***Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own, and have not been influenced in any way.*** Well, Thanksgiving is over, and if you're anything like my family, you just might be existing on creative dishes utilizing heaps and heaps of leftovers. (Cheesy Bacon Mashed Potato Pancakes, anyone?)
Now that the food comas have worn off, many of us are in a panic to finish shopping for those perfect gifts for loved ones. Here in the Cleveland, Ohio area, this can be a bit daunting. Shoppers have to deal with things like potholes, lack of parking, and even some pretty crazy weather. (Knock on wood....So far, we've had no real "winter weather". It's coming, though. It always does!) Kids are fairly easy to shop for. Toys, video games, books....They're a dime a dozen, and available pretty much everywhere. Guys are equally simple. Follow the rules for the kids and just add an extra 0 to the price tag, and you're sure to get it right. (This is expert advice from my 38 year old man-child.) What about those special ladies in your life? Mothers, wives, sisters, or maybe even a soon-to-be fiance? The Holiday season is the perfect time to pop that all important question, after all! You get where I'm going with this, right? Yep. One fail proof way to make the holidays brighter than ever for the ladies in your life is to get them something that sparkles and shines. You can NEVER go wrong with the gift of jewelry!
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***Disclosure: As a USFG Blogger, I received complimentary product to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** When I lived in VA, I saw a lot of pretty unique, regional Holiday decor. Much of this had to do with the area's thriving crabbing and fishing industries. I remember a neighbor had the coolest Christmas tree in her yard, made entirely of upcycled crab pots! When I asked her about it, she told me someone had gotten it for her while visiting North Carolina, but that she wasn't sure where it was purchased exactly.
So when I received an e-mail from US Family Guide, talking about a campaign featuring Crab Pot Trees, I got really excited. Could this possibly be the same Crab Pot Trees I so enviously drooled over a few years ago in Virginia? YES! So of course, I hopped right on board. I couldn't wait to check out these pre-lit, attractive, weather-proof trees. The fact that they're made from real crab pots? Well, that just ups the cool factor another notch!
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered what happened to that youthful look you used to have? You still feel vibrant and full of energy, but sometimes you wish you could turn back the clock… even just a few years?
![]() Hydra Skin Sciences has developed a pair of amazing new skin care products that can help you turn back time and look as young as you feel! Clinically proven, independently tested, and formulated with exclusive and patented age-defying ingredients Hydra Skin Sciences products target wrinkles, age spots, discoloration, sagging skin, loss of firmness and more. It is not necessary to turn to risky plastic surgery or painful injections to bring back the glow. Hydra Skin Sciences offers a facelift in a box with Brio Day & Night Serum. This formula helps diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles and restore the fragile skin around the eye area. ![]() If you want youthful, flawless looking skin, then Hydra Skin Sciences also offers Allegro Anti-Aging cream. Allegro's breakthrough formula delivers whole collagen molecules to the skin. The peptide-rich wrinkle serum is applied to the skin, rebuilding and rejuvenating the skin. This will give you the appearance of smooth, supple, wrinkle-free skin. Allegro works naturally to help replenish your skin’s moisture, firming its appearance and restoring your natural glow to reveal a younger-looking you. Now for the Giveaway!Hydra Skin Sciences has sponsored this awesome giveaway! One super lucky winner will receive the Brio Day & Night Serum, the Allegro Anti-Aging Cream AND an Apple Watch sport! Total Prize package is valued at over $550!Good Luck!Share this Giveaway with your friends and use hashtag #TurnBackTimea Rafflecopter giveaway This blogs participation in the promotion of this giveaway does not make them liable for the prize fulfillment. Prize fulfillment is the sole responsibility of the sponsor. This event is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook or any other social media. One winner will be chose via a 3rd party service and will be contacted via email. Winner will then have 48 hours to respond to the email, otherwise forfeit their prize. At that time a new winner would be chosen. US Residents 18+ years old only. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.If you have any questions or would like help in promoting your own product please visit Mom Buzz Media and contact us.
I am sharing this post as part of a collaboration with Bloggin' Mamas and The Hometown All Stars. I received books and other items in exchange for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own.
