5 Movie Night must Haves

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As you all know I love a great movie night.  Know what I love even more is a whole movie day.  When it gets cold and we are stuck indoors there is nothing better then a whole day of fun with our family.  Now this does not mean it has to be sitting down and watching movies all day.  We have great movies that the family loves and play some great games too.

My little guy loves learning games.  I love that we are having a blast while learning. We have round up some of the best games and movie night must have for you.

Storybook Inspo

Choose your child’s favorite storybook and build a party around its characters and plot! Everything from games, gifts, to party decor can center around the stories you tell your children every night before bed.

Pete the Cat Missing Cupcakes Game is a game that keeps younger children enthralled. Players collect colorful cupcakes as they sing songs, act out physical activities, and identify favorite animals, foods, and words in this fun board game.

  • Where to buy: Walmart

  • Age Range: 3+

  • MSRP: $19.99

 

Favorite Animal Costume Party

Invite your child’s party attendees to dress up as their favorite animal or pet and bring an animal-centric gift tied to their choice.

Playfoam® Pals™ Pet Party is the perfect activity to have an animal themed party. Open a world of Playfoam® and find a surprise inside this fun-filled 6 pack of Playfoam Pals! Hidden within each pod of dual-color Playfoam, a mystery collectible (and totally adorable) animal Pal awaits.

  • Where to buy: Amazon

  • Age Range:  5 – 10 Years

  • MSRP: $7.99 (2-pack);  $21.99 (6-pack); $47.99 (12-pack)

 

Let It Snow!

For those families in warmer climates who’ve never experienced snow, why not bring the snow to them? Have a winter-themed party no matter what time of the year.

Little Snowie 2™! This at-home and on-the-road version of the industrial ice shaver can churn out a perfect shaved ice every five seconds. (Perfect way to save costs on some catering options!)

  • Where to buy: Amazon

  • Age Range: 8 and up (5-8 years with adult supervision)

  • MSRP: $219.00

 

A Night at the Movies!

Tickets to a movie-theatre party for all of your children’s friends can be costly! Why not stay home and have a night at the theatre in your backyard or living room?

CINEMOOD is the world’s first absolutely noiseless, 3” ultralight standalone projector, that converts any surface into a 12-foot magic cinema. Stream Netflix and Amazon plus 120+ hours of preloaded video and story content. Now with AirPlay functionality!

  • Where to buy: CINEMOOD

  • Age Range: All ages

  • MSRP: $399

Pop for Sight Words™ Game: Reach into this fun box to practice alphabet recognition and beginning letter sounds. A great grab-and-go game!

  • Where to buy: Amazon

  • Age Range: 5+

  • MSRP: $9.99

StyleCraft

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I got these free in exchange for an honest review

Have you been using StyleCraft if not then you have been missing out.  When I saw these I knew they were going to be awesome.  With the PeeWee 1200 Foldable Handle Dryer and the Gentle Cleansing Facial Brush I knew that I was going to be in love with the first try.

Now I travel quite a bit and when I am going to a event for the blog I can not look like I was just run over by a car.  Forever I though it was the shampoo and conditioner doing me in at the hotels.  When in fact it was the hair dryer in the rooms.  Yes it is nice that they have them but the heat that they give out burns my hair.  When I spend all this time getting ready and my hair looks like I just put my finger in a light socket it drives me nuts.

First thing I tries with the PeeWee 1200 Foldable Handle Dryer is I washed my hair and got to drying.  The first time I used it I used no other products and no heat protector.  I wanted to see how the dryer did on its own.  I loved that even though this is portable it also came with attachments for diffusing my hair.  Most little portable ones do not come with these. It also came with a travel bag  which you all know I love a travel bag.

 

My hair came out smooth and light in no time at all.  I loved how this one worked and will make sure to bring it with me every time I travel.

