This post is Sponsored by The Ohio Art Company and Zuru but my opinions are 100% my own! The holidays are upon us and this year I'm doing something different to share with you some of my favorite holiday gift ideas! Instead of one week with lots of ideas, this year I'm doing one month with tons of ideas! Each day for the month of November I'll share with you another great gift idea and even give you a chance to win some of them. These gifts will be for different people who may be on your holiday list. And some of them may be perfect for you! Today is the first day of the Karen's 2013 Holiday Gift Guide and this is for the kids - one gift and two stocking stuffers. And one lucky...
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Dress Up Your Home with these Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Katie Arrow Bookends
This post is Sponsored by JCPenny but my opinions are 100% my own! We have a lot of books in our house. A LOT OF BOOKS. My husband is a reader and always has about 3 books going at once. He even keeps a book in the trunk of his car just in case he has to wait somewhere. He's also impatient so a book helps with his patience. Fortunately he also re-reads books so he definitely gets his our money's worth. I enjoy reading too but I'd rather read on my iPad. I can't get him to switch over to digital books, at least not yet. I'm still working on it because we are going to run out of places to put the books! We had the bookshelf built-in a corner of our bedroom when we moved into our...
Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Blu-ray and DVD Combo and Toy Giveaway (ends 11/11)
This post is Sponsored by Shout Factory and Hasbro but my opinions are 100% my own! The eagerly anticipated conclusion of Hasbro Studios’ Emmy® Award-winning series finally unleashed in a special TRANSFORMERS PRIME original feature presentation for home entertainment. Kids, families and loyal fans are invited to further venture into the awe-inspiring world of Transformers Prime with Transformers Prime Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising now on DVD. Only at Walmart stores nationwide, Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Blu-ray and DVD Combo includes 3 collectible trading cards inside and special bonus feature A Look Behind The Scenes. Brimming with spectacular CG animation, a...
Thomas & Friends®: Animals Aboard DVD (Giveaway ends 11/11)
This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate but my opinions are 100% my own! Hop aboard for animal-filled adventures with everyone’s favorite engine Thomas and all his railway friends in Thomas & Friends®: Animals Aboard, which arrived on DVD September 10, 2013 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Thomas & Friends®: Animals Aboard will also be available on Digital Download and Video on Demand as of October 8. Featuring five wild, buzzing and furry adventures and timed to the release of the Fisher Price animal-themed toy line,this DVD will be available exclusively at Target for a limited time. It’s full steam ahead for Thomas, Percy, Henry and the engines as they learn lessons about being...
Go Back To College with Monsters University on Blu-Ray and DVD Combo Pack 10/29/13
This post is Sponsored by Disney but my opinions are 100% my own! At the beginning of the summer, my girls made a list of things they wanted to do over the summer and seeing Monsters University was on the list. The couldn't wait to see it. The funny thing is they were so afraid of Monsters Inc the first few times they saw it but this one they were counting down the days. As the summer went on and we got busy we forgot about the movie and the week before school started I had to scramble to get them there. At that point it was almost out of theaters but I found one place that still had it. Then my little one decided she didn't want to go. Seriously? I love how kids change their minds...
Nestle’s Special Edition Coffee-Mate® Girl Scouts® Creamers Review (Giveaway ends 11/11)
This post is Sponsored by Nestle but my opinions are 100% my own! Girl Scout cookies.... Did someone say Girl Scout Cookies? Coffee-mate now has a line of creamers that are based on Girl Scout cookies and I had a chance to try them. Before I tell you how they are, I want to share some information with you..... This past summer, Nestlé COFFEE-MATE® announced a nationwide casting call seeking an authentic Girl Scout to star in its television commercial for new, special edition COFFEE-MATE® Girl Scouts® creamers …and a star has been born! Abby (10 yrs.) from River Falls, Wisconsin has landed the coveted role and will be featured in the new commercial that is now airing on NBC, ABC and CBS...
Thomas & Friends®: 3-Movie DVD set Giveaway (ends 11/4)
This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate but my opinions are 100% my own! Earlier in the week I told you about a new 3 DVD movie pack from Thomas & Friends and how it would make a GREAT holiday gift this year. There are 3 DVD's in the is set - Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery – The Movie Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels – The Movie Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue – The Movie ABOUT THOMAS & FRIENDS™ Thomas the Tank Engine™ was created by a father for his son nearly 70 years ago and today is enjoyed by families in more than 185 territories and in 30 languages. The #1 blue engine and his friends invite children to enter a world of imagination through the...
A Halloween without Candy From Crest & Oral-B #SweetHalloween (Giveaway ends 11/4)
This post is Sponsored by Crest and Oral-B but my opinions are 100% my own! Candy represents Halloween for kids. And costumes too but I bet if you asked any kid what they love most about Halloween, I'm sure it would be the candy. And not just kids, adults too. I am guilty of stealing my favorites from their candy bucket along with my husband. But could you imagine a Halloween without candy? Crest and Oral-B have created a video of children’s unscripted reactions to the possibility of taking away their most prized possession on the sweetest holiday. Check out the video below... Thankfully a Halloween without candy will never exists for kids and Crest and Oral-B have you covered to help...
