Decorating the Holidays with Thomas Kinkade Pop Up Tree from Hammacher

The place with the funny name has everything you need (and even things you don't) for gifts this holiday season. I have loved including products from them in my Holiday Gift Guide each year. They make quality products that are built to last plus I have such a hard time choosing just one item I would like!


I have been wanting a tree in my every room in my new house, starting with the dining room, since we moved in over two years ago. So when choosing an item from Hammacher Schlemmer, I decided on The Thomas Kinkade Pop Up Tree.

The Difference of an Electric Toothbrush + Tips & Tricks for a Brighter Smile

I have spoken about my dental issues before. I drink a lot of coffee and enjoy the occasional glass of red wine, so on top of my periodontal disease, I have quite a bit of stains. I have also been having issues with my regular dentist. I honestly had a ton of anxiety every time I would go because the pain after a terrible extraction. And then it got to the point where it had been over two years and I still hadn't gone back. When I finally did go back, that's when I had periodontal disease. Besides a special mouthwash, it was recommended that I get an electric toothbrush. Since I have pockets and was having issues getting my back teeth with a manual brush, my dentist had recommended an electric toothbrush for a while.



I put off getting an electric toothbrush for myself (my husband had one) for so long because I really didn't want to spend all that money and I didn't believe it would really make a difference. You might remember that I worked with Smile Brilliant on their infamous at-home teeth whitening system a few months back. So when I received the opportunity to test out their cariPRO electric toothbrush, I was skeptical and intrigued because I have tried other electric toothbrushes before. I honestly was thinking this one was cool and it would be better than a manual, but how could it be any different as other electric toothbrushes out there?

Ways to Teach Children the True Meaning of Christmas

While I love decorating and gift giving, I want my children to know the true meaning of Christmas. Today is #GivingTuesday and what better day than to share how you can teach your children about the true meaning of Christmas.

Give the Gift of STEM Creativity with Klutz Games

STEM is an acronym for the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. It has become increasingly important to expose your children to STEM education as early as possible. That's why I love that so many games are being created for children that do just that.


This post is part of a sponsored campaign for Klutz. I received compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own.

When I received the Klutz Maker Lab: Circuit Games Build & Play 5 Games! to test out, I was excited because we would have the opportunity to build and play five different circuit games. Here is a little snippet about the game:

Holiday Kids Gift Guide Giveaway, Ends 12/15

 

MamatheFox's Annual Holiday Kids Gift Giveaway

  Each year MamatheFox collects the coolest and most exciting kids gift ideas for her gift guide.

Check out over 100 gift ideas over at MamatheFox's 2018 Gift Guide

This year MamatheFox has a wonderful collection of prizes that one winner will receive from some amazing sponsors! Enter for your chance to win over $300 in kid gifts! Open to US residents only  

Prize will contain:

Gift Ideas this Holiday from Tilbury House Publishers + Giveaway

I am a firm believer in giving children the gift of education. These titles from Tilbury House Publishers teach children about nature in a fun way. Please enter to win and share these fun gift ideas with your loved ones!

Gift Ideas the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Besides experience gifts, which I have been very adamant about this year, I am loving family gifts because I believe if it is something that we can enjoy all together then my children are going to remember that above all else. And that is my goal in all of this, creating more lasting memories with my family. These gifts do just that - create memories. I hope you enjoy this list and feel free to let me know in the comments some of your family favorite gift ideas!

Some items were received for consideration.

Fancy Nancy Volume 1 Coming to DVD November 20th! + Free Printables

Grab some glitter, add a dash of "ooh la la," sprinkle in original songs and… Voilà! Get set to pour on the fun with Fancy Nancy. With her love of all things fabulous, fancy and French, this little lady can change bland into chic. All it takes is a boundless imagination, help from friends and family, and a sunny approach to life that celebrates the differences that make everyone unique and magnifique! Fancy Nancy Vol. 1 arrives homes on Disney DVD November 20th. My daughter loves reading all of the Fancy Nancy books so I thought this would make a great gift idea for her. And in honor of the
release, I thought I would share some fun free coloring pages!

Fancy Nancy Volume 1 Coming to DVD November 20th! + Free Printables


Voice Cast: Mia Sinclair Jenness as Nancy Clancy; Alyson Hannigan as Nancy's mom; Rob Riggle as Nancy's dad; Spencer Moss as JoJo; Dana Heath as Bree; Ruby Jay as Rhonda/Wanda; and Ian Chen as Jonathan.

Click any link below to find fun coloring sheets:

Football Cheerleading & Competition Season Fall 2018

So we did cheerleading this past fall. If you haven't been following along on Instagram, please make sure you do. I share so much more over there in my stories. But I thought I would share some of the highlights from this past season. We had amazing coaches who we are going to miss if they decide not to coach again. Everything was so well organized with them too. They are all teachers so they were naturally great with the kids.

cheerleader pictures

We cheered for the Locust Grove Falcons. We had two competitions and they won for their age division plus the coaches won as well. We also had to make a banner for the football players to run through at homecoming and the cheerleaders got little tiaras and sashes. It was so cute.

The Best of Mom Life Hacks

This post has been sponsored by Store Brand Formula. All thoughts and reviews are my own.

I am not going to sit here and try to pretend that I have this whole parenting thing figured out...because I definitely don't. But after working at a day care, being a nanny for over five years, and a parent for almost eight, I like to think I have a few cards up my sleeves that I like to call "Mom Life Hacks".




Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway! Ends 12/15


Enter to win this fabulous collection of gift ideas for moms, kids and babies — featuring Top Gift Picks from Create. Play. Travel.! Shopping for family and friends can be a memorable experience. It's always fun to find the perfect gift for that special someone!

This giveaway ends on December 15, 2018. One winner will be contacted through email and announced on the giveaway widget. The more entries you complete, the better of a chance you have to win!

Staying Stylish in Winter with prAna

It has been so rainy and cold the past week here in Georgia. I think we completely skipped fall and went straight to winter. I love winter though, not necessarily the bitter cold, but I love the fashion. Boots, leggings, long sweaters - that's all I need. I have been enjoying a new pair of leggings from prAna (my favorite legging store) and a new long coat that is my absolute fave!

prAna designs clothes that I can confidently wear all day, no matter what the day brings. prAna is one of those brands that I have loved working with because everything I have received from them has felt amazing on and I love that they make their clothing ethically. prAna clothing is versatile as well, I have literally wore every piece I own to almost everything I go to whether that's my son's school, cheerleading practice, baseball games, the gym, or even out with friends/the hubby.

DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power now available on Netflix! + Printable Sword Craft

This post is sponsored by DreamWorks Animation.

I am a baby of the '80s. And I love all things from that decade. I have been so excited to see Netflix bringing back some of my favorites like Care Bears and now She-Ra! The highly anticipated Netflix original, DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, is now available. In the 1980s series, She-Ra was extended from "Masters of the Universe" and was He-Man's long lost twin sister.


Inspired by the popular ‘80s animated series, DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power tells the epic story of an orphan named Adora, who leaves behind her former life in the evil Horde when she discovers a magic sword that transforms her into the mythical warrior princess She-Ra. Along the way, she finds a new family in the Rebellion as she unites a group of magical princesses in the ultimate fight against evil. For the honor of Grayskull and in celebration of its early release thanks to fan excitement, we can enjoy 13 half-hour episodes on Netflix now!

Shoe Finale Amazon Gift Card Giveaway, Ends 12/12

Sponsored By: Shoe Finale

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

About Shoe Finale:
Shoefinale.com is mainly aimed at people who are searching for a special type of shoe in mind, whether it be athletic footwear, Zumba shoes, bunions, or for flat feet, that’s the gist of things I write about. Within these pages you can browse through and see the specialist advice, reviews and buying guides for all the things you don’t find on the mainstream retailers. I hope my website provides you with all the information you require; your search for the right shoes will hopefully “finale” here. Read more About Us here!

“Ralph Breaks the Internet” hits theaters on Nov. 21 {FREE Coloring & Activity Sheet Printables + Prize Pack Giveaway}

Wreck It Ralph came out six years ago and now fans finally have a sequel coming out! To help celebrate this new Disney release, The Hopping Bloggers have come together to bring our readers a Ralph Breaks The Internet prize pack worth nearly $100!
This post contains affiliate link.

