Disclaimer: As part of the StreamTeam from Netflix, I am participating in this post. Incentives are given for being a part of the team; however, all opinions are mine and mine alone. The kids are now 10 and 7, and my "tween" has asked to go Trick-or-Treating in a group with her friends without a parent. Ugh! Sometimes milestones like these make me nervous. I feel like I'm living in an episode of Parenthood, and there will be some dramatic … [Read more...]
Skylanders Trap Team ~ Add it to Your Holiday List
Disclaimer: This product was received for review; however, all opinions are mine and mine alone. I'm not going to lie. Sometimes my kids get super lucky with me being a blogger. Skylanders Trap Team was top on my son's Christmas List and he got it early because of my job. It was like an early Christmas the day it arrived at the door. There was plenty of screaming and running around the house; just like Christmas morning. He could not have been … [Read more...]
The Second Tree by John Butziger {Review and Giveaway}
NOTE: This post was written by my husband, Tony Wheeler, who read and reviewed the book for this site's purposes. I work in an industry that holds skeptical views of self-publishing. We need gatekeepers (publishers) to ensure that the market isn’t flooded with low quality products (books). After all, if anyone can publish anything on the Internet, how are we supposed to sift through all of the junk to find the gems? Such is the power of … [Read more...]
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at PPAC {Giveaway}
Coming soon to the Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island....Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Want to see this amazing show? There are many showtimes available to fit into your busy schedule from November 4th - 9th (see below): November 4, 2014 7:00 PM November 5, 2014 7:00 PM November 6, 2014 7:30 PM November 7, 2014 7:30 PM November 8, 2014 2:00 PM November 8, 2014 8:00 PM November 9, … [Read more...]
Zoomer Dino: A Hot Toy this Holiday Season!
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Zoomer Dino and I was compensated to write it. Regardless, what I have written is my own opinion and experience, and I hope you find it of use. Holiday time is approaching, and parents are probably wondering what the HOT TOYS are for this season! Well, I can definitely tell you one of them. Zoomer Dino is a toy that is going to be all the rage! And rightfully so! This fun toy is already flying off of … [Read more...]
My New Favorite Restaurant: boloco in Warwick, RI
Disclaimer: I attended a dinner event at the restaurant, boloco in warwick; however, there is no obligation for me to post about my experience. I just truly love it and want to write about it! You never really know what's around the corner until you check it out. That's what we found out tonight. We live about 10 minutes from a restaurant in Warwick, Rhode Island called boloco. I remember seeing it a few times before, but never really checking … [Read more...]
Wishing Will by Daniel Harvell and a $50 Amazon GC
WRITE 2 TO 3 SENTENCES ABOUT WISHES, READING OR AMAZON. IF YOU DON'T CHANGE THIS YOU WILL LOOK SILLY AND PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO TELL YOU DON'T FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. Are you looking for a great read? Might I suggest Wishing Will by Daniel Harvell. You can read the full review of the book over at donnahup.com. One lucky reader will be receiving their very own copy of Wishing Will and a $50 Amazon gift card! All you have to do is enter on the … [Read more...]