Pitch Perfect

PITCH PERFECT

GET READY FOR A MUSICAL GOOD TIME!!!

Available on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand, and Digital Download. 

When Becca (Anna Kendrick) finds herself at a highschool full of cliques that she doesn't fit in, she would rather listen to her headphones.  That is until she finds herself in a clique that she would have never chose, full of sweet girls, mean girls, and weird girls too, called the "Bellas".  Even though they are so very different, they all have one thing in common - they harmonize perfectly together! 

Becca brings something new to their group, a fun and fresh twist that really takes their group to a new level. They change your ordinary song into something totally spectacular.  They compete with some other interesting groups too including one filled with geeks, one filled with misfits, and then of course there's the Bellas! 

I really enjoyed the entire movie.  The fresh funky twists on your ordinary songs really makes the songs intriguing.  I experienced a lot of LOL moments during the movie, especially due to the fact that Rebel Wilson plays in it, better known as "Fat Amy", and yes she identifies as Fat Amy!  I recently saw her on a talk show so I was excited to see her in this movie.  If you don't know what a mermaid dance is you will know when you watch this movie and just believe me it looks even more funny then it sounds!

This movie is full of lots of neat singing and funny moments.  It's definitely worth adding to your collection!

RELEASE DATE: December 18, 2012


*Disclaimer - I received this movie free of charge for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of this movie.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*  

Averill's Sharper Image

Get hired lately and in need of a uniform?  Or, perhaps you need to clean your closet out and purchase some new uniforms for work?  Then I know the perfect online site for you to find one - Averill's Sharper Uniform! At Averill's Sharper Uniform you will find a wide variety of uniforms of all types including Spa Uniforms, Restaurant Uniforms, Casino Uniforms, Security Uniforms, and so many more!  I was even surprised to find that they offer Kids Chef uniforms!

Shopping on their site is easy and convenient thanks to the way their website is set up. It is a breeze to navigate their site, as all of their uniforms are sorted into specific categories.  After you go to the category you are looking for,  you will then be presented with a variety of options, so you can find exactly what you want while avoiding searching their entire site. 

While browsing their site I was amazed to find then even offer Women's Blouses.  Believe me, no matter what type of uniform your looking for, your more than likely to find it at Averill's Sharper Image!  And I am sure you will find some great deals too, so head on over to Averill's Shaper Image and do some uniform shopping today!  

Place your order within the next five days and you will receive FREE shipping on all orders of $275 or more!!! 

*Disclaimer - This is a compensated sponsored post.  In no way did this alter my opinions.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

BodyJewelry.com

My parents were always a little on the old fashioned side, especially since they were had me at thirty nine years old.  That being said, they really didn't believe in any type of piercings, except for the ears of course.  So as soon as I turned seventeen I begged and pleaded with my parents to let me get my navel pierced and they finally ended up giving in.  Four children later and my navel is still pierced.

For me, accessorizing my outfit includes accessorizing my navel.  It can sometimes be hard finding cute body jewelry, that's why I am glad I recently came across a site called BodyJewelry.com.  They offer body jewelry of all types including Gauges, Eyebrow, Earrings, Labret, and their selection goes on and on!  Their unique selection of body jewelry includes many eye catching pieces.  No matter what you have in mind your more than likely to find it on BodyJewelry.com!

While browsing their wide assortment of navel jewelry I found many eye catching pieces including a glow in the dark navel ring.  How cool is that, right!  Their navel jewelry is sorted into specific categories so you can easily find exactly what your looking for without having to search through a bunch of stuff.  Their huge selection makes jewelry shopping fun.  Oh, and did I mention their prices are very reasonable!  

Rest assured that you will receive the utmost quality service and products when shopping online at BodyJewelry.com.  Be sure to shop BodyJewelry.com for all of your Body Jewelry needs!

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit BodyJewelry.com online!  

*Disclaimer - This is a compensated sponsored post.  In no way did this alter my opinions expressed in this post.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Free Phone Calls From Santa!!!

This year my four year old son is especially excited about Santa Clause. He is already telling me we need to bake cookies to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve.  To get him even more excited about Santa, I decided to let Santa give him a phone call.  And best of all it was totally free to me!  

Right now, go to this link, and fill in your answers to the questions when prompted. You will be able to  personalize the phone call with special information and even your name!  

After that phone call I decided to send a funny one to my sister and even my dad!  Everyone got a huge kick out of it.  Mostly because I personalized it with funny information, such as my dad wants a hot date for Christmas and referring to my sister as a hoodlum,lol! 

Not only will Santa give the recipient a call, if you would like he will even send them an email or a message on Google+1, how awesome is that!  

Be sure to "Like" them on Facebook.

Elf on a Shelf Review (Coppins Hallmark Gifts)

Ever wonder how Santa knows if you have been naughty or nice? I wondered that myself many times when I was young and my parents explanation just never explained it good enough!  Too bad we didn't have an Elf on a Shelf because I would have definitely believed his explanation!  


