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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Cyndi Bands Perfect alternative to candy for the holidays and giveaway ends 11-15

We are always looking for something to give the kids that isn't candy but still just as special. We have done cars and little toys. So I really wanted to do something different this year.My girls love hair accessories so Cyndi Bands were perfect to give my girls this Halloween and also to fill their stockings this Christmas.

Cyndi Bands are a hair raising gift for Halloweenthat  you can gift to your friends, co-workers, roommates, and even trick-or-treaters. Cyndi Bands are a fun and stylish touch for Halloween with fun festive colors to match those Halloween costumes. The Halloween Set includes a festive variety of hair ties such as: Green Pumpkin, Purple Hair Raiser, Red Devil, Black Cat, and Happy Halloween Bat(orange).Cyndi Bands are trendy for all ages and they are as great on your wrist as they are in your hair! They have non-fraying ends which makes them a higher quality hair tie! Cyndi Bands will be coming out with options for all upcoming holidays which will be perfect for stocking stuffers and your valentine!

We love them because they work awesomely and feel great in the hair. They dont snag up in my daughters hair and pull her hair out which is awesome. We love the colors and style. They are definitely the new trending thing around my kids schools. So if your looking for something different this year check out Cyndi Bands! You will love them! Also check them out on Facebook and Twitter!

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Tasty Tuesday- Pumpkin Pie Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars 

INGREDIENTS

·         2 cup(s) pumpkin, puree
·         4 large egg(s), free-range
·         1/2 cup(s) honey, raw
·         2 tablespoon sugar substitute, xylitol, crystalline
·         1/2 cup(s) oil, grapeseed
·         1/4 cup(s) coconut milk, light
·         3/4 cup(s) flour, rice
·         3/4 cup(s) flour, all-purpose, gluten-free
·         1/2 cup(s) almond meal
·         2 teaspoon baking powder
·         1 teaspoon baking soda
·         2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
·         1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
·         1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground
·         1 cooking spray
·         8 ounce(s) cheese, neufchâtel, or vegan cream cheese, at room temperature
·         1/3 cup(s) honey, raw

DIRECTIONS

1.       Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F.
2.       To make the batter: Using a handheld electric mixer at medium speed, beat together the pumpkin, eggs, honey, Xylitol, oil, and coconut milk until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Slowly add flour mixture to liquid mixture and mix with electric mixer at low speed until thoroughly combined and the batter is smooth.
3.       Spray a jellyroll pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the batter into the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting and cutting into bars.
4.       To make the frosting: Using a handheld electric mixer at medium speed, beat together the cream cheese and honey. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Check out this awesome recipe at http://www.everydayhealth.com/reciperehab/index.aspx

Monday, October 28, 2013

GH Cretors popcorn perfect Halloween treat!

If your like me you either havent gotten Trick or Treat candy or already ate it lol. I know Im not the only one lol! So what to get last minute for that Halloween party or trick or treaters? Well I got the perfect yummy thing! GH Cretors Chicago Mix. 

Combining cheese corn and caramel corn in the same bag, this popcorn combo offers delicious hits of sweet, salty, crunchy and cheesy in every bite. The caramel corn is made the old fashioned way: by hand, in copper kettles. Cane sugar, brown rice syrup (a non-GMO alternative to corn syrup with a lower glycemic impact) and real butter is heated over a flame and then stirred slowly by hand to develop its rich complex flavor and crunch. For the cheese corn, real cheddar cheese is melted in special kettles and then gently mixed with locally-grown, air-popped corn. The result is a perfect combination of tastes, two-cheese to one-caramel in every bag. And, this treat is all natural and completely free of GMO’s, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives!Full size bags for parties are available at select natural food and mainstream grocery stores across the country, while single serve bags for trick-or-treaters can be purchased on their website!
I absolutely love this stuff! My kids love it as well. We used it for my daughters birthday party and it was a huge hit. Then for trick or treating the small bags are perfect for handing out. This is definitely my favorite popcorn. I love the Chicago mix, the Caramel and the Kettle corn. So if you are looking for something then check these out. You will be glad you did! Hey dont forget to check them out on FACEBOOK also!

