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Monopoly Empire from Hasbro Games

by Karen Mendes | 2021 Holiday Gift Ideas, Gift Ideas, Hasbro Toys/Games, Product Review | 6 Comments

Monopoly Empire This post is Sponsored by Hasbro but my opinions are 100% my own! If you are a fan of the classic MONOPOLY game, there is a NEW Monopoly Empire from Hasbro Games and I have a feeling the kids will love it! You can now experience MONOPOLY like never before with the new MONOPOLY EMPIRE game. MONOPOLY EMPIRE lets kids buy and sell some of the world’s favorite brands. Twenty-two top brands such as Coca-Cola, Xbox, Samsung, EA, and McDonald’s line the tricked-out game board. Kids make their way around the board, buying, selling and trading brands, which are added to their personal billboard tower. The first player to make it to the top of their tower is the winner! And a bonus...

Check out these FUN Tricksters Bike Helmets and some Bike Safety Tips

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Kid Stuff, Product Review | 2 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Tricksters Helmets but my opinions are 100% my own! Spring is here which means we are outdoors a lot more and that means the girls will be riding their bikes. Time to talk about bike safety. We live in a neighborhood set back a few streets from the main road but there is still a good amount of traffic that comes by our house. So I make sure that I'm outside when the girls are riding their bikes and we always practice safety as well. They have a certain area on our street they can ride to and from since they are still too young to ride off without me on their own. One of my daughters still has her training wheels on her bike, which I'm hoping to get off this...

Jolly Time Pop Corn Choco Cherry Heart Bouquets {valentine treat recipe}

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Valentine's Day Ideas! | 0 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Jolly Time but my opinions are 100% my own! It's almost Valentine's week and with kids in the house, we have to celebrate it. Not that I mind because they get all excited over it. And I like that. Pinterest is full of fun crafts and treats for Valentine's Day and if you aren't sick of them yet, I have more for you this week! You may not be thinking of using Jolly Time Pop Corn to make Valentine Treats, but these are easy to make, fun to eat and look pretty too! Plus they aren't full of chocolate so I don't feel as bad giving them to the kids. They might even been a fun treat for in school if your school allows you to send in treats. They can even be...

Strengthen Math Skills with PayDay The Classic Board Game

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 2 Comments

This post is sponsored by Winning Moves Games but my opinions are 100% my own! PayDay The Classic Board Game Have you ever played PayDay The Classic Board Game? I always loved playing board games when I was a kid and I still enjoy them. While playing PayDay can help strengthen math skills in a fun and engaging way, it's also a reminder of the importance of financial management in business. For those looking to ensure their ventures are on solid ground, learning form llc in georgia can provide the financial stability needed for success. PayDay is a game I played when I was much younger but pretty much I forgot about it until now. I always loved playing it because it was a way of pretending...

Lemon Pie in a Cup – Quick and Easy Snacks

by Karen Mendes | Dessert Recipes, Product Review, Quick Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes | 19 Comments

This shop was compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertisers but has been updated since then. All opinions are mine alone. Lemon Pie in a Cup Summer just started and I know it's going to go by fast. It's the fastest season ever. It's amazing how fast the summer goes by. My girls are teens now, but they are home all the time and always looking to snack. I'm always on the lookout for simple snack recipes that I can quickly put together any day of the week. Even though they are girls, they are always hungry! My kids love cool whip on anything! And I can't say I blame them because it's yummy. I was trying to think of something I can whip together for them to bring smiles to...

We Use It! Charmin Essentials Soft and Strong

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 0 Comments

There are certain brands that we never stray from and toilet paper is one of them. I grew up using Charmin and since I left my parents house many years ago, I've tried other brands but I keep coming back to the same thing and that's Charmin! Charmin has some new products in stores right now – Charmin Essentials Soft and Charmin Essentials Strong. Charmin Essentials Strong provides a bigger Charmin roll at a Scott 1000-like price* and Charmin Essentials Soft provides Charmin-like softness at an Angel Soft-like price. Charmin® Essentials Soft &Charmin® Essentials Strong are clog-safe and septic-safe with 3x the strength so you can feel your cleanest. Charmin®...

NEW Sara Lee Snacks Peanut Butter Crème Filled Cakes

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 0 Comments

We are a family that loves anything peanut butter, especially when mixed with chocolate! So when Sara Lee offered to send us the NEW Sara Lee Peanut Butter Creme Cakes to try, I didn't even have to think about it! Of course I said Yes! This post is sponsored by Sara Lee. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own! Sara Lee Snacks Peanut Butter Crème Filled Cakes Happy Snacking ® is about deliciousness. It’s all about the moment of bringing something wonderful wherever you go. Snack time just got happier and it’s peanut buttery-PERFECT. Peanut + chocolate + snack cakes = these new, wonderfully delicious individually wrapped treats. Sara Lee ® Snacks is introducing NEW Peanut...

Entenmann’s Little Bites Snackin’ Bites – Apple Cinnamon and Strawberry

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 0 Comments

When it comes to snacking, as a parent I am not only looking for better choices, but also ones that make my kids happy. The ever popular and hugely successful Entenmann’s® Little Bites® line has announced the launch of an exciting new line extension - NEW Little Bites® Snackin’ Bites! The delicious new addition to the Entenmann’s Little Bites family of snacks is consistent with the Little Bites goodness that we love, is destined to put a smile on kids’ faces and make parents feel good when they serve them! Made with a soft cereal crust and packed with delicious fruit filling, Snackin’ Bites rich and savory flavors, Apple Cinnamon and Strawberry, serve as a great breakfast OR the perfect...