![]() Do your kids love playing sports and being active? Here in the Cleveland, OH area, sports are a HUGE deal. HUGE. Now if only one of our teams could actually WIN....But that's a different post entirely. The Hometown All Stars is a book series for children that focuses on teaching early sports skills along with interactive, educational activities, and more importantly – fun! Kids ages 3-7 years old and parents, teachers, librarians, and others who want to promote “Less Screen, More Green” and get kids outside and active again! The Hometown All Stars series is also for parents who don’t know much about baseball and want to be ahead of the curve when their kids begin to play, for sports enthusiasts looking for a book that doesn’t involve talking animals to read at bedtime to their children, and for anyone interested in promoting the love of baseball and sports overall to a new generation. Visit the site at www.TheHometownAllStars.com HOMETOWN ALL STARS AT A GLANCENick’s Very First Day of Baseball![]() Nick’s Very First Day of Baseball teaches children about baseball using real coaching techniques. In this interactive storybook, kids will find hidden baseballs in the pictures, answer trivia questions, and there’s even a page for autographs from their favorite players. Fun, interactive and educational. This book serves as a wonderful introduction to baseball. Kids will learn a bit about the sport, as well as several new words. There's a lot of info packed into this fun story, and kids are sure to learn a lot about America's favorite pastime. They'll be ready to hit the baseball diamond before you know it! Magic Bat Day![]() Magic Bat Day is the first real practice after the Hometown All Stars get their uniforms. Batting is the most fun of all skills and drills! This book concept shows techniques of how to hold the bat and where to stand. Most importantly, it shows that every kid can find their own ‘magic’ bat and the magic within themselves to hit the ball! This book is really cute, and helps teach little ones proper baseball technique. I remember holding a bat when I was little, and it can be tricky to get it down correctly! I love the fact that this story encourages children to give it their all, and always keep trying! Eventually, they'll be hitting homeruns of their own! BUY The Books & Help Others!![]() BUY Nick's Very First Day of Baseball for $12.99 (Print) or $3.99 (Digital) BUY Magic Bat Day for $12.99 (Print) or $3.99 (Digital) Get Social With The Hometown All StarsFacebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Linkedin Youtube BlogAnd Now For The Giveaway![]() Giveaway begins November 26th, 2015 at 12:01 am EST and ends December 10th, 2015 at 11:59 pm EST. Open to US residents age 18 and older. Winner will be selected by Random.org and be notified by email. See Giveaway Tools widget below for full terms & conditions. Disclosure: Bloggin’ Mamas is hosting this giveaway and the Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment. While I received the items mentioned above, all opinions expressed are my own. Paw It Forward With Morris the Cat This Giving Tuesday And Help Feed ASPCA Kitties #Sponsored11/25/2015
Hey Newly Crunchy Mama of 3 readers! Morris the Cat, from 9Lives cat food, here. (You may have thought that a cat's only computer skills involve laying on the keyboard while others are trying to use it, but in fact, we are very tech savvy.)
For those of you who don't know me, I've starred in over fifty 9Lives cat food commercials, am an advo-cat for kitty rescue, and was even crowned one of Advertising's Greatest Icons by the Museum of Broadcast Communications. (But I must say, I took issue with this honor. I didn't know I was advertising all those years... I just really love 9Lives!)
The Water and Dust-proof Kyocera Hydro AIR Is Available Now At Walmart For Only $99 #Sponsored11/24/2015 The Hydro AIR provides all of the functionality and style of more expensive devices, but offers users the peace of mind that comes with a waterproof, durable phone. Most smartphone failures result from water damage and drops, but Hydro AIR protects against those and more thanks to its waterproof, drop-proof and dust-proof design. So there’s less need to worry about breaking its big, beautiful 5-inch display.
With its IPX5 and IPX7 certifications, the Hydro AIR will survive an unexpected shower or water immersion for up to 30 minutes in up to 3.28 feet (1 meter) and the touchscreen can even be operated when wet. And while no phone is indestructible, this one gives you the peace of mind of Military Standard 810G certification for shock and drops, and an IP5X dustproof rating. It comes ready with Google Mobile services including Google Play, Google Hangouts, Gmail and more. The phone also is equipped with a 5MP camera, Stereo Bluetooth, a memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB of extra memory and a long-lasting 2300mAh Lithium ion battery supported by enhanced power-management software. The Kyocera Hydro AIR is available at Walmart for $99 with no contract as part of AT&T’s GoPhone prepaid mobile service. To learn more, visit www.kyoceramobile.com/hydro-air or watch the video. ***Disclosure: I’m a Smiley360 blogger and will be receiving Pepto-Bismol product samples to facilitate my honest review and share information with my readers.*** Thanksgiving is only a couple days away! Does everyone have their turkeys ready, pies made, and guest-lists finalized?