Friday, October 25, 2013

Shoulder Buddies Toy Review


Are you looking for something different and unique that your kids will love? I know I am always looking for some different for my kids that not everyone already has. Well I have found something my kids think is pretty cool and they are called Shoulder Buddies.
Shoulder Buddies are adorable, wearable characters that come with "Smart Cards" that share valuable life lessons. Kids love to collect and wear their Shoulder Buddies, while learning about the great messages that come with them! Each Shoulder Buddy figurine is approximately 4 inches high with fuzzy fluffle hair and 1.5 inches wide. They come with a Magical Coin that attracts to the magnet that is attached to the cute little Shoulder Buddies. You put the magic coin under your shirt on your shoulder then attach the buddy to the top of the shirt over the coin and it will stick all day while your kid plays and has fun.

My girls think it is cool to have a buddy on their shoulder. They have become a new fashion accessory to them. They have really enjoyed playing with them. Even their friends thought they were neat! I see a new trend come on! So if your looking for something different for your kids to love then check out Shoulder buddies! They would make great stocking stouffers!

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Throwback Thursday #TBT

My 5 year old when she was a litttle over a year. Man she was so little and cute! I miss those days!

Paparazzi Jewelry and accessories all $5

My girls love jewelry and hair things. Honestly they could literally have 10 jewelry boxes full and still want more. So I am always looking for gorgeous and pretty jewelry and accessories that are reasonably priced. So when I came across Paparazzi I was in love.
Paparazzi is a great place to get jewelry and hair accessories for only $5. Yes I said it everything is only $5! You cant beat that deal! I got my oldest a adorable purple and silver necklace and earring set that she is absolutely love with. They are great quality made and so pretty. She has got so many compliments on them and she loves that she can tell her friends they were only $5 through Paparazzi.
I also got a very cute stylish white and black polka dot flower hair clip. It is sturdy and made to last through all my girls. We love it cause it matches with almost everything my girls love to wear. It is perfect size and looks fabulous on. Definitely worth the $5!

So if your looking for gorgeous cheap jewelry and accessories you have to check out Gloria's Paparazzi. You will find tons of stuff you will absolutely love. All the stuff will make awesome Christmas presents or birthday presents. Plus Paparazzi is always looking for people to help distrubute their stuff and make money by selling this awesome stuff if your looking for some extra holiday cash. So check them out today! Also check out Gloria's Paparazzi on Facebook for deals and contests!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Wordless Wednesday #WW


TIME For Kids Presents: Big Book of Why: Crazy, Cool, & Outrageous & Giveaway ends 11-8


Synopsis:
Full of more than 1,000 fascinating facts, Big Book of Why: Crazy, Cool, and Outrageous answers the many questions kids like to ask. Presented by Time Home Entertainment Inc. and the editors of TIME For Kids, Big Book of Why: Crazy, Cool, & Outrageous (Time Home Entertainment Inc.; $19.95) is on sale now and available at timeforkids.com/why and at retailers nationwide.

 This book is a follow-up to the first Big Book of Why, which has sold more than 150,000 copies to date. With 192 pages of new content, Big Book of Why: Crazy, Cool, and Outrageous is divided by subject area – the human body, animals, nature, the Earth, space, science, technology, transportation, U.S. and world history, world culture, arts and media and sports and games. Each answer is accompanied by either a photo or illustration.

Sample questions:
Q. Why are oceans blue?
A. Beauty – and color – is in the eyes of the beholder. The light we see is made of many colors at once. Ocean water absorbs colors like red and orange, but blue wavelengths are reflected, making the ocean appear to be blue. Other colors in the sea come from plants, dirt and pollution.
Our Opinion:
We love the book. It has so many questions that my kids ask and it is awesome it has all the factual answers that help them understand the answer. It is in kids langauge so it is easy to understand and the kids just love to learn all about every subject. They have learned so much from reading this book that they havent been asking me so many questions that make me go hmm. Definitely a great book to get your kids and it would make a awesome Christmas or birthday present!

