tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51714852577491928262020-01-20T01:54:31.456-05:00Ann I Am!A little bit of everything Ann! Just whatever is on my mind...family friendly places to visit, money saving tips, household tips, places to visit, giveaways, freebies, green cleaning, healthy living tips, honest reviews and more! I want to help families so they can spend their money more wisely. I love to save money so I have more to spend!
PR pitches welcome and ad space available, just contact me.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.comBlogger3234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-75988330928325301802017-03-27T20:00:00.001-04:002017-03-27T20:00:49.122-04:00Sheer Perfection--When God Made You
I received a copy of this book for review purposes only. As always, this review contains my honest opinions.
Every now and then a children’s book comes along that is
sheer perfection. When God Made You
by Matthew Paul Turner is one of those rare books.
Every message I want to instill in my children and in all
children is included in this book. God planned you and made you by design. The
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-455306334522212602016-07-18T23:21:00.001-04:002016-07-18T23:21:46.989-04:00Tasting Rome #cookbook #Italian #recipies
One thing I know about my Italian heritage is that food
is so much more than the actual meal. Food is part of the culture and history f
the people that is handed down from generation to generation. Food is the
bonding of families for Italians. Food is an expression of love. I think it is
probably impossible to walk into an Italian's house and not be offered food
(and it is an insult not to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-6935672109623380302016-06-15T16:51:00.002-04:002016-06-15T16:51:41.430-04:00Full of Grace Movie Review plus $5 Off Coupon
I had the opportunity to watch the Full of Grace DVD in exchange for my honest opinions. This award winning movie stars Soam Jenkins, Baha Haifi and Kelsey Chow and follows the story of Mary, mother of Jesus, through her last days on earth.
I really expected this movie to recount the life of Mary, but it did not. The movie takes place 10 years after the resurrection of Christ, during Mary's Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-37646346497979166572016-06-13T12:34:00.003-04:002016-06-13T12:34:52.838-04:00Your Kids Won't Lose Things at Camp with This! #sponSummer is here! That means summertime fun--swimming, cook outs and sleepaway camps.
One of my absolute favorite companies, Mabel's Labels, asked if I would review their camp labels. Um, heck yes--little one is off to her first overnight camp and I would like to see everything come back home with her. So, I happily ordered and received a set of Sleepaway Camp Label Pack.
Ordering the labelsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-80900308140284505592016-06-09T19:32:00.004-04:002016-06-09T19:32:58.440-04:00Summertime Fun with #Stikbots #spon
Children today love technology. But one thing I hate is when kids are only
sitting around playing games on their devices all day. Our children need to
think creatively and when they are only playing these games, their creative
muscles shrink. So, when I was asked to review StikBot Studio Pro, I was happy
to let my kids try it out in exchange for my opinions. StikBots are poseable “bots”
with Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-8127977621888469162016-05-08T19:49:00.000-04:002016-05-08T19:49:08.016-04:00Things My Mom Taught Me About #Parenting Tween/Teen GirlsNavigating the tween and teen years as a female can be challenging and stressful for both the daughter and mother. Daughters have a mix of of hormones, drama, mean girls, zits, social media and boys. Whew! And mothers have the sweet child they have loved one minute and the next, some creature that they are quite certain didn't come of their loins! The issues these young ladies have today are Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-57872811160270887992016-04-27T13:56:00.001-04:002016-04-27T13:57:12.977-04:00A Must for Every Wardrobe #Spon
Do you like the look of layers but hate the bulk? It seems sometimes when I wear layers, the under layer tends to ride up and bunch up around the middle, making me uncomfortable and my outfit look sloppy. It happens sometimes even when I wear a tank under things. That's why I love the concept of Halftees. As soon as I heard of them, I knew I wanted to try them. I am so glad they sent me a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-55749356314196020162016-04-20T14:59:00.000-04:002016-04-22T09:46:10.676-04:00Two Recipes from 150 Best Recipes for Cooking in Foil #recipes
I love to make easy meals with less clean up, so I was
happy to review 150 Best Recipes for Cooking in Foil by Marilyn Haugen in
exchange for my honest opinions.
As you may already know, I love to go camping. But
whether I am home or out camping, I love dinners that don't require a lot of
clean up. Cooking in foil is the perfect solution. That being said, I can only
eat so much campfire Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-21698649305354415412016-04-20T13:27:00.000-04:002016-04-20T13:27:10.516-04:00Ramona Quimby Author Beverly Cleary Turns 100!
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I could hardly believe that Beverly Cleary is nearly 100! She is an amazing author of timeless books such as Ramona the Pest, Ribsy and Mouse and the Motorcycle. Books I read and enjoyed--books my children have read and enjoyed. If you haven't read them, grab a copy of some and read with your child. I guarantee you both will Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-57611307910376876242016-04-20T13:26:00.001-04:002016-04-20T13:28:01.792-04:00Giveaway! Purex Plus Clorox2 Stain Fighting Enzymes #SponI have been using Purex in my laundry room for years. I love the way it works and cleans and it is such a smart value compared to other products. So, I was happy to try a free bottle of the New Purex Plus Clorox2 Stain Fighting Enzymes and give my honest opinions of it.
The nitty gritty of this new product--it combines Purex with Clorox 2 stain fighters. This formula is designed to remove the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-78622724118904960472016-04-12T22:17:00.001-04:002016-04-12T22:17:50.689-04:00You Won't Believe What My Dogs Can Do for These Treats! #BeyondSnacks @BeyondPetFood #GotItFree #dogs
As a member of BzzAgent, I received the new Purina Beyond Dog Treats to try for free, as well as coupon for the dog food and a coupon for treats.. When I opened the All Natural White Meat Chicken Cutlets I was shocked--it looked and smelled like a dehydrated piece of chicken. Seriously, if it wasn't so tough, I might have tried it. Then I read the ingredients and was impressed even more. I hadAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-42971215462772026802016-04-04T22:19:00.001-04:002016-04-04T22:22:49.940-04:00Hiking Greeter Falls Savage Gulf State Natural Area, TN #HikingThis past week, I spent a lot of time hiking in the Cumberland Plateau. A nice, fairly easy hike we took was to Greeter Falls. Greeter Falls is located in the Savage Gulf State Natural Area. The Greeter Falls Loop Trail is a short 1.6 mile loop. It gets a fair amount of traffic. The trail ranges from smooth, to heavy with roots or rocks. The trail can be very wet (or icy) after rain/snow. There Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-16266109061621031732016-04-04T21:25:00.000-04:002016-04-22T09:48:11.533-04:00The Catholic Catalogue--A Field Guide #Books #Catholic
I received a copy of The Catholic Catalogue to facilitate this review. I was not compensated in any way nor required to write a favorable review.
I am a cradle Catholic. I spent 12 years in Catholic
schools. My mom always said those that converted to Catholicism as adults know
more about our beliefs than we do. And having married a man who converted as an
adult, I would agree. He knows Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-91547174649089936112016-03-24T22:59:00.002-04:002016-03-24T22:59:41.680-04:00#BringBacktheBeesI love that Honey Nut Cheerios (Canada) is helping to bring awareness of the importance of bees and that we all need to do our part in helping the declining bee population. They are even giving away wildflower seed packets to Canadian residents. This is a great video!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-7040221819495928082016-03-24T20:04:00.002-04:002016-04-22T09:50:31.284-04:00The Complete Guide to Natural Homemade Beauty Products & Treatments
I received a copy of the book The Complete Guide to Natural Homemade Beauty Products and Treatments by Amelia Ruiz to facilitate this review. This review contains my honest opinions. Links in this post may be affiliate links.
The older I get, the more concerned I am about not just what I put in my body, but what I put on my body. So, I am beginning to incorporate more and more natural productsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-3722743830758126482016-03-06T21:39:00.000-05:002016-03-06T21:39:09.826-05:00Relief for My Aches and Pains + $100 Value Giveaway #sponsoredAlthough my mind feels younger, my body is feeling the just under the hill birthday that is coming up. I will tell you, if one thing isn't hurting, something else is. I have some chronic tendinitis, arthritis and an old auto injury. I kept hearing about Salonpas but sort of figured it was gimmicky. However, on a day that I was really hurting, I was contacted about doing a review for Salonpas and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-43942376849022128992016-02-19T13:12:00.001-05:002016-02-19T13:12:56.074-05:00Three Great Recipes from 200 Best Sheet Pan Recipes #sponsored
As a busy mom, I was eager to review 200 Best Sheet Pan Recipes by Camilla V. Saulsbury. I did receive a copy of this book to facilitate the review and as always, this review contains my honest opinions.
Sheet pan meals are great because everything is cooked on one pan at the same time. No worry that part of the meal will be finished before the rest. These recipes are perfect for when I get Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-64835090879980256652016-02-17T20:00:00.000-05:002016-02-17T20:03:52.423-05:00$40 Entenmann's Little Bites Giveaway! #GoodtoGo #sponsored
I just found out that Entenmann's has a new product--French Toast Muffins! I received Entenmann's Little Bites product samples and coupons for the purpose of this post. This post contains my own opinions.
I have been an Entenmann's fan since I was a child. A friend of the family worked for Entenmann's and would occasionally bring delicious cookies to our house. I have been hooked ever since!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-17457261356229072212016-02-09T16:42:00.001-05:002016-02-10T19:28:59.841-05:00Bear Your Heart this Valentine's Day #BeartYourHeart #ad
I have always loved the Snuggle Bear. He is so soft and cuddly. I also love the loving campaigns that surround him, so I when I had this opportunity to share about the #BeartYourHeart Campaign in exchange for a Snuggle samples (full disclosure here, peeps), I couldn't turn it down. After all, who doesn't love heart-felt expression and Snuggle LOVEmojis? (Found free in the Apple and Android app Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-42442363412024019112016-02-09T16:29:00.002-05:002016-02-09T16:29:52.399-05:00A MUST for Keeping Kids Tech Safe!!!
Did you know that today, February 9, 2016, is Safer Internet Day? That reminds me of a presentation I recently attended at our PTO meeting by CBTS regarding teens and technology and keeping them safe. Even though I read a lot about internet privacy and security, I was eager to hear what he had to say because I was pretty sure I would learn a thing or two. I mean seriously, who can keepAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-50958842563334435532016-02-09T14:43:00.000-05:002016-02-09T14:43:41.770-05:00Why You Should Play in the Dirt
I know this may sound strange, but dirt is one of my favorite things. (No, not dirt as in dirty house, but dirt as in rich soil.) I was thinking about that this past weekend when I was potting some plants and had my hands in the soil. A brief thought crossed my mind that I really ought to put gloves on because I was getting dirt under my nails, but I quickly dismissed it. I love the feel of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-79198182496995301522016-02-02T16:38:00.001-05:002016-02-02T16:38:32.045-05:00Your Child Might NOT be Safe in Their Car Seat--What You Need to Know!
I don't have little ones anymore, but it is so important to keep them safe when traveling. You buckle them in and think they are safe, right? Maybe not. Winter poses challenges for children and car seats. Bulky coats pose problems--and just adjusting the harness straps isn't the answer. That's why I wanted to share this important informaion put out by Allana Pinkerton, Global Safety Advocate forAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-34810420282247847512016-01-22T16:38:00.000-05:002016-01-22T16:47:42.549-05:00Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore--You Won't Believe You are in Indiana!
I am behind on posting this trip, but what better time to do it than in the midst of a blizzard in the eastern part of our nation? We have wanted to visit Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore for a while. It touts beaches, biking, birding, botany, hiking and a diverse ecosystem in a relatively small area. From beaches to bogs to marshes, this area boasts it all. We finally made it to visit Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA41.6533144 -87.05237210000001416.1312799 -128.3609661 67.1753489 -45.743778100000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-33660910693414875952016-01-13T17:35:00.002-05:002016-01-13T17:36:49.508-05:00Ever Shop at Justice? Then Could Get Cash
Justice from Justice--finally.
Justice is a store I really don't like. I have always thought they were way overpriced (especially for the quality) among other things. I very clearly remember the conversation with my daughter where she was insisting that the store was 40% off. 40% off of overpriced, I said. I remember telling her that 40% was really the regular price. Try convincing an 8 year Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171485257749192826.post-20954828129336646492016-01-06T22:26:00.000-05:002016-01-06T22:26:03.924-05:00Winter Care for Your Lips Plus Carmex Coupon @Carmex #Carmex #sponsoredAnyone who knows me knows how much I despise winter. I could go on and on why--dry skin, static hair, bulky coats and gloves, cold steering wheels, cold feet and don't forget chapped lips. I received a complimentary gift pack from Carmex and now at least one part of winter is better for me--my lips! Even though I got a Carmex gift pack for free, what I am about to say is the honest to gosh truth.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555801699717110498noreply@blogger.com0