Truvia’s Partnership with United Nations World Food Program and a Giveaway (ends 11/4)
This post is Sponsored by Truvia but my opinions are 100% my own! The Truvia® brand recently announced a new social media campaign to support its “Sharing a Sweet Future” $1 million charitable initiative, launched in 2012 to help reduce childhood hunger in Bolivia. With 66 percent of the Bolivian population living in poverty, the Truvia® team has created a series of video stories on www.sharingasweetfuture.com to shine the spotlight on the everyday hardships experienced by many Bolivian communities. The brand is encouraging people to watch these videos with friends and family and even share them on Facebook or Twitter using #SweetFuture in an effort to help grow support behind the...
ALL YOU Frightfully Fun Halloween Handbook (Giveaway ends 10/29)
This post is Sponsored by All You Magazine but my opinions are 100% my own! If you are looking for a complete guide to celebrating Halloween with low-cost, big-bang ideas for costumes, decorations, recipes and crafts, then All You has a book for you! The All You Frightfully Fun Halloween Handbook. About Frightfully Fun Halloween Handbook ALL YOU magazine introduces its first-ever Halloween book: ALL YOU Frightfully Fun Halloween Handbook, the ultimate guide to celebrating Halloween affordably. The book packs in budget-savvy ideas for Halloween costumes, decorations, recipes and crafts. Written by the editors of ALL YOU, every idea includes easy-to-follow instructions and a list of...
Seattle’s Best #GreatTaste Twitter and Instagram Contest and A Giveaway (ends 11/4)
This post is Sponsored by Seattle's Best but my opinions are 100% my own! I love my coffee. Anyone who knows me, knows I love my coffee. I have several cups a day too. And when I don't, I'm sad. Well not really sad, but I do miss it. I find myself counting down the minutes until the kids go to bed so I can have a cup of coffee! The reason why I wait until they go to bed is because then I can drink it without any interruption. I like my coffee super hot so when I'm interrupted, it tends to cool off and then I don't enjoy it as much. When it comes to coffee, of course I do have my favorites but I'll try just about any coffee at least once. Seattle's Best is one coffee that I do enjoy but I...
Create a Pumpkin with Sweet Creations by Good Cook Pumpkin Carving Tools and Stencils
This post is Sponsored by Good Cook but my opinions are 100% my own! It's pumpkin carving time and everyone tries their best at carving. Some do better than others. I'm one of those that doesn't do so well free hand so a stencil kit is the way to go for me! Sweet Creations by Good Cook has a great Pumpkin Carving Kit that not only comes with 10 stencils but a carving kit too which consists of 5 tools.. Even though I'm not good at carving pumpkins, I try every year. This year my husband helped out and he did an awesome job. The only problem was, he doesn't take pictures through the process like I do, even though I asked him to snap a few with his phone. But he didn't so all I have...
Thomas & Friends®: 3-Movie Pack Out Now on DVD
This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate but my opinions are 100% my own! Here is another great holiday gift idea for your favorite Thomas & Friends fan. This will keep them entertained for hours. My girls love playing with Thomas & Friends trains but never really got into the movies. However my best friend has a little boy who is a HUGE Thomas & Friends fan and loves these movies. And since they can't find them on TV very often, she loves having these DVD's on hand for when he needs his Thomas & Friends fix. Start your engines for the most-action packed movie night of the year! Thomas & Friends®: 3-Movie Pack, which arrived on DVD October 15, 2013 from Lionsgate and...
Barney®: 3–Movie Pack Giveaway (ends 11/4)
This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate but my opinions are 100% my own! If you are a Barney fan, you are going to love this NEW 3 movie pack of Barney movies! It’s a night of epic proportions filled with imagination, caring, learning, singing and dancing when Barney®: 3–Movie Pack roared onto DVD October 15, 2013 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. This super-dee-duper collection of three feature length movies will fill the hearts of young ones as they enter the land of make believe, have fun making music and celebrate the biggest event of the year – Christmas. The Barney®: 3–Movie Pack DVD will be available for an incredible low price of $19.98. Trusted by moms and adored by children,...
World Osteoporsis Day and Adora Calcium Supplements (Giveaway 10/28)
This post is Sponsored by Adora but my opinions are 100% my own! Have you heard of Adora Calcium Supplements? They are the first-ever calcium supplements that are made from all-natural, premium chocolate. (Did someone say chocolate??) With just two disks at only 30 calories each, Adora provides you with 100% of your daily calcium plus vitamin D3 and magnesium for optimal absorption. And the best part is that it comes in both milk and dark chocolate varieties! Yum! You can find them in the Whole Body section of Whole Foods and also at Vitamin Shoppe and specialty retailers nationwide. Adora is celebrate World Osteoporosis Day on October 20, 2013 and you can too by wearing white. ...