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Tasty Tuesday- Finlandia Cheese French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup with Finlandia Swiss Cheese

Ingrediants: 
¼ c butter
3 onions, thinly sliced
1 t white sugar
1 T all purpose flour
2 ½ c water
½ red wine
2 (10.5 oz) cans condensed beef broth
1 French baguette, sliced thick

Melt butter or margarine in a 4 quart saucepan. Stir in sugar. Cook onions over medium heat for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in flour until well blended with the onions and pan juices and cook about 5 minutes. Add water, wine, and beef broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cut four thick slices of bread from the loaf. Toast the bread slices until browned and crusty. Reserve the remaining bread to serve with the soup. Ladle soup into four oven safe bowls. Place one slice of toasted bread on top of the soup in each bowl. Cover top of bowl with Finlandia Cheese slice until it just falls over the edge. Place soup bowls on a cookie sheet to avoid spills in the oven. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or just until cheese is melted and golden brown.
I got the chance to try out some Finlandia Cheese in these recipes and it is absolutely fabulous. It is one of the best cheeses I have tried so far. We love cheese in our house so these recipes for Mac and Cheese and French Onion Soup with Finlandia Cheese were great to try out. We absolutely loved them and continue to enjoy them as part of our menu. So if you haven't tried Finlandia cheeses I suggest you do. Its fabulous!

Flatten me personalized books and giveaway ends 11-8

We love books and my youngest is 5 and she is jsut finally starting to read small words. She is loving reading books that fits with what she is learning in kindergarden like ABC's and 123's. So when I got the chance to try out a book about ABC's and 123's from Flatten me. I couldn't wait!
So what makes Flatten Me book special? Well I will tell you. You can personalize the books with their names and even their pictures. My daughter loves that she is in the book and that it talks to her by using her name. I love the quality of book. The pictures asre clear and colorful and so fun. The animals with my daughters face is absolutely adorable and fun. We giggled while reading it and looking at the pictures. It is now the first book she wants to read every night! Now I want to get more books with the other kids. These would make awesome personalized Christmas presents!
So if your child loves books and reading and your looking for something to get them for birthdays, Christmas or just because then check out Flatten me books. You and your little ones will love it! Follow them on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter to stay up to date with new books!

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Monday, October 21, 2013

Pharmacist Weight Loss Formula - An All-Natural Diet Aid That Helps You Lose Weight!


There are so many people out there struggling to lose weight even if its 5-10lbs or 100lbs it can get so frustrating. I think sometimes with dieting and exercise we need a little boost to get our bodies back to the fat burning stage. Herbal all natural remedies are great to help. So when I got the chance to try Pharmacist Weight Loss Formula I couldn't wait!

So what is Pharmacist Weight Loss Formula? It is a All-Natural Diet Aid That Helps You Lose Weight! It is suppose to give you extra energy and help you feel full so you don't eat as much and do crave things like I do. It is also suppose to help detoxify your body to make you feel better. Here is a little more about them from the company!

  • Contains Super Citrimax- Increases energy levels - Boost metabolism in a safe way - Promote suppression and control of appetite - Maximize diet and exercise results - Block carbohydrates from being introduced to your system
  • Provide thermogenic effects for increased fat burning - Detoxify the body and create a feeling of general wellness - Curbs appetite in 30 minutes or less
  • Safe for people with high blood pressure and diabetes - Regulate insulin / sugar levels - Reduce the amount of fat in your system - Rid the body of excess fluids
  • Contains: No Stimulants - No Sugar - No Preservatives - All-Natural - Safe & Effective - No Side Effects - Prescription Strength
  • MADE IN THE USA - FREE SHIPPING IN USA - 60-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE - DISCREET SHIPPING

My opinion of them:
I took them for about a week. I loved them at first becuase I felt more energized and I didnt want to snack all day. Then after a few days I started getting a migrane from them. I stopped them and waited til my migrane went away then tried them again and same thing the migrane came back. I should of known because it does contain Ginseng and Panax Ginseng which both trigger my migranes I wouldn't tolerate them well. I honestly wish I could just for the extra energy they gave me! Overall I am impressed with how they worked for energy and curbing my appetite but I can't take them.

So if you are looking for a boost to help lose weight and give you energy check out Pharmacist Weight Loss Formula by Omni Herbals. You will be glad you did!

