Scooby Doo! and Kiss: Rock & Roll Mystery

Two things :  Scooby-Doo and KISS

Visit me for the best 80s and 90s bands :)

For the fellow 80s and 90s babies there were many things that we miss now.  When I was younger I remember my sister, cousin, and their friends making their hair so BIG I was baffled.  I honestly do not know if I could do it to my own without major hairspray usage or the Cameron Diaz magic product from Something About Mary.   

In between watching them do their hair and makeup, for hours if I may add, I was watching 'toons! The typical cartoon that was on was Scooby Doo.  Can you say Mystery Machine anyone? It was my fun vehicle I had on MASH games as well as a limo ... I always lived in a Shack. :(    Be ready to rock out with Kiss in the Mystery Machine  -- You have been warned of this greatness! You may not be biting off bat heads like Ozzy from Black Sabbath but you will probably be painting your face! 

Get ready to Rock! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang team up with the one and only KISS in this all-new, out-of-this-world adventure! We join the Gang at Kiss World – the all-things-Kiss theme park, as they investigate a series of strange hauntings. With help from Kiss, they discover that the Crimson Witch has returned to summon The Destroyer from the alternate dimension of Kissteria! The evil duos ghastly plan, to destroy the earth! Can the Gang's cunning and Kiss's power of rock save the day?! Tune in to this Rock and Roll Mystery for some thunderous, heavy FUN!

Play with the sound machine below to prepare yourself for this amazing DVD! Did I mention that I am giving one away?
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Shutterfly 2013 Holiday Cards

I thought of the best Christmas Card idea ever - we wear matching red sweaters with a white collared shirt underneath and do an 80s pose.  I saw the pose on a movie and instantly thought it would be a good laugh instead of all the boring Christmas cards people usually send.  I always use Shutterfly for my photobooks and want there to check out their 2013 Christmas Collection.  Go there now!

 

Hello Save The Date/Christmas Card!

We all know how much I love the photobooks, so be sure to check them out -- great presents for Grandparents if they are filled with a years worth of photographs.  BEST PRESENT EVER!

 

Shutterfuly also has a Tri-Fold card that would make an amazing Christmas card, but can also double as a Save The Date!   Because my wedding costs keep building (Pinterest you lied and said it is possible to have a wedding under $6k Boo) I am looking everywhere to save a few dollars - this tri-fold doubles as both :) 

There are so many new card designs for Holiday Cards 2013

o   Classic: Traditional colors, iconic illustrations, aspirational sentiments, snowflakes, monogram

o   Contemporary: trend forward colors, texture and layering, water color techniques, shine, glitter, Instagram pictures are perfect for this style

o   Whimsy: humor and nostalgia meet, fun sentiments

o   Merry and Bright: all about color and having fun

o   Religious: metallic type treatments, incorporated story ideas

o   Photo Basics: multiple colors, vertical type, family name highlights

Interested in all these new designs and ideas?  Shutterfly and I have joined up to give you $50 to use on the site!  Just enter using the giveaway links below!

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Be sure to join in on the Pinterest Party --  #PhotosYouLove on October 16 at 8 PM ET!  You never know what interesting ideas you will see at this Pinning Party (tm)!

I am  have been compensated with product as per FTC regulations and love it!  

#BetOnYourBaby ! New Show on ABC (:

 How amazing are these things? Luvs® Super Absorbent diapers give your baby the protection they need at the low price you’re looking for—complete with a money back guarantee. New Luvs® Super Absorbent Jumbo Packs have an everyday low price of $6.97 at Walmart! 

 

I know for a fact that most of us say "I Bet" on a daily basis. I am not a compulsive gambler ... even though B and I we went to Vegas ..... but I do say it. If I had an addiction it would be to clothes and shoes - oopsies! I was intrigued when I read my e-mail about this show .. who would put their child in a room flled with toys and bet on them? Uh, this girl! Bet on Your Baby is a new show where parents play fun games with their toddlers, and try to “bet” on what baby will do next! If they guess correctly, the family wins $5,000 in college tuition money, and the chance to play for $50,000! Want to win your own Luvs? Well just do the following and I'll try to pick a winner by Monday June 3rd!
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Betty Crocker Summetime Cakes!

