I can keep one for me and share one with him. The Magic Bath Crackles are too cute and the package is already decorated for Easter.  At only $1 for these how can you go wrong.  They are of course exactly what they sound like.  Poor them into the bath or hold them in your hand when they get wet, they will crackle and pop.  They make bath time so much fun.

Mr Bubble

Then of course there is the famous Mr. Bubble Bubbles.  These are what I know and love.  The little $1 ones are perfect to get a few and add to everyone’s basket this year.  I have always been amazed at the amount of the bubbles Mr. Bubble makes.  I have never found any other bath bubbles that compare.

We love the Mr. Bubble Easter collection and would recommend them to everyone.

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Easy Easter Basket with Crayola

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Crayola Easter

Making Easter baskets can be a lot of fun, but also a lot of work.  None of us want to give our kids a bunch of candy.  A little candy is of course always good, but I like to add toys that they are going to love and a few that will get them out in the warmer weather playing. Crayola has some great affordable gifts to add to your baskets that your kids are going to go nuts over.

Crayola Easter

Crayola has been a part of our family for as long as I can remember.  They always keep their products affordable and fun for the family.  I have loved all the new lines they have come out with since I was a kid.  Peppa Pig, and Paw Patrol are two of my sons favorite and these great sets can keep him happy and creative for a long time.

Crayola Easter

The silly putty little eggs we got silly scents, glow luit, superbrights, and an original.  You can pull snap, bounce throw and so much more with Silly Putty.  I remember as a kid this was one of my favorite things in my Easter basket.  I love that you can take them out of the packages and they are already in eggs.  So, go ahead and hide them or add them to your basket.

Crayola Easter

The Big Egg Silly Putty is also fantastic for the Easter basket already in the egg and so much putty to play with.  We got Green yellow and of course baby boys favorite color red.  He is going to be so excited.

Crayola Easter

Now that the warmer weather has come why not add a few fun Crayola side walk chalk.  I love adding something that will get him outside and creative.  Now for even better news its not the old side walk chalk even side walk chalk has gotten an upgrade for spring.  We got Tie Dye, Neon, and Glitter.   Each pack comes with 5 fun colors to play with.  Think of the beautiful art that your kids can do with these.

The whole Crayola line if perfect for the holidays you can out a fantastic basket together, they are going to love and not worry about spending tons of money.

These products are available at retailers nationwide as well as Crayola.com and Amazon

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