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This post is Sponsored by Hampton Hotels but my opinions are 100% my own! Like most people, we have friends and family that visit us from out-of-state during the holidays.   We have one extra bed here, but that's all.  If we need more room than that, they have to stay else where.   Hampton Hotels invites everyone who needs a place to stay this holiday, to stay with them.  There are over 1900 properties all over so chances are, there is a Hampton near you. Of course, getting a hotel room for your guests means spending more money.  Yes, however it doesn't have to break the bank and with  Hampton Hotels, it wont!  The Hampton Hotels brand, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and...

This post is Sponsored by Shout! Factory Kids but my opinions are 100% my own! The Littlest Pet Shop: Lights, Camera, Fashion is on DVD as of December 17th, 2013 from Shout! Factory Kids and would be a great last minute gift idea! Meet Blythe. She’s just a regular girl. She loves fashion. She loves her friends. And did we mention that she has the ability to talk to animals? Good thing this secret gift makes her a perfect fit for The Littlest Pet Shop! On December 17th, 2013, Shout! Factory Kids, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, invited you to join Blythe and her very best friends — Zoe the spaniel, Pepper the skunk, Sunil the mongoose, Russell the hedgehog, Penny the panda, Vinnie the...

This post is Sponsored by JORD but my opinions are 100% my own! Still holiday shopping this week?  Looking for something unique that you know the recipient won't have or get from someone else?  I love unique gifts and I have to say this is definitely unique and something you don't come across every day!  There are lots of watches out there on the market but this one is probably my favorite right now.  How about a watch made out of wood?  Yes, I said wood! JORD watches are one of a kind watch that is made from wood.  I didn't believe it when I first heard it either but they really are and they are so cool too.  They make them for men and for women and in different styles to meet everyone's...

  This post is Sponsored by TeenyMates but my opinions are 100% my own! Looking for a fun stocking stuffer for the sports fan in your house?  TeenyMates are pocket-size sports figures representing major professional teams. These mini-collectibles debuted last fall and have been a smash-hit!  They have even expanded the TeenyMates family to include NHL TeenyMates, NFL Series 2, and TeenyMates Tagalongs. The new TeenyMates are a unique, fun and family friendly item that you are sure to love. NHL Teenymates sell for $3.99 each and are fully licensed.  They are 1" tall and you can collect all 30 NHL teams + 4 rare figures - 2 different Throwback figures, a Metallic Gold figure and a...

This post is Sponsored by Brush Buddies but my opinions are 100% my own! Are you still looking for some stocking stuffer ideas that will be fun for the kids but yet give them a sparkling smile?  The NEW Brite Beatz toothbrush from Brush Buddies features a fun synchronized light and music show all while playing the classic holiday favorite, “Jingle Bells.”  The tune plays for the dentist recommended two minutes, which is a fun (and entertaining) reminder to keep brushing ‘til the song ends! The Brush Buddies line-up also includes a wide-selection of brushes that features songs from today’s hottest musicians including Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga! If you’re looking for fun brushes for young...

This post is Sponsored by Tums but my opinions are 100% my own! Between in-laws and invites, parties and presents, you’re probably very familiar with how stressful things can get around the house during the holidays.  Most families will be busy cooking and eating a lot during the holidays and heartburn is the last thing you want on the menu! Having TUMS® antacids on hand could be the perfect way to relieve heartburn fast, so you don’t have to miss a beat. I love TUMS and during the holidays I always have to turn to them.   And my family usually asks me for some to!  Everyone over eats, it's hard not too so I make sure I have some within reach in the kitchen.  It's actually where I keep...

This post is Sponsored by Disney but my opinions are 100% my own! Releasing from the Disney Vault in celebration of its 50th Anniversary, creative visionary Walt Disney’s classic shines for the first time on Blu-ray. Starring Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews in her Academy-Award winning role, and featuring iconic toe-tapping songs including “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” Mary Poppins is a movie experience your family will enjoy again and again. An all-new digital restoration adds even more magic – helping bring the award-winning songs and amazing picture to life like never before. Share the music; share the magic; share the joy of Mary Poppins this holiday...

This post is Sponsored by Half Popped but my opinions are 100% my own! My family loves popcorn.  We can't go to the movies without having some, no matter what it costs.  And when they kids pop a new movie into the Blu-ray, we have to pop some popcorn.  My oldest eats every single piece in the bowl, even the half popped ones!  If I let her, she'd probably even eat the ones that didn't pop!  She just loves it all! Have you heard of the story of Kenny the Kernel and the irresistible new children’s book, Half Popped?  Half Popped is written by Jeff Feuerstein and illustrated by Dayna Brandoff and Alex Miller.  Half Popped is the heart-warming and whimsical story of Kenny the Kernel, a...

This post is Sponsored by Starbucks but my opinions are 100% my own! I love seasonal coffees and I'm happy to share with you today the Starbucks Christmas Blend coffee!  In 1985, Starbucks introduced what has become the most admired and highly anticipated coffee in their entire coffee portfolio – Starbucks® Christmas Blend.  This sweet, spicy favorite combines the liveliness of superb Latin American coffees with the mellow smoothness of Asia-Pacific coffees as well as aged Sumatra beans. The holidays represent the most magical time of the year, and there is no better way to share joy than to bring home a package of Christmas Blend to enjoy with friends and families for holiday...

  This post is Sponsored by P&G and CVS but my opinions are 100% my own! Who doesn’t love a great deal during the holiday season? We are excited to announce that Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Foam Hair Color is 50% off at all CVS stores and online at www.cvs.com. The Clairol formula, with exclusive Color Blend Technology, is proven to give more blends of tones for perfectly natural color that is true to you.  If you've never colored your hair yourself before. the Nice ‘n Easy Foam Hair Color applies effortlessly and starts to absorb instantly, locking in color in one simple step.    Your friends will think it was professionally done because it includes ColorSeal™ Conditioning Gloss to help seal...

This post is Sponsored by Universal Studios but my opinions are 100% my own! The  holiday season just got even brighter with the release of Despicable Me 2 on Blu-ray™ and Blu-ray 3D™ Combo Packs, DVD and Digital HD including UltraViolet™ on December 10, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.  The film will also be available on Digital HD November 26, 2013, just in time for families to watch on the go as they gear up for holiday travel.  In addition to more than 45 minutes of hilarious and insightful bonus features, Blu-ray Combo Packs will include, from the makers of Despicable Me, three all-new mini-movies starring the film series’ breakout stars, the mischievous but lovable...