Kids By Safilo Makes wearing Glasses Stylish

August 5, 2015 - brandy3 1 Comment

Disclosure: A gift card was provided to attend the event. Al opinions are 100% my own.

I was invited to the Safilo studio to preview their new line of glasses for kids ages 0-8. I had never even heard of Safilo, but my son wears glasses and we go through so much trouble with them I wanted to learn more.

Kids By Safilo is a new eyewear collection designed for children with a medical-scientific approach and engineered with advanced technologies and materials.

These glasses are absolutely adorable and are perfect for kids. Some of the features:
Bio based and non toxic
Stay firm on nose (no annoying hinges or metal parts)
light weight design
fun and colorful
made 100% in Italy

I loved viewing these glasses they are made for everyday challenges that kids go through. You don’t have to worry about them biting on the ear pieces or bending them.

In addition to seeing their showroom, I was able to talk with 3 leading experts on kids eye vision and why it is so important.
A parent will take their child to the dentist before getting a eye exam.

This event was so important to me, because I am one of those parents that never noticed the signs. My son was in first grade and started complaining about having to walk up to the board in school to see, I just thought that he was back to far. Then I got a call from the nurse, he failed his eye exam. I took him to get a eye exam, and felt so bad. His vision is horrible including a high astigmatism, Far sighted in one eye, near in the other.

He received his glasses and the first thing he said was “The world seems so big”

It’s absolutely important to get your child a vision exam, even if you don’t think anything is wrong.

You can find Safilo glasses at these two locations:
Devonshire Optical
51 University Place
New York, NY 10003
212-982-3762

Vista Sight Eye Care
817 West 181st
New York, NY 10033
212-923-2020

Or online at solsticesunglasses.com

Home Viewing party #HomeMovieNight #HomeInsiders

August 4, 2015January 2, 2020 - brandy3

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, a copy of the movie and viewing supplies were received as being apart of the Fox Home Insiders.

Dream Works Home is now on Blu-ray and dvd. We were able to have a small Home viewing movie night.

Home is about Oh, a loveable misfit from another planet who meets a girl named Tip. The two unlikely friends embark on the greatest journey of all time…the journey Home.

In the movie Home, Oh makes the car run off of Slushies, so of course our party would not be complete without our own Slushies. We made our own with special cups.
Just put them in the freezer fill them with your favorite juice and stir the ice off the see of the cup to make the juice slushy.

Home was so hilarious, Jim Parsons really brought Oh to life.

Our party was great too, we didn’t have much since most of our house is packed up, but the kids had a blast with their Slushies, Headbands, and more.

Enjoy some party tips from Oh himself

Home is now available on Blu-ray and dvd. When you pick up the Extended Party Edition at Walmart you will also get a cute light up Oh Toy.

Please Check my Instagram for more Home viewing party pics and fun

Home Arrives on Blu-ray GiveawayClosed #HomeInsiders

July 30, 2015December 14, 2015 - brandy3 86 Comments

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. A product was provided for review and giveaway. All opinions are 100% my own.

Home is now available on blu-ray and dvd.

Oh, a loveable misfit from another planet meets a girl named Tip. The two unlikely friends embark on the greatest journey of all time…the journey HOME.

I have a Blu-ray copy to giveaway to one lucky reader.

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Giveaway ends 8/20

Blogger Bash 2015 #BBNYC

July 27, 2015December 9, 2015 - brandy3 1 Comment

I recently attended Blogger Bash 2015, this was my second time attending this conference. I love attending it’s a great chance to mingle with other blogger and meet some awesome brands.

Day 1 started with the Care Bears Brunch. We got to see the new toys coming out for the Care Bears and learn about the brand.

Some of the highlights were that a young man named Zach has been helping people all over the world and his new mission was to give all the homeless children in NYC a Care Bear, since it is his favorite. The Care Bears are helping and donating the stuffed animals to help. How great is that.

Also my favorite TV show as a kid is coming back. Yes, the Care Bear cousins are coming back to TV! Who is excited! See the trailer and more pictures on my instagram channel.

Next I got t see a exclusive performance of the Blue Man Group. I had never seen them live before, but it was one of the most amazing shows ever.

We were not suppose to take any video or pictures during the show, even though I know a lot of bloggers did. So I only have a few pics afterward.

