Me & My 3 Kids

Origami Owl Consultant!!!

2014-01-30T13:12:00.001-08:00

Hello all my faithfull readers I am so excited to announce that I am a Leading Designer for Origami Owl!! I absolutly love Origami Owl they have so many different ways to express yourself in most beautiful ways! If anyone is interested in buying or becoming an Origami Owl Independant Designer please click on any of the links and it will take you directly to my site where you can order and/or sign up!!!

Charms are $5

Lockets range from $20-$44

Chains range from $10-$42

Plates range from $7-$9
Window Plates range from $14-$16

Dangle range from $6-$16

You can see that the prices are pretty reasonable and they are really good quality as well!!

* No product was recieved a post for myself.

Learn with ABCmouse! ~GIVEAWAY~ Ends January 28th

2014-01-14T11:03:00.000-08:00

I just finished school in December and I am currently looking for a job with that being said I am a stay at home mom for the moment and cannot afford for my daughter Sophia who is gong to be 4 years old to go to preschool. Something that my boys were able to do! So I was able to work together with ABCmouse. Set up is so easy. They start with an awesome video that explains all the different levels and different ways to help your children learn. She just started and she loves it! She asks me all the time I play mouse? Its too cute! I choose ABCmouse because they come highly recommended from all my friends and family that have used it for an great at home education!

Here is a little bit about ABCmouse:

ABCmouse.com is a global education initiative of Age of Learning, Inc. Our goal is to help

children build a strong foundation for future academic success by providing a comprehensive and engaging online curriculum to greatly assist early learners to succeed in pre-k, kindergarten, and early elementary school programs.

ABCmouse.com is subscription-based, with no advertising, pop-up ads, or links to other sites. Children can learn and explore with their parents, or on their own (depending on age and ability), in a safe and secure online educational environment.

We named our site ABCmouse.com because here children can learn important educational basics (often referred to as "the ABC’s") through the use of a computer mouse. At ABCmouse.com, the computer mouse comes to life as ABC Mouse, who serves as our site ambassador and guide to early learners everywhere.

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*A product was recieved for this review

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Accessorize with Capturing Contour~Giveaway~CLOSED

2013-12-19T09:56:00.000-08:00

Anyone planning giving or receiving a new camera for Christmas? Then I have an amazing companCapturing Contour. They have so many different straps from the beautiful Orange Organza to Penelope Sun Camera Bag
y that have awesome accessories for the camera you are giving or receiving this Holiday season! It is
from
camera bags like the

Capturing Contour even have accessories for men.

GIVEAWAY:
One winner will win a coupon code for $39.00 including $4.95 for shipping

HOW TO ENTER:
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* A product was received for this review.

Kids Presents to Their Friends

2013-12-09T21:00:00.002-08:00

This year is the first year that I was actually able to get something for my kids class mates. Ethan, who is in 4th grade, has never been able to bring little gifts for his classmates. Money has been tight and even though it was this year I was able to get a really awesome deal. Dennis, who is in Kindergarten, has the opportunity to bring little gifts for his classmates. This is the best Christmas present to me being able to do something for their friends! the little gifts include rings, yoyos, rulers with stencils in them, whistles, and little mazes.

Nutcracker 2013

2013-12-05T22:39:00.001-08:00

The little girl Ethan dance with in the party scene

Ethan with Clara

The Mouse King

This year my son and I had a new and wonderful experience! He was in the Nutcracker!! He was awesome. He was one of Fritz's Friends for the party scene where all the girls get their dollies. Then right after he was a mouse for the battle scene. For not taking one single class of ballet. However, now that he had this experience he wants to start ballet classes! That is so awesome! So starting in January him and 3 other boys from the Nutcracker are starting a ballet class.

