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Love Them Like Family Feed Them Like Family with the #BestOfBLUE @BlueBuffalo at @PetSmart #Ad 

11/30/2016

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This post is sponsored by Blue Buffalo™ and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Blue Buffalo’s extensive product offering for cats and dogs available at PetSmart®, but Newly Crunchy Mama Of 3 only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Blue Buffalo is not responsible for the content of this article.

In my home, we are definitely very pet-friendly. With an adorable Yorkie named Trouble, and 6 kitties, all of whom were rescues, you could certainly say we have a full house. Of course we don't complain, since this just means more love to go around. 

Plus, my kids positively thrive with 4-legged companions to help care for. My 5 year old, Xander, even wants to be a "Pet Doctor" when he grows up. That, or a superhero. It really depends on the day. Maybe he could be a pet-saving hero that battles all of the high-kill shelters worldwide? 

Hmm...The possibilities. 

Anyway, my kiddos love helping to care for our pets. They enjoy giving belly rubs, refilling the water bowls, and even helping choose the best foods and snacks for our canine and feline family. And yes, since they're family, we always want to offer them the best that life has to offer. 

That's why we were so excited to try Blue Buffalo™ foods and treats, available at our local PetSmart store. Blue Buffalo™ offers cats and dogs nutrient rich, grain-free foods and treats that help them thrive. 

My kids LOVE heading to PetSmart, by the way. Not only do they help choose treats to pamper our pets with, they also get to say hello to all kinds of animals like birds, fish, small mammals, reptiles, and of course, the cats and dogs that are present at local adoption events. 


Sophie and Xander were really excited to head to PetSmart in Akron, OH to pick up an assortment of Blue Buffalo products for our pets. 

Since we're homeschooling, we try and make everything a learning experience. When we arrived at the store, we allowed the kids to lead us, letting them practice their reading skills and locate Blue Buffalo products on the shelves.


In almost no time flat, Sophie was able to find the Blue Wilderness Lynx Lair, a very special area that caters to the primal cravings of cats. They also offer a great Wilderness line for dogs!

Inspired by the diet of wolves for dogs and the wild lynx for cats, true omnivores whose endurance is legendary, BLUE Wilderness is a protein-rich, grain-free food that contains more of the delicious meat your pets love. This line of food is ideal for active pets and pet parents who want a high concentration of meat with no grains.


We also discovered BLUE Life Protection Formula. BLUE Life Protection Formula always features real chicken, fish, or lamb. They use whole grains, garden veggies and fruits and LifeSource Bits®, a precise blend of nutrients that have now been enhanced with Super 7 package of antioxidant-rich ingredients. Importantly, BLUE Life Protection Formula contains no chicken (or poultry) by-product meals, no corn, wheat or soy and nothing artificial and is formulated for all breed sizes and life stages.

We ended up choosing a fairly wide variety of products for our pets. We grabbed a couple bags of hard kibble, including the BLUE Wilderness Natural Evolution Salmon Recipe for Cats and the BLUE Life Protection Formula for Small Breed, Adult Dogs. 

We also decided to try an assortment of wet foods for both cats and dogs, as well as some rather interesting looking treats. 

How about BLUE Wilderness Bayou Biscuits, which include Alligator and Catfish?  Thankfully, Trouble has a taste for the exotic, and loved this flavor! She loves the taste, and I love the fact that these treats are grain and gluten-free, which make them a wonderful source of protein and easy for my pets to digest. 

Once we got home with our massive BLUE Buffalo haul of deliciousness, we decided to see how our furry family enjoyed everything. It was so hard to decide which flavors to try first. Salmon? One of the tempting Wolf Creek Stew varieties? 

We let Xander decide, since he's so passionate about animals, and wants nothing more than to make our pets as happy as possible. 

He chose to give Trouble some of the seasonal, Holiday inspired Santa Stew first. This Stew looked...Well...Like actual Stew. There was a lot of meat, as well as some veggies like beans. Yep. My pup was eating like a Queen....

Until the cats decided to check things out. 

Trouble got ganged up on by 3 cats, and ran away before finishing her meal. Much to our surprise and amusement, the kitties even LOVED the Santa Stew, and didn't seem to care that this was dog food. 

Rather than letting them steal Trouble's special meal, we grabbed another dish and filled it for the cats to sample. We chose the BLUE Wilderness High Protein, Grain Free Salmon Recipe wet food. 

What cat can resist Salmon, after all? 

Needless to say, this was an instant hit with my favorite felines, so I had to open up another can to make sure there was enough to go around. 