This Ralph Breaks The Internet Prize Pack Includes:

Sharing Personalized Joy with Ornaments with Love

I love personalized ornaments. When decorating my tree, I love seeing each and every special ornament. Whether they were from a special place, event, or from someone special, each one brings back so many memories and fills me with emotion.


This year, I decided to give my sister-in-law a hand painted ornament from Ornaments with Love to put on her tree since she is celebrating her first married Christmas. The ordering process is very easy. And they have so many beautiful, unique designs to choose from. In 2014, I ordered my son's Baby's 1st Christmas ornament from them.

Degusta Box November 2018 Foodie Subscription Unboxing

If you haven't purchased a Degusta Box Subscription Box yet, maybe this month's will change your mind. I have been reviewing this foodie subscription box for two years now and I love all of the products I have discovered along the way. This month had so many awesome yummy snack foods great movie night! Also don't forget new subscribers can get their first box for only $12.99 which includes a free gift and free shipping.


First, what is Degusta Box? Degusta Box is an on-line food subscription service that delivers a monthly surprise box containing the latest and best products, from small and big brands alike, to the homes of the consumer: saving time and money. You can cancel anytime.

So what was in the box?

Live Beauty Health Amazon Gift Card Giveaway, Ends 12/9

Sponsored By: Live Beauty Health

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

About Live Beauty Health:
Our team personally reviews all of the products that are included in the posts, they provide an objective perspective on their experiences with the products and services being provided, and then they curate that feedback and include it in detailed posts across the seven main categories of posts, which are: skin care, oral care, hair care, hair treatment, hair styling, hair removal, and makeup. Our hope is that across these categories, we will be able to provide you detailed recommendations on what to use vs. not waste your time on. We sincerely hope you enjoy our work! Read more on our About Us page!

Gift Ideas for Baby's 1st Christmas

Some products were received for consideration.

I know so many people who are pregnant this year or who have babies already that I thought I would put together a little guide to help anyone who is wondering what to get as a gift for baby's first Christmas. This was such a fun guide to put together since I have so much more experience with baby products than I use to. Plus I still love all the new products that make having a baby way easier than when my kiddos were babies.


My daughter's first Christmas, she was only a few weeks old. Everyone wanted us to travel that year, but it also happened to snow so that was a no-go. My favorite gift she received was a personalized 1st Christmas ornament. My son's 1st Christmas, he was nine months old. My favorite gift that he received was seriously clothes and diapers. Here are some other gifts ideas that personally would have loved to have received for my little ones:

Perfect Gifts for Any Guy on Your Holiday Shopping List

Some items were received for consideration. This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

Shopping for guys can be tough, y'all. Just coming up with list of gift ideas for the guy in your life was hard for me. But I did get all of these pre-approved by my husband so you know they are pretty good. My husband can fit in with any crowd so I thought this list would be great for a wide range of guys in your life!


Your dad, husband, brother, older nephew, older grandson, brother-in-law, co-worker - you name it, this list covers the hard to shop for guy on your holiday shopping list. Please let me know your thoughts in the comments below, what your favorite gift was, or something you think I missed!

GOTRAX Hoverboard Giveaway! $200 RV! Ends 12/5

Sponsored By: AltRiders and GoTrax

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

AltRiders is run by Rose and Joe, two electrical engineering graduates with a passion for hoverboards, electric scooters, electric bikes, and anything on two wheels!

Winner Will Receive:

Their choice of color GOTRAX Hoverfly ION LED Hoverboard! UL Certified Hover Board w/Self Balancing Mode! A $200 RV!

National Geographic Kids Weird But True! Giveaway

Here’s a very weird — but completely true! -- fact…. 99% of people can’t lick their elbows — but 90% of people who read this will try!


Entertaining and brain bending facts like that, coupled with visually stunning and eye popping photos and graphics, are the reason why the 35+ titles in the National Geographic Kids Weird But True! book franchise are considered the gold standard in educational, entertaining books for kids. With over 5 million copies sold, published in over 15 different languages, and featuring a broad range of topics from science to food to pop culture, Weird But True! books nab kids’ attention and get them reading.

Gifts for Her, Diamond Veneer Tennis Bracelet Giveaway, Ends 11/15

Win a Zirconite Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet!