Check Out Holiday 2012: Lalaloopsy Littles – Sew Cute Patient Giveaway ends Dec. 20th At mommymandy.com

2012-12-06T22:58:00.000-08:00

So as you all know I have a two year old daughter. Anyone that has any girls, whether they are two or older, you will know that at about 2 is when they go through their baby doll stage. Well Sophia is. She does not care what kind of baby doll it is she will play with it. She really has fallen in love with the Disney Babies Princesses. However their has been a lot of toy commercials on T.V. due to Christmas coming and one of those commercials is for the Lalaloopsy Littles – Sew Cute Patient. Every time that comes on she says "I dat". She has two already they are big and kind of awkward so now that they have the Littles collection it is perfect for her!

Well you all are in luck over at Mommymandy.com, she is hosting a giveaway for one of these awesome dolls! Everyone really needs to go over there and check it out as well as her other giveaways and Holiday 2012 Gift Guide. You will be sorry if you miss out on this awesome giveaway!

*I posted this information strictly for entry to a giveaway, I am not being compensated at all.

Check out Our Ordinary Life's Awesome Giveaway

2012-11-15T01:26:00.000-08:00

Ok so how many of you have your own little mommies at home? They try to do EVERYTHING like their mommies. Well if your daughters are anything like mine then you do. My two year old Sophia loves her babies. She will be a great mom someday in the FAR FAR FAR FUTURE!!! But
Our Ordinary Life has an awesome giveaway for you and your little mommies. Just click the link and check it out.

Happy Holidays From Microsoft

2011-12-20T18:10:00.000-08:00

I was recently contacted by Microsoft to do a review on lots of fun products that make awesome Christmas Gifts. In this review I will be telling you about Windows 7. I love Windows 7, it is way more functional. Once I get some time to experience Windows 7 I will let you know more about how I like it, and how it works! For now I will just give you a little knowledge of the product itself.

Windows 7 Home Premium offers the best entertainment experience on your PC, making the things you do every day easier. With fewer clicks, faster searching, easier browsing, and simpler ways to connect, there's less between you and what you want to do. Windows 7 is designed to improve the performance of your PC, so it's faster, more secure, and more reliable. PCs with Windows 7 simply work the way you want them to work.

This product includes both 32- and 64-bit versions for a single computer.
Simplify everyday tasks by finding something instantly, comparing documents side-by-side, or opening your favorite file in just two clicks
Watch Internet TV; pause, rewind, and record TV, movies, and other video content; or use Touch to interact with your PC in new ways
Pin any program to the taskbar and rearrange the icons on the taskbar just by clicking and dragging
Instantly locate and open virtually any file on your PC, from documents to emails to songs, right from the Start menu, just by typing a word or two, with Windows Search
90 days of Microsoft Support Services included:Click here: Click Here for complete details
Enjoy a PC that works the way you want it to with better support for today’s technologies, like 64-bit PC hardware and memory
Use Windows Media Player to stream music files on any network-connected device
Easily change backgrounds, window colors, and sounds to reflect your personal style
Use HomeGroup to connect all your PCs running Windows 7 to a single printer

Right I have Windows XP and its fine but really out dated and I am super excited to share with you my experience with the Windows 7!! Stay tuned.....

*A product was received for this review.

You Are What You Tweet!

2011-12-01T20:12:00.001-08:00

OMG This is so cool and pretty accurate! I LOVE Netflix!!! You HAVE to go and check this out for yourself at visual.ly

*I did this on my own free will nothing was given in return

Happy Holidays With Hexbugs

2011-11-25T19:49:00.001-08:00

I love these little critters! My kids love them too! They have so many and now they have the Glow in the Dark Hexbugs too!

Everything you need to build your own Hexbug Nano Habitat Set. Glows in the dark! 10 easy to connect pieces and 2 Glow in the Dark Nano specimens included. Batteries also included. Ages 3 and up.

Build your own Hexbug Nano habitat with this glow in the dark set! 10 easy connect pieces with working doors allow you to design your own trail. Collect and connect with other habitat sets to create a mega track. Comes with 2 extremely rare Hexbug Nano mutations.

Product Features

Everything you need to build your own Hexbug Nano Habitat Set
Glows in the dark!
10 easy to connect pieces in new black color
2 Nano specimens in test tube containers
Mix and match with other Hexbug Nano items!