Overall, we are absolutely thrilled that we chose to give BLUE Buffalo a try. Not only are these products made from the highest quality ingredients that speak directly to our pets' natural, primal instincts, they are also grain and gluten-free, making them a natural choice for our pets. 

Since we love them like family, we feed them like family with BLUE Buffalo. 

It doesn't get much better than that, folks! 





Visit PetSmart to check out the extensive line of Blue Buffalo products for your cats and dogs. Not sure which product is right for you? Every weekend BLUE sends their Pet Detectives to your local store to help you make the best decision for your family.

Be sure to pick up BLUE Buffalo's Limited Edition Santa Stew Dog Food and Santa Snacks while you're at PetSmart! They're only available during the Holiday season, and are sure to please your pup. 

You can check out the awesomeness that BLUE Buffalo has to offer on their website. 

You can also connect with BLUE Buffalo on Facebook, on Instagram, and on twitter. 

Also, be sure to visit PetSmart to check out all of the great BLUE Buffalo varieties they carry. 

You can also connect with PetSmart on Facebook, on twitter, and on Instagram to stay on top of their latest news, products, and promotions. 


COMING SOON HERE ON THE BLOG : Look for some fun tips on how to include your pets in Holiday celebrations, including these fun, seasonal treats from BLUE Buffalo! 

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BLUE. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Disney's Pete's Dragon Is Available NOW on Blu-Ray DVD DMA and More #Partner 

11/30/2016

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 “Pete’s Dragon,” a reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film centered on an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot -- who just so happens to be a dragon -- comes home on Nov. 29 on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand. And the timing couldn’t be better: Today’s announcement ushers in tomorrow’s World Dragon Day and the heartwarming adventure arrives just in time to entertain the entire family this holiday season. 

Families will be captivated by this magical movie followed by never-before-seen bonus features, including a revealing look at director David Lowery’s personal diary kept during the filming of “Pete’s Dragon,” the design process behind the lovable dragon Elliot, deleted scenes, a tour of the film’s breathtaking production location of New Zealand, audio commentary by filmmakers and actors and hilarious bloopers.

"Pete's Dragon" stars Bryce Dallas Howard ("Jurassic World") as Grace, a forest ranger in the Pacific Northwest who happens upon 10-year-old Pete, played by Oakes Fegley ("This is Where I Leave You"). Oona Laurence ("Southpaw") is Natalie, the 11-year-old daughter of Jack, a lumber-mill owner played by Wes Bentley ("The Hunger Games"). Karl Urban ("Star Trek") is Jack’s bumbling brother Gavin and Oscar®-winner Robert Redford ("Captain America: The Winter Soldier") portrays Mr. Meacham, an old wood carver who delights the local children with tales of a fierce dragon.

The film is directed by David Lowery ("Ain't Them Bodies Saints") from a screenplay by Lowery & Toby Halbrooks based on a screenplay by Malcolm Marmorstein and produced by Jim Whitaker, p.g.a. ("The Finest Hours”), with Barrie M. Osborne ("The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring") serving as executive producer.

Writer/director Lowery reveals, “I look back on childhood as an adventure, and I wanted to capture that on screen in the smallest—but also the biggest—way.” The big—the creation of an irresistible 24-foot tall, green, furry dragon that can breathe fire and turn invisible—is brilliantly tackled by the team at the Academy Award®-winning visual effects company Weta Digital (“The Hobbit” films and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy). But it’s the small moments between characters that so beautifully convey the film’s powerful message: the importance of friendship, family and finding one’s place in the world.

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Adopt from the Foster Care System with AdoptUsKids.org 

11/29/2016

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adoption_quote_family Children are our future. As they grow up, they become us, the adults who work in the factories, bakeries, local businesses, and the leaders of our nation. A truly great life is filled with love and family and those pivotal moments that we get to share with one another. As the holidays are approaching and we get busy thinking about our family get-togethers, cooking food and shopping, I ask that you take a moment to stop and think about the kids who have no family. It may be a somber thing to think about. Maybe it isn’t something you want to think about. But it is so very important. There are 428,000 youth in the U.S. foster care system and 112,000 are waiting to be adopted. AdoptUSKids’ maintains a national photo listing service for children waiting to be adopted. Since the project launched in 2002, more than 26,000 children who were once photo listed on adoptuskids.org have been adopted and nearly 39,000 families have registered to adopt through the website.  Nevertheless, older youth are disproportionally represented – approximately 43% percent of children and youth photo listed on adoptuskids.org are between 15 and 18 years old, but only 17% of those adopted have been in this age group.