This summer is filled with MANY parties and I usually try to take something fun with me! I wanted to share some recipes with you! Summer is one of the best times to be creative - people are so hungry from sitting in the sun it does not matter if you mess up anywhere! · Ice Cream Cone Cakes – Kids of all ages will love personalizing these single-serving cakes! · Flip-Flops Cake – Personalize these edible summer wardrobe favorites with candies and fruit snacks – transforming a sheet cake into footwear that looks (and is) good enough to eat. · Watermelon Cake – Your family’s favorite fruit is about to get even more popular. This melt-in-your-mouth cake offers a surprise in every bite, with chocolate chip “seeds” and a green jelly bean “rind.” · Cookies n Cream Cupcakes – Perfect for family picnics, these cupcakes taste like your favorite ice cream without all the mess! · Butterfly Cake – This beautiful, and fun, cake transforms a traditional birthday cake into a beautiful butterfly perfect for outdoor summer parties. While I was at Betty's website trying to pick out some recipes to try out I discovered that they are actually pretty straight forward!

With school ending tomorrow I have been writing my "TO TRY" list : make a cake for everyone's birthday, make a giant diamond ring cake, make a cupcake cake of a baby, get a tan, etc. (:

Angel Food Cupcakes

Fish Cake

Be sure to go to the website for more amazing ideas!  As soon as school is out for the Summer I am going to try the cute fish cake!    

Although this was a sponsored post, I love it! <3

Tiny Prints

Besides bridal shower invitations and wedding invitations one main event keeps happening in our lives - babies!  When Britt was having her shower she sent out adorable invites and they matched her theme! I love when everything goes together, such as the decorations invitations, colors, and the gifts. 

A great company I had the privilege to work with is Tiny Prints. Their invitations and announcements are adorable! Most of the invitations that I love include bright colors and are easy to coordinate with.  The unique invites are a wonderful surprise to the guest, especially the ones I picked out!  

Birth announcements are another element that I love getting in the mail.  People usually send ones out from the hospital because they get packages, but if you or someone you know is going to have a baby soon think of Tiny Prints!  There were so many unique and cute ideas that it was hard to pull a few to show everyone.   Tiny Prints has the traditional look people often love as well as the option to have 5+ photos on your announcement.  

  

Quick Giveaway: Tiny Prints wants to give a reader $50 to use on their site!  If you want to enter do the following things:

1. Visit Tiny Prints Birth Announcements or Tiny Prints Baby Shower Invitations and comment favorite stationery item.  Let me know which one you liked! 
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3. Tweet us, anything at all! @SAHMandTW

KidsEmail.Org-Safe Email Solutions for Your Family

As we prepare to move, I have been looking for ways to help our daughter adapt with living far away from our family.  She is so in love with her older cousin Ava and I want to help them keep in touch after the move.  The girls like to draw and send each other pictures so I was excited to try KidsEmail.org!

Kids Email is an easy way to give your child the ability to have an email account that you can easily monitor and control.  Your child has to option of picking their own email account name and can choose from many homepage designs.  

Boo chose to princess theme!

There are two different logins, one for you and one for your kids.  The kids login takes them to their email where they can read and send email.  The parent's login has many options for monitoring and controlling your child's account.  You can choose if your child can send or receive emails, photos, videos, links, or attachments.   You can also filter bad words, receive copies of all incoming and outgoing emails and add a tag line stating it's a child's email account.

The parent's section allows you to restrict the usage of the email account.  You can impose a grounding or even certain times and dates.

Right now, my daughter is still a little young for this, but this is great for anyone with older kids.  There is even an option to use an "older kid" version so your child doesn't think it's too childish.  I think that using this and other safe internet strategies, you can really protect your child online!  Overall, this is a great service for all parents!

They are offering a free 30 day trial! This is actually a free trial(no payment info is needed) with no need to cancel at a later date.

$200.00 Diapers.com Gift Card Giveaway

Blabs from a SAHM and TW is very-excited to give YOU the opportunity to WIN a $200.00 Diapers.com Gift Card!