*A product was received for this review

Happy Holidays With The Regurgitating Rico Launcher

2011-11-25T19:28:00.001-08:00

This is a really cool toy I know my kids love it and your will too!! It is a barrel of laughter. It is really easy to use it is perfect for your older toddler! They will laugh and play with it all day long!

One of the most popular characters from The Penguins of Madagascar ™ is now ready to spew…popcorn balls that is! Inspired by the fan-favorite Rico from DreamWorks Animation SKG® and Nickelodeon’s hit television series, kids can act out Rico’s trademark skills with the Regurgitating Rico Launcher. To start the action, kids simply force feed up to three balls through Rico’s mouth to get ready for the launch. With a swift pull on his legs, Rico lets out a squawk, and boom! Watch those popcorn balls fly! Rico is stuffed with several kooky sound effects that are triggered by pulling his legs back and pushing his feet forward. Regurgitating Rico Launcher stands up when not in use and comes with a total of five popcorn balls. Requires 2 AA batteries, included.

*A product was received for this review

Happy Holidays With Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Dance and Play Puppy

2011-11-25T19:14:00.001-08:00

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Dance and Play Puppy

Who's ready to wiggle and dance? The Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Dance and Play Puppy comes to life with baby-friendly motions, lively songs, irresistible wiggles and plenty of interactive learning fun. Two modes of play help your baby learn through songs, phrases, movement and games. The puppy guides your baby through motions to foster language development and help teach how to follow directions. There are plenty of surprises to delight your baby, like ears that move up and down.

I have just about every single version of laugh and learn puppy. All 3 of my kids have one! They love them and soon your kids can too!

Learning mode

Press the ABC button on the puppy's right foot to start the learning mode. Through more than 25 interactive songs, phrases and games, the puppy teaches letters, counting, opposites, greetings, manners, parts of the body and more.

Play mode

For playtime, press the Let's Play button on the puppy's left foot, and watch as your baby dances, wiggles and sings along.

Easy-to-follow motions

The puppy guides your baby through motions to foster language development and help teach your baby to follow directions.

Cheerful puppy

The puppy blows kisses and says "I love you!" Playing with a cheerful friend is a great way to introduce social skills.

*A product was received for this review

Happy Holidays With Alli's Originals~GIVEAWAY~

2011-11-25T18:43:00.001-08:00

Well Christmas is right around the corner and if your a mom thinking of something to get your parents from your kids I have the PERFECT gift for you from Alli's Originals. She has so many different custom jewelry you can do most anything. She also ships all over the world so you can be anywhere and order it and it will ship!

DARLING SQUARES

These square tags are made from .925 sterling silver and measure 10 mm x 10 mm and 2mm thick. These are much thicker than most of our tags.

These tags can fit up to 5 upper case letters or 7 lower case Comic, 5 Bradley Hand Font an initial or a symbol.
The tags dangle from a 16" link or ball chain necklace.

IN LOVE

This beautiful necklace is made from .925 sterling silver and includes a "Sweetheart" a Darling Square and Darling Dog Tag.The Heart measures 16mm, the square measures 10mm and the rectangle measures 8mm x 11mm.
The heart can fit up to 9 lower or upper case letters, up to 7 Bradley hand font letters or a date Stamping is available on both sides of this heart.
The Square can fit up to 5 upper case letters, 7 lower case letters, 4 of the bradley hand font, an initial or symbol.
The Darling Dog Tag can fit up to 5 Upper Case, 7 Lower Case Letters, 3 Bradley Hand font letters , an initial or a symbol.

DARLING SQUARE TOGGLE BRACELET

This bracelet is made from .925 sterling silver and includes a Darling Square that dangles from a toggle clasp. A rolo link chain is used for this bracelet.

This Square tag measures 10mm and 2mm thick.
The bracelet measures 7 1/4" in length. If you require a longer or shorter length, please leave a note in the comments box at checkout.

These tags can fit up to 5 upper case letters, 7 lower case letters, 4 of the bradley hand font, an initial or symbol.

