tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:39:01 +0000giveawaymyblogsparkFeldsponsoredgiveaways#CBiasWalmartsponsored postChristmasCollective Biasgeneral mills#collectivebiasCHITAGDisneyDisney on IceChicago Children's TheatreFamily EventsMomSelectSocialSparkChampions for KidsChicago Shakespeare TheaterHalloweenMonster JamPBSTheatre for ChildrenTheatre in Chicagocraftskids theater in Chicagoreview#ChiDisneyOnIceGMKidsOne2One NetworkTheatrecancercharityfashionhealthy choice#AVONWALKCHI13#AbbottCFK#DisneyCFK#ILoveMyk9#gnoBroadway in ChicagoChevroletChicago WolvesChildrenDIYEmerald City TheatreEnergizerHarrah'sLight Up a LifeService ProjectSonicThe Chicago MomsVictory Gardens TheatreWinter Survival KitWordless Wednesdaychex mixdziadziafire pitresolutionsroad trip#BBSUMMIT12#CBias #ChampionsForKids#DialNutriSkin #CBias#EnergizerCFK#GettinGutzy#InappropriateElf #elfonashelf#TimeWithRod#Trop50#TysonGoodness#YKGreek#billjacobs#cadillac#dogs#giveaway#gluenglitter#gored#healthychoice#languagestars #giveaway#lighandhealthy#purina#ross#summeroffungiveaway #summeroffun#theholidaylettershopAll My ChildrenAmerican Cancer SocietyArmyDogArthurArtsBeauty and the BeastBebe PaluzzaBetty CrockerBolingbrookBuild-A-BearCare KitCare Kit #EnergizerCFK and #CBiasChevyChristmasMagicCultureDialEden FantasysEric CarleEventsFamilyGoldGood Night MoonHellmansHoliday TheatreHuluJewel/OscoJockeyJumpZoneKalahari ResortsLeapFrogLiitle Beans CafeLiteratureMadebyYouMondaysMarshallsMartha SpeaksMegaBloksMelissa and DOugMom It ForwardMomImpactMusicNavy PierNutriSkinOne Life to LiveOriental TheaterPartylitePaula DeenPopCapPurexSantaSassy Moms. GiveawaySheSpeaksStonyfieldSunny PatchSuper BowlTJMaxxTOFThe LoraxTinyPrintsUpromiseWalmart 3790 and 1256Will County Humane SocietyYoKidsapplesapples on oakblogger eventsbounce housecafe steamerscancer survivorscandlescanvas printcomputer gamescookie exchangedismmdvddogselmersfallfrye bootsgoalsgold spotgrilled grandmaholiday partyinsomniallamaslotionmeijermusicalsnapsnew yearsoven cleaningplacentaplacenta eatingpreschoolprice of goldquick dinnerreplacing eyes in a stuffed animalsams clubsand toyssensitive skinshoesstainless steelsummer camptechnoratithe law of attractiontracfonetrop50valentine's dayvideo gamesvision boardwayfairwillow houseyogurtThe Bloggin' Memahttp://www.megryansmom.com/noreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)Blogger898125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-6187663803616727653Fri, 09 Oct 2015 03:06:00 +00002015-10-08T22:06:55.915-05:00 Are you one of 35 million women experiencing Stress Urinary Incontinence/SUI? The kind of incontinence which can be triggered by everyday occurrences like coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or even exercise. Well ladies sit back and become enlightened! There's a new product designed to help stop leaks before they happen. Poise Impressa now gives gives women an option that helps them http://www.megryansmom.com/2015/10/learn-to-be-fearless-with-poise-impressa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-5749815788766061587Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:31:00 +00002015-09-29T12:31:21.384-05:00 Disclaimer: I was sent a copy of this children's book in order to facilitate this post. Inspector Dewey by Kristen Heimerl and beautifully illustrated by Irene Bofill is a wonderful new children's book narrated by a cat! A talking cat!  Dewey is a large, fluffy and very lovable feline who lives a mostly peaceful life in a big green house with his family: Thumper, Lily and Anna, http://www.megryansmom.com/2015/09/inspector-dewey-by-kristen-heimerl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-4704475162403928018Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:09:00 +00002015-09-21T14:09:17.861-05:00 Disclaimer: As a Netflix Stream Team member I received something of value for sharing this post with you. Just a little over two years ago, we kicked cable TV to the curb and never looked back. Well . . . sort of. We don't get the very best TV reception here in the boonies and every once in a while when the moon is just right, you can hear Whynot howling about missing a football game. But I http://www.megryansmom.com/2015/09/dust-off-your-shelfies-netflix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-7582434324565651683Sun, 30 Aug 2015 00:10:00 +00002015-08-29T19:12:39.695-05:00 Disclaimer: As a Netflix Stream Team member I received something of value for sharing this post with you. Raise your hand if your kids love dinosaurs. Now raise your other hand if your kids love construction trucks. Finally, jump up and down if you think your kids will love the newest Netflix original kids series from DreamWorks, Dinotrux. Dinotrux, is a brand new action-packed original http://www.megryansmom.com/2015/08/dinotrux-netflix-streamteam-august-2015.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-999370767862124759Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:13:00 +00002015-07-21T12:21:01.732-05:00 Disclaimer: As a Netflix Stream Team member I received something of value for sharing this post with you. There’s something pretty awesome about connecting with your kids over something you loved when you were young. It offers kids a glimpse into what you were like as a kid yourself and gives you a way to relive your childhood.   Netflix has compiled a list of must-watch throwbacks http://www.megryansmom.com/2015/06/reboot-your-throwback-netflix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-3399396753208215683Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:29:00 +00002015-06-10T12:29:07.675-05:00 Disclaimer: I received something of value for sharing this with you You could win a trip to Orlando! Put Me In The Story can make all your Frozen dreams come true! You and your family could win a trip to Orlando.   