Are you a woman who is trying to conceive, pregnant, or a brand-new Mommy? If so, you need to look into BellyHood.com. Have you not heard of BellyHood.com? Well, it is an online meeting place to talk to and get advice from other moms. The forums are easy-to-navigate and full of useful information. Plus, they have monthly drawings for $10.00 babies"R"us gift cards!

This would have been a great resource for me when I was pregnant!  I was the first one of my friends to get married and have a baby.  I had so many baby questions but had nowhere to turn for some advice.   

Blog with Mom and Adventures of 8 have teamed up with a wonderful group of Bloggers to offer you a chance to WIN a $200.00 Diapers.com gift card from BellyHood.com!

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Stokke MyCarrier Giveaway

Welcome to the Stokke MyCarrier Giveaway!

Photo Credits: Stokke

Hosted & Sponsored by: Mommys Craft Obsession

A big thank you to my lovely co-hosts:

Viva Veltoro, My Four Littles, Getting Green with Baby, Big Foot Tribe, NYSaving Specials, and Stay a Stay at Home Mom 

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Svan Lyft Booster Seat Giveaway

Welcome to the Svan Lyft Booster Seat Giveaway!!

Hosted by: My Four Littles and Four Littles Media

Sponsored by: Svan

Why didn't I see this when my daughter was younger?!  This would also be great for restaurants.  Good luck from Blabs from a SAHM and TW!

You can see the Svan Signet Complete High Chair Review on My Four Littles!

Giveaway Terms

One lucky reader will win a Svan Lyft booster seat (RV $80) for their little one!

This giveaway is open to the United States.

All entries will be verified.

Giveaway ends March 30th at 11:59pm.

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Aden Anais Bamboo Dream Blanket Giveaway

Welcome to the Aden and Anais Bamboo Dream Blanket Review and Giveaway!

Hosted by: My Four Littles and Four Littles Media

Sponsored by: Aden and Anais

Cohosted by:

Everything Mommyhood, The Stuff of Success, Simply Southern Couponers,

The Coupon Crazy Mom, Boys Oh Boys, Oh! My Heartsie Reviews

These blankets are super cute!  They would be a great baby shower gift.  Good luck from Blabs from a SAHM and TW!

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Organic Caboose Giveaway

Hosted by: My Four Littles and Four Littles Media

Sponsored by: Organic Caboose

Organic Caboose is an online retailer of great organic products for babies and adults! We were lucky enough to review the Fine Organic, Eco-Friendly Baby Throw Blanket! The blankets can be personalized. Finding organic and eco-friendly products can be tough but look no more - Organic Caboose is full of great organic products including throw blankets for babies and adults, fitted cloth diapers, mattress covers, changing pads, burp cloths, sleep sacks, nursing pads, and more! Check out the full Organic Caboose review on My Four Littles!

Cohosted by: Everything Mommyhood, The Stuff of Success,

Simply Southern Couponers, The Coupon Crazy Mom, and Boys Oh Boy.

This is the perfect baby shower gift!  It is something that the new mama really needs and will use.  Plus everyone loves anything that can be personalized with their new baby's name. Good luck from Blabs from a SAHM and TW!

Giveaway is open to the US, ages 18+, all entries will be verified.

Good luck and thank you for entering!

Giveaway ends 11:59pm EST March 22nd.

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Canon PowerShot A810 Digital Camera Giveaway!

The new Canon PowerShot A810 digital camera delivers beautiful images and stunning videos. Features great Smart AUTO, 720p HD Video, iFrame, 16.0 Megapixel Image Sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor,DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 5x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens andDigital IS.

Here is a picture of my daughter last year on Easter!

Without a great camera, I would have never captured one of my favorite pictures of her!
Good luck from Blabs from a SAHM and TW!

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Boba Carrier Giveaway

Hosted by: Four Littles Media, My Four Littles, and Everything Mommyhood

Sponsored by: Boba Family

When I had my daughter, my sister gave a carrier.  I wasn't sure that I would ever use it but boy was I wrong.  I used mine all the time!  We would take the dogs for a walk and I could easily carry Boo the whole time.  This is a must have product for new mamas!  Good luck from us at Blabs from a SAHM and TW!

