 ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my post. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Does anyone else love natural skin care products as much as I do? I am a huge fan of products that are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, essential oils, and plant-based goodness.
During the colder months, my skin tends to suffer. I end up with dry, irritated skin, and I just don't seem to have the level of brightness in my complexion that I'd like. During the winter, I love extra soothing ingredients like Ceramide, Argan Oil, and Chamomile. (Yes, folks! It's used for more than just tea!) Thankfully, I have a great skin care regimen that offers my skin some added, soothing protection, not only during the winter, but all year long! One of my favorite products this season? Mad Hippie Eye Cream! Seriously, ladies, this cream is Ah-MAY-zing. I don't say that lightly, either!
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 ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my post. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Love is in the air, everyone! Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Now in my home, we aren't really doing too much to celebrate this year. Dan and I decided to have a nice dinner at home with the kids rather than going out. After all, family is what love is all about right?
Anyway, this year, we will be having a Family Movie Night along with our homecooked meal. Dan and I will watch some cheesy romantic comedy after the kids go to bed, but as a family, we will be watching "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Pop Star Minnie". This awesome new DVD will be available in stores on February 2, 2016. 
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My kiddos absolutely love Disney movies. With so many wonderful stories to choose from, it's really hard to choose a favorite. My 5 year old, Xander, has a clear favorite, though. In fact, it's the film that started it all: "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves". He absolutely adores this movie, and even said it's better than video games. In my house, that's one heck of a statement to make!
So when we learned that this classic DIsney tale was coming to Disney Blu-Ray as part of the Walt Disney Signature Collection, we were beyond excited! (Blu-Ray release will be on Feb. 2, but you can enjoy the Digital HD version NOW!) Not only would we be able to enjoy this enchanted story in crystal clear, Blu-Ray format, we'd also be able to enjoy tons of never seen before extras! How cool is that!? 
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Valentine's Day is right around the corner! It's kinda hard to miss, when everything is red, pink, and covered in hearts and cherubs. Single or taken, young or old, Valentine's Day is a wonderful way to show the ones we love how special they are to us.
One great way to show you care if through sweet, delicious treats like seasonal PEEPS® and PEEPS® AND COMPANY offerings. Yes, these guys offer more than the chicks we've all come to know and love! In fact, their Valentine's Day treats just may help you win over some hearts!  ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** As a homeschooling Mom, I am always looking for ways to incorporate learning into my kids' play time. It's been proven that kids learn more effectively when they're having fun, and in my home, this definitely rings true.
Sophie and Xander love hands-on learning, and tend to understand concepts better when introduced through play. Whether it's critical thinking skills, math and science, or even simple things like counting and color recognition, the most enthusiastic learning happens during play time. Recently, we were introduced to an awesome new construction toy. Brackitz are unique, connect-anywhere Brackitz attach to traditional planks at any point, any angle, enabling builders to design any structure they can imagine. Seriously. Anything! From simple to complex, small scale to larger-than-life, gravity-defying, 3D structures, Brackitz award-winning family of construction toys puts real-life art, math, science, architectural, and engineering principles into play. 
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You know the super-popular song, "I Can't Feel My Face"? Are you singing it in your head? I am. Anyway, when you live in the Cleveland, Ohio area, these lyrics ring true. When I venture outside into the bone-chilling cold, I can't feel my face....And I don't love it. (See what I did there?)
One of the biggest cold weather problems we experience would have to be painful, dry, cracking lips. It's bad enough for the adults in the house, but this is extra miserable for the little ones. They don't seem to understand that constantly licking their lips will only make the discomfort worse. This year, I'm smart. I am armed and ready for Old Man Winter, since I have a nice stash of ChapStick available for my family. I keep several tubes in a funky bowl made of reclaimed wood. This way, each member of my family can feel free to grab their own tube to make sure their lips are protected from the harsh winter cold. 