Elf on a Shelf is a fun family tradition that revolves around a sweet little elf who sports a cheery bright red  suit, decorated with a white collar.  According to the book, the Elf on a Shelf watches your family during the day to see if they have been naughty or nice and then fly's to the North Pole at night to report to the big white bearded man, known as no other than Santa himself!  Each day your child opens their eyes, they are greeted with a great big surprise!  The elf is hiding in a different place, without leaving a trace!  

 The only rule is that the elf must not be touched,  or his magic will disappear!  The kids can whisper their Christmas wishes to the elf; however, he cannot move. The day before Christmas the elf will fly back to Santa until next year, but have no fear, he will be back again the following year!    

Elf on a Shelf has quickly become one of our favorite family traditions thanks to Coppins Hallmark Gifts. You have probably seen the Elf on a Shelf all over the internet or heard all of the gossip about it!  I know I sure have, I have seen it all over my social media friends pages, the internet, and even at the store.  Elf on a Shelf has become quite the popular tradition and we are happy to join in on this special tradition.  

Coppins Hallmart Gifts provided me with a Light Skinned Boy Elf on a Shelf, which included a special keepsake box, elf, and children's book.  The children's book explains the exact tradition of the elf on a shelf, in a fun poem type rhyming way that your children will enjoy.  It is now their favorite Christmas themed books. I know this for a fact because they have been requesting I read it to them every night!  

They named the magical little elf "Elfwin", how cute is that, right!  Each morning they wake up to go searching for "Elfwin".  You never know where that sneaky little elf is going to appear!  Sometimes it's in the fireplace, sometimes it's in the Christmas tree,  and one day it was even on the dining room ceiling fan!  I especially appreciate the fact that they have been on their best behavior lately because they don't want the Elf to give Santa a bad report!  They know they can't touch the elf or his magic goes away, so I don't have to worry about our special little elf getting lost by little hands!

The day before Christmas, "Elfwin" will return to Santa, but that doesn't mean he won't return again next year and every year after that!  It is a fun new tradition that we have welcomed and will welcome into our household each your during the holiday season!

In addition to the Light Skinned Boy that I received, the Elf on a Shelf is also available in a Light Skinned Girl, and a Dark Skinned Boy. You may also purchase the Elf on a Shelf Activity Book and the Elf on a Shelf DVD. 

Do you own a Elf on a Shelf? If you do, be sure to visit Coppin Hallmark Gifts Elf on a Shelf Facebook Contest. Simply submit a photo of your Elf on a Shelf.   You can vote every 24 hours and share your photo as often as you would like, to increase your chances of winning. A random winner will be drawn each week plus, a grand prize will be awarded to the participant with the most votes for their photo by December 25, 2012. The grand prize winner will receive a $100 gift card, second place will receive a $50 gift card, and the third place winner will receive a $25 gift card. 

BUY IT: You can purchase the Elf on a Shelf from Coppin Hallmark Gifts for $29.95.

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit Coppin Hallmark Gifts online, follow them on Twitter, and "Like" them on Facebook. 

*Disclaimer - I received the item mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Cover Your Hair Review + Giveaway

Hair accesorries can make an already cute outfit even cuter!  They can make an ordinary outfit, fabulous!  It just takes the right hair accessory, but no worries because offers accessories for everyones style, no matter what it is!  Cover Your Hair is like a hair accessorry lovers dream because they offer everything from head bands and hair clips to head wraps, and just about anything else you can think of. 

I loved putting hats on my baby boys, but now that I have a girl I get to enjoy all the fun of putting cute little headbands on her.  Some of the cutest headbands I have found are usually the ones with flowers on them, so I was excited to see that offers a fabulous selection of flower headbands.  I selected both the Crochet Headband with Daisy Flower and the Pink Peony Flower on Crochet Headband.  With Christmas right around the corner I figured the red flower headband was especially appropriate, while I chose the pink colored headband because pink is definitely her color!  Both of them look so cute on her and makes for perfect pictures!  And guess what?  The red flower clip that clips on my daughters headband can be removed and looks great clipped in my hair too! Also the pink flower headband includes a flower clip that can be worn in my hair, as well!

I also like to spruce up my outfits with cute hair accessories in my hair.  I have long hair so there's alot of accessories that go well with my hair including headbands, clips, barrettes, well actually just about any and every hair accessory made!  I had had such a fun time shopping on their site for hair accessories. I would have never thought hair accessory shopping could be so fun, but I guess that's what happens when your presented with such a wide selection.  As soon as I laid eyes on the Equisite Double Bow Studded Pony Holder,I had to have it! 

The features a perfectly sized bow complete with lots of shiny bling!  It really spruces up my outfits and adds a cute little flair to them.  Who knew a hair accessory could get so many compliments! Where it out in public or to a function and you will understand what I mean! 


LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit Cover Your Hair online.

WIN IT:Cover Your Hair will offer the winner a free $25 box of surprise Hair Accessories!!!

