Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Announcing: The Hunters Giveaway Sign Ups

Announcing The Hunters Giveaway...

I am excited to bring you The Hunters Giveaway! I am hoping to have this be a Annual event!! The event will run from 12:01am EST Monday October 22, 2012 through 11:59pm EST Monday November 12, 2012. It's super easy to join in on the fun of getting ready for the Hunting Season!

Friday, September 21, 2012

Tips For Moving With Kids

What to consider when moving with children
At the best of times moving house, either to another part of the State or to another town in the US can prove difficult enough for the grown-ups.  Add the kids to the mix and most parents start to dread the event.

Fitness Friday : Week 2

Fitness Friday
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Danielle from We Have It All and I have teamed up to encourage each other in becoming healthier and we are hoping you will join us!

Every Friday, Danielle and I are going to post an update which will include things like diet changes, weight loss, inches lost and activity goals along with the failures or achievements of our past week. We plan on posting a photo so we can see our progress. Hopefully for me, this means losing enough weight to fit into back into my pants that I wore before having Sweet Pea… and hopefully a more fit and healthy body over all.

JOIN US!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Dog Geekz Giveaway

Driven by a passion for pets and the joy they bring, West Paw Design seeks the most innovative designs using the best possible materials, resulting in a meaningful value for all pet owners who use their products! They are an environmentally green company that cares about the sustainability of the environment and believe in making a positive impact in and beyond the pet industry and Dog Geekz is proud to sell almost all their products! All their products and packages incorporate recycled and recyclable materials! You’ll find eco-friendly dog supplies, organic dog beds and guaranteed tough dog toys! By sourcing the best materials, West Paw Design is able to make stylish dog mats, toys, and apparel that are more than just eco-friendly, they are safe.
Dog Geekz and Real Mom Reviews have partnered together to surprise one lucky reader with an amazing West Paw Designs prize pack containing an eco friendly nap mat and three dog toys!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Oasap Dress Giveaway



I am giving away a dress like the one I recently reviewed for Oasap. This dress is a One Size but it seems to run a little on the smaller side. I am putting the sizing chart for the dress below. This is a new dress still in the packaging NOT the one I reviewed. I love mine and wouldn't part with it!!

Oasap Dress Review


I was recently given the opportunity to become one of Oasap's bloggers. I am one who loves clothing so this opportunity was perfect for me! I was recently sent a beautiful Pearl Embellished Strapless Dress to review. I have a friend getting married this weekend and I am super excited to wear this dress to the wedding!

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Holiday Layaway...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kmart. All opinions are 100% mine.
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With the Holidays right around the corner and the kids starting to make their wishlists it's time to start thinking of your options on getting all those holiday gifts. I know that I have already seen some items at Kmart that I plan on putting in layaway for the boys and Sweet Pea. I like that Kmart offers free layaway to its customers instead of charging them a fee to hold the items for them.


I would love to be able to just go and buy everything for my children all at once but it's just not possible and then I would have to find somewhere to keep it that they wouldn't find them. That is just another perk to Kmart's Layaway I can make payments on the stuff and not have to worry about hiding it as well.

Kmart is now offering Kmart's Big Layaway Giveaway from 9/9/12 through 11/17/12 where when you place items in a layaway you are entered in for a chance at your remaining balance being paid off. I know that I am super excited about the giveaway and hoping that I win since they are picking a winner a day at each store your chances of winning are actually pretty good!!!
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Another nice thing about Kmart's layaway program is that it's available all year long not just at the Holiday's like so many other retailers. So you are able to also use this great tool throughout the year for birthdays, school shopping and so much more!!

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Harry Potter Collection Giveaway



Mommy Bear Media is all about good, clean movies for kids and families! They carefully examine all movies and TV shows and only sell the best family-friendly movies. They also specialize in Christian movies and the best new movies on DVD and Blu-ray. Mommy Bear Media has partnered with Mom Powered Media to bring one super lucky reader the complete 8 Film Harry Potter Collection on Bluray!

This amazing 8 disk set includes:
  • Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
  • Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secret
  • Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban
  • Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire
  • Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix
  • Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince
  • Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part I
  • Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2



You can purchase the Complete Harry Potter Set on Bluray from Mommy Bear Media for 99.99. And you can win one right here! Mommy Bear Media has offered one super lucky reader their own set! Please make sure you read the Giveaway Rules before you enter! This giveaway is brought to you by Mommy Bear Media and Mom Powered Media. YOUR BLOG NAME HERE is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Adding Fall Color to Your Flowerbeds

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine.
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I love the fall and all the bright colors, but one thing my flowerbeds lack is pretty fall flowers. But what options do you have to Find beauty in the Fall in your region? Since I currently live in the Northeast some options I have for Fall gardening are Mums, Pansies, and New England aster or boltonia.
But once you have your flowerbeds all spruced up for the fall what else can you do with the flowers you planted? One really neat decorating idea is making "Gorgeous Gourds and Pumpkins".
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To create these beautiful Gourds and Pumpkins you will need:
Gourds and Pumpkins
Yellow and Orange Mums heads cut from the plant
Hot Glue and Glue Gun
What you will do is glue the flowers onto the Gourds and Pumpkins starting at the bottom and working your way up the Gourd or Pumpkin. I would personally go in a circular position around the Gourd or Pumpkin. These would make for a beautiful table center piece or could be placed in small footed urns. I am looking forward to making these and placing them in the archways of my front porch to add some beautiful color to my porch.
But how do you get your flowers to grow big and beautiful so you can use them in projects like the one mentioned above? You could always start by using Micracle-Gro soil for plants and vegetables. It is specially formulated to help the plants roots grow strong and it also has a special continuous release plant food to help feed the plants for up to 3 months. You can visit Miracle-Gro Facebook page to get lots of great resources on your gardening needs.
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Sponsor Spotlight: Cute and sweet Boutique


I am so excited to be able to introduce you to a wonderful shoppe that I have discovered!! The Cute and sweet Boutique offers so many yummy things for you to dive right into and I have been lucky enough to get the great opportunity to review some of there items.