Can you imagine? Knowing that because you are too old, you may never have the family that you always hoped for, that you always dreamed of? Older youth and teens have lower adoption rates than younger children, and they often wait longer to be adopted. But no matter their age, all kids need a supportive, loving home and the teenage years are a critical period for growth. While these kids may have the essential things that they need to grow up healthy, like food and a roof over their heads, that does not make up for the kind of love and support that a family can give them. Having a roof over your head doesn’t mean that these kids are being given a truly happy life, one which every child deserves. Some of the Misperceptions about Adoption from Foster Care: 
  • Adoption is expensive.  Unlike the private adoption of an infant or adopting internationally, there are virtually no costs associated with adoption from the US child welfare system. In addition, the vast majority of youth adopted from foster care are also eligible for monthly adoption assistance up to the level of the foster care rate. 
  • You have to be married. You do not have to be married to adopt in most states. Many children have been very successfully adopted by single parents. Single-parent families accounted for 29 percent of all adoptions from foster care in 2014 (AFCARS). 
  • You have to own a home and each child has to have their own room. You can rent your home or live in an apartment or a mobile home so long as your living situation is a stable one. 
  • You have to be of child-bearing age to adopt. Experienced parents and empty-nesters are encouraged to adopt. In most instances, you’re eligible to adopt regardless of age, income, marital status or sexual orientation.  
  • You can only adopt a child who is the same race and ethnicity as you. Federal law prohibits the delay or denial of an adoptive placement based on the race or ethnicity of a child in U.S. foster care and the prospective parent or parents who are seeking to adopt them. The only exception to this law is the adoption of Native American children where special considerations apply.  
  • You can’t adopt if you’re in the military. Military families stationed overseas and within the U.S. are eligible to adopt children from the U.S. foster care system.
adoption009 The truth is there are kids out there who need YOU. And whether you realize it or not, maybe you need them too. For more information about adoption, or about becoming an adoptive parent to a child from foster care, please visit www.adoptuskids.org or visit the campaign’s communities on Facebook and Twitter.
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Disney's The BFG Is Available NOW on Blu-Ray DVD DMA and More Plus FREE Activities #Partner 

11/29/2016

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Recently, the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, beloved children’s author of family favorites like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Matilda” and Dahl’s personal favorite, “TheBFG,” as well as World Dream Day, an annual event honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us.” It seems a fitting time to announce the in-home release of “The BFG,” Disney’s fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, on Nov. 29 on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand.

As dreamers around the globe gear up for Sunday’s World Dream Day, an annual holiday honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us,” it seems a fitting time to announce the in-home release of “The BFG,” Disney’s fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring a dream-collecting Big Friendly Giant. This heartwarming tale for the whole family arrives home for the holidays on Nov. 29 on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand.

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4 SECRETS TO SURVIVE WINTER LIKE AN ARCTIC BOSS #Sponsored 

11/23/2016

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 Winter is coming... or should I say it's already here? 
 
But there's really no reason to be afraid of the shorter days and colder nights. Fresh snowfall, wind-chilled cheeks, and abundant layers of clothing are a natural part of winter. With at least six months of winter per year, the countries of the North embrace the cold months with enthusiasm—and they could teach us a thing or two about surviving winter. 
 
I recently partnered with Kungs, a Finnish producer of premium snow brushes and ice scrapers that are tested in the harshest Arctic conditions— to bring you some fun expert tips from one of the coldest countries on Earth: Finland.

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Give the Gift Of Sustainable Luxury with @prAna Plus 15% Discount Code BLOGF16BRNE #loveprAna #ad 

11/23/2016

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Some may not know this about me, but in addition to being a blogger, a wife, and a mother, I am also an activist. Yes, I attend peaceful protests-NOT riots, I volunteered hundreds of hours between 2 different Presidential campaigns this year, and I am that person who isn't scared to call or write to our elected officials to express my feelings, positive or otherwise. 

I have many causes I support, from LGBTQ rights, racial, social, and economic equality, and of course, the protection of our planet and the environment. Needless to say, this is a constant, uphill battle, and one I will continue to fight for the future of my children and their children. 

More than ever now , people just like you and me are seeking ways to spread positivity in our country. One way to do that is to make sure every purchase you make and every gift you give has a positive impact on our planet. prAna offers organic, hemp, sustainable, and fair trade items so that consumers feel great about the things they wear and the items they give. 