We aren't cooking at home this year. We will be heading to my Aunt and Uncle's house with much of our extended family, and I know there will be loads and loads of delicious foods to enjoy. (I'm in charge of making mashed potatoes for 30 people. Wish me luck!) The only gripe I have about Holiday feasts are what they tend to do to my poor tummy after the fact. Gas, bloating, indigestion, heartburn....It's enough to put me out of commission for a day or so afterwards. I have a sensitive stomach to begin with, and Holiday meals always seem to leave me feeling less than 100% afterwards. I went searching some of my favorite blogs to look for tips on how to avoid this problem. I want to be able to have my cake and eat it too, so to speak. I found this great article on About A Mom on How to Survive Holiday Overindulgence. I love the idea of assembling a Holiday SOS Kit including things like stain remover, pain reliever, and of course, a bottle of Pepto-Bismol to help with those tummy problems we all know and love. For more Holiday tips, follow the hashtag #PinkRelief Happy Thanksgiving!
ToonsTV, Rovio’s in-game platform for mobile video content with more than 5.4 billion views globally, is now launching as a standalone app.
With more than 30 channels of free, on-demand, family video entertainment, the ToonsTV app is the home of Rovio’s original scripted animated series Angry Birds Toons, Piggy Tales and Stella as well as a host of high-quality, third-party shows such as Wallace and Gromit, Pucca, Qumi-Qumi and National Geographic’s Zooville and 50 Birds, 50 States.
ToonsTV will continue to be available within Rovio’s games, but the standalone app will be the first to show new episodes of Angry Birds Toons and Stella. The ToonsTV app also includes a Play All mode, My History feature, and post-video recommendations.
ToonsTV began in 2013, when every Angry Birds game also became an ad-supported video distribution channel, bypassing traditional broadcast media and delivering original content straight to consumers. In January 2015, ToonsTV won a DigiDay award for Best Video Distribution/Syndication The full listing of ToonsTV programming is available within the app and also online at www.toons.tv. Download from the AppStore Download from GooglePlay
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One lucky winner is going to receive a Angry Birds Prize Pack! To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will end on 12/13/15. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to the sponsor for offering this fantastic prize. ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** A week or so ago, I shared a post about a local man named Corey. Corey was murdered on November 9th, and he leaves behind a fiance and small children. When I learned about this family losing such an important piece so close to the Holidays, my heart literally broke. I can't even imagine the pain, anger, grief and confusion these folks are going through right now.
I decided that I was going to do something to help. No, I cannot bring Corey back to his loving family. I wish I had a magic wand that was capable of such feats. What I can do, with the help of some friends and some generous sponsors, is make sure that Christmas is not something they have to worry about this year. They need time to heal, pick up the pieces, and learn how to live their "new normal". I have had some wonderful sponsors reach out wanting to help. I am SO incredibly grateful, too! I am really hoping to bring some joy and comfort to these folks this year, and I think it's really going to be something amazing. The next sponsor I'd like to feature is a brand I have been a HUGE fan of for quite some time. PicturesOnGold.com offers a wide selection of quality jewelry that can be customized with engraving, photos, and more! When I reached out to them regarding my ideas to help Corey's family this Holiday season, they were more than happy to help out! ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** A week or so ago, I shared a post about a local man named Corey. Corey was murdered on November 9th, and he leaves behind a fiance and small children. When I learned about this family losing such an important piece so close to the Holidays, my heart literally broke. I can't even imagine the pain, anger, grief and confusion these folks are going through right now.
I decided that I was going to do something to help. No, I cannot bring Corey back to his loving family. I wish I had a magic wand that was capable of such feats. What I can do, with the help of some friends and some generous sponsors, is make sure that Christmas is not something they have to worry about this year. They need time to heal, pick up the pieces, and learn how to live their "new normal". I have had some wonderful sponsors reach out wanting to help. I am SO incredibly grateful, too! The first sponsor I'd like to introduce is Amanda Popp. She is a consultant for a great brand called KEEP Collective. |
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