Friday, October 11, 2013

Lovable Labels - 10th Anniversary Sale!



Lovable Labels is your #1 source for durable personalized labels, tags, safety products and much more. By recognizing the unique personality in every child, Lovable Labels inspires children to take better care of their belongings.  Our durable products withstand the dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, and the greatest test - your child!

I have a few of their products and I LOVE them!!  I'm actually going to pick up a few labels for O's teacher to use in the classroom during this sale. 

This sale started yesterday and runs until Saturday October 19, 2013!!

So, just what can you expect during this anniversary sale??? 


- 10 days of deals
- offering 50% off our most popular products
- offer runs from October 10, 2013 - October 19, 2013
- We will be launching surprise new products

- Sign up for our newsletter to get our daily offers delivered right to your inbox - Sign up HERE

- To check our daily deal of the day, check out our 'gift tree' HERE

This is the best time to stock up...or think of Christmas presents!!  I'm going to get some to help make labeling school supplies 10 times easier next year and as I said before I'm going to pick up a pack for O's teacher.  They label EVERYTHING in school!! 

I'm pretty sure everyone with a school aged child has struggled with labeling their supplies...it is not as easy as it looks to label 48 sharpened pencils.  Trust me, I've done it!  I will definitely be picking up these:



You do not want to miss this sale!!!  Head on over to Lovable Labels now to check it out!


Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post.  I will be compensated with a product for this post.





Thursday, October 10, 2013

Pacific Rim Blu-Ray Giveaway


 
 
About Pacific Rim:
 
Go BIG or go EXTINCT!
Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Pacific Rim is an epic science fiction film set in the 2020s. Earth is at war with Kaijus; colossal monsters from an inter-dimensional gateway on the Pacific Ocean floor. Humanity unites to fight these huge monsters by creating the Jaegers: gigantic humanoid robots that are controlled by two pilots whose minds and memories are linked. The story takes place in the later days of the war, following Raleigh Becket, a former Jaeger pilot called out of retirement and paired up with newbie pilot Mako Mori in a final effort to defeat the Kaijus!
 
 
Pacific Rim is released on Blu-ray & DVD Oct.15!
 


 
 
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Wordless Wednesday - Three can be Rough!

Brynnleigh turned 3 on Friday....and we spent all weekend celebrating her special day!!


And after a weekend full of celebrating, Brynnleigh has found out that...


Three can....


be rough....very rough.


Yep...that's a big ol' goose egg at the top left of her head.  Her first day of being three at preschool and she decided to pick a fight with the concrete - guess who won? 

Luckily she's still funky and feisty and her head is going down.  We may have to invest in some protective gear if being three stays this way!

Friday, October 4, 2013

Rufus and Ryan Go to Church - Book Review & Giveaway!


This is such a cute book!!  Rufus and Ryan Go to Church is a great board book for kids age 2-5.  It helps explain in a fun kid tone what happens in Church. 

In my opinion, church can be a scary for little kids.  It' a large room filled with a lot of people (hopefully) and can be intimidating to little ones.

I knew this would be great for Brynnleigh (3) as our original church had to close down almost 2 years ago.  We have been trying a few different churches to see where we fit and I can sense her fear as we walk into the doors.  She's not afraid of church, she just does not know what to expect.


The illustrations in this book are fun and inviting.  B loved just flipping through and looking at the pictures herself.

We will continue to read this book weekly (at the least) as we search for our new church family to help ease the transition for B and help her feel more comfortable.  I might even need to go find her own Rufus!!
 
Here are the facts:
 
Rufus and Ryan Go To Church!
In Rufus and Ryan Go to Church!, four-year-old Ryan explains to his stuffed monkey, Rufus, what is happening as they attend church on Sunday morning. He lets Rufus know when it’s time to sing and to pray and to be quiet. Author Kathleen Bostrom brings a delightfully light touch to the text as she provides an introduction to an experience that most children are exposed to long before they understand why. And children everywhere will relate to the idea of explaining their surroundings to their favorite companions as they go about their daily activities.
This is just one of the first titles in a new series of inspirational books for preschoolers.