I absolutely LOVE this brand, since they offer fair trade, sustainable clothing that's not only versatile, it's luxurious as well. Their timeless looks are perfect for wherever your day takes you, from the hiking trail to the office. In fact, these garments are designed by folks who are passionate about outdoor activities. They're also great for layering, so the style possibilities are endless with prAna. 

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WaterWipes Are Available Now at Walmart.com Plus GIVEAWAY #WaterWipesWalmart #IC #Ad 12/9

11/23/2016

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Even though my youngest children are now 5 and 6 years old, I still buy baby wipes. After back to back babies, born only 12 months apart, we kinda just got used to using wipes for well...pretty much everything! Not to mention the fact that we have cats and dogs that sometimes leave us little....surprises....that need wiping up, like muddy pawprints, cat gak, or worse: mystery slime. 

Whether it was for their intended purposes or something unconventional like cleaning tabletops or removing makeup, baby wipes have made themselves quite at home in our household. They truly are incredibly versatile, even long after the diaper days are over. 

Even though our usage of baby wipes has evolved, I still make sure to check ingredients to make sure that I'm buying the safest, gentlest wipes possible. After all, when wiping sticky hands or faces, I care about what the kids are coming into direct contact with. This is especially true with Xander, who has somewhat sensitive skin. Artificial fragrances and harsh alcohol tend to irritate his skin, so I try to avoid products that contain these things. ​

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Give the Gift of Language This Season with Whistlefritz #Partner #HGG

11/22/2016

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It's that time of year, everyone! The Holiday shopping season is upon us! (At least it is if you're like me and get an early start to avoid the mad rush of frazzled, last-minute shoppers in December!) 

For the 2016 Holiday season, I will be featuring tons of great gift ideas for babies, kids, men, women, pets, and even for the person who has everything. We all have some of those on our gift lists, don't we? There will even be loads and loads of chances to win many of the gifts I am featuring. How cool is that?! You can check out my 2016 Holiday Gift Guide at any time from now till Christmas. Make sure to check often, as it will be growing by the day! 

Today, I want to talk about something that's sure to delight any kiddos that are curious about language and the world around them. 

Whistlefritz offers great, early learning products that will teach kids different languages, such as Spanish and French! Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz was borne out of a mom’s passion to teach her own children Spanish. After reading research showing that early childhood was the best time to learn a language, Whistlefritz’s founding mom set out on a mission to find fun and educational teaching materials for her children. She searched for videos with engaging storylines, featuring live speakers rather than cartoons, and teaching through immersion. Not finding what she wanted, she decided to create it: engaging, playful, live-action Spanish immersion programs for her own kids and kids everywhere!

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K'NEX 25 Model Ultimate Building Set Plus GIVEAWAY #Sponsored 12/8

11/20/2016

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It's that time of year, everyone! The Holiday shopping season is upon us! (At least it is if you're like me and get an early start to avoid the mad rush of frazzled, last-minute shoppers in December!) 

For the 2016 Holiday season, I will be featuring tons of great gift ideas for babies, kids, men, women, pets, and even for the person who has everything. We all have some of those on our gift lists, don't we? There will even be loads and loads of chances to win many of the gifts I am featuring. How cool is that?! You can check out my 2016 Holiday Gift Guide at any time from now till Christmas. Make sure to check often, as it will be growing by the day! 

Today, I want to talk about something that's sure to delight any kiddos that love to build and create.

The K'NEX 25 Model Ultimate Building Set offers tons of possibilities for building fun! With over 375 K'NEX rods and connectors, there's nothing that your little builder cannot create. All it takes is a little imagination. Of course detailed instructions for 25 pre-designed  builds are included as well.  Parts can be stored in the convenient treasure chest style package for easy storage.  This set is perfect for builders ages 7+. All parts are U.S.A. made.

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K'NEX Clock Work Roller Coasterbuilding Set Plus GIVEAWAY #Sponsored 12/8 

11/20/2016

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It's that time of year, everyone! The Holiday shopping season is upon us! (At least it is if you're like me and get an early start to avoid the mad rush of frazzled, last-minute shoppers in December!) 

For the 2016 Holiday season, I will be featuring tons of great gift ideas for babies, kids, men, women, pets, and even for the person who has everything. We all have some of those on our gift lists, don't we? There will even be loads and loads of chances to win many of the gifts I am featuring. How cool is that?! You can check out my 2016 Holiday Gift Guide at any time from now till Christmas. Make sure to check often, as it will be growing by the day! 

Today, I want to talk about something that's sure to delight any thrill-ride enthusiasts OR budding designers in your life. K'NEX offers a wide assortment of building sets, including the oh-so-awesome Clock Work Roller Coasterbuilding Set! 

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