Including a interview with one of the members of the Blue Man Group. It was amazing learning how much training and energy goes into practicing and learning the routines.

The last surprise of the night was one of my favorites. Sweet Suite! There were so many amazing companies. The venue was Peir 60 in Chelsea, which I love You can see the statue of Liberty in the distance.

Sweet Suite started off with a bang featuring beautiful flower arrangements and woman dressed like candy. Some of my favorite brands were there including Tech4Kids. Moose Toys, GoldieBloks, and more.

Moose Toys was featuring their New Scoops Ice Cream Truck. They also found a Limited Edition while unpacking Shopkins. I finally got to touch Limited Edition Shopkin.

Day 2:
Day 2 started off with a amazing breakfast with Disney Infinity, in which we were able to get a sneak peak at Disney Infinity 3.0. They will have new toy boxes and characters including Star Wars, Inside Out and so much more.

After the breakfast they had some amazing sponsors you could meet with and also Baby Palooza, which I love attending every year. This year Anne Geddes was invited to speak again. I love hearing her talk, she is so amazing.

The next amazing event had us all laughing hysterically. It was The Peanuts Movie Lunch. Some of the voice cast joined us and were amazing. The kids were just so funny.

This was the end of blogger Bash for me I missed so many amazing events, but I had to get home to my family.

Hoping 2016 Blogger Bash is just as amazing.

I will be writing more posts so stay tuned. Don’t forget to check out my instagram linked above for more pics of all the events.

Learn more about Blogger Bash here.

Celebrate 31 With Baskin-Robbins

July 23, 2015July 24, 2015 - brandy3 2 Comments

Disclosure: This is a compensated post with Blog Meets Brands and Baskin-Robbins. All opinions are 100% My own.

July is National Ice Cream Month and Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is celebrating all month long by treating guests to fun special offers. Introducing a delicious lineup of OREO cookie-themed frozen treats, and providing guests with a sweet way to give back to their local communities.

Visit during July and you can get a free upgrade to a waffle cone when you get a double scoop of ice cream. Baskin-Robbins is also celebrating their 70th birthday with promotions.

Celebrate 31 with Baskin-Robbins! This July 31 get 31% off any sundae at your local Baskin-Robbins Store. Choose from so many different varieties like the classic sundae, brownie sundae, double scoop sundae, layered sundae, or a banana royale sundae.

This was our first visit to a Baskin Robbins and my kids just loved it. They had so many different varieties of ice cream and topping to choose from, plus the price was not bad at all.
We were admiring the cakes they had on display, they looked so yummy. My favorite was the Cookies N Cream ice cream cake, which features tons of oreo cookies.
Oreo N Cake is also the flavor of the month for July, which is a sweet combination of cake-flavored ice cream and oreo cookie pieces with chocolate cake batter flavored ribbon.

My kids each got a 2 scoop sundae with their favorite Ice cream and topping.

They picked out Snickers ice cream with gummy bears, chocolate ice cream with M&M’s and Cookies N Cream with M&Ms.

They absolutely loved it and had so much fun watching the guy make them in store. They each told the Baskin-Robbins employee what they wanted without any help and watched the creation happen.

I got a 2 scoop sundae supreme with Cookie dough ice cream and extra cookie dough pieces.

It was the best I ever had. The extra cookie dough pieces and the chocolate fudge and carmel made the sundae all come together. It was the perfect treat for a hot day.

Find the nearest Baskin-Robbins location to you and get 31% off your next Sundae this July 31.

The Longest Ride Blu-ray Giveaway Closed

July 22, 2015December 14, 2015 - brandy3 51 Comments

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, a product was provided for review and giveaway through the Fox Home Insiders Program.

Based on the bestselling novel by master storyteller Sparks, The Longest Ride centers on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City’s art world. As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, The Longest Ride explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love.

I loved snuggling up with a blanket and watching this chick flick. It made me laugh and cry.

Win a Blu-ray copy here:

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Contest closes 8/5

Finally Winners Revealed

July 21, 2015July 24, 2015 - brandy3 1 Comment

I sincerely apologize for taking so long to pick winners, we are in the process of moving and things have been very hectic.