Welcome to theWe Love our Grapefruit SweepstakesSponsored by Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red GrapefruitOrganized by Budget EarthWith all of us focusing on dieting and getting healthy, we can't help but look at one of the healthiest fruits out there - the grapefruit. I mean, how can you not like the grapefruit? It has been shown in multiple studies to strengthen the immune system, boost our metabolism, reduce stress, and so much more. That isn't even going into the nutritional benefits. Unfortunately, many people don't seem to care for grapefruit since they can be a bit...sour. People cover up the taste of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with sugar and other sweeteners, which can end up making them not so healthy. What if we told you we knew of the perfect grapefruit that is nutritious and naturally sweet? If this sounds amazing to you, we are happy to introduce to Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit!What makes Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit different from every other grapefruit? For one, these grapefruit are so sweet you won't even need to add sugar! As the name suggests, these grapefruit are grown in Texas climate, which is warm and sunny during the day and cool at night. This yields a harvest of premium sweet red grapefruit that will definitely change the way you think of grapefruit!  As well, their grapefruit are super healthy. Not only are they super sweet, but half of one of their grapefruit is only 60 calories, and provides 100% of your daily recommended value of vitamin C! With grapefruit also being naturally fat free, cholesterol free, and sodium free, you can't find a better snack while you are dieting or just trying to spice up one of your favorite citrus based recipes. Susan of Budget Earth had a chance to try some of their grapefruit and agrees it is unlike anything she has tasted before, especially since she hated grapefruit - at least, she did before having a Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit! To see where you can buy this grapefruit near you, head over to the where to buy section on their website. Want a chance to try one of these awesome grapefruit for yourself? Budget Earth and some of their favorite bloggers are excited to be working with Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit on this fantastic giveaway! One very lucky reader will win a Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit gift basket, valued at over $75! To learn more, make sure to read the rules below and then enter through the Rafflecopter.
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ZeroWater Announces Filters For Flint Program in Conjunction with United Way of Genesee County1/25/2016  ZeroWater is continuing efforts to provide clean water relief to the community of Flint, Michigan with the announcement of “Filters for Flint”, a one for one matching program in conjunction with United Way. Both ZeroWater and United Way understand that this is an ongoing problem and the demand for continuous disbursement of certified filters for lead reduction is crucial during this time.
“We believe we can help with the ongoing effort by providing more of our filters to the Flint community as quickly as possible”, stated Doug Kellam, CEO of ZeroWater. “We are encouraging any and all to donate, the more we can give the better. In particular, I hope our loyal customers will donate, as they understand the value of the NSF certification for lead reduction in an easy to use filter pitcher” ZeroWater will match all product contributions (One for One) ordered on behalf of Flint, and are encouraging donations from individuals as well as organizations and corporations committed to helping a community in need. All products will be shipped by ZeroWater to United Way of Genesee County, who will in turn distribute them through officially established outlets to the community. “This lead issue could go on for some time” says Jamie Gaskin of The United Way of Genesee County. “We are thankful for all the help that ZeroWater has and can provide. It truly makes a difference in working through this awful crisis”. Being the only pour-through filtration pitcher that is certified by NSF for lead reduction, the company is committed to the immediate and ongoing support of the Flint community. Since the Flint lead concern became public, ZeroWater has been helping to distribute filters into the community, particularly the children who are most susceptible to high lead levels, through the United Way and key retailers. Please stay connected with ZeroWater for updates and announcements: www.zerowater.com @zerowaterfilters Facebook.com/ZeroWater  ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my post. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** As a child of the 80's, I have loads of happy memories revolving around my favorite childhood movies. One of my all time, best-loved films would have to be The Land Before Time. This tale of Little Foot, Cera, Petrie, and all their prehistoric pals kept me on the edge of my seat as a child, and I was cheering them on as they searched for their families and of course, that leafy, green food.
Now, I am excited to introduce my own kids to Little Foot and the rest of the crew. There's a brand new movie featuring these much-loved characters, and it's coming to DVD on February 2, 2016! How cool is that?! The Land Before Time: Journey of the Brave features brand new adventures, and loads of surprises along the way. One thing I absolutely love is the fact that country music legend Reba McEntire plays Etta, a brand new character! Also joining the adventure is Damon Wayans, Jr. Yep, this film has an all-star cast!  ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my post. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** I was born in the 80's. One of my most vivid childhood memories would have to be snuggling with my floppy, worn-out brown Pound Puppy. If memory serves me correctly, he even had his very own dog carrier. I loved on that pup until he practically fell apart!
Of course now, about a million years later, I have small kids of my own. It's not too surprising that they, too, are Pound Puppies fans. After all, we are definitely pet lovers in our home, having multiple furry friends, ourselves! So when we received the newest Pound Puppies DVD, we couldn't wait to watch! It’s raining cats and dogs – and an alligator – at Shelter 17! On January 19, 2016, join the pound puppy pals in Pound Puppies: A Rare Pair, on DVD everywhere from Shout! Factory Kids and Hasbro Studios. Priced to own with an SRP of $12.99, this DVD is sure to be the pick of the winter for little Pound Puppies lovers. |
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