VTech Learning Toys Review & Giveaway

I received complimentary products from VTech in order to provide this review. All opinions are my own.

When VTech contacted me about another review opportunity I was VERY excited. I think they are a great company that focus on fun AND education. This time around they wanted us to review toys more focused for toddlers even though my almost 4 year old daughter (when did that happen) is having fun with them as well. I have added ALL these toys to my Holiday Gift Guide because they make GREAT presents!


We received FOUR toys from VTech to review. So this review might get a little long, but there is an awesome giveaway at the end for one reader to win them all! Which means a GREAT Christmas gift! The first thing I noticed when opening each box was that each one came with a warranty registration which is so important because things break or incase of recalls.

Krusteaz Makes #BreakfastNight Family Time {Anything Goes Fall Giveaway Hop}

I received complimentary products from Krusteaz in order to provide this review. All opinions are my own.
 
September was National Breakfast Month, but I think breakfast makes for a FUN dinner during the fall. There is nothing like a warm belly on a cold day. I recently had the opportunity to have a Breakfast Night with my family with help from Krusteaz.
 

Bedtime Confidence for the Budding Socialite

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My daughter just started school and is still having almost nightly accidents. She is starting to get embarrassed about her night time troubles and I feel bad for her. Soon she is going to start having sleep overs and what then? I don't want her feeling like she can't partake in the fun because her body is having difficulty waking her up when she has to go. Bedwetting is a fairly common condition that is not the child's fault because it cannot be control or trained out of. I'm going to be honest, I didn't know this until recently. Being a concerned parent I did my research because that's what we do best.

Mini Milestones: Introducing Netflix #StreamTeam

 



I was recently invited to be a part of the Netflix Stream Team, which I'm very excited about! Netflix is a service that allows you to stream movies and television shows for a low monthly subscription fee. You can stream on your wireless device, smart TV, and some Blu-ray and DVD players, as well as game consoles, like Wii and XBOX. Each month I'll write about a different selected "theme" and include recipes and crafts for fun with the entire family.

This is my first month and this month's theme is "Mini Milestones".

Younique Moonstruck 3D Fiber Lashes Review #HGG2014

I received free products to share this review. All opinions are my own.
 
This is a gift for the MOMS! It's about time. LOL Every once in a while it's nice to spoil yourself.
I use to wear make up all the time in high school. And then somewhere along the way I stopped. But as I get older, I feel like I need to wear it more.



I recently had the opportunity to work with Younique by Korey on reviewing Younique's Infamous Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes. Haven't hear of it? The Moostruck 3D Fiber Lashes set is a new eyelash enhancing dup the provides a 300% increase in thickness and volume to your lashes while still looking completely real and natural, or so they say. The fibers are made of 100% Natural Green Tea fibers. I have seen the ads and other reviews, but I wanted to get a good look for myself.

Snoopy+Belle Coming to Macy's This Fall + Giveaway

I received complimentary items from Evy of California to provide this review. All opinions are my own.
 
Which international fashion icon can boast that her apparel is worn by the best-dressed (and cutest!) little girls in the world? Snoopy’s sister Belle, that’s who!

Yes, a new line of Belle apparel for young girls is bringing Peanuts’ signature wit and Belle’s fashionista style to Macy’s this fall.
 
 

Fiona's Prince Toddler Shoes Review #HGG2014

I received complimentary products from Fiona's Prince in order to provide this review. All opinions are my own and may differ from yours.

I don't know about you, but my little girl LOVES shoes. She loves to play dress up and all things "girly", of course she likes to crush stereotypes too. So when I was offered the opportunity to review a pair of shoes from Fiona's Prince, I have to say at first I was a little taken aback because it made me nervous working with a foreign company (based in Shanghai, China) that I had never heard of. But I decided to give them a try because they specialize in quality kids footwear with sizes from 2 months to 8 years old.


 
Fiona's Prince has some very cute shoes to choose from, but I decided to get the Ballet Dancer boots.