Win:

1 winner will receive a $40 gift certificate

ENTER:

Tell me what you would buy from AllisOriginal.com

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Any Where In The World!
Please make sure to follow ALL giveaway rules.
This giveaway will end December 5, 2011.

*A product was received for this review.

Holiday Gift Guide New Traditions With Hallmark

2011-11-14T16:22:00.001-08:00

My kids and I have started a new tradition this Holiday season with Hallmark's Recordable Storybooks and the Merry-Okee Mic. I recorded The Night Before Christmas and we will read every night starting December 1st. The Merry-Okee Mic is fun. Ethan and Dennis had so much fun singing like an Elf! These are excellent ways to start new traditions with your family or if you are unable to be with family this is a great way for them to hear your voice read them a story each night before bed. Hallmark has a nice selection of Recordable story books that can be read all year round! You can find them all at Hallmark.com. The Merry-Okee Mic is only in stores but you can go on the website to find a store near you!

Merry-Okee

SRP: $19.95

This microphone makes anyone sound just like an elf while singing to six holiday favorites:

"O Christmas Tree,"
"Deck the Halls,"
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas,"
"Jingle Bells,"
"Jolly Old St. Nick,"
"Up on the Housetop"

Plays Song/Sound

The Night Before Christmas

Let your child hear you read this holiday favorite even if you’re away on a quick trip to the North Pole.

Recordable Storybook
Hardcover
Plays Song/Sound
Records Message

SRP: $29.95

Win:

1 winner will win a Recordable Story Book "The Night Before Christmas" and a Merry-Okee Mic.

ENTER:

Tell me an OLD tradition and a NEW tradition you would like to start with you family

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This giveaway will end November 23, 2011.

*A product was received for this review.

Tablet Time {Kindle Fire/$250 Cash} Giveaway

2011-11-11T15:32:00.000-08:00

So who wants to win a new Kindle Fire? I do!! But I cannot but all my faithful readers can in the Tablet Time Kindle Fire/$250 Cash! Have fun and Good luck to you all!

How To Enter:
You have to enter each field below in the Raffelcopter to be eligible you also have to reside in the United States.

What You Will Win:
2 Winners will have their choice in

A New Kindle Fire ($199 value)
Any Kindle Fire Cover up to $50 value

Enter Here:
Good Luck!!!

Merry Christmas With a Dora Kitchen

2011-11-09T16:17:00.000-08:00

Sophia is about 19 months and she will sit and stare at the T.V. when Dora The Explorer comes on! So when I got the opportunity to review the Dora Kitchen I was SO EXCITED! It makes an awesome Christmas present for around that age group! She loves watching me in the kitchen and she loves to help with the dish washer so I know she will love the Dora Kitchen! It is very decent price at $89.99 when I was little and wanted a play kitchen my parents always said no because they were so expensive and this is a great price for a great toy!!!

Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen by Fisher-Price®

¡Vamos a cocinar! Let's get cooking! This child-size kitchen features over 60 phrases in English & Spanish and includes 20 play pieces! Place a recipe card in the kitchen window to hear the ingredients you’ll need to go on a cooking adventure with Dora! You can also collect additional play packs which include pretend food and recipe cards that unlock phrases in the kitchen!

It’s easy for girls to prepare meals for a birthday bash, picnic, backyard barbeque or to cook up just about anything with the Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen. The kitchen includes a double sided “fiesta recipe card” that girls can place in the kitchen window to cook delicious meals like tacos, huevos rancheros, hamburgers, and more! Dora talks girls through each recipe with fun phrases that correspond to the recipe. The Fiesta Favorites Kitchen includes a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, grill, sink and a phone. With more than 60 English and Spanish phrases, and 20 play pieces, little girls will cook and play all day! Requires three AA batteries, included.

Includes a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, grill, sink and a phone.
More than 60 English and Spanish phrases, and 20 play pieces
Requires three AA batteries, included.
Manufacturer's Suggested Age: 2 Years and Up
Features: Sounds
Educational Focus: Motor Skills

Age: 2+

Your child will have so much fun with The Dora Kitchen I know Sophia will. Her brothers probably will too!