*Disclaimer - I received the items mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD

MICKEY & DONALD HAVE A FARM...E-I-E-I-Oh,  this is gunna be awesome!  

Gather with Mickey and his friends as they go on a barnyard adventure!  Ride along on the Clickety-Clack Tractor and help out in this fun filled escapade.  It will have you singing E-I-E-I-O, A familiar song you may know!   

Roll up your sleeves and get prepared to get a little bit dirty planting crops and feeding animals in the new clubhouse farm! 

Will you be able to help farmer Pete when his windmill blows all the cows,  pigs, and chickens out of pens?  It's up to YOU, so you better bring the right mousketools!  

Kids will love the fun scene filled with farm animals, and will love even more all the singing along.  My kids sure did anyways!  

I can't begin to tell you how much my youngest son's enjoy this DVD. It packed full of episodes full of songs, laughter, and surprises.   They have watched it over and over again and they never seem to get tired of it.  This movie will make a great collection to any child's DVD collection and make a great gift to put under the tree.  

Oh, and by the way this awesome DVD includes a FREE planting activity kit, so your children can put their gardening skills to work!  


RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2012

RUN TIME: 126 Minutes

*Disclaimer - I received the item mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of the DVD.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Wet Ones Sticky Situations Facebook Contest

As a mother of four children, I can definitely tell you about some sticky situations my kids have gotten into.  The one that they have all been guilty of has to be writing on the walls!  Matter of fact, just the other day I came in the room to find my four year old writing all over our wall!  I mean it's nothing a little magic eraser can't clean up, but it's still a little disturbing to find your wall has been scribbled all over with a marker!  My son was quite surprised to see me too and they look on his face was nothing but priceless!

I just entered in the Wet Ones Sticky Situations Facebook contest and YOU can too!  Simply head on over to the Facebook page to enter.  Simply fill out your information upload a photo of a sticky situation that your child has gotten into, and add your story and tips.  You can also view other peoples submissions too, and get some great tips for dealing with sticky situations.  

One lucky winner will receive a brand new iPad Mini(as pictured above) and three winners will receive a prize pack which includes tickets for four people to go to Six Flags.  

The Wet Ones Sticky Situations Facebook Contest Ends On December 28, 2012.

*Disclaimer -I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Wet Ones. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.*

My Little Pony:Friendship Is Magic

Just in time to add another My Little Pony DVD to your little ones collection this holiday season, Shout Kids and Hasbro Studios has just released My Little Ponies: Friendship Is Magic:Adventures In The Crystal Empire on DVD.  

The DVD draws you in before you even watch it!  The sparkly DVD cover is fully of shimmers and cute My Little Pony Characters.  It includes five fun episodes and a really cool coloring sheet and sing along.  

My Little Pony: Crystal Empire Includes:

• The Crystal Empire, Part 1
• The Crystal Empire, Part 2
• Sonice Rainboom
• Luna Eclipsed
• It's About Time

I use to watch My Little Pony as a young girl and now my daughter can too!  The new series features updated versions of the old My Little Ponies.  In this series, a magical empire has suddenly appeared in the arctic north of Equestria.  The princess Celestia needs Twilight Sparkle and her friends to try to find a way to protect it, but will they be able to?!?!

This DVD includes 2 hours of run time which includes five episodes. As you may know My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic is an animated television series produced by Hasbro and airs on The Hub. My kids enjoy the cute characters and their different personalities.  I enjoy that it keeps them entertained while I do much needed household duties, such as chores! 

To see more please visit MYLITTLEPONY.COM!!!

*Disclaimer - I received the DVD mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of the DVD.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

 

Glee Gum Review + Giveaway

Let me introduce you to Glee Gum.  The makers of all natural kits kits for children, including gum, chocolate, and gummies.  Glee Gum also manufactures various flavors of Glee Gum.  They are an independently owned company that is run by women,  and as a woman I can especially appreciate that! 

In the past I reviewed their Make Your Own Chocolate Kit and it was so much fun, not to mention delicious, so I was excited to have an opportunity to work with them again.  This time I decided to review the Make Your Own Gum kit.  Not only do my kids enjoy gum, but so do I! Matter of fact, I am chewing on a piece of Glee Gum as I type!  Gum is always nice but gum that you actually made is even better!  

I sat down with my four year old and soon to be nine year old to make our very own gum using the Make Your Own Chewing Gum kit.  Of course they needed me there to help them heat it up.  Other than that they just needed a little bit of guidance but they were pretty much independent while creating their gum. 

1. We began by heating up the corn syrup. We did this by putting the corn syrup pouch in a teacup and then surrounding it in boiling water. 

2.After that we sprinkled 1/2 of the sugar on the table in a small mound, this can get a little messy so be sure to have a hand towel on hand. 

3.We then melted the chicle gum base in the stove since it is the recommended method, although you may use the microwave to melt it if you wish. It took a little over twenty minutes for the chicle base to completely melt. 

