My October Starbox!

Last week, I received my one of my favorite things, my October Starbox!  My monthly box is always exciting to get because I know that I will love everything inside.  Starbox is a monthly beauty box that includes three to four full-sized beauty products!  By full-sized I mean that it is the same size that they sell on their website.  No mini bottles or tiny sample packs come in this box! This month's box included Gold Dust Eyeliner Pencil, Posh/Peddle Eye Shadow Pigment, Masquerade Lipstick, Masquerade Eye Stickers and mystic quartz crystals.

Everything close up!

When I opened my box, I grabbed the eye shadow pigment first thing.  That exact color has been my favorite color since I was a little girl.  I knew I was going to love the eye shadow without even having to try it once.  At first, I was a little confused about the pigment part, what made it different than regular eye shadow.  I went onto the Starlooks website to read about it.  I found out that these can be mixed with other eye shadow, loose powder, foundation and lipstick.  You can ass as much or little color as you want to this is a great way to create the perfect shade for you.  I used the pigment over top another purple eye shadow to add a great simmer to my eyes.  I cannot express how much I love this!

I wasn't sure that I would have much use for a gold eyeliner.  However, when paired with the eye shadow pigment, it looks fantastic.  I have been using it in the corners on my eye to make my eyes looks sparkly.  

The lipstick was the most surprising product is this box.  I never wear lipstick.  It always comes off too easily or refuses to come off.  I hate when I put on a lipstick to try the color, not like it, and it is impossible to get off.  The lipstick in my Starbox was the perfect combination of long lasting and easy to get off.

I think that this box(and every other month I have tried them) are well worth their $15 price tag.  They always include over $35 worth of products and a few freebies, like this month's eye stickers.  I am always impressed with my boxes and am sure I will continue being so!

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R.L. Stine

“R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series”

Do you remember R.L. Stine?  My favorite were the pick your own adventure ones where you have 3 choices and then move your character throughout the book.  I always took the wrong turn and was ate by dogs or turned into a Vampire.  Yes, I am that person.  

Another flashback is to the Are You Afraid of the Dark?  show.  Well on the Hub they have R.L. Stine's show that is just like it - The Haunting Hour.   Love it!   You can look here for more information.  We had the chance to watch the show Grampires from The Haunting Hour.  The kids loved it!   It was a great show to watch, especially around Halloween.  With the "Frankenstorm" breathing down out necks and the end of the 9weeks, we decided to take a small break and watch Part 1.  Do you know you can do many activities with this?  Think 4Squares, writing prompts, active discussions, etc.   Check out the video below!

 

I was selected to be a MommyParties host as part of a promotional program with MomSelect. All opinions are my own.

Country Inn and Suites Giveaway!

Last year, my husband was traveling a lot for work so we decided to have to whole family travel with him. Now staying in different hotels for over five months is no one's dream, I found out quickly that some hotels are way better than others.  When we stayed at a Country Inn and Suites, we were not disappointed!  

Fall is the perfect time to get away- great weather, not too hot or buggy, the beautiful fall foliage, and fall foods are some of my personal favorites. I love long weekends this time of year, and highly recommend grabbing the spouse and kids, hitting the road, and finding an interesting destination.

One thing you never want to worry about when you travel, is the sort of hotel you will wind up staying in. It can be hard to book online- so many places "fluff" the reviews by having friends and family members post positive ones, and people generally only post ratings on hotels if they loved it or truly hated it. Sometimes I read them and am amazed at the crazy things people will write about.


It can sometimes be simpler to stick with a hotel brand that you know, like Country Inn and Suites. I would venture to say that no matter where you plan to stay, there will be a location nearby (even out of the USA, they have quite a presence). More then once, I have ended up in a hotel that was pretty "rough", had beds that looked like they had never been deep
cleaned, or where the soles of our feet turned black with the grime from the room's carpeting. I can honestly say I have never been disappointed in a stay with Country Inn and Suites. Great breakfasts, and many of the hotels even offer free cookies, drinks, and popcorn in the evening.

One of you can win the chance to do some free fall traveling on your own- win 4 free nights at a Country Inn and Suites of your choice. Please see below to win, and for rules and entry options. Good luck!
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1- Each free night voucher is valid for one free night, standard room, double occupancy at any North American Country Inns and Suites of the winner’s choice. The voucher expires one year after the issue date. The full terms and conditions are located on the room night voucher.

2- Entrants need to reside in the US or Canada and must be at least 18 years old.