You can get the Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen at some of these retailers:

And many more!!

*A product was received for this review!

Rock Out With Chic Buds This Christmas~GIVEAWAY~

2011-11-01T12:00:00.000-07:00

How many of you have techies on you list to buy for? Well ChicBuds.com have A LOT of Awesome gadgets to listen to their music whether it is their mp3, ipod, iphone, or like my son his DSI XL. Recently I was selected by Chicexec.com on be half of Chicbuds.com to host a giveaway of their

Fauvette-Inner Ear Retractable Earphones

Treat your ears to somethin’ sweet!

Adorned with crystals, chicBuds transforms functional earbuds into a deliciously stylish experience. But don’t be fooled! chicBuds are not only yummy looking--they’re convenient too. The built-in retractor allows the cord to expand and retract to 5 stopping points for various lengths. The clip stops cords from bouncing around and the retractable device prevents tangling when not in use.

chicBuds Earphones: A sweet treat for your ears!

Compatible with:
iPods, iPhones, MP3 Player, Walkmen, Computers, Airplane Connectors... Basically any listening device!

Available in 2 Designs:
Faith Hope Love & Chic Love Pink

I will be hosting a giveaway on my site for one of these Chic Buds! One lucky winner will win a set for their techies this Christmas. The giveaway will go live November 1 2011. So check back then to enter! You will love them! I promise!

Win:
1 winner will win a pair of Faith Hope Love Earphones

ENTER:
Go to Chicbuds.com and tell another product you would be willing to buy for your techie for Christmas.

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For more free products and giveaways, go to http://www.facebook.com/chicbuds

US Only
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This giveaway will end November 15, 2011.

*A product was received for this review.

Last Chance Savings From Retailmenot.com

2011-10-26T16:30:00.000-07:00

Diapers 20% off diapers for three months for new customers!
Use this code: DIAPERS20PCT

Check them all out by clicking the link!!!

*I am affiliate to Retailmenot.com.

Hanes Go Pink on Facebook For The Cure

2011-10-26T15:41:00.000-07:00

Hanes, through Facebook.com are doing a Hanes Virtual Comfort Package where you can send anyone a virtual package including:

fully customizable with photos
videos
recipes
T-shirt designs
music
messages

What makes the Facebook App even better is for each package you send Hanes will donate $1 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. Anyone who has a mom, sister, aunt or any kind of female in your life should really check this out! It is really a good idea by Hanes!

I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network and am eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated in the post are my own.

Rock Out With Chic Buds This Christmas

2011-10-21T21:27:00.000-07:00

Treat your ears to somethin’ sweet!

chicBuds Earphones: A sweet treat for your ears!

Compatible with:
iPods, iPhones, MP3 Player, Walkmen, Computers, Airplane Connectors... Basically any listening device!

Available in 2 Designs:
Faith Hope Love & Chic Love Pink

For more free products and giveaways, go to http://www.facebook.com/chicbuds

*A product was received for this review.

Duracell To Your Holiday Rescue!

2011-10-21T16:30:00.000-07:00

How many of you forget the batteries at Christmas? I do! Always it never fails I always for get the batteries and my kids are always disappointed when they can't play with their new toys and gadgets!

Don’t Forget the Batteries

If toys, tech gadgets or gaming devices are on your holiday shopping list, chances are you’re going to need batteries. The holiday season is an ideal time to stock up, and Duracell’s most popular packs for AA and AAA batteries now available in Value Packs, which include at least 20 percent more batteries for the same price.

AA and AAA 8 pack is now offered with 10 batteries

AA and AAA 16 pack is now offered with 20 batteries

A and AAA 20 pack is now offered with 24 batteries

Trust Duracell to help make the most of your gift giving experience, we recommend purchasing and inserting batteries in advance (prior to wrapping) to ensure battery-powered gifts can be enjoyed immediately after opened. Batteries also make great stocking stuffers!