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Great Halloween Books from Candlewick

We read nightly in our house and we love finding books that fit the time of year or the holiday. So when Candlewick sent us some Halloween inspired books we couldnt wait to read them. I mean you can never have enough great books right especially holiday ones!
The first book we got was Vampire baby. This book is about a little sister Tootie that goes from cuddly, ga-ga-goo-goo, I-want-my-ba-ba baby to...vampire baby. Now she’s sinking her pointy fangs into everything -- furniture, toys, and especially her big brother ("Youch, Tootie! No bite!"). Mom insists that it’s just a phase, but Tootie’s brother knows better. Just look at her hairline! Or the fact that all her favorite foods are bloodred! This book is such a fun book. My girls love it! I mean it is a different twist on sibling love but it is absolutely adorable!
The next book we got was Filbert, The Good little Fiend. This book is about  a Daddy and Mommy Fiend who want their little Filbert to be gruesome and ghastly, but he won’t trample or terrify, roar or holler. He’d much rather help an old lady with her bags or go bird-watching. What are they to do with him? When Filbert starts school, he quickly learns that good behavior isn’t tolerated in class, and he is banished outside until he can act like a proper little fiend. Suddenly a little angel appears, flying fast and furious until...bump! Could this naughty Angel-School dropout be just the friend Filbert needs? Could they find a way together to make everyone accept them as they are? What a cute book. My kids think it is so funny that being good is bad and bad is good. This is a great book about teaching everyone to love everybody for who they are not what they should be.
The next book we got was Ghost in House. This book is about a little ghost who goes slip-sliding down the hallway, he suddenly hears...a groan! Turns out it’s only a friendly mummy, who shuffles along with the ghost, until they encounter...a monster! As the cautious explorers continue, they find a surprise at every turn -- and add another adorably ghoulish friend to the count. But you’ll never guess who is the scariest creature in the house! This is a great counting book and so much fun this Halloween season. My 5 year old loves it!
The next book we got is perfect for the kids who read chapter books in the house. It is called The Music of Zombies and is the 5th book of the five kingdoms books. It is about a Prince named Albion who expects a unique occasion when he starts planning Cockenzie Rood Day to celebrate his kingdom -- and himself. What he doesn’t expect is boppings on the head and kidnapping, all because a zombie wants to play his fiddle in the talent contest. With a misbehaving path, a romantic bat, and a greedy butler to set them on their way, Gracie Gillypot and Prince Marcus are off on their fifth adventure. It’s up to a Trueheart, a resourceful prince, and Gubble the troll to stop the zombie before he does some giant damage to the Five Kingdoms. This is one of my 11 year olds favorite books to read. She wanted to read the whole book in one sitting. It is a great book!
The Last book was more for my 15 year old since it is alittle more teen content. It is called Feral Nights and is about Yoshi, a sexy, free-spirited werecat, tracts his big sister, Ruby, to Austin, he discovers that she's not only MIA; she's also the key suspect in a murder investigation. Meanwhile, sarcastic werepossum Clyde and his human pal Aimee have set out to do a little detective work of their own, sworn to avenge the brutal killing of a friend. When all three are snared in an underground kidnapping ring, they end up on a remote tropical island ruled by an unusual (even by shape-shifter standards) species. The island harbors a grim secret, and were-predator and were-prey must join forces in a fight to escape alive. Fans of best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith's Tantalize quartet will thrill to see favorite sidekick characters-together with all-new ones-take to the fore in this wry, high-action entry in an exciting new series. My daughter loves it and says it is intense and she is so intrigued in to it. It definitely a good read according to my daughter.

So if your looking for some great Halloween books check out these great titles!

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Chuck E. Cheese Family Fun Center for the whole family- Giveaway ends 11-1

What do when you kids have off of school or how about something fun to do as a family or for a birthday party? This is us! We never know what to do that is reasonably priced. Things in Utah can get expensive especially when you have 6 kids. So that's why we absolutely love Chuck E Cheese.

Chuck E. Cheese’s features musical and comic robotic entertainment, games, rides and play areas, as well as a variety of dining options including pizzas, sandwiches, wings, appetizers, a salad bar and desserts. The best part is the stamp procedure when you enter the building there is a greeter that stamps your kids hands along with your own hand with a special number so the kids can't leave the building without the adult withthe same number stamp. So now you can just let the kids be kids and run around and enjoy playing the games and rides without worrying if someone gonna steal them or they leave without permission.
 We also love the food. The pizza is always so cheesy and tasty and cooked perfectly to perfection. I absolutely love the salad bar. There is so many variety to choose from and I love the freshness of the food on the salad bar. The wings and fries and sandwiches are always a great option too.
Then there are the games and rides. My kids all love playing the games and winning tickets for awesome prizes. Actually so do me, my mom, and my husband. I mean who can resist a little Skee-Ball and our favorite the Wheel of fortune coing drop. The little kids love the tunnels and slide and that it is free to play in that area so it keeps them busy when they are out of tokens.
Best of all though is the price. One thing you can always get coupons online on the website plus there are reward calendars to get your kids free 10 tokens. You can even play online games on the site and win actual tickets that they can redeem at the ticket counter the next time you visit Chuck E Cheese. For a family of 8 I spend around $50 total for a large pizza, 4 large drinks and around 100+ tokens. Which is awesome! We usually go to Chuck E Cheese every couple months. We always have so much fun and even my teens love it there which is great because they are usually the hardest to please!
The family dining and entertainment center opened a brand-new, 15,902-square-foot restaurant, gaming and party center in Salt Lake City. This is great for me that just means there is another one to visit close by.  As the first Chuck E. Cheese’s in the area, the new store will introduce local families to the organization’s promise to parents of a clean, open environment, wholesome family fun for all ages, food made fresh and that every family who comes together leaves together. So if you haven't been to Chuck E Cheese or haven't been in a while it's definitely worth trying out. I am sure your whole family will love it!