4. We then cut the end of the pouch and squeezed the corn syrup onto the chickle gum base. My son's helped each other squeeze it all out. They took turns stirring it all up and then added it to the sugar on the table. This is where it gets sticky and in my sons opinion - FUN!!!

5. They then kneaded it, and divided it into two parts on the table. The boys added the flavor packet to each part.

6. They mixed the rest of the sugar to both parts and began kneading it again.  It's quite a bit of work but it sure pays off in the end!

7. Here comes more fun - they rolled it out just like cookie dough!  We used a rolling pin although you are free to use a can, bottle, or whatever you may have on hand. A great tip is too sprinkle a little bit of sugar on it so that it doesn't stick. We found this was a great tip to keep it from sticking.

8.  This is where it starts getting real!  We finally had results and were ready to cut it into pieces. I cut it into somewhat small pieces, perfect size for the boys! 

9. We wrapped up the rest of the gum so we could save some for later. 

10. Enjoy! We had fun making the gum and just as much fun chewing it. It's so cool to know that you actually made the gum yourself! 

Most gum today is made by fake stuff, so it's awesome that the gum base in this kit is the real thing - chicle!  It's also awesome to know that we can make our very own gum. This kit would make a perfect activity for children's birthday parties, classrooms, scout troops, and more!

SAVE: When you purchase the Candy Kit Combo you will receive 30% off making it only $29.30!!!

BUY IT: You can purchase the Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit for $13.95 and a refill kit for $6.95.

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit Glee Gum online.

*Disclaimer - I received the item mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

eFavorMart.com Giveaway!!!

I have teamed up with J's Reviews & Giveaways to bring you an awesome giveaway for eFavorMart.com!  Three lucky winners will be selected, but before you enter be sure to check out her review.

eFavorMart.com  is an online site that offers favors and party ware of all types. From decorations to party favors and much more!  Be sure to visit their site to see what they have to offer, and I am sure you will be pleased! 

WIN IT: Three lucky winners is each going to receive a $20 gift card for eFavorMart.com!!!

Auction Benefiting Children's Charities

I am excited to share this great fundraiser with you that supports a great cause!  Lite Brix, brought to you by Cra-Z-Art, has created a very unique full size Lite Brix Galveston guitar and case signed by some of the most talented celebrities and musicians today.  This amazing toy will be auctioned off on Ebay and the proceeds will go towards The Today Show Charitable Foundation, a 501C3 non profit organization. This outstanding organization has donated more 
than $285 million in toys, books, and clothing since it was first 
started. 

Many famous musicians and artists have signed the guitar including Ne-Yo, Ryan Seacrest, Jordin Sparks, and many 
more. 

If you are interested in bidding or would like to learn more be sure to visit this link for more information. 

*Disclaimer - I did not receive any compensation in any form, for this post.*

Lite Brix Construction Sets

Let you child expand their creativity with Lite Brix Construction Sets by CRA-Z-ART!  The  LITE BRIX™ Super Light Building System is an innovative toy that features twinkling lights in each translucent brick.  Why play with regular bricks when your child can be playing with bricks that actually light up!  What's even more cool about them is that they are compatible with your childs other bricks too.

Watch the clip above to see the Light Brix Cycle featured on the Wendy Williams show! 

Each brick is LED powered and cycle through four different awesome colors.  Making them perfect for both night time and day time play. The Brix construction sets are available in many diffent creations ranging from race cars to helicopters, and many more!  These sets are geared toward children ages 6 years and older, which make them an ideal gift for my eight year old.

I received both the Lite Brix Lumi-Star Racer and the Lumi-Cycle. The Lumi-Star Racer actually can be rebuilt into two different models.  Now, how awesome is that!  The set includes 17 Lite Brix, 6 special shaped parts, 1 battery power pack, 21 connectors, 17 brick blocks, and 1 decal sheet.  The toy will keep your children busy while putting it together and then busy afterward while playing with it.  My son said it's better than his other toys cuz this one put's on a light show. 

The Lite Brix Lumi-Cycle can be rebuilt into a Turbo Chopper. This toy is especially perfect for kids that are into motorcycles, such as my oldest son.  This set includes 12 Lite Brix, 16 special shaped parts, 1 battery power pack, 15 connectors, 8 brick blocks, and 1 decal sheet.  Each set requires 3AA batteries which are not included with the sets, so you might want to pick up some batteries because I am sure you child will want to start playing with it right away.

My son enjoys using it as a night light. It can be played with; however, the battery pack will have to be disconected making it unable to light up during play. The wheels don't actually role but a little bit of creativity, sure makes it a lot of fun! 

BUY IT: You can purchase Lite Brix Construction Sets at Toys R Us nationwide, Barnes & Noble and other select retailers.

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit LiteBrix.com.

*Disclaimer - I received the items mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Perrigo Nutritionals Flash Giveaway!!!