To fit virtually every device out there, CopperTop batteries are available in AAA, AA, C, D, and 9-volt sizes

SMART POWER… ALWAYS

CopperTop batteries have been engineered to deliver just the right level of power for most of your household needs. And now, you get up to 25% more batteries per pack (In AA/AAA 10, 16, and 20 packs). Plus, they’re guaranteed fresh for 7 years.

Many of the devices you use in your home are powered most efficiently by Duracell CopperTop batteries, including:

Toys	Clocks and radios
Remote controls	Smoke alarms
Flashlights

Who is on the run and your phone dies? Me!! ALL the time! No with Duracell's Instant USB Pocket charger it will never happen again!!! YA!

Give the Gift of Portable Power (Under $30!)

The Instant Charger gives the gift of more texting, talking and music – in one small and sleek package! We’ve all had our cell phones or MP3 players run out of juice, usually at the worst time possible. The Instant Charge provides reliable back-up power for mobile devices when not near an outlet. It’s an ideal gift for everyone on your shopping list, whether that teen who needs more power to text their parents when running late or the business person who seems to have their phone glued to their ear.

Provides up to 35 hours of back-up power – perfect for anyone on the go! Especially makes a great gift for the frequent traveler It’s small enough to fit in a pocket, purse, back-pack or car glove compartment Can be recharged and re-used via USB cord Compatibility: Devices with a mini-USB or micro-USB port (such as Palm, iPhone iPod Classic, iPod Nano, BlackBerry phones, Motorola® phones and some digital camera – see full list of compatible products at Duracell.com)

Portable Charging for The Tech Lover on the Go! (Under $50)

The Powerhouse Charger is the Instant Charger’s bigger brother, providing more back-up power and charges two devices at once – an ideal gift for anyone who has multiple tech gadgets with them at all times.

Duracell’s most powerful portable charger!

The Powerhouse Charger charges up to two devices at once with its swinging mini-USB and USB port

Provides up to 60 hours of extra power

SRP is $49.99, available at mass merchandisers, drug and hardware stores nationwide; Amazon.com

SMART POWER AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

The Instant Charger allows you to charge many USB-powered devices. It’s a handy portable power solution to keep in your bag, in your car, or on your desk for devices like iPods,® iPhones,® BlackBerrys,® and more.

1150 mAh	USB and mini-USB ports
Up to 35 hours of backup power	Use the cord of a USB, micro-USB, or mini-USB device to plug into the Instant Charger’s appropriate ports

CAN CHARGE:

iPhone	iPod Classic
iPod Nano	BlackBerry phones
Motorola® phones	Devices with a mini-USB port (some digital cameras—note many digital cameras have mini-USB ports for data transfer only and not charging)

* Product was received for this review

Tablet Time [iPad2/$550 Cash Edition] Giveaway

2011-10-19T19:09:00.000-07:00

So who wouldn't want to win a ipad2? Or $550 cash? I do!!! And if you do to, you should go to measuringwithflower.com and you have a chance to win either one!! The giveaway is called Tablet Time [iPad2/$550 Cash Edition] Giveaway. Good luck to anyone that enters!! I REALLY WANT AN IPAD SO BAD!!!

Dr. Sears New Baby Care Line

2011-10-19T15:55:00.000-07:00

So I have yet to let you all know that I am surrounded by pregnant women. My best friend is pregnant so it my mom's best friend and my sister-in-law is too. So when I was asked to review Dr. Sears Baby Care
line I was so excited. First it is all natural which is awesome for all these new moms that all going all natural and organic. I love their packaging! You can find Dr. Sears Baby Care products at Cosco and Costco.com.

In the Sears family, we've made healthy children our life's mission. After raising eight children and practicing pediatric medicine for more than 30 years, we have answered questions from thousands of parents. Millions more have sought our advice through our 40+ pediatric books, articles in parenting magazines, and our appearances on more than 100 television programs such as 20/20, Donahue, Good Morning America, Oprah, CBS This Morning, CNN, NBC's Today Show and Dateline.