Fall Into Fall Giveaway Hop - $50 Prize

 
Welcome to the Fall Into Fall Giveaway Hop. This Giveaway Hop is hosted by Andersons Angels and The More the Merrier. This Event features everything under the sun you could want or need! Each blog has gathered up a unique Prize Package of $25 or more so be sure to visit each blog from the linky below and enter for your chance to win some really amazing prizes! This event will end on September 23rd at 11:59pm EST.
 
I have lined up several awesome sponsors for this event that I think you will really enjoy...

Friday, September 14, 2012

Fitness Friday: Week 1

Fitness Friday
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Danielle from We Have It All and I are teaming up to encourage each other in becoming healthier and we are hoping you will join us!

Every Friday, Danielle and I are going to post an update which will include things like diet changes, weight loss, inches lost and activity goals along with the failures or achievements of our past week. We plan on posting a photo so we can see our progress. Hopefully for me, this means losing enough weight to fit into back into my pants that I wore before having Sweet Pea… and hopefully a more fit and healthy body over all.

JOIN US!

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Coupons By Answers.com


Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE to shop as does any women! I am the type of person who just needs to go shopping sometimes. I don’t typically buy stuff but I just need to get out and do some shop-therapy. It just a way for me to unwind and relax.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Announcing: Thankfully Handmade Blogger Sign Up's

Announcing The Thankfully Handmade Blog Event...

I am excited to announce the team up of Andersons Angels and Joy of Momma Joyner to bring you another FUN blog hop called Thankfully Handmade! This event will run from 12:01am EST Monday November 5, 2012 through 11:59pm EST Sunday November 18, 2012. It's super easy to join in on the fun of getting ready for the Fall Season!
 

Going Back To School


Are you or someone you know headed back to college? With the high cost of gas prices for commuter students one thing I am sure they would love to do is save some money. I know when I attended college and was studying Early Childhood Education it seemed like buying my books was going to break the bank and I typically bought used books when I could and you never get the money out of them that you pay for them. But there is help out there with buying books and saving money...

Introducing…Fitness Friday! Will You Join Us?

Welcome to Week 1 of Fitness Friday
 

Danielle from We Have It All and I are teaming up to encourage each other in becoming healthier and we are hoping you will join us!
 
 

Friday, September 7, 2012

Fitness a Day...


One thing that I need is to get back into shape... I know that I am not alone in this need but without someone holding me accountable... I have already cut back on my daily soda amounts and have switched to caffeine free. So I thought I would set up a 30 day accountability list here to help not only me but my followers as well so we can do this goal together...

Kelly Kits Offer

Kelly  Kits encourage art play using a wide variety of creative tools &  materials beyond what coloring books can offer. The Original Kelly Kit  comes complete with one set of five unique activities that cover the  five art disciplines: painting, drawing, sculpting, printmaking, &  collage. Each kit contains all of the tools & materials needed for  the activities, the user just needs access to a kitchen! To increase  functionality for homeschooling parents, each activity includes an  instruction card with an enrichment idea to adapt the art activity to a  school lesson. Kelly Kits are designed to encourage creativity &  teach!
Contest:  They will send you the badge and information to participate in the contest
 FREE Annual Kelly Kit Subscriptions value $120, 5 winners
A Kelly Kits Gift Pack, 10 winners

Pittsburgh Children's Museum Offer


Social September at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh - 1/2 Price Admissions! Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative museum experiences that inspire joy, creativity and curiosity. Our permanent exhibits are based on the philosophy of Play with Real Stuff, where real things and real processes challenge children's abilities and help them understand the world we live in, and themselves, better. Children can take off on fantastic flights of imagination and return to earth to build a boat, play in the mud, hammer a nail and change the tire on a car. To accommodate our youngest visitors, each exhibit includes an area with activities designed to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers. We provide the highest quality exhibits and programs for learning and play. We are a partner and a resource for people who work with or on behalf of children. 

Thursday, September 6, 2012

OFF! Clip-On Review


One place I love to be is outside, but as soon as evening starts to set in I head indoors because mosquito's love me... I can be outside with Jake right beside and I will get bit up really badly and he may get just one bite. So needless to say I was super excited when I got the chance to review the OFF! Clip-On. I had seen it stores but was skeptical of how well it would work on me and the kids.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Bloggers Wanted: Harry Potter The Complete Series


I am participating in the FREE Harry Potter The Complete Series giveaway event hosted by Mom Powered Media! One super lucky reader will win a BluRay boxed set of Harry Potter 1-7!

Cost: Free with announcement post or 3.00 with out.

Prize: Harry Potter The Complete Series on BluRay.

Giveaway Open to: US and Canada.

The event dates: September 19– October 13.

Free Link Option: Pinterest

Optional Paid Link Options: $2.00 for Facebook or Twitter

To sign up for this event click here.

Bloggers Wanted: Keurig Vue V700

The American Family Keurig Event is hosted by Mom Powered Media.

Prize: Keurig V700 Vue Brewer
The event dates: 10/8 - 10/29
Free Event ~ Sign-Up Here – Bloggers Wanted American Family Event

2012 Holiday Gift Guide


I have the 2012 Gift Guide posted you will want to make sure that you are keeping up with it...There will be lots of great gift ideas for Women, Men, Kids, Baby, Pets & Household with Giveaways...I will be updating it weekly with the sponsors coming in and we are lining up some great things for you...