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{2012 Holiday Gift Guide} Teach My Toddler

Like every other mother, I think that my daughter is very smart.  I am lucky to have a child that loves everything about learning.  We are constantly singing the ABC's or speaking in Spanish(she actually knows more than I do!).  I knew after I first looked at the Teach My Toddler Kit that she would be thrilled.  

Teach My has different kits for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.  I selected the toddler kit and was excited to see everything that it included.  The kit comes with four sections: Alphabet, Numbers, Colors, and Shapes.  It comes in a storage case and each subject is separated.  I really like that everything is really organized and easy to find. My daughter's playroom seems to suck everything into a black hole.  I will open a pack of flashcards and when I go to put them away almost half are missing. 

The entire Teach My Toddler Set includes:
~4 Board Books
~4 Full-Size Posters 
~5 Foam Puzzles 
~50+ Flashcards 
~Teaching Guide 
~Storage Case

As soon as I got the kit in the mail, we opened it.  There was a ton of material and I was real impressed with the quality of everything.  The flashcards are really sturdy which is really important for toddlers. The color flashcards are my favorite.  The color side is just solid color, not a picture of something that color.  If a flashcard has a picture of a carrot on it for the color orange, my daughter notices the carrot more than the color. I hung all the posters up in her playroom.  The alphabet poster is a topic of discussion every day in our house.  "Mama, what is a newt?" 

My daughter knows all her colors and shapes but I found this to be a great way to refresh her memory.  She really liked doing the puzzles because she knew where all of the pieces went.  We have mostly been working on her ABC's and numbers.  She knows how to count so we are working more on number recognition.  WE have been reading the foam books and doing the puzzles and flashcards almost every day.  

I love that this is a whole learning system all in one place.  No more finding a great alphabet book but finding out there isn't a similar number book as well.  This is an easy to follow, fun system that any little one would enjoy doing!  I recommend this for anyone who has a little one from ages six months to five years old!  

You can buy a whole kit for only $49.99 or just a section starting out at $14.99.  Order here!

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PackAways!

I love organization.  I mean LOVE it.  When I had the chance to review these I knew exactly what I was going to use it for ... but I had to narrow my list down because I only got 2.  I received the Pink and Green  boxes.  They were so easy to assemble and were automatically taken for kids toys. Hubbs brother was in the process of moving and these were the best things to stick the toys that were contantly in use.  As the house was getting fixed (paint, cleaning, etc.), I constantly heard how amazing it was to just have these within reach to keep the kids occupied.  It was even better because the colors were so bright and different, the kids did not fight over which box was theirs! The teacher in me still added their names to the write on area with my Dry Erase Marker though :)  If I even get these back, hopefully, I will use them for my classroom!  Teachers absolutely love organization ad boxes that are simple to put together and pack as these are.

Packaways is a brand new Storage Box that ships and stores in the flat position. When needed, simply press on opposing corners and the bottom "Automatically" folds into place and locks. When not in use, simply press on the bottom and the box folds back down flat for easy, out of the way storage. Ideal for homes, apartments or living quarters where use is intermittent and space is tight. Many applications: Moving; Back To School; Organizing The Kids' Rooms; Basement or Garage; Seasonal Items, etc. You can color code your things or have the colors match your decor. Proudly made in the U.S.A. from durable corrugated plastic. Great for harsh storage conditions or long-term storage since moisture and humidity won't effect the integrity of the boxes. Will last hundreds of cycles under normal circumstances. Comes with 2 Wipe Away Panels that allow you to conveniently identify the contents of the box. If you use China Dry Erase Markers, you can simply Wipe Away the previous contents and remark the box. Please go to www.packaways.com for more information.

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

AVEENO Baby Giveaway!

Whether you're an expectant mom planning a skin care regimen, a new mom seeking information on relieving the irritation and discomfort of diaper rash or eczema, or an experienced mom interested in toddler skin care, AVEENO Baby has a skin care and hair care solution!

AVEENO Baby Daily Moisture Lotion is a non-greasy formula that contains natural colloidal oatmeal and rich emollients to soothe, heal and protect your baby’s delicate, dry skin. It is formulated to moisturize for a full 24 hours and can be used every day to help keep your baby’s skin soft, smooth and healthy.