About the Rufus and Ryan
Rufus and Ryan is a new series of books for preschoolers, featuring Ryan, an energetic little boy, and his stuffed monkey Rufus. Basic Christian and church concepts serve as the foundation of the series, with an additional focus on character traits and development. The text is presented in young Ryan’s voice as he teaches Rufus about the concepts he is learning himself. Each story is about 150 words, using age-appropriate vocabulary and themes.
Also available now, Rufus and Ryan Say Their Prayers

About the Author
Kathleen Long Bostrom is a published children’s author in both the Christian and trade markets. She has a Master’s in Christian Education and a Doctorate of Ministry in Preaching, and she has worked in children’s ministry for many years. Kathy and her husband, Greg, have three grown children and live in Illinois.

About the Illustrator
Rebecca Thornburgh began illustrating children’s books full-time in 1996 and today has almost 100 books to her name. Rebecca’s vibrant watercolors have been showcased in previous Ideals titles, including the new edition of The Story of Christmas. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two daughters.
 
Rufus and Ryan Go to Church!
Written by: Kathleen Long Bostrom
Illustrated by: Rebecca Thornburgh
Publisher: Ideals Books
Board book
$7.99
Available at IdealsBooks.com
 
Brynnleigh's review....well she gives Rufus and Ryan Go to Church a big thumbs up!!
 
 
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Wordless Wednesday - Brynnleigh the Model




Owen likes to steal our camera and take pictures....and while I should not allow him to touch my super nice Cannon camera, I think it is good for him to explore his artistic side.  So, I allow him to touch it, use it, whatever, as long as the strap is around his neck.

Sunday night he was taking pictures of Brynnleigh....and who knew that a 2 year old would strike a pose, or two?  She was eating it up....every single second!


A bunch of these are blurry, but to be the work of a 6 year old and a 2 year old, I think they are pretty darn good.  I mean shoot....97% of my pictures turn out blurry myself!


This one, O claims he was getting a picture of her hair bow...I love her eyes in this one

Oh, and you can never forget the "hold your foot" pose!

So if anyone is looking for a 2 year old (soon to be 3 - as in this Friday...ahhhh) model or a 6 year old photographer - I have some good ones for you! ; )






Monday, September 30, 2013

Kre-O Cityville Invasion Review



We were selected to sample and share the new Kre-O Cityville Invasion set through BzzAgent and Owen and I both were super excited.  I had seen the Kre-O sets before, but we had never tried them.



O couldn't wait to open it.  When he did, we noticed that a lot of the pieces were already separated together in little baggies.  O quickly found the instruction booklet and went to work putting it together.





He played with this for hours/days - he loves it.  Once you get it put together and add a few batteries - you now have a play set with moving pieces and sounds.  O loved that the shark "swam" all by himself.



This did take him a bit longer to put together than his other building sets and the pieces seemed to be a bit smaller, but overall I really like this set.  It helps spark imagination/creativity in more ways than one.

The box that these come in turns into a nice carrying case (if you don't open it like I do) so you know exactly what to do with all those pieces when it is time to clean up.

Disclaimer: I received this product to review and share with my readers and friends.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

National Coffee Day w/Gevalia - Review & Giveaway

Today, September 29, 2013 is National Coffee Day....and I splurged with a Gevalia Caramel Macchiato...



It was wonderful....not only did it taste great, but it made the house smell great also!!  Even Troy commented on how good it smelt!

I will definately be buying more of these soon!

Gevalia makes these high end coffees so simply to use with your Keurig!!  All you do is empty the froth packing into your mug, then brew your coffee in your Keurig as you would, and at the end, you have a nice frothy Macchiato, Cappuccino, or Latte in the comfort of your own home!!

Just in time for National Coffee Day on Sunday, Sept. 29, Gevalia is giving coffee lovers another reason to wake up and savor the taste of rich, never bitter coffee without ever leaving their homes. For those who love starting cozy fall mornings with a warm Cappuccino, Caramel Macchiato or Mocha Latte, Gevalia Coffee’s new K-Cups deliver three premium coffee flavors in-home, made with real milk and topped with a velvety layer of foam!
Available in stores now, shoppers can purchase Gevalia’s new two-step, single-serve Keurig K-Cups*. For coffee aficionados, this new product offering delivers the coffee shop taste in the comfort of home.
Visit FoamAtHome.Gevalia.com for more information, and join the online conversation using hashtag #FoamAtHome.
Check back to FoamAtHome.Gevalia.com for a free sample of Gevalia Mocha Latte starting on September 29!

One lucky BOAT reader will win their own sampler pack which includes all three great flavors, Caramel Macchiato, Mocha Latte, and Cappuccino!  Make sure to enter using the Rafflecopter below:

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Disclaimer: I was provided a sample for my review, all opinions are my own.