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K’NEX Wild West Skirmish Building Set

Disclosure: As an ambassador for K'NEX, we get products in exchanges for posts. All opinions are mine and mine alone. My kids, especially my 7-year old son, is really into building things. When I saw that K'NEX had building sets that were also "Plants vs. Zombies," I knew he would immediately be in love! He loves to play Plants vs. Zombies on the iPad, so he could really connect with the characters in this set. When we got it at home, he tore … [Read more...]

Kristin

My Hubby Surprised Me with a Trip to Iceland for my 40th Birthday! Visiting Reykjavík Iceland!

As hard as it may be for me to accept a surprise and go with the flow for a vacation, I did just that. My husband of 13 years surprised me for my 40th birthday with a trip to Iceland. And by surprised, I mean surprised! I opened the gift he gave me at my family birthday party and it included a jacket, sweater, two guidebooks to Iceland, and my passport. He said, "Get ready because we leave in 12 hours!" I was shocked. Nervous! Scared. I had work … [Read more...]

Kristin

Summer Gardening with Kids ~ {Signed Book Giveaway and Amazon Gift Card}

Disclaimer: This post was written by Shannon Fenix, a contributor on the site Mama Luvs Books. And the giveaway prizes will be awarded from Mama Luvs Books. I am fortunate to enjoy a career as an occupational therapist for a large school district in Virginia. Not only do I love my job, but I also love the balance it affords me in my home life.  Right now, I am enjoying spending quality time with my two kids (ages 5 and 2) over summer break. … [Read more...]

Kristin

Summer Travel & HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® #Moms4JNJConsumer #ad

This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. Every summer we rent a beach house with our extended family in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. It's a fun time for the cousins to get together for the 4th of July holiday, … [Read more...]

Kristin

Disney Planes: Fire and Rescue Gear at Kohl’s! Get Yours Now! #MagicAtPlay #MC #ad

Disclaimer: I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kohl’s. I received a promotional item to facilitate my review. You all know I frequent Kohl's for their great deals and large selection. I have my Kohl's card in my purse and use it often. I love my 30% off coupons and Kohl's Cash. It makes shopping fun and saves me some money too! I wanted to share something awesome with you today!! Disney … [Read more...]

Kristin

Transformers Hexbug: Race Into Battle

Disclaimer: As an ambassador for Hexbug, I was provided with products for this post. All opinions are mine and mine alone. One of the perks of being a Hexbug Ambassador is checking out new products on the market. My son who loves Hexbug and Transformers was elated when we opened up our box of amazing products to review. Hexbug and Transformers together equals an awesome combination! They now have Hexbug Nano Transformers and Hexbug Warriors … [Read more...]

Kristin

HBO Series True Detective; Great Gift for Father’s Day at Best Buy! #HBOatBestBuy

Disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. You all know what a fan I am of premium cable network shows. I have probably watched almost every series on HBO and Showtime that is out there; not to mention all the hit shows on AMC, FX, and BBC America too. I love watching a great quality series, and True Detective Season 1 was no exception. … [Read more...]

Kristin

Premama Powdered Prenatal Mix and Giveaway!

I'm so excited to be teaming up with a group of my favorite bloggers to give away an awesome gift package for an expectant mom. Know someone who's expecting? Tell her to enter and enter for her! This would make such a great gift! We want to start our winner off in the right direction, and the most important thing you can do when you're pregnant is take care of you! That little one growing inside you is completely dependent on you to make sure he … [Read more...]

Kristin