When I moved I did not know how much the new area would wreak with my skin.  The Gentle Cleansing Facial Brush has helped me quite a bit.  I have only been using it for a week so far, but my face in just a few days started clearing up.  My face is not only smooth but my glowing skin tone is coming back.

First thing you do when you get this is charge it.  Make sure you have a full charge.  I charged it fully and have not had to recharge it yet.  Then apply face wash, Turn on facial brush, rotate the brush on your face make sure to get everywhere, then rinse with water.  After that I clean my cleansing brush and but it up for later use.

The Facial Brush has 6 speed setting so use the one that works best for you.  It has a nice big cleaning surface. The cleansing micro-bristles are very soft and gentle.  This also comes with a universal charger.  So you can charge when you are on the go too. I love that the nonporous bristles can resist bacteria buildup.  So i am not just putting bacteria right back on my face or moving it around.

I was very happy with both StyleCraft and am so excited that I know have them in my life.  Make sure you check out their line and get ready to fall in love. Make sure to check out their Styling Irons I am sure they are just as awesome as the rest I have gotten to check out.

Made Good

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Ok I have to be honest here.  I have not been eating healthy at all.  If you are anything like me you know you should be eating healthier, but all the goodies keep on calling your name.  For me it has to be baby steps.  I also have to find more healthier stuff that tastes good.

I know I can not do a huge diet.  I will not stick to it.  I need to find little tings here and there I can change. Made Good has helped me take the first step this week.  I love that they have a verity of different flavors so I don’t get board and I have stuck with it.

They are made in a dedicated nut free facility, contains vegetables, gluten free and even organic.   Yet they have some great flavors.  I love that I can throw a few of the chocolate chip ones in little guys lunch bag and he thinks I gave him a goodie in his lunch.

Some of the flavors I got to try are chocolate chip, chocolate banana, apple cinnamon, strawberry, and mixed berry.  I have switched threw a few of them but the Chocolate Chip and Strawberry are by far my favorite. They are sweet and a little crunch at the same time.

I am so excited I have found Made Good I am taking the steps to a healthier lifestyle and don’t feel like I have given up anything.

We got this free in exchange for an honest review

LUGZ Giveaway

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I am thrilled to partner with Lugz for this review and giveaway.

  OMG I can not tell you how much I love my LUGZ if you are looking for a great pair of sturdy boots then look no farther.  This is a great giveaway anyone would love to win.

These boots are so stylish and trendy.  I chose the Women’s Brace Hi 6 In Boot in Woodland.  The color of the boot matches most anything in your wardrobe.   You can wear thee boots with your jeans or your fave pair of leggings.  I love the color of the boots and how comfortable they are. They also  come in a vibrant red and white.


Now that the weather has finally cooled off in the South, we have been wearing our boots more and I must say, I have received compliments every time I wear them.   I can pair them with most anything in my wardrobe and make MY fashion statement.

Lugz footwear has styles and colors to fit your whole family, men, women, and kids.  Their shoes and boots are very durable and sizing is spot on and true to size.  I own several pair and they truly are very comfortable.  

One of my lucky readers will win a pair of Lugz boots in this giveaway.  Enter via the Rafflecopter below.   Lugz will ship to the winner.

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Meet Apple and Thor

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I have had a lot of people ask about our babies so here is the story about how they came into our life. As most of you know my little guy is special needs. He has had some hard times making friends until some very special dogs came into our life. This is the story of one special girl meet Willow she is the best fly-fishing dog you will ever meet. She spends her days with her dad taking vets and kids to teach them to fly fish. Dylan met her and they were best friends right away. We love our dogs unconditionally and would do anything for them. We always want to spoil them and for their birthday this year, we’re planning on getting them matching designer collars! We’re still looking at brands like Fetching Ware to see which ones will look the best on them!

For a few years now, Willow would come over and visit Dylan and he was in love. He always told us that he wanted his very own puppy, but he only wanted a Willow puppy. Surprise one day Willow turned up in a bandage wrap for dogs so she wouldn’t harm herself, why? Well… she ended up pregnant and Dylan was so excited! He cuddled with her belly every day and talked to the puppy’s inside. He knew his puppy’s name would be apple and it would be a girl.