To celebrate the release of a new personalized Frozen book, Put Me In The Story is sending one very lucky family on a magical getaway. GRAND PRIZE: 3-Day/2-Night Vacationhttp://www.megryansmom.com/2015/06/a-frozen-dream-vacation-sweepstakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-6530938735600029835Fri, 29 May 2015 16:52:00 +00002015-07-21T12:21:34.127-05:00 Disclaimer: As a Netflix Stream Team member I received something of value for sharing this post with you. Families. We’ve all got one, but these days they’re starting to look less like The Cleavers and gone are the days of the white picket fence. The once traditional “nuclear” family has evolved into a kaleidoscope of possibilities—start with parents (maybe two dads, a single mom, or a stay athttp://www.megryansmom.com/2015/05/family-is-what-you-make-it-netflix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-6071583332973133598Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:30:00 +00002015-07-21T12:21:19.474-05:00 Disclaimer: As a Netflix Stream Team member I received something of value for sharing this post with you. Bloodline, an original new thriller is streaming now on Netflix! "We’re not bad people… but we did a bad thing." Nine episodes in, I still have no idea exactly what they did. The Rayburns, from the new Netflix original series, Bloodline, have some dark family secrets they’re http://www.megryansmom.com/2015/04/liar-liar-pants-on-fire-netflix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-4610656293214255077Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:22:00 +00002015-03-20T14:22:03.989-05:00 Disclaimer: As a Netflix Stream Team member I received something of value for sharing this post with you. Today is my day off and yet I was up, dressed, and out of the house before 8am. Nuts I tell ya! I dropped my car off at the car dealer for an oil change, then Whynot and I headed to the bank and the DMV, which here in Arizona is referred to as the MVD. Good times! AND Do we know how to keephttp://www.megryansmom.com/2015/03/reinvent-yourself-netflix-streamteam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-2759105614164283104Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:30:00 +00002015-03-13T06:30:01.014-05:00 Disclaimer: I received tickets to an advance screen in order to bring you this information. Disney breathes new life into a classic tale as old as time . . .screech . . . sorry wrong fairytale. The story of “Cinderella” follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes http://www.megryansmom.com/2015/03/disneys-cinderella-in-theaters-march.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-7868147019372699672Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:07:00 +00002015-03-06T16:07:31.793-06:00 Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Depend and contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. It's a little embarrassing to talk about, but over 65 million Americans suffer from bladder control problems. 23 million of those people are under the age of 45! Depend provides a variety of discreet products that help people regain their freedom and get their lives back, including: Depend http://www.megryansmom.com/2015/03/depend-for-bladder-leakage-protection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-2841729709572361543Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:00:00 +00002015-02-23T07:00:04.849-06:00 Disclaimer: As a Netflix Stream Team member I received something of value for sharing this post with you Subscribers can enjoy three new original Netflix series premiering this month!     1. Ever After High (2/6)2. Mako Mermaids (2/13)3. Richie Rich (2/20) Ever After High: Spring Unsprung, celebrates the idea that the story of your life is not written in permanent ink.http://www.megryansmom.com/2015/02/create-your-own-destiny-netflix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-2099061432348934372Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:21:00 +00002015-02-20T14:21:57.789-06:00 Disclaimer: I attended a media preview at no cost. McFarland, USA is now playing in theatres everywhere!!! SYNOPSIS:  Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (http://www.megryansmom.com/2015/02/disneys-mcfarland-usa-opening-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-5275606934419962290Sun, 01 Feb 2015 01:13:00 +00002015-01-31T19:15:48.106-06:00 Disclaimer: As a Netflix Stream Team member I received something of value for sharing this post with you The only thing that can make a great movie or TV series even better is a four-legged star. Celebrating pets this month, Netflix has pulled together a few favorite dogs, cats and even monkeys who hit the big screen. Aside from upping the cute factor, these loyal companions can deliver http://www.megryansmom.com/2015/01/streaming-cats-and-dogs-netflix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-3900209186255820271Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:35:00 +00002015-01-22T23:32:31.895-06:00 Disclaimer: I received something of value from Feld Entertainment in exchange for sharing this information with you. The widely popular Monster Jam® tour is heading to Rosemont at the Allstate Arena February 5-8, 2015 for an explosive new points-paying endurance showdown, featuring more of what the Monster Jam fans have been asking to see – more trucks, more action, #MoreMonsterJam! Unlikehttp://www.megryansmom.com/2015/01/monster-jam-heading-to-allstate-arena.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-6589541189081508244Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:14:00 +00002014-12-30T11:14:20.462-06:00Cough, cough, cough. So sorry, I just hacked up a glitter hairball. Christmas is over! Yippee! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. We most certainly did here on The Avenue. Our Christmas presents arrived at Sky Harbor almost exactly at the stroke of midnight! We've been on the run since their feet hit the ground, squeezing in enough memories to last until their next visit. The other http://www.megryansmom.com/2014/12/move-it-move-it-netflix-streamteam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-5436598690637045188Sun, 23 Nov 2014 05:47:00 +00002014-11-22T23:47:59.581-06:00Holiday season is just around the corner, but it's not the nation's favorite food holiday that has us day dreaming about mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. This month we're all about Friendsgiving, a popular take on Thanksgiving when friends come together to celebrate good food and great company. Urban Dictionary defines Friendsgiving as the celebration of Thanksgiving dinner with your http://www.megryansmom.com/2014/11/happy-friendsgiving-netflix-streamteam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-1744221155359021417Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:00:00 +00002014-11-07T08:00:01.042-06:00 Disclaimer: I received complimentary admission to an advance screening of Big Hero 6 to facilitate this review I don't know about you, but I'm just about "Frozen" out. I loved the movie as much as the next person, I even watched it a few times with my boys when they were visiting last spring. But I think it's time to let it go! Let's move on to the next greatest thing! Put away all the Anna http://www.megryansmom.com/2014/11/walt-disney-presents-big-hero-6.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-3486446381973456786Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:00:00 +00002014-11-06T08:00:02.112-06:00 Disclaimer: We received a copy of this video to facilitate the review and giveaway On December 2, Peppa Pig will be back in a 14 episode DVD titled Bubbles. This lovable, cheeky little piggy will be up to her usual activities – playing games, dressing up, visiting exciting places, making new friends and of course, jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Episodes include:   http://www.megryansmom.com/2014/11/peppa-pig-bubbles-review-and-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-2587174843489011747Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:00:00 +00002014-11-03T08:00:00.416-06:00 Disclaimer: We received a copy of Peppa's Christmas to facilitate this review. This holiday season, Peppa Pig, the #1 preschool show on Nick Jr., is coming to the U.S. on DVD. On November 4, you and your family can get into the festive spirit by watching the brand new holiday special DVD, Peppa’s Christmas. With 12 fun-filled “peppasodes” to enjoy, you can celebrate the season by http://www.megryansmom.com/2014/11/peppas-christmas-dvd-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-878619326479388301Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:00:00 +00002014-11-01T08:00:00.531-05:00I received something of value from Feld Entertainment as part of their Insider Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.   Experience unimaginable family fun, as amazing performers from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonderhttp://www.megryansmom.com/2014/11/ringling-brosand-barnum-bailey-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-7226758228055672677Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +00002014-10-31T10:08:27.759-05:00Glittergurl recently received a full size sample of Younique 3D Fiber Lash Mascara and I'm sharing her honest opinion below. If you haven't heard of Younique, it's a direct sales marketing company that sells beauty products for women almost exclusively through the use of social media. Hosting a Younique Party is as easy as sharing a link! No more expensive lash extensions or falsies. http://www.megryansmom.com/2014/10/younique-3d-fiber-lash-mascara.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-4802748382244222107Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:45:00 +00002014-10-26T12:06:46.920-05:00I'm not Betty Crocker, never have been, never will be. Lately a gourmet meal for me consists of popping a Lean Cuisine into the microwave. Breakfast is more often than not, two frozen waffles in the toaster oven and then topped with raspberry preserves. This morning I was feeling creative like I should really make my husband something a little different for breakfast because, well just because. http://www.megryansmom.com/2014/10/pumpkin-pancakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-2424868649157719320Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:57:00 +00002014-10-17T22:57:25.049-05:00  Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Netflix, all opinions are my own October's topic for Stream Team is celebrating milestones. I think it's a very appropriate topic for my family as both GlitterGurl and I celebrate birthdays in October. Birthdays are the best milestone I can think of right now because as we get older, milestones are few and far between.  Whynot and I have http://www.megryansmom.com/2014/10/celebrating-milestones-netflix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1099835066349545175.post-233610567953859043Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:40:00 +00002014-09-28T12:50:36.848-05:00  Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Netflix, all opinions are my own Back in the day, Friday Night Family Night meant setting the VCR to record Full House, Family Matters, and Step by Step and stepping out to Chuckie Cheese for Pizza and video games. Then on Saturday nights when the shows were not so age appropriate for my little ones we watched the shows we recorded the night before.http://www.megryansmom.com/2014/09/its-netflix-kind-of-night-netflix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Megryansmom)0