I had forgot just how expensive formula is until I recently had a newborn.  My daughter goes through a whole can of formula in about two and a half days, which means I am constantly having to purchase formula, and believe me it isn't cheap!  I had always been leary of purchasing store brand formula because I had always thought it was not as good for some reason, but I was recently proved wrong!

Perrigo Nutritionals recently provided me with a very nice gift package for my daughter,  which included a large can of  Parent's Choice Premium formula, a large can of Up & Up Advantage formula, Munchkin Bottle Drying Rack, Munchkin Bottle Brush, and a copy of Save A Bundle.  I was excited to try out the formula and compare it to my usual brand.  

The first formula my daughter tried was Parent's Choice, which is sold by Walmart.  But before she tried it I decided to do a little bit of research.  I was interested to find out how the nutritional value compares to my usual formula and was very surprised by my findings.  Turns out the Perrigo Nutritionals formula brands offer just as much nutritional value as my leading brand of formula does.  My daughter reacted the exact same to the Walmart brand formula as his usual formula, so I continued to feed him the entire can and guess what?  We have since changed her over from her regular formula to Parent's Choice Premium Formula.  

Because my daughter reacted so well to the Parent's Choice Premium formula and I frequently shop at Walmart,  I decided to pass the Target brand formula (Up & Up) to a close friend of ours who recently had a baby.  He usually uses a well known brand formula and was also lery about switching to a generic formula, but turns out she took well to the new formula and they have since switched to Up & Up formula, saving them lots of money.  

As a mom on a budget I am always looking for ways to save money,  and I must say this is definitely a great way to save money on a daily basis!  Now that I am not spending a ton on formula I can splurge on other stuff for my baby girl and family too.  So we have all benefited from switching her formula to store brand!  

I also received a very innovative Munchkin brand bottle brush, which comes with a really neat feature.  The stem of the bottle brush actually includes a spot to place your soap.  How handy is that, right!  And the Munchin  bottle rack is just as handy!  That's because it includes a spot at the top that holds feeding spoons or whatever else you can fit in it.  Oh, and the formula dispenser is a must have for my diaper bag.  I measure out the exact amount I need and then don't have to take the entire can with me.  

The a copy of Save a Bundle: 50+ Ways to Save Big on Baby Gear by Sandra Gordon.  It offers some really great tips for ways to save money on baby items.  That, paired with switching over to Parent's Choice Premium formul, has saved me moola dollars!  In fact, I was able to find out just how much I am saving by switching to a Perrigo Nutritional brand formula using their handy savings calculator and according to the results I will save $496.00 per year!  

Be sure to head on over to StoreBrandFormula.com and enter to win formula or a stroller.  Each week a new winner is selected and receives two cases of formula worth $160 and one monthly winner is drawn who wins a brand new Origami Stroller!  And, remember you can't win if you don't enter so hurry up and enter. It only takes a minute.  

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit StoreBrandFormula online, follow them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter

WIN IT: Thanks to StoreBrandFormula.com one of my lucky readers is going to receive one can of Parent's Choice Formula and one can of Up & Up Formula OR a baby bottle drying rack. formula dispenser and a bottle brush.  

*Disclaimer - I received the items mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*The Perrigo Nutritionals product, information, and two gift packs have been provided by Perrigo Nutritionals.*

My Cotton Bunny

Okay, you know that time of the month when you feel all yucky, you ladies know what I'm talking about!  Well, My Cotton Bunny Subscription has created a monthly box to help us out and give us a little comfort.  My Cotton Bunny is unlike any other monthly subscription that I have ever reviewed because they cater to "that time of the month".  Yes ladies, i'm talking about our monthly little visit from mother nature.

Here's what comes in the monthly subscription box:

• Your choice of Feminine Hygiene products (your choice of either tampons or pads)
• A Few Comforting gifts

I chose tampons, but had no clue what type they would be sending. I was pleased to receive a small box of compact tampons.  They were innovatively designed and featured a fun color duo - Pink and Black.  Who thought tampons could be so stylish!  I also received a plaid scarf, perfect for these cold rainy days.  It's comforting to have something to keep my extra warm while stepping out in the weather.  The last item I received was some tea specially developed for a women's monthly cycle.  Hot tea is obviously comforting on a cold day, especially when it's that time of the month.

I must admit the fact that with this service I will never be caught unprepared.  I also love the fact that it is delivered right to my doorstep.  

BUY IT: Each monthly subscription service costs $13.75.  

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit My Cotton Bunny online. 

*Disclaimer - I received a monthly subscription box free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their service. All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Toy State makes great Christmas Gifts!

What do boys like playing with  more than anything? ...Cars of course!  And, I might add rims too, in this generation! Add the two together and you have DUB Garage- model toy car collectibles.  They are manufactured by Toy State, the same toy brand that brings you Cat construction toys, Road Rippers and many other famous toy collections.   

