While school has begun for many of us, it’s still officially summer for a couple more weeks. I thought what better way to wrap up summer than with an end of summer Nickelodeon DVD Giveaway! The kiddos can keep cool these last weeks of summer, by catching some air conditioning indoors, and watching one (or […]
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Beating the Heat with H2OGo! Water Toys + Tether Ball Giveaway
In Northern California we have had some funky weather since school got out a couple of weeks ago. We started off with HOT days over 100°, then this week we dropped to the 70s and even had some light showers. With bipolar weather, the swimming pool hasn’t been able to to stay warm. We’ve managed to […]
Clean Drinking with the Big Berkey Water Filter (Giveaway)
I’m a believer in being prepared for any possible emergencies, as much as we can. In fact, I have a large plastic tub full of items we could use, should we have to flee our house in a hurry. I know some families who have a backpack for each person in the family, with emergency […]
Genie Magic for Little Ones with Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine
Glitter and adventure? Sign me up! With one of Nickelodeon’s newest TV shows, you can get genie magic for your little ones with Shimmer and Shine. Since the August release date, Miss Bea has loved catching Shimmer and Shine episodes on Nick. If your kiddos have become fast fans, just as Bea has, then you will […]
The N-Strike Elite Modulus ECS-10 Blaster is a Nerf Gun Must-Have
Nerf guns have been on my boys’ Christmas wish list for as long as I can remember. Sometimes I am a tad surprised my oldest is still asking for new Nerf guns, because he has quite the artillery already. These kids sure love a good Nerf war when friends or family come over. I’ll be […]
Active Play with Playmation Marvel’s Avengers
Disney’s hottest superheroes have hit shelves everywhere with PLAYMATION MARVEL’S AVENGERS. The Marvel’s Avengers movies have been a big success, and the beloved superheroes have found their way into the hearts and homes of families all over. I can’t think of a child who hasn’t at least once looked up to a superhero they’ve read […]
Great Moments in Chocolate History Cookbook Giveaway
In my limited travels throughout the world, I’ve been exposed to a variety of chocolate. No matter where I go chocolate is my favorite indulgence. No doubt about it. And now I’ve been introduced to AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate – a chocolate that tells history’s story. If you want to take your chocolate recipes back in time, […]
Gift Idea For the Active Kid + VTech Kidizoom Action Cam Giveaway
My kids are active! And by active, I mean..bouncing-moving-running-doing from the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed, kind of kids! They love to be outside and aren’t really the type of kids who play with toys inside a whole lot. While I love this about them, it can make gift-buying a […]
Purr-fect Stocking Stuffers for Feline Friends + Giveaway Friskies Pull ’n Play Combo Pack
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Friskies Pull ’n Play. All opinions are 100% mine. T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…especially not a mouse. The cats’ stockings were hung on the cat tree with care, in hopes that some cat treats […]
Self-Sharpening Cutlery with Calphalon Knives
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Calphalon. I received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Raise your hand if you’ve got a drawer full of dull knives in your kitchen. There’s nothing worse for meal prep than not having good tools. Dull knives […]