This is a part of Country Inn and Suites Free Night Fall promotion, where you can have an opportunity to win an additional free night in their giveaway. Details and official rules can be found here.

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Blabs from a SAHM andTW is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment

Activision Family Game Summit~November 13th! #ATVIFamGames

I am so excited to attend this years Activision Family Game Summit! Host Soleil Moon Frye and a panel of gaming experts are going to be there to help transform traditional family game night with the hottest video games! The event is geared towards families so there is no need to be a techie or gamer to enjoy.  Thank goodness because the only thing I know about video games is that I love playing them!  

Want to join in on all the fun?

You can attend either live in NYC or online on November 13th at 1PM.
Follow @ATVI_Family on Twitter for all the latest even updates.
Use  #ATVIFamGames to chat with others who are excited for the upcoming fun.
Register for the event here {either online or NYC}:  http://activision.com/family

If you register before October 31st, you are eligible to receive a goodie bag of over $200 from Activision! So sign up and join in all the fun while learning how to add some fun to your family nights!

Lunch Skins Giveaway

Did you know that it is estimated that more than 20 million sandwich bags end up in a landfill just from school lunches?  My husband uses brown paper bags for his lunch and I can't stand it.  I strive to be as green as possible but I have never seen an alternative!

Lunch Skins offers high quality reusable bags that are not only stylish but also an investment. They are washable, durable and affordable. Every household should have a few of these on hand.

Sweet Silly Sara had the opportunity to try Lunch Skins. Read her review here to find out she thought of this product.

If you feel lucky, The Sublime Media Connection has a giveaway for you. One reader will win a Lunch Skins reusable sandwich bag. This giveaway begins on 10/26 and ends on 11/2.

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$100 ModaXpress Gift Card Giveaway!

Here is a great giveaway!  ModaXpress has a ton of great clothes for the teen in your life.  This would make a great gift for the holidays!  Good luck from Blabs from a SAHM and TW!

ModaXpressOnline.com returns for another amazing giveaway

Win $100 ModaXpress Shopping Spree.

ModaXpress is the discount online Juniors store. Carrying all of the trendsetting styles, shoes and accessories. The styles range from business, fun day to night looks and super "sexy" styles. There are styles to match every personality. Check out Michelle's review of the fun, fashion forward styles that don't break the bank.

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Python Printable Games-Halloween Party Games~Review and Coupon!

This is the first year that my daughter is starting to understand holidays.  I love that sheis just discovering the meaning to all the different holiday traditions.  I tried to explain to her the concept of carving pumpkins last week.  She was really confused!  I found that making crafts and playing games really help her understand what is going on this time of year.  Earlier this year, I was able to try Python Printables Mother's Day games and was really pleased.  So when I was able to try their Halloween Printables, I knew my daughter would enjoy them!

The party pack has forty different printable games including:

Crafty Pumpkin Decorating Ideas, Pin The Head On The Monster, Werewolf Spot The Difference, Halloween Costume Word Search, Halloween Coloring Pages, Halloween Synonyms For Kids, Chew On This Candy Names Game, Halloween Scavenger Hunt, Halloween Memo Match For Kids, Halloween Crossword For Kids, Halloween Maze Game, Escape From The Garden Left-Right, Naughty Or Nice? Coloring Game, Gross Facts Trivia, Monster Mash-Up Charades, Teen Terrors Mad Libs, Chocolate Trivia, Spooky Halloween Word Search, Costume Party Paper Dolls, I LEFT It RIGHT There! Left-Right, Halloween Newlywed Game Questions, Cubicle Chaos Mad Libs, Spooky Slumber Party Mad Libs, Fangs For The Memories Vampire Trivia, Left In The Dark Left-Right, The Grim Reaper Word Search, Pirate Language Game, Horror Movies Crossword, Twisted Horror Movie Titles, Stephen King Books and Movies Trivia, Scary Synopsis Horror Movie Trivia, Who's The Bad Guy? Trivia, Halloween Picture Match Game, Trick Or Treat Trivia, Teen Twilight Crossword, Who Am I? Halloween, Name That Candy Bar Game, Gross Cooties Trivia, and Pumpkin Picture Match Puzzle! 

There were quite a few games that were suitable for my toddler.  There are games for every age group but I was impressed that there were some for even the real little ones.  The paper dolls were a huge hit and since I downloaded them, I can print extras whenever she tears one.  This would be great for a school Halloween party or even a party at your home.  Since the entire party pack is only $19.95, it is a cheap way to entertain a group for a long period of time. 

Right now you can download some free Halloween coloring pages and receive a $5 off coupon!

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