Fast forward and willow had her beautiful babies 5 babies 2 boys and 3 girls. We took Dylan to meet the babies and Apple and him went straight to each other. We started potty training her right away at about 2 weeks with the puppy pads. Start early people it really does make a difference.

Every time we went over, they were always together, but there was a catch. This adorable little guy Thor was always with Apple he followed me, Dylan and Apple everywhere. So, by the end of the 8 weeks we knew he had to be part of our family too. We went from no dogs of our own to 2 twin puppies.

They both loved my little guy and each other so much we could not separate them.

Of course my son has OCD also so one rule that can not be broken is apple can only wear a red collar and Thor the Green.

The babies are now 11 months’ old. Having two at the same time has been trying. With a house full of goodies and toys there is so much fun and love in our house. A lot have asked to learn more so we will make sure to keep on posting and make sure to follow them on Instagram they have their very own page. Adventures of Apple and Thor. I’m sure it won’t be hard for dogs as cute as this to gain a lot of followers. I mean, do you know someone who wouldn’t want to follow Apple and Thor in their journeys and life adventures? I don’t. Even if people didn’t follow them straight away, we could always turn to sites like Nitreo to help them gain more followers on their profiles. But in my heart of hearts, I believe that if we post pictures as lovely as the ones above, they will become social media sensations in no time. So, what are you waiting for? Click on that follow button.

Robemart

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When looking for a fantastic Valetines present for her you can never go wrong with a comfy robe. There is nothing like cuddling up after a long day at work , or after a nice relaxing bath.  We have been collecting comfy robes for years and for me to be impressed they have to be good.

Robemart has a few different types of robes to choose from. They can even do personalization  in 3 days or less.  How fantastic is that.  Now most would have gone with a satin robe for Valentines day but when I saw this one I was in love.  I am so cold all winter long I love to have a little thicker one to snuggle up in.

 

We do a lot of spa days at home and when I do I want to be comfy and still be covered I do have a little one at home.  I can do my face mask do my lotion and still cuddle in bed and watch T.V.

The quality of the robes is fantastic.  It had great stitching and was thick yet soft.  I have owned way too many that were stiff and no matter how many time you washed them they never got soft.  This was not the case with Robemart.  It was soft from the first time I opened the package.

If you are looking for a great present for that special someone on your list Robemart is a must check out.

I got this free in exchange for an honest review.

zooballoos

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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.  Of course I keep on calling them Zoo Balloons because that what my son keep on saying but they are Zooballoos.  Its funny how we can know the word or name for something and still get it in our head that it is something else .lol

Zooballoos came in these cute hear or circle stands.  When you ope them up you not only get the list of what can be inside , but the surprises continue with a purple bag.  Inside the bag will be your new little friend and a balloon that inflates its self when you smack it.


Once you hit the balloon the balloon inflates and pops out with confetti.  If you are looking for a cute surprise toy for their Easter Basket you can not go wrong with Zooballoos.

My son had a blast with them. You can find them at Walmart and Target.

We got Zooballoos for free I was not required to do a review but how could I not they are awesome.

Captain Underpants Season 2

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DreamWorks The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants Season 2 Premieres Only On Netflix

I don’t know about your little one, but my little guy loves Captain Underpants.  When it was released on Netflix he ran in the door from school yelling “love you mama I gotta go new Captain Underpants is on”.  I did not see if for the rest of the night.  I love when my son finds a show he loves this much.

 

DreamWorks The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants Season Two is now available on Netflix! Your favorite tighty whities-wearing hero is back for more action and we have three hilarious clips and special Valentine’s day downloadable activities and printables to share with you!

In celebration of Valentine’s Day next week, below are some fun printable Valentine’s Day cards from Captain Underpants himself and other DreamWorks favorites!

