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Gift giving season is in full force. We like to give something to everyone who has touched our lives in the past year, including teachers, neighbors, and even our mail delivery people (thank you for letting me stay in my PJs while I shop)! And although these people have touched our lives, they may not be the easiest person to gift to because you may not know them that well. And that's where Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios™ Chex™ Muddy Buddies Party Mix comes in. Not only is it a great party mix, but it also makes a great and easy delicious gift as well.

There are also non-peanut butter recipes you can make too if you are concerned with allergies. This recipe is also great to bring to get togethers too. And it's easy because you basically just throw everything in a bowl and mix!

Peanut Butter Cheerios Chex Muddy Buddies Party Mix Recipe

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for the Flowerling App. I received information to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

I love sending flowers to friends and family, but I have been looking for a more ecofriendly option. I also have been on the search to send flowers more efficiently and cost effective, so I can send them more often. Introducing the Flowerling app.


The Flowerling App is a new app that allows you to send and receive digital flower bouquets and single roses to anyone without breaking the bank or any of the environmental impacts associated with sending physical flowers. This is a zero-waste and socially conscious way of sending and receiving flowers. With more and more people concerned with the state of our planet, the Flowerling app allows you to enjoy sending flowers again because you are making a positive impact on the world around you.

If you haven't purchased a Degustabox yet, maybe this month's will change your mind. I have been reviewing this foodie subscription box for over a year now and I love all of the products I have discovered along the way. This month had some awesome new products and don't forget new subscribers can get their first box for only $9.99 which includes a free gift and free shipping. This month's box was a movie night theme.


First, what is Degustabox? Degustabox is an on-line food subscription service that delivers a monthly surprise box containing the latest and best products, from small and big brands alike, to the homes of the consumer: saving time and money. You can cancel anytime.

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

I love decorating my house this time of year. I love adding to my décor collection each year with new items. My mother-in-law helped many years ago to get my Christmas décor started. She even gave me a few Precious Moments ornaments to hang on my tree that are some of my favorites. Precious Moments makes quality decorations that will be cherished for years to come.

I decided to add the Angelic Lighted Lantern to my Holiday Décor Collection. Rotating in a graceful circle to the tune "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", these angels add faithful elegance to holiday and everyday home décor.

You can check out this beautiful angelic lantern in action in the video below. If you are viewing on email, I highly suggest clicking over:

This post is written in conjunction with Netflix. I am a Netflix #StreamTeam Member and receive complimentary service as such. All opinions are my own.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Are you and your family doing any holiday traveling this year? We do a little bit of traveling for some of our family events. Mostly just long car rides, but with kids those long rides can seem longer. I have put together a little list of some of my favorite family traveling essentials and I hope this list helps you on any of your upcoming holiday adventures. Work your way through all the suggestions once you have ticked off the essentials, like paying your Visitax, which you’ll need if you are planning a trip to Cancun.

My fashion is versatile. I need pieces of clothing that can transform from gym to school functions very easily. My day-to-day life is running errands and constantly on-the-go so I don't have time to change my clothes over and over again through out the day.

prAna designs clothes that I can confidently wear all day, no matter what the day brings. I wore my outfit while I was at home working, to my son's school, I changed my top and went to the gym, and I have wore it out to dinner with friends. But I am also excited to wear it whether we go hiking or on more of our spontaneous traveling adventures because prAna is so versatile.

Books make the best gifts -- a thoughtfully selected book will hold a child's interest long after the new toys have been tossed aside. National Geographic Kids Books is featuring FIVE new titles that are perfect gifts for the explorer in all of us.

From the big “WOW” books for middle graders, to a wonderfully touching picture book for young readers as well as new and expecting moms, to affordable stocking stuffers, these bright, beautiful titles cater to bookworms and reluctant readers alike. They are fun, visually stunning, totally engrossing AND educational (but don't tell kids that last part!).  Here's a brief rundown of each title and book covers are cut and pasted below: 

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.