• Tear-Free: AVEENO^â Baby^Ô Wash & Shampoo provides gentle, tear-free cleansing for hair and body.
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Ten lucky readers will receive a AVEENO® Baby® Daily Moisture Lotion 8 oz. Tube!

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Giveaway ends October 13th at 11:59pm, open Worldwide, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. 

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Susan Brown's Baby Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer~Review

Although my daughter is too young to go to school, many of her activities start at the same time school does. She just started dance class and there are 13 other little ones in her class. At the end of each class after holding hands and rolling around on the floor, they each get a lollipop.  Those dirty hands go straight into their mouths.  I knew I had to be proactive in keeping her well.  When my daughter gets sick, she not only doesn't feel well but also gets very crappy.  When I heard that I was going to get to try Susan Brown's Baby Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer I knew that it would be great for her after dance class.

About the Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer(from their website):

"The must-have purse or diaper bag accessory! Our best selling Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer contains jojoba and vitamin E beads that will leave your hands feeling moisturized while decreasing the bacteria on your hands. Wont leave hands feeling sticky."

Filled with moisture beads!

When I think of hand sanitizers, I think of sticky messes that end up drying out my hands.  I almost never use hand sanitizers because of that feeling.  During the winter, my hands are always super dry so they are completely out of the question then.  Susan Brown's Baby is so different.  It somehow manages to leave your hand feeling like you just used lotion.  It left absolutely no residue but left my hands feeling clean.  There are moisture beads made with vitamin E and jojoba throughout the hand sanitizer.  I think that there is no way my hands would dry out after using it, making it perfect for winter!  It does smell like alcohol but leaves your hands with a fresh scent.  My hands almost have a fresh linen scent to them.

The hand sanitizer is dermatologist tested and free of both parabens and phthalates.  I really like that because it makes me feel safe using it on my daughter.  She really likes using it because of the pink and blue "dots".  I tossed this in my purse last week and have been using it almost every time we leave the house.  I put in on her every time we get in the car after we go to the store.  I would recommend this to any mom or soon-to-be mama!


I received the above products through Sublime Media Connection in exchange for an honest review. In no way was I asked to give a positive review.

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We decorated for Halloween!

My toddler is really into making decorations.  It is almost weekly now that we have "birthday parties" and she makes me decorate and make party hats.  So last week I busted out the glue sticks and construction paper and we made some fun stuff.  Here are some pictures of a few things we made.  We also made a Mickey Mouse bat mobile and other small bats and ghosts.  Mind you, these were made by a two year old!

(I made this.)

Carter's Watch The Wear~Review and Giveaway!

My daughter has really started to enjoy picking out her own clothes lately.  I really like her to choose her own clothes at the store but most of the time she ends up choosing something way too expensive.  Most of the time with children's clothes, they are either cheap or cute.  Then I discovered Carter's Watch the Wear.  Their clothes are both affordable and very stylish.  


About Carter's Watch the Wear(from their website):

"CARTER’S Watch the Wear brand is rooted deep in American history and Americana. Since its inception in 1859, over 150 years ago, by Henry W. Carter, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, the people of H.W. Carter & Sons and the CARTER’S Watch the Wear company have strived to achieve something they can take pride in, something that has been a symbol of quality in the making of sturdy denim workwear. Now they enter a new chapter in history while keeping the spirit and principles of Henry W. Carter alive. What was once designed for the men who hand built America, is now made for everyday families who keep America thriving."

I let my daughter pick out an outfit on thier website and she chose the  Carters Kids Clothes Stripe Top Legging Set in fuchsia.  Boo actually gasped when I took the outfit out of the package.  She loves anything that is pink so it was instantly a hit!  She also really liked that the shirt has a ruffle around the bottom of the shirt.  She danced all around that house watching the ruffles spin. Also, the top of the shirt has little rhinestones on it.  She kept calling them her "sparkles".   Her everyday outfit is usually leggings and a shirt so this was a great pick for her.  The best part of the outfit? The price!!  This two piece set is on sale right now for only $11!  Carter's Watch the Wear is a great company for anyone who is looking for great, affortable, cute kids clothes! 

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