Sponsored By Diamond Veneer

Hosted By: Mommy's Playbook

One lucky winner will receive the Intense Round Zirconite Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Tennis Bracelet of their choice! Choose from Gold, Rhodium, or Rose Gold. What's a Zirconite Cubic Zirconia? Zirconite Cubic Zirconia is created when the jeweler coats a cubic zirconia with zirconite, or finely crushed diamonds. This practice gives the cubic zirconia a an true diamond appearance that most jewelers can't see! Learn more below.

How to Save Money on Prescriptions

This post is sponsored by ScriptSave® WellRx. All opinions are my own.


As a frugal mom, one of the questions that I get asked is how do you save on medical expenses. We all know that insurance can only take us so far and we are very fortunate to have a health savings account that helps us save for any type of medical expense, but if I can save money on prescriptions where I normally wouldn't get a discount then of course I am going to take it!


ScriptSave® WellRX is a great service that helps you do just that! All you have to do is take their free discount card or mobile app with you to your pharmacy and use it to get a discount when you fill your prescriptions!

Disney Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock! on DVD 11/6

Follow Vampirina and her two best friends, Poppy and Bridget, as they take the stage and start their very own band: the Ghoul Girls! Cheer them on as they travel to Transylvania for their first-ever talent competition and go on many more awesome adventures! Amped with six music-filled episodes, plus seven bonus animated shorts, Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock! soars to fang-tastic new heights as Vee and her friends learn how to find their inner ghoul and rock out! Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock! arrives homes on Disney DVD November 6th.


Amped with six music-filled episodes, plus seven bonus animated shorts, Vampirina: Ghoul Girls Rock! soars to fang-tastic new heights as Vee and her friends learn how to find their inner ghoul and rock out!

Incredibles 2 Available Digitally October 23rd and Blu-Ray November 6th + Giveaway

I received complimentary products to provide this review. All opinions are my own.


Disney Pixar’s “Incredibles 2,” the sequel to 2004’s beloved Oscar®-winning “The Incredibles,” received a mega-strong reaction from critics and audiences — earning a 93 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, rocketing atop the list of highest-grossing animated films, and surpassing $1 billion at the global box office. Family members of all ages will be hypnotized by hours of delightful entertainment, with never-before-seen “Incredibles 2” bonus material highlighting the beloved characters in the film and the filmmakers who bring them to life.

Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Prize Pack Giveaway, Ends 11/16

"You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch..." Who can forget this awesome classic that teaches us the true meaning of Christmas. I am so excited to share this awesome giveaway with you and learn about the new movie hitting theaters November 9th!

The Grinch is a timeless holiday classic, and now there is a new twist on it coming to theaters. To help celebrate the release, The Hopping Bloggers have come together to bring our readers a The Grinch prize pack worth $50!

Safety 1st RIVA Flex Travel System Giveaway, Ends 11/15


We all want to do our part to leave the world a better place. Let's face it, it gets hard! That's why the Safety 1st RIVA Travel System is pretty amazing! This is the first stroller made in the U.S.A from a special blend of recycled materials, transports little ones with ease and is a sustainable choice for eco-friendly families on-the-go. Made with a special blend of recycled materials (including Safety 1st car seats), the RIVA is also lightweight, at only 18 lbs., and fits effortlessly in the trunk. Conservamom had the chance to check out this fantastic stroller as part of an ambassador program. This stroller took her little guy every where this summer. Check out some of the adventures she went on here. Still not convinced? Check out 10 Reasons why you need a Riva Travel System. 

DreamWorks' "Trolls: The Beat Goes On" Season 4 on Netflix November 2nd + Giveaway

Our favorite Trolls are back in all new hair-raising adventures in the fourth season of DreamWorks "Trolls: The Beat Goes On!" New episodes of this delightful musical series premiere on Netflix this Friday, November 2.


DreamWorks "Trolls: The Beat Goes On!" returns with the voices of Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect) as “Branch”, Amanda Leighton (The Fosters, This Is Us) as “Poppy”, Kari Wahlgren as “Bridget”, Fryda Wolff as “DJ Suki” and “Satin/Chenille”, Walt Dohrn as “Smidge”, David Koechner (The Office, Anchorman) as “Buzby”, along with more of the colorful voice cast from the previous seasons. This season includes five new original songs and tons of more fun in Troll Village!