Total Home Spring Cleaning Supplies from CVS/Pharmacy

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 3 Comments

Spring is here and that doesn't just mean you can open the windows, spend more time outdoors and start getting your garden ready, but it also means it's time to do some Spring Cleaning inside and get all those winter germs out of the house. While I don't like cleaning very much, I do enjoy Spring cleaning and going through the house and getting all the winter dust off everything! Over the next two weeks I'll be doing my Spring Cleaning. I'll also be using some Total Home products from CVS/Pharmacy while cleaning. The Total Home line launched last year to offer customers exceptional, reliable options at fraction of the cost when compared to national brands, without sacrificing quality....

Have you tried the new McDonald’s Chicken Sausage? {and a Giveaway!}

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 34 Comments

I'm so excited to share with you the NEW McDonald's Chicken Sausage!! I am not one to go out for breakfast very often, I'm pretty content with having my coffee at home, but if I am going to get a quick breakfast out, my favorite thing to have is McDonald's breakfast. I'm all about the Sausage McMuffin with Egg any day of the week! And now that they serve breakfast all day, I can have it whenever I want. But I am trying really hard to stay on track with eating healthy this new year and pork sausage is not on the list of things I should eat. This post is Sponsored by McDonalds' but my opinions are 100% my own! McDonald's must have been in my head because beginning January 18, 2016 at...

Eat Healthy with Premier Protein

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 38 Comments

It's a new year which means a lot of you are trying to eat healthier and leave a healthier life. Premier Protein can help you with that goal! Premier Protein® believes that good nutrition is the fuel for a happy, healthy life. It can be hard to get lean protein so they make their protein bars powerful, healthy choices easy! They are packed with protein without all the sugar and calories*, to give you the energy you need every day. They are ideal for breakfast on the go or an afternoon snack. *more calories from protein than sugar Premier Protein Products Premier Protein bars are available in 6 delicious flavors. Each gluten-free bar is packed with 30g of protein, is a good source of...

Whip up some French’s Jalapeno Popper Dip for the Superbowl

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Recipes | 2 Comments

How about if you whip up some French's Jalapeno Popper Dip for the Superbowl!!?? Not only is it a big game day, but it's also a big food day! Everyone is looking for a great appetizer, dip or side dish and French's has a lot of great recipes on their website that fit the bill. But if you’re looking to score big points with friends and family at your Big Game Party, then I suggest you try French’s® new Jalapeno Popper Dip. Hot stuff always hits the spot for me! Jalapeno Popper Dip According to Food Business News, jalapeno-flavored appetizers grew 22% over the past year and entrees featuring the moderately-spiced pepper rose about 10%. Requiring only five simple ingredients,...

4 Top Moose Toys for Kids aged 5 and older

by Karen Mendes | 2015 Holiday Gift Ideas, Product Review | 0 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Moose Toys but my opinions are 100% my own! Christmas is coming quickly and if you are still looking for some toy ideas for the kids on your list, here are 4 Top Moose Toys that are must haves this holiday season that boys and girls will love! Moose Toys is one of our favorite companies right now because they make Shopkins. My girls LOVE Shopkins and they are on the top of their Christmas lists this year. Actually they are really hoping that Santa can get his hands on some Season 4 Shopkins that are coming out this month. I told them not to count on it. But Moose Toys makes more than just Shopkins and the kids love them all! 4 Top Moose Toys for Kids aged 5...

Recycle a K-Cup Unit on Sale at Cross Country Cafe

by Karen Mendes | 2015 Holiday Gift Ideas, Coffee Coupons, HOT Deals, Product Review | 0 Comments

Have you seen the Recycle a K-Cup Unit? I love this and you can get a great deal on it at Cross Country Cafe as part of their Black Friday sale which has already begun! If you use K-cups you may feel guilty about throwing away the plastic cup and not recycling it. I know I am. But I don't have to anymore because they made something that makes recycling k-cups easy. It's super easy to use and I keep it right on my K-Cup Lazy Susan carousel so it's right there when I swap out the old K-cup with a new one! And it's the perfect stocking stuffer! Recycle a K-Cup Unit on Sale at Cross Country Cafe This is a handy dandy little tool that makes recycling Keurig K-cups a breeze! Right now...

INSIDE OUT Blu-ray and DVD NOW Available

by Karen Mendes | Disney News, Entertainment, Pixar, Product Review | 0 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Pixar but my opinions are 100% my own! Every store you walk into right now that sells movies has Inside Out right front and center. It was released this week on Blu-ray and DVD and now you can add it to your home movie collection. My girls were so excited for this to arrive because they fell in love with it in the theaters. If you didn't see it, you have to! It's a must see family movie. Everyone will love it! Do you ever look at someone and wonder what’s going on inside their head? Disney-Pixar’s “Inside Out” takes an exciting and hilarious journey into the mind to find the answer. Based in Headquarters, the control center of 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five...

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