When given the opportunity to review some toys for Toy State, I couldn't of been more excited!  These strong durable toys are just what my children needed AND wanted!  I received a nice assortment of toys from their collections including CAT, Road Rippers, 007, and DUB Garage.  Many of the toys make sound, light up, are motorized, and promote lots of imaginative play.  

I received two toys from Toy State's DUB Garage line including Mustang Custom Ridez, and Dodge Challenger Rim Rockerz.  The Dodge Charger just happens to be one of my favorite cars on the market right now, and I definitely can't afford one, so this is as close I will be getting to one for quite a while!  If Dodge Chargers isn't your thing, then you will be happy to know it is also available in other fun models too.  The bright blue car not only lights up, but it also makes cool sounds too. And did I mention it sits on dub rims!  It would make an excellent stocking stuffer for any little boy on your list, including mine!  It's the perfect size for my two year old to play with.  

The Mustang Custom Ridez is a motorized toy car that lights up and makes sound.  It's sleek black color, along with it's supped up design, makes it an ideal toy for any boy. I have to admit noisy toys can sometimes become annoying(like when I'm trying to watch my television show that I have waited all week to come on), but it's okay because I simply hit the mute switch!  I wish all toys came with a mute switch, how about you!  

The Road Rippers City Service Fleet is awesome!  My son's love it's bright colors and neat design.  The buttons on the top are easily assessable on top of the vehicle, which makes it an ideal toy for my two year old son.  It actually comes with moveable parts that help aid in children's imaginative play.  

The 007 Skyfall (Aston MartinDB5) may bring you memories of James Bond!  That is because it is based on a popular James Bond film!  How cool is that, right!  And of course it lights up,  makes sound, and is motorized.  It features three easily assesible buttons on the top of the car that light up and make sounds when pressed.  I am sure you will easily recognize the jingle of the popular James Bond song.  My son wasn't old enough to appreciate the whole James Bond theme but he surely appreciated the cool lights and sound, along with it's cool body design.

The Cat Pull-Back Mini would make an excellent stocking stuffer for any young boy this holiday season.  It's just the perfect size to stuff in a stocking.  It's perfect for my little construction worker, and I'm sure it would be perfect for yours too!

LEARN MORE:  Head on over to Toy State and check out their entire line of fun toys!

*Disclaimer - I received the items mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

The Odd Life of Timothy Green on Blu-ray + DVD

Disney presents THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN on Blu-ray TM Combo Pack, DVD, High Definition Digital,  and On Demand, December 4, 2012.  This fabulous film is a must watch for your entire family, including mom, dad, and Children!   It's packed full of warm humor and fun.  This is the perfect type of movie to snuggle up, pop some popcorn and enjoy with your family.  

From the same talented writer/director who brought you What's Eating Gilbert Grape brings you THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN.  It stars the one and only Golden Globe Winner Jennifer Garner, along with Joel Edgerton, Dianne Wiest, and Cj Adams as Timothy Green. 

The movie revolves around a married couple who desperately want to have a child and can't even imagine what their child would be like.  But they forget about all that one night when a young boy by the name of Timothy shows up on their doorstep.  The arrival of the boy will soon teach not only them, but also the town, that sometimes the unexpected can bring you some of life's greatest gifts. 

RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2013

BUY IT: $29.99 US. / $35.99 Canada

RUN TIME: 100 Minutes

RATING: PG


*Disclaimer - I received a Blu-ray copy of the movie mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinion of the movie.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Enjoy Torani this holiday season!!!

It's been so cold out lately, so cold in fact that I have switched from my usual cold coffees to hot coffee.  Speaking of cold, it's just been those type of days that I just wanna lounge around the house and not have to get out in the bad weather.  You know what that means, less Starbucks trips!  But that doesn't mean I don't have to do without my yummy coffees!  I can make just as good coffee in the convenience in my own home, that is with some much needed help from Torani.

As a member of She Speaks I was recently selected to review Torani Syrups!  In case you are not familar with Torani Syrups, they are a leading manufacturer of flavored syrups and sauces.  And not just any syrups either, extraordinarily delicious syrups! Matter of fact, you can find their brand at many coffee shops both large and small. 

Torani offers a fabulous selection of mouth satisfying flavors in regular and in sugar free. They also offer seasonal flavors such as the Pumpkin flavoring that I recently received.  I was especially excited to receive the pumpkin flavor because I am a huge fan of pumpkin no matter if it's pumpkin pie, icecream, or coffee! 


The pumpkin flavoring tastes just like pumpkin with just the right amount of spice.  I added a little to my whip cream to give it some pumpkin flair and it was so delicious.  Of course, I also use it to flavor my hot coffee. Yept, it turns my average tasting hot coffee into something fabulous!  I also received a bottle of Hazelnut flavoring which was equally as good.  It's much tastier than your average hazelnut flavoring.

That's right, with Torani you can turn your average coffee into coffee that tastes better than the coffee shop!

There are so many delicious ways you can use Torani including in beverages, desserts, and many more. My favorite recipe is listed below.