What's a Coobie Seamless Bra?

It’s simply the most amazing bra you’ll ever buy. Ultra comfortable, supportive, and inexpensive – it’s the perfect combination. The Coobie Bra provides shape and support and can be worn in place of a camisole or tank top. The Coobie Bra fits almost every body! Try one for yourself!

I love how soft these bras are. They come in different styles and colors. They also make great nursing bras. I do wish the straps were a little wider especially in the full size.

I love subscription boxes. I think if you know someone likes a certain thing, then a subscription box can be a great gift. I love being surprised with what is inside each month. Cate & Chloe is a jewelry subscription box that I have been truly enjoying because everything has been something I would personally wear, but I really love getting a little box that spoils me each month. I think sometimes as moms while we are busying taking care of everyone else, we forget to treat ourselves. I am excited to share Cate & Chloe's December Merriment VIP Box to review.

To get you started with a subscription, you can select The Starter which is one Piece of new fashionable jewelry per month plus a free gift or you can choose Full VIP Status where you get 3 pieces per month plus a free gift, always free shipping. So Cate & Chloe has decided to do things a little differently due to popular demand. Instead of three style boxes to choose from, they now just have one box with a little bit of everything. This is perfect for me because I would choose the "Mix It Up" box anyway which was a mixture of classic and trendy.

So here is what was in my box:

I received complimentary products from Hammacher Schlemmer to provide this post. All opinions are my own.

From Christmas Trees to awesome Gift Ideas, Hammacher Schlemmer has it all! I have absolutely loved working them in years past for my Holiday Gift Guide and each year I have so much trouble choosing because they have so many great items!


This year I received the Disney Christmas Carousel Tree. This is the tabletop Christmas tree that shows more than 50 beloved Disney characters celebrating the holidays with movement, music, and lights. Topped by a rotating sleigh with Mickey Mouse at the helm and Pluto leading a team of reindeer, the intricate decoration depicts 10 hand-painted illuminated scenes unfolding along four tiers of snowy boughs.

We have a tradition in our house of giving the kids what we call a "Christmas Eve Basket". It includes new pajamas, cooking making items, a Christmas movie, and some Christmas books. This year I received some new ones from Thunder Bay Press and Silver Dolphin Books.

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

This time of year we have so many get-togethers, who doesn't? Besides the holidays with the normal get-togethers and parties between friends and family, we also have my daughter's birthday. So I am always looking for easy options to really elevate any get together.


Besides being delicious and easy-to-prep, Pagoda® hot and crunchy Egg Rolls are the perfect get-together snack. It only takes 20 minutes to step outside the standard crunch fare of chips and crackers with hot and tasty Pagoda Egg Rolls. Each egg roll package is individually wrapped and comes with a Sweet Chili Sauce that offers a bold flavor and is perfect for dipping, making the snacks even more delicious.

I have mentioned our love of books many times before. We are avid readers and I love for my children to learn about their world in fun, new ways. I also love to give books as gifts. I think education is the greatest gift you can give.

"Hey, Baby!: A Collection of Pictures, Poems, and Stories from Nature’s Nursery" introduces your kids to the cutest, cuddliest, and cleverest baby animals of land, air, and sea—each with its own extraordinary life story. From the teensiest turtle hatchling to the biggest baby whales, readers will ooh and aah over all the sweet wee ones.

This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own.

What do you do when sick gets real in your house? It can be especially hard during the holidays because no one has time for that. But cold and flu season has started. There are so many activities to attend and so many people that you see only once a year which means you are inevitably exposed to new germs. Here are my tips to try to keep the germs at bay and then what to do if sick gets real.

My daughter's birthday is December 9th. At my daughter's school they have what's called "Rock Days" where they rent a bounce house and have other fun activities for students who have been good all semester. And last year it fell on her birthday. She was so excited, but ended up having to miss it because of illness. I felt SO BAD for her.

So what can you do to take care of yourself and try to avoid getting sick: