I Think You Should Start Your MONDAY Out With A Giggle...Cartoons To Cute To Not Share!

I came across some cute cartoons that I am pretty sure most mommies and parents can relate to: 

I hope these bring a little smile, giggle and laugh on this MONDAY Morning!

I hope you all have a fabulous week!

Don't Miss The "CRAZY 8" Back To School Sale Going On NOW!!

You've just got to love when your favorite clothing stores (for your kids) offer fantastic "BACK TO SCHOOL" sales...to save you some extra money & help keep you in budget for the start of the school season.

I wish there was a Crazy 8 store near us, but since there isn't, I am glad I can still shop online!  Do you have one near you?  Have you purchased anything from them before?  I love their clothing and the quality is very comparable to their "COUSIN" store GYMBOREE (which I love too).

I was not paid to feature this post!  I was not compensated (though I wish I was) in any way by posting about this sale.

I'll Never Question My Weight Again...Thanks To The Weight Watchers® by Conair™ Glass Body Analysis Scale! You Can #WIN A New Scale Too!

I truly don't struggle to much with weight issues (thank my lucky stars for that)...however, I am getting to be middle age (my kids tell me I am old), which means that what I eat can now easily effect my body...because my metabolism is changing.  We haven't ever had a nice "SCALE" in the house to weigh ourselves...but it's honestly been a little closet "WANT" for me.  It would just be nice to "KNOW" some days, right?

I was elated to find out that Conair not only offers a scale that will give me an accurate readout on my weight (whenever I chose to see it), but it also can offer a measurement of body fat, body water, bone mass, and BMI.  Pretty awesome, right?  It's called "Weight Watchers® by Conair™ Glass Body Analysis Scale Model WW52".

Another feature I like is that we can set up "USERS" (it stores four), so it stores all my body information (age, height, etc.) to take into account when it does my body analysis.  It has a weight capacity of 400lbs and comes with batteries, so you can use it right away!

I also love that it's available at Target (my favorite store) and online in the Conair store for $49.99.

Do you own a scale?  Do you need a new one?  I get to offer (1) Lucky Reader their chance to win a Weight Watchers® by Conair™ Digital Painted Glass Scale Model WW24.  Just like the one pictured above!

To Enter This Giveaway (you must do the first and then one or all of the following):

1st - Tell me how often you weigh yourself

2nd - Tell me if you're in dire need of a new scale

3rd - Tell me why you need to win this scale

4th - "LIKE us on facebook (CLICK HERE) and comment that you do

5th - Follow us on twitter (CLICK HERE) and comment that you do

6th - Follow our blogspot directly & comment that you do

7th - Tweet about this giveaway & comment that you did (you may do this twice daily)

8th - Blog about this giveaway & comment that you did, with a link, so we can read about it

9th - Enter one of the other giveaways & comment that you did (you may do this once per giveaway entered)

This giveaway will end on August 14, 2011 and is opened to US Residents only!  Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry.

Thank you Conair for this new scale!  We will be using this for years to come!

I was not paid to feature this post!  I was compensated only by the product sent for review/feature!

Isn't It Funny How "BOYS + FOOTBALL = LOVE!" ??

We got our son's Pop Warner Football Gear today at the field and when we got home...the boy's couldn't wait to try on the new gear.  My oldest son couldn't wait to help his little brother get all padded up and put the helmet on...and if you can't tell from the pictures...my little guy didn't mind them at all.  He's been ready to play football since he could walk.

My oldest son was even feeling the football spirit and decided he wanted a few cute pictures taken.  Of course, how could I say no? 

Anyway, it just cracks me up how my kids can go through the rest of the year without thinking about or talking about it...but when FOOTBALL season arrives (practice starts Monday)...

it's all about the FOOTBALL!

Where You Left Me..A 9/11 Memoir ~ Put This On Your List Of Books To Read!

Can you imagine?  What it felt like to be one of the people who lost a LOVED ONE in the 9/11 World Trade Center Bombing?  Complete terror and absolute sadness don't even begin to touch the emotions that would impact someone who was intimately effect by such a horrible terrorist act. 

There was no way I could say no to the review of this book...being released on August 30th.  Written by a person who not only new a person lost in the World Trade Center Bombing, but lost her HUSBAND (the love of her life).  It's a story about her tragedy, her recovery and where she is now.  A 9/11 Memoir you're going to want to have on your book stand as soon as it's released!

[Jennifer always considered herself lucky. She had the life that clichés were made of. She lived with her husband Doug and two beautiful children in New York City and after seven years of marriage was still madly in love with him. When Doug, a top executive at Cantor Fitzgerald, died in the North Tower on September 11th, 2001, Jennifer became a widow at age thirty-five—a “9/11 widow”, no less. As she feels her husband’s presence leave her, she realizes this is the end of her life as a wife, partner, and romantic other half. Though completely devastated, Jennifer still considered herself blessed--Doug had loved her enough for a lifetime and she was fully resigned to being a widowed single mother for the rest of her life.

Yet ten months later, to her utter surprise and admitted confusion, she meets Derek, a strikingly handsome transplant from Seattle, when he accidentally steps on her foot at a restaurant. This chance encounter led to a precarious courtship between a perennially single bachelor and a closed-for-business widow with undeniable affection for one another but without a clue how to handle the unexpected turn their lives had taken.

WHERE YOU LEFT ME is an unlikely love story—really, two love stories in one—as Jennifer pays tribute to New York, the city that gave her everything, and reminds us that second chances really are possible.]

Would you be interested in reading this book?   I have (1) copy I get to offer to (1) Lucky Winner.  I am going to finish reading it on my way to San Diego (for the Blogher Conference).  I figured that would be a great chance to dive in and really go through the emotions with "JENNIFER". 

To Enter This Giveaway (you must do the first and then one or all of the following):

1st - Do you know someone who was personally effected by the 9/11 bombing on the World Trade Center?  Please share...

2nd - Tell me where you were and how you were impacted by the events on 9/11/2001

3rd - Tell me if this is a book you will be purchasing if you do not win this giveaway

4th - "LIKE" us on Facebook & comment that you do (CLICK HERE)

5th - Follow us on Twitter & comment that you do (CLICK HERE)

6th - Follow our blogspot directly and comment that you do

7th - Tweet about this giveaway & comment that you did (you may do this twice daily)

8th - Enter one of the other giveaways & comment that you did (you may do this once per giveaway entered)

9th - Blog about this giveaway & comment that you did, with a link, so we can read about it.

This giveaway will end on August 30th, 2011 and is opened to US Residents only!  Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry.

CLICK HERE to pre-order your copy, so when it's available on August 30th...you'll be one of the first to get your copy!

Have You Heard Of "DO YOU BAKE?" Products? #Win Some To Try Out Yourself...

I hadn't until just recently...when I was contacted by a consultant to try out a few products from their delicious line!

Do You Bake? make an extensive line of simple yet delicious beer breads, scones, biscuits, brownies, seasonings and dip mixes, with new items being developed constantly. You can also keep your dogs happy with our all natural healthy dog treats that are so simple to make you’ll love making them all the time for a happy canine pal.

Do You Bake? proudly supports numerous charities across the country. A portion of sales benefit the charity when you order through their link. Are you a charity looking to raise money? Go to our “Charity” tab to find out how easy it is to raise funds.

Want to be your own boss? With Do You Bake’s generous consultant program you can start your own business. Follow the link to find out more.

Yes, all of their products really are 100% natural. Each and every one of their products are hand-packed. The ingredients are locally sourced, fresh and oh so yummy!

I will have to agree...my kids gobbled down the Chive & Onion Dip Mix...in fact, they didn't save much for mommy to try...but what I did taste was fantastic!  ;)  Easy to make and I would definitely make it again.

I have no doubt that the Biscuit Mix we received will be just as easy to make and satisfying to eat.

What would you try if you had the chance? I get to offer (1) Mix and (1) Spice It Up Seasoning for (1) Lucky Winner to try out! But how will you chooose just one?

To Enter This Giveaway (you must do the first and then one or all of the following):

1st - CLICK HERE and check out the varieties, then tell me which Mix and Seasoning you're going to pick

2nd - Sign up as a consultant & comment that you did (this will give you five entries upon confirmation that you did sign up)

3rd - "LIKE" us on facebook (CLICK HERE) and comment that you did

4th - Follow us on twitter (CLICK HERE) and comment that you did

5th - Tweet about this giveaway & comment that you did (you may do this twice per day)

6th - Blog about this giveaway & comment that you did, with a link, so we can read about it

7th - Enter one of the other giveaways & comment that you did (you may do this once per giveaway entered)

This giveaway will end on August 13, 2011 and is opened to US Residents only! Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each comment and leave separate comments for each entry.
I was not paid to feature this post!  I was compensated only by the products sent for review/feature!

AdoraPet Has Children's Books Coming This Fall? Your Kids Will Love These!!

Do your kids love puppies? Mine do! I don't think any of the four of them have ever seen a puppy that they didn't think was absolutely adorable. Not only that, but they want to "ADOPT" or bring home every one they see, as well. I can't blame them. I love puppies too.

Do you remember how we reviewed a DVD (in fact, my son made their cover) that was the cutest thing you've ever seen? CLICK HERE to see more about it and purchase a copy or yourself! It features adorable puppies just being "PUPPIES"...and my kids loved it! Especially my little guy! He ADORED it!

They have just launched an adorable children's book line that I can't wait to share with you.

Not only will these books make your kids smile, but will also teach them about different types of occupations & facts too. Each book introduces the characters (Pico and Pima Puppy) & their adventure or story. HOW CUTE, right? They even have plush pet pals to go along with the books...so you child can hold their AdoraPet buddy (dressed up in their adventure outfit) while they read the story.

They feature super cute illustrations, the books are small in size (which is perfect for taking them with you when you are "ON THE GO"), they offer rhythmic and rhyming text that is fun to read outloud and I have a feeling your kids are going to ADORE these AdoraPet characters & stories too.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the characters (Pico and Pima Puppy) and their stories!

The books will be available this FALL & are only $5.95 each (hardcovered and full of color) & the sets start at $20 (includes the story book & plush character).

I was not paid to feature this post! I was compensated only by the product sent for review/feature!

It's That Time Of Year Again...Are You Ready For Some POP WARNER Football?

I can't believe it! 

It's that time of year again...

Tomorrow is uniform pick up day for our son! This year he's starting his football season as a Jr. PeeWee player. He's excited and anxious to get back into the swing of things again.

Our daughter is doing her first year of Pop Warner Cheer this year too. She's so excited! We watched & cheered on the cheerleaders last year and she's so excited she gets to be a part of all the fun "FOR REAL" this year.

So, wish me luck. Having kids in this very INVOLVED program, means that I am devoting at least 2 hours of our "family" time a night to being at the school, as they condition, practice and prepare for their 2011 football/cheer season. It will be awesome...it always is, but it's a sacrifice too!

Looking forward to a fun fall of FOOTBALL & CHEER.

I Wish I Had "BABY GIRAFFE" When I Was A New Mommy! Come See Why...

There are times, as a new mommy (take my word for it...I've been there a few times)...that one would wish she had about four more arms than she actually has.  With everything a new baby "NEEDS" and even just carrying the baby and carrier...sometimes having an extra hand or arm would be extremely handy.  That's why I love finding products that make the task of being a mommy easier, and help keep the baby equally happy as well.

This product, the "Baby Giraffe" is awesome!  It not only allows your child the ability to be entertained by their favorite toys (when they are newborn), hanging above their head by this adorable plush (and super soft) giraffe designed "arm"...

but it also allows you to attach a bottle, which is perfect for those dire moments in the car, when your baby is starving, but you just can't pull over to stop and feed.  I am sure, if you have kids, you know what I'm talking about.  We've all had them at one time! There is nothing more frustrating for a mommy than hearing her baby cry and not being able to stop to soothe them.

It also has an attachable mirror accessory, so you can watch your baby in the car, as they see the world passing by.

Plus, it's flexible, so you can bend it anyway you need it...and can attach to just about anything you have for your baby (the infant carrier, car seat, crib, high chair, etc.)! 

AWESOME, right?

I love this Baby Giraffe product and think it would make an awesome "baby shower" idea for an expecting mommy.  It will also be something that every mommy will be requesting one of, as the realize just how much is involved with a new baby...and how sometimes an extra hand (or arm like contraption) is very handy!

I was not paid to feature this post!  I was compensated only by the product sent for review/feature!

STAYCATION DAY #5 - Outlet Mall Shopping & Goodbyes

Today we did two major things on our last day of STAYCATION! 

One of which I am a huge fan of...OUTLET MALL SHOPPING!

We headed out this morning and arrived before the mall opened...which meant we had to wait a little while!  Of course, the kids found ways of entertaining themselves.

My sis got a few "STEALS" in the COACH outlet, we found some shoes in the Nike Outlet (I got a pair of shoes for $25.99 that were originally $85.00) and my girls found their 1st day of school outfits at the Justice Store (thanks to the 40% off coupon we used).

The second thing we did today I am never (EVER) a fan of...SAYING GOODBYE! 

We stopped by my husband's work on the way home from the outlets so he could wish them farewell...

then came home so they could pack the car and head out to Washington DC tonight.  They will be exploring for a couple days in DC and then heading back to Ohio...ending their vacation.

We had such a blast sharing the last week with them.  Great memories were made and I cherish such precious time with family...since it's always so limited because we don't live close by.  I miss them already!  We actually did manage to see & do a lot this last week...even though we (our family) never was really, fully ON VACATION!  Doing a STAYCATION was a great idea...we just might have to do it again!