Citrus Lane October Box - 7 Month Baby Boy

Citrus Lane is a monthly subscription box for newborns to age 5. Every month a specially curated box is sent to you catered to your little one's age. There are currently 3 subscription levels and subscriptions are cheaper the longer you subscribe. Subscriptions start at $29/month. I bought a 3 month subscription for only $13.50. I had credits & used a 50% off code, but you can use NEWMOMDEAL to get 50% off your first box PLUS a $22 Aden & Anais bib set. You also can score credits when you get others to sign-up through your referral link.

 

#ShopGCH Christmas Outfit Review & *FLASH* Giveaway

I received complimentary products from ShopGCH to provide this review. All opinions are my own.
 
I don't know about you, but I always like to get a special outfit for my daughter to wear for Christmas day and other events we have around that time including seeing Santa. I am LOVING Girls Crochet Headbands right now. I reviewed a romper from them earlier this year and what I love about them is the prices! I have included them in my Holiday Gift Guide because I think anything from their shop would make a GREAT gift and you can't beat those prices!

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Kale & Quinoa Vegetable Soup with Butternut Squash {Frontier Soups Review}

Tis the season for...soup! I'm loving all things fall right now and Butternut Squash just fits right in. I recently had the opportunity to review Frontier Soups and I'm excited to share this "Soup So Good...You'll Call It Dinner!"

Enter to #WIN a Large Monogrammed Weekender Tote! Ends 11/4

I did not receive any product or compensation to share this post. I just love bringing you giveaways!

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Sponsored By: LL Monograms
 

"Drop The Price" of Combi's Cosmo E Stroller!

Have you been looking into buying the Combi Cosmo E Stroller? How about saving up to 30% off?
 
 
 
Here’s how it works- moms can visit this link and click to “drop the price” of the Cosmo E. It started out at $119.99 and for each mom (or anyone) that clicks, the price drops a bit. The price will continue to drop for each person that participates until it reaches 30% off of the stroller. Then, participants have the option to share on social media to get more people to participate, or they can “buy now” for whatever price the item has been dropped to at that time. 
 
They only have a limited quantity of these strollers so I would hurry and take advantage of this exciting offer if you are interested!

Enter to WIN a Safety 1st OnBoard 35 Air Infant Car Seat! Ends 10/30

Welcome To Our OnBoard 35 Air Infant Car Seat Sweepstakes

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Sponsored by Safety 1st

If you have babies then I am sure you know of Safety 1st. Safety 1st is a company specializing in various products to keep your baby safe in a car, at home or even on the go. Safety 1st also information on various topics and subjects. I am excited to be participating with some awesome fellow bloggers in bringing you this great giveaway! I did not receive anything to share this post, just sharing because I love Saety1st and love bringing you giveaways!

#HGG2014: My Little Pony Kid Safe Headphones

Last year I received a LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra to review and gave it to my daughter for Christmas. She loved it and I am so glad I had the opportunity to give it to her. We used it at countless doctor's appointments, on our trip to Florida this summer, and I even let her play when I'm cooking. She received a few games last year as gifts and this year we decided to add to her collection.
 
Not only that, but we decided to accessorize her LeapPad Ultra. We did buy some head phones last year a few days before Christmas from Amazon so she would have some. Stock was limited, so I didn't get ones that I really wanted.

Celebrate Mummy's Little Pumpkin this Halloween with MAM!

I received complimentary products from MAM Baby to share this info. All opinions are my own.
 
MAM is celebrating the season with these cute LIMITED EDTION Halloween pacifiers! These fun Halloween pacifiers feature a curved shield that allows the pacifier to sit comfortably on baby’s face. And includes MAM's ultra soft silicone nipple which allows for the pacifiers to stay comfortably in baby’s mouth due to the anti-slip texture.
 