INGREDIENTS:
Pumpkin Spice Dream
1 Packet Hot Chocolate
3 Teaspoons Torani Pumpkin Syrup
Dallop Whip Cream

DIRECTIONS: Prepare your hot chocolate as directed on the box. Add 3 teaspoons Torani Pumpkin Syrup to your hot chocolate.  Finish off with a dallop of whip cream and enjoy! 

 LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit Torani.com.

*Disclaimer - I received the items mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes, as a member of the She Speaks blog community.  In no way did this alter my opinion of Torani products.  All of my opinions expressed above are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Finding Nemo 3-D

Who could forget the adorable little clownfish with the different sized fins! In 2003 Disney released FINDING NEMO, a computer animated film that was written and directed by Andrew Stanton.   It's cute little plot, along with it's amazing animation  scored FINDING  NEMO a ton of positive reviews.  It's no wonder why this film won Academy Award for Best Animated Feature!

For the first time this film was released in 3-D this past September and was released on Blu-ray on December 4, 2012. I was lucky enough to receive a copy to review with my children.  All of my kids are fans of Nemo, so they were all especially excited when the movie arrived.  

This fun adventure begins with two clownfish(Marlin and his wife Coral) who get attacked by a barracuda.  Sadly Coral gets eaten while Marlin is unconscious. They were trying to protect their nest of eggs that would soon be hatching, but after the attack only one egg is left to hatch and that one egg is Nemo!  Unfortunatly Nemo's right fin is affected by the attack, making it smaller than the other and limiting his swimming ability.

Now fast forward to Nemo's very first day of school.  Nemo's father accidently ambarasses him which causes Nemo to take off towards a boat where he is captured by scuba divers.  He ends up in a fish tank in a dentists office and it's up to his dad to rescue him. 

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This underwater adventure features loveable characters such as Marlin, dory, and of course the one and only, Neemo!  I am a fan of   Elen Degeneres,  so it was fun to hear her as the voice of Dory. My children were excited to see it on high definition Blu-ray. I was too because this movie really comes to life with animated updates, such as, vivid colors and eye catching detail.  

This is by far a must have item for your child's DVD collection!  It would make an excellent Christmas gift or stocking stuffer so be sure to pick up a copy today!!!

BUY IT:

The home entertainment release of “Finding Nemo” will be available this holiday season as follows:

·       5-Disc Blu-ray 3D Ultimate Collector’s Edition (2 Blu-ray 2D + 1 Blu-ray 3D + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy) = Suggested Retail Price: $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada

·       3-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack (2 Blu-ray 2D + 1 DVD) = Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada

·       3D Digital = Suggested Retail Price: $25.00 U.S.

·       High-Definition Digital = Suggested Retail Price: $19.50       U.S.

*Disclaimer - I received a blu-ray copy of the movie mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of the movie.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Dearfoams

If your in search of comfortable slippers that both look great and feel great at the same time?   Well then look no further because Dearfoams has you covered!  There's nothing better than slipping on a pair of nice comfy slippers in the Winter time.  Especially when their a pair of Dearfoams slippers!

Shopping online at Dearfoams is like shopping in slipper heaven.  They offer any type of slippers you can think of including moccasins, booties, clogs, thongs, and many more!   Not to mention,  their extensive selection of colors, styles,  and prints,  which are sure to please anyone's style!  You have to appreciate their stylish designs as which are also comfortable at the same time.  I recently was given an opportunity to select any pair of Dearfoams slippers of my choice, and let me tell you I never thought slipper shopping could be so fun!

While browsing their extensive line of slippers many of their slippers caught my eye. I absolutely loved the look of the  Microsuede Moc Booties, but as soon as I laid eyes upon the Fuzzy Plush Booties, I instantly knew they were the ones.  By just a glance I could tell they would be super comfy, and I couldn't have been more right.  Seriously, walking in these slippers is like floating on a cloud!  There out of this world comfy and the most soft pair of slippers I have ever owned.  Not to mention the sassy leopard print that really turns them into a stylish pair of slippers.  If leopard print isn't your thing, no worries because they also come in Black, Raspberry Sorbet, Cheetah, and Chino Frost. 

                         
      Fuzzy Plushy Bootie Features:

• Finer fill insole
• Soft fabric puff print outsole
• Machine washable
• Insole: Brushed Flannel
• Upper: Faux Fur Pile
• Lining: Contrasting Faux Fur Pile
• Cuff can be folded down or left up for a versatile look

My favorite thing about the booties is by far the fact that they can be worn folded down or left up.  I really like that feature because I can fold it according to my sleep outfit.  I also love the fact that they keep  my feet nice and toasty during these chilly fall/winter months, especially while walking on my freezing tile floor. I'm always getting up during the night to make my newborn baby a bottle so I always slip on my booties before walking on the cold floor. 

If you need a new pair of slippers then you definitely need Dearfoams!  Check them out online or purchase them at selected retailers.  