As pediatricians working with children and parents around the world, we know it can be challenging to find healthy snacks that taste great and fit in with busy schedules. We are concerned about the increase in empty calories, sugars, and processed foods we see in children's diets, and the growing prevalence of childhood obesity, diabetes, and other nutrition-related disorders. The key to good health is good eating, and we'd like to help make it easier through our snacks, beverages and supplements.

We also know that it can be challenging to find baby care products without harmful chemicals or allergens... products you can feel safe using to care for your infant. That's why we've developed a 100% all natural baby care line that we believe in.

We hope you'll find that Dr. Sears Family Essentials provides your family with healthy products you can trust, from our family to yours!

Baby Lotion:

Dr. Sears Family Essentials’ Baby Lotion harnesses the power of pure, 100 percent all-natural ingredients to help soothe, moisturize and nourish your baby’s delicate skin.

For best results, cleanse the area and allow to dry. Apply Baby Lotion after bathing and anytime throughout the day.

Baby Wash & Shampoo:

Dr. Sears Family Essentials’ Baby Wash and Shampoo is a safe and simple everyday solution that gently cleanses and nourishes your baby’s skin and hair.

Made with non-irritating, natural ingredients, the simple and pure Baby Wash + Shampoo is a smart choice for discerning moms, that leaves baby smelling fresh, feeling soft and tear-free.

For best results, apply Baby Wash & Shampoo to babies wet hair and body. Rinse thoroughly.

Diaper Rash Cream:

With regular use, Dr. SEARS Family Essentials 100 percent all-natural preventative Diaper Rash Cream helps to prevent the discomfort and irritation of diaper rash, without any harmful chemicals associated with other brands.

For best results, cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry. Apply Severe Diaper Rash Cream liberally with each diaper change until severe diaper rash is healed.

Healthy Baby Bottom:

With regular use, Dr. SEARS Family Essentials 100 percent all-natural Healthy Baby Bottom Cream helps to prevent the discomfort and irritation of diaper rash, without any harmful chemicals associated with other brands.

For best results, cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry. Apply Diaper Rash Preventative Cream liberally with each diaper change.

Stretch Mark Cream:

Dr. Sears Family Essentials’ Stretch Mark Cream is a luxurious, 100 percent all-natural cream that reduces the appearance of stretch marks or scarring associated with pregnancy, while enhancing the skin’s natural beauty and elasticity. Made with only pure ingredients, Dr. Sears Family Essentials’ Stretch Mark Cream is designed without harmful chemicals, protecting pregnant mothers and their unborn babies from dangerous toxins that can be absorbed through the skin.

For best results, cleanse the area and allow to dry. Apply Stretch Mark Cream multiple times per day.

*A product was received for this review

My Growing Children

2011-10-15T19:19:00.000-07:00

So it's has been awhile since I have written about my children. They have grown so much since I last wrote about them. My oldest Ethan is in the second grade now, when I first started blogging he was in Kindergarten. He is 7 and he's amazing little boy! Extremely SMART! But he has always been! He's really hyper more than your normal 7 year old which makes me go NUTS but I couldn't imagine life without him or any of my kids! This was Ethan in Kindergarten. He looks so little compared to how looks know its crazy how fast they grow! It makes me tear up to think my little baby, my first born is getting so big! He is and always has been VERY out going! He makes friends everywhere he goes. Its amazing to see him socialize like a little person. He doesn't help me out as much as he should without a fight but I do rely on him a lot to help me out a little too much with his younger and brother and sister but after a little argument he usually gives in and helps me out!!

My 3 year old is doing preschool, which he has been doing since he was 2. He is the one I am most concerned about, as far as learning disabilities are concerned. He took forever to talk and even now he doesn't speak very clearly, you have to speak Dennis to know what he is saying! LOL Which i can say I am almost an expert! But he is a MAMA's boy to the T! He ONLY wants mommy which is a good feeling but also very troubling, it makes it very hard to get stuff done! If I send him up to watch T.V. in my room with Ethan my room looks like a tornado came through it because he just doesn't have the ability to sit and watch T.V. for a long period of time like Ethan. He also doesn't listen very good at ALL! He throws nothing but fits if he doesn't get his way, which is about 90% of the time! (So if any of you have any suggestions PLEASE feel free to let me know!) But I couldn't imagine my world without him! Because when he is being good and listening he is my best kid! He loves to snuggle with me. He would lay in bed and snuggle with me ALL day as long as I feed him (LOL) and let him watch what he wants to watch.

Now my little ONE YEAR OLD Princess Sophia!! She has just grown so much! She is a little SPITFIRE!! She has so much personality it is not funny! She is very independent oh and she absolutely positively LOVES
SHOES!!!! It doesn't matter whose shoes they are! We have a shoe bin after you go throw the kitchen and I am CONSTANTLY picking up shoes! She also likes purses too. So I went to Claire's and bought her a Disney Princess purse and she still wanted my big Coach purse filled with stuff that was to heavy to carry and so she dragged it around. But she is so smart just like Ethan. Just like Ethan and Dennis she LOVES food too! It doesn't matter if she just finished her big meal if I sit down to eat she will sit right next to me and want to eat my food too. I thought if I fed her first she wouldn't bug me for food boy was I wrong! She is the goofiest little girl I have every met. She makes me laugh all day long. She makes funny faces and makes funny noises. But she can also scream just like a girl, I mean the highest pitched scream I have ever heard! She does that when she's playing when one of her brothers are either trying to take something away from her or just touching her when she doesn't want to be touch! But she is just out of this world great she is everything I wanted in a little girl!

So I will end this by saying that my kids are my life they are everything my everything they are the reason I wake up and go to work and just be their mom!! I would not trade it for the world!

Modern Family On DVD Now For The Holidays

2011-10-12T19:13:00.000-07:00

America's favorite extended family is back for even more laughs when Modern Family: The Complete Second Season arrives on Blu-ray and DVD September 20th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Just in time for the Holidays!

Packed with tons of exclusive features and never-before-seen footage, Modern Family: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray and DVD will satisfy even the most diehard fans. Each set includes all 24 episodes of the critically acclaimed hit plus deleted family interviews, extended and deleted scenes, a hilarious gag reel, a music video and much more. The ARP for Blu-ray is $49.99 and DVD is $39.99 respectively.

The Pritchett clan has Jay sitting at the head, a true guys' guy experiencing a bit of mid-life crisis, has remarried a much younger wife, Gloria, whose passion and loyalty is matched by her 11-year-old son, Manny, a boy wise beyond his years. Blending together into this new family has quite the learning curve with some culture clashes, a few awkward misunderstandings, and plenty of sweet victories along the way

Jay's grown daughter, Claire, has her own family. Claire and Phil are the proud parents of three kids with whom they want that open, healthy, honest relationship. It's not always easy, especially when you have a teenage daughter who's growing up a little fast, a too-smart-for-her-own-good middle daughter and a scatterbrained boy. On top of that, Phil wants to be the "cool dad," while Claire is just trying her best to run a tight ship, determined not to let her kids have the rebellious childhood she had.

Claire's brother and Jay's grown son, Mitchell, adopted a Vietnamese baby with his partner of five years, Cameron. Opposites attract in this household, with Cameron having a wonderfully big personality and maybe a flare for the dramatic, whereas Mitchell is the more serious of the two. They balance each other out and are doting fathers trying to do their best as new parents.

All of these three families are unique unto themselves, and together they give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted embrace of the modern family.

"Modern Family" stars Ed O'Neill as Jay, Julie Bowen as Claire, Ty Burrell as Phil, Sofía Vergara as Gloria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron, Sarah Hyland as Haley, Nolan Gould as Luke, Ariel Winter as Alex and Rico Rodriguez as Manny. The series is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television in association with Levitan Lloyd Productions. Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd are executive producers/creators.

*A product was received for this review

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