Russell Madness- Kathy Dalton

Night At the Museum Secret Of the Tomb- Melissa A

Butterball Turkey Check- Ellen Beck

Turbo Fast DVD- Rebecca Orr

Jurassic World Toy- Ronald Oliver

Jurassic World Gear- Alessandro

Jurassic World Lego Set- GK

$25 Walmart gift card- James Robert

All winners are chosen through a plugin randomly. If emails go unanswered in 48 hours a new winner will be chosen.

Wordless Wednesday: Live Action Shots LINKY

July 21, 2015July 20, 2015 - brandy3 8 Comments

Love these shots of them playing in the field.

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Keeping Kids Safe This Summer #SummerSafety

July 19, 2015July 30, 2015 - brandy3 1 Comment

I have three kids at home all summer and for the last few years I have been to the doctor and emergency room so many times for accidents. I try to protect them the best I can but they are kids and want to have fun. Most of the accidents have been unavoidable, from playing sports or just being a kid.

I have already made one major trip to the ER this year when my daughter broke her thumb riding her bike. Other than that one major accident there has been scratches, cuts, burns, and smashed fingers.

It really has me thinking about supplemental insurance for my family, you never know how handy it can be.
Supplemental insurance is a important part of health care, especially for todays workers who have not accepted that they have been diagnosed with a serious illness.
Helps save money from out of pocket expenses that most major insurance companies won’t pay due to illness, cancer and more.
Most policies will also have options to help you with your everyday expenses like groceries, childcare and lodging. You can ask your employer about these plans.

We still have over a month of summer vacation left and tons of activities so I am going through tips to help keep my kids safe.

1.Safety Gear- when riding a bike,roller skating, or playing sports, always make sure your child has the appropriate gear on. Helmets, pads, mouth guards, and gloves, they may seem like a pain, but they are there to keep your child safe.

2.Practice- Make sure your child has been practicing their sport or activity instead of just going at it. This will reduce the chances of injury. Also make sure they drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

3. Body Aches- Parents should teach their child that if they are feeling tired, or any part of their body hurts it’s okay to stop. Pushing through when tired or having a injury will only hurt them worse. It’s okay to take a break.

4.Apply Apply Apply- We live near the beach so there is always 2 things we need. Sunscreen and bug spray. The beach is nice during the day but the sun can be brutal and sunscreen helps there skin stay beautiful. At night though the mosquitos come out everywhere. My kids are bit everywhere, so we always have bug spray and cream. West Nile Virus is around and even confirmed in our area. Always have spray or lanterns when out at night.

5. Always watch your kids around water, roads, pools, and trails. Please watch your kids this summer, I know that text message or email seems important but it’s not.

Accidents happen specially with kids around, make sure you’re prepared with supplemental insurance like Aflac’s accident policy to help cover out-of-pocket expenses.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Dannon Light and Fit Greek Tiramisu Yogurt Review #IHeartTiramisu

July 14, 2015July 24, 2015 - brandy3 1 Comment

Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Dannon. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. All views and opinions are my own, and do not necessarily represent those of Dannon.

One of my guilty pleasures is yogurt, I love being able to sit down after along hard day and enjoy a cool and refreshing flavored yogurt. There are so many amazing flavors in yogurt from cheese cake to chocolate and more.

I wanted to find a new interesting flavor and found Dannon Light and Fit Greek Tiramisu at my local Stop and Shop.

Dannon Light and Fit Tiramisu is….
Made with 12 grams of protein, 80 calories and 0% fat per container.
Dannon Light & Fit Tiramisu Flavored Greek nonfat yogurt satisfies taste buds and helps shrink away daily temptations.

It can be so hard for me to eat healthy, specially when I am upset. You can taste the satisfaction with NEW Dannon Light & Fit Tiramisu Flavored Greek nonfat yogurt.

When I first Tried Dannon Light and Fit Greek Tiramisu Yougurt, it didn’t look very appetizing at it is gray colored. It was actually very good and made my craving for junk for go away. Even my kids enjoyed it and getting them to eat healthy can be very tricky, so I have no problem giving them the new Dannon Light and Fit Greek Tiramisu.

I tend to ea more after having a rough day and it puts stress on my body since I don’t choose the right things, after one cup of Dannon Light and Fit Tiramisu Yogurt I felt full and didn’t have cravings for anything else.

Tiramisu was the winning flavor in The cannon Light and Fit contest they had recently. It’s been a favorite for around our house.

Look for Dannon Light and Fit Greek Tiramisu yogurt at your local grocery retailer. It’s a great way