Peanut's First Halloween with Babies“R”Us + Giveaway #BRUHalloween

This is a sponsored giveaway written by me on behalf of Pampers and P&G. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

 

ELPH Band Review & $125 Target Gift Card Giveaway

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Welcome to the ELPH Band Giveaway Event!
Mom Powered Media, ELPH Band, and fantastic group of amazing bloggers have come together to bring you this event, just in time for Halloween.
Sponsored by: ELPH Band

ReSqueeze Reusable Baby Food Pouches Review {#AllTreatsNoTricks Giveaway Hop, Ends 10/31}

I received complimentary products from Resqueeze to provide this review & giveaway. All opinions are my own.
 
I have a passion for reusable pouches. I love that you can put whatever you want in them so you know what your child is eating AND you can save money by making your own food. My daughter LOVES "squeesy pouches" as we call them in our house, but buying the pre-made ones from the store can get PRICEY!
 
 

Eco Nuts Baby Laundry Detergent Review {Fight Like a Girl Blog Hop, Ends 10/29}

I received complimentary products from EcoNuts to provide this review. All opinions are my own.
 
 
I have to use baby laundry detergent or no scent on my family's clothes because we all have sensitive skin, especially my husband and SweetPea. PLUS, I have been dabbling with cloth diapers so I have been looking for different detergents that would well for that and safe for little man's hiney. Eco Nuts Baby Laundry Detergent is a certified USDA Organic liquid detergent just for baby clothes and cloth diapers made with organic soapberry extract!

Vacationing With Two


This was our 4th vacation with my husband's family. My husband and I both agree, this was our most successful vacation to date. Maybe we finally figured out how to do it? But we had an extra person this year! And we did have our own rooms this year, so that could have played a part. But how did we do it? Here are a few tips that I think made it easier.

Celebrate the Season with Wendy's Coupon Book




Halloween season is upon us and who is as excited as I am?
And with it comes boots, sweaters, pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and...frostys?!

Halloween 2013 with the cousins

I'm happy to share with you that you can get a Jr. Frosty™ Halloween Coupon Book for $1 during the month of October. Ninety cents of every $1 Halloween Coupon Book sold between September 13 to October 31, 2014 will benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® . Coupons can be used between November 1, 2014 through February 1, 2015.

Shaidee Sun & Bug Review {Travelin' With Baby Giveaway Hop, Ends 10/21}

 
 
Welcome to the [3rd Annual] Travelin’ with Baby Giveaway Hop Event, hosted by the Blogging Mamas Network.
We’ve got a fabulous group of bloggers that have come together to offer giveaways on the best products that make traveling with baby a success - so be sure to hop around to them all. Don't miss out on the amazing new stroller from Combi USA - the F2 Stroller which is the ultimate lightweight stroller that makes traveling with baby a breeze. Enter the Grand Prize Here.
 
We are currently in FLORIDA! :D I will be updating Instagram with all of our adventures including using the Shaidee so please follow along. :)

In the mean time, check out my tips for vacationing with an infant. :D

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Time Well Spent



A lot has changed for our family in the past two years. My husband got promoted, we got pregnant, my husband turned 30, we celebrated a decade together, went to one income (again), and introduced a new person into our family; becoming a family of four.



When we were thinking about growing our family, we decided that we needed to look at our health insurance plan and decide if it truly was the best plan for us.

Clevamama Baby Products Review {Fall In Love With Giveaways Hop, Ends 10/20}

Although I received complimentary products from Clevamama to provide this review, all opinions are my own.


Welcome to the "Fall In Love with Giveaways" Giveaway Hop hosted by Heather from Mommy's Favorite Things and Michelle from Mama's Baby Cupcakes. This hop has an open theme, which means anything family friendly is up for grabs! Each blog has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner and after visiting my giveaway, make sure you use the linky below to take a look at the other blogs to see what they have to offer for you!
 
We are FLORIDA this week! :D But you can keep up with all of our shenanigans on Instagram! :D

Before & After with #CascadeShiningReviews + Giveaway

This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Cascade. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.



Before I skipped the pre-rinse, I was wasting SO MUCH TIME! And now that I have included Cascade Platinum products into my kitchen clean-up routine, I have saved so time, money on my water bill, and my sanity.
 

Patty Pants Cloth Diaper Giveaway, Ends 10/17

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