*Disclaimer - I received the item mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Elf-Magic

As you may remember, I recently did a post about Elf-Magic. If you missed out on it, be sure to read it here. I just want to update everyone on what Elfie has been up to and finally reveal just what Elfie looks like!  

Elfie blessed us with a visit the day after Thanksgiving and is staying with us through the holidays.  We are happy to have him even though he has been getting into a lot of mischief.  That's right Elfies always up to something!  We couldn't find Elfie one day, and looked all over the house to finally find him in our fireplace!  Wouldn't you know that silly little elf had us looking for him all over the place, only to find him napping in a hotdog bun!  

I think Elfie's feet get cold at night because one morning we woke up to find Elfie wearing the babies booties!  I do have to say they look very cute on Elfie, but they look even cuter on my daughter so we made Elfie return them back to her!  

Guess what?  Elfie even made a friend while visiting our house!  He likes to rock with him on his rocking chair.  Elfie is even kind enough to greet our guests as they arrive at our house. And just how did I greet our guests you may be wondering?  By hanging off the balloons at our entry way of course. 

 But when Elfie's not up to michief, he's being good, very good in fact!  Just yesterday Elfie was kind enough to put away all of my son's toys! Overall, we are happy to have Elfie as a guest in our house and will be very sad when he has to return to the North Pole. But, we will look forward to him returning next year! 

Elfie has lots of friends too, be sure to visit ELF MAGIC online to meet all of his friends.  All of Elfie's friends are unique as they all have different features such as different colored hair and skin.  And, you can even purchase accessories for your Elf-Magic.  

BUY IT: You can purchase Elf Magic for $29.95.

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit Elf-Magic online.

*Disclaimer - I received the item mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Sentry Safe Review + Giveaway

It's not too late to give the gift of being safe, and with Sentry Safe you can do exactly that!  Sentry Safe offers a wide selection of innovative safes to fit your every need and desire. No matter what you need to protect they have you covered!  From electronics to guns and even digital media, if you've got it, they can protect it!

Sentry Safe has a history of providing customers with high quality safes; in fact, they have been satisfying happy customers for 80 years now, spanning for three generations.  This family owned company was founded in 1930 by John Joh D. Bush Sr. and Willard Punnett. They were the very first to bring consumers the UL classified fire-resistant safe in 1955.  Sentry Safe is dedicated to bringing customers reliable safes, while providing them with a pleasant shopping experience.

I recently was given an opportunity to select a safe from their gift guide,  so as you can imagine I was super excited!  Especially by the fact that I was going to receive a safe from Sentry Safe, because I knew I would be receiving the most utmost quality safe.  Besides that I have been having to store my valuable jewelry at my parents house because I did not have a safe place to put it, that is until I received the Sentry Electronic Fire-Safe with USB connection(Big Bolts USB Safe), from Sentry Safe. I was mostly excited to review this extraordinary safe because it allows me to stay connected to my protected data via a USB 2.0 connection, allowing me to access my protected data while it's stored in my safe.

The Sentry Electronic Fire-Safe with USB Connection safe has many different useful features including:

• Advanced and ETL verified 1 hour fire and drop protection to keep your belongings intact and safe
• Bright, LED interior lighting to make organizing belongings easier
• 1.2 Cubic Foot Capacity
• A multi position tray which allows for easy organization
• ETL verified 15 ft. drop test
• Dual electronic lock and key increases security
• 4 live-locking bolts are 60% larger and help prevent unwanted entry and access

And those are just some of this incredible safes features!  I have to say I love the fact that it includes a electronic lock and a key making it impossible for my children to break into. That being said I also love the fact that after 5 unsuccessful attempts to enter the code, it automatically shuts down for fifteen minutes. The safe includes a bolt down kit which allows you to bolt it down so that nobody can take off with it.  Even though, I must say it is very heavy, so it's not the easiest to steal in the first place.  It includes a bright LED light so that you can easily see inside of it, even at night time.  

Since I have received the safe I have got so much use out of it, and so has my husband.  He was able to store his money, and extra set of keys in it, while I am able to store my jewelry, important documents, and expensive electronics in it.  We can rest assure that they are safe from theft, and even fires and floods.  Yes, I said fires and floods!  This is because the safe has a fire and water resistant design.  

This safe is just one of many that Sentry Safe are featuring in their holiday gift guide this year.  Scroll down to the bottom of the gift guide and you will find a link that will allow you to print out a copy of the guide, so you can bring it along with you shopping.  

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit Sentry Safe online, like them on Facebook page, and follow them on Twitter.

BUY IT: You can purchase the Big Bolts USB Safe online at Best Buy.

WIN IT: Thanks to Sentry Safe one lucky reader will receive a Big Bolts USB Safe, just like the one pictured in the post. 

*Disclaimer - I received a Big Bolt USB safe, free of charge, for review purposes. Sentry Safe is also sponsoring this giveaway and is in charge of prize fulfillment. Mizz Review Lady - Mommy Reviews is in no way responsible for prize fulfillment.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*