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Fun Friday Crafts- No carve Pumpkin Decorating

It's that time of year to decorate Pumpkins. I really hate cutting into the pumpkins and dealing with the mess and then a couple days later the pumpkins are beginning to wilt and rot. So we now decorate them without cutting them and I can use them for Halloween decor and Thanksgiving.

Supplies:
Pumpkins
paint, crayons, ribbon, duct tape, buttons, stickers,etc.
Hot glue gun
Modge Podge

Directions:
Give kids their pumpkins and set all the craft decor on a table or where ever and let them decorate. You will be surprised at what they come up with.

1. the crayons are a fun new way to decorate. you take and tape the crayons to stem or on something above pumpkin then get your blowdryer and blow the crayons until they start to melt all over the pumpkin. So Cool if you use red crayons it gives it a dripping blood look..

2. stickers, gems, ribbon and a hot glue gun and you can creative some pretty glammed up pumpkins.

3. chalkboard paint is fun too just spray pumpkin with the chalkboard paint then give kids chalk and let them have fun!

4. My girls love to take glue and make designs and polka dots then sprinkle or roll in glitter and then let dry so cute.

5. new thing is duct tape there are so many different designs of duct tape so you can get really creative and fun with it.

6. Modge podge is great get some tissue paper or ribbon and design patterns you like with them then paint modge podge over the paper or ribbon and let dry. it turns out adorable.

7. Easiest ever is the new Mustache fad. You can buy the fuzzy mustaches at Dollar tree and stick it to the pumpkin or print off a mustache stencil and paint it on the pumpkin. So fun!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

#TBT Throwback Thursday

My Willow "Bubby Boy" when he was little kitten and had so much more white on him!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

#ww Wordless Wednesday

The last family picture we had was about 3 years ago yep I think its time we get a new one!

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Krusteaz Perfect Fall goodies

Fall is in full swing here! the leaves are changing to beautiful colors and the cold weather is keeping us indoors. We are breaking out the Fall decor in our house. It's also the time Pumpkins and Apples are everywhere for the picking and making delicious treats. Krusteaz has some quick, easy and tasty treats you can make with your family that will satisfy any Fall craving of pumpkin and apples.
Krusteaz, one of the country’s fastest growing baking lines.With a full line of seasonal Pumpkin mixes, including Pumpkin Spice Quick BreadPumpkin Pie Bars, Pumpkin Spice Muffins and Pumpkin Spice Pancakes – all made with REAL pumpkin - we’re sure to get you into the fall spirit. If your not already!
It’s also super easy to take any Krusteaz mix and whip up your own fall creation featuring fresh apples and pumpkin. For example, adding apples to their Fat Free Cornbread delivers Sweet Apple Cornbread and their best-selling Cinnamon Swirl Cake becomes a seasonal treat called Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake. I mean who can pass up yummy treats like that! Especially when they are so easy!
We made the Pumpkin pie bars and the Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake. Both were to die for and so easy! The pumpkin bars with some whip cream were amazing. They were like little pieces of pumpkin pie which got me thinking about Thanksgiving and how great these would be for Thanksgiving dinner! My family loved them! The Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake was so easy! All I had to do was take some apples and add to the mix and cook. It came out so moist and delicious we could of ate the whole cake in one sitting. They next thing we plan on making is Pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes. I can't wait! So if you haven't tried Krusteaz yet you should get some today and make something yummy for your family. They will be so greatful!