 

 

 

From Peabody Award and Emmy-winning executive producer Peter Hastings, the Annie nominated series is based on the epic novels by Dav Pilkey that have sold more than 80 million copies worldwide. The awesome main cast includes the voice of Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings, Stranger Things) as the series’ narrator, Nat Faxon (Ben and Kate, Married) as Captain Underpants/Mr. Krupp, Jay Gragnani (Bubble Guppies) as George Beard and Ramone Hamilton (Will & Grace) as Harold Hutchins. This season George and Harold must try to keep their grades up in order to go to summer camp, but with Principal Krupp sent away will they come out on top in a school run by Melvin and a Cyborg Melvin from the future? Follow our favorite pranksters in this epic new season available exclusively on Netflix. Below please find the trailer, clips, activities and additional stills.

 

George and Harold send Captain Underpants on a secret mission to steal the Suck-a-trash 2000! But the Captain has trouble remembering some very important parts of the plan.

 

About DreamWorks Animation Television:

DreamWorks Animation Television is one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries.  Creating a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats and delivering deep, fully immersive worlds served up with compelling characters, the prolific studio has garnered 22 EmmyⓇ Awards since inception in 2013 and is home to such beloved series as Trollhunters, Spirit Riding Free, Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, The Boss Baby: Back in Business, Voltron Legendary Defender, Home Adventures with Tip & Oh, Harvey Street Kids, Dragons Race to the Edge, All Hail King Julien and The Adventures of Puss in Boots. DreamWorks is a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

 

 

 

The Tea Book

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As you all know Tea is my go-to drink.  I drink it all day long and it has to be good.  I have tried way too many Teas that just taste like dirt.  When I got the chance to try My Tea Book I was excited.  The package design alone was enough to get me excited.  They are beautiful the art is amazing.  If you are a book lover they have a set for you if you are a history lover they have a set for you.  If you don’t want to try a new flavor one just go to the flavor you like already. Then check out a few more.

The tea has a nice clean crisp flavor. I could taste the different flavors in each of these.  they truly did combine quality and beauty with their product.

The designs on these packages are beautiful.  They even make beautiful books to display your teas in.

“Every couple of months a new themed series of Collect Teables will be released, such as musicians, philosophers, politicians, or even animals.  Each series of teas is drawn by a different artists in their unique style.  The teas make great gifts and fit perfectly in The TeaBook – a revolutionary way to store, share and serve tea.”

If you are looking for the perfect Valentines Gift for the and book lover then this is going to be unique and special.

Broadway Basketeers

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When you have to buy a gift for a whole family or someone that is picky going with a Gift Basket may be just what you need. Broadway Basketeers has a great selection and they are at a fantastic price point. Finding the right gift basket is as easy as can be.  Think about who you are buying for then you can take a look under different sections on the web site.

The web site was very easy to use just pick your occasion and you are ready to start shopping.  They have very detailed pictures and even a section that tells you exactly what is in the basket.  So no guessing what your special someone is going to get.

I got to check out the Valentines Day Gift Basket I could not resist this cute little bear.  Some of the other items in the basket are.

Valentine’s Day Gift Basket Includes:

  • Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares – Assorted Flavors
  • Lindt Truffles – Assorted Flavors
  • Pirouline Chocolate Hazelnut Wafer Rolls
  • Gourmet Caramel Popcorn
  • Chocolate Brownie Crisps
  • Chocolate Covered Almonds
  • Soft Vanilla Caramels
  • Milk Chocolate Bavarian Pretzels
  • Stuffed Teddy Bear
  • Kosher ~ OK Dairy
  • Gift Basket Dimensions ~ 10″ x 8″ x 13″ high

Its like this gift Basket was made just for me.  It has all my favorites in it.  If you are looking for the perfect gift for your Valentine or even a ready made Easter Basket then you don’t have to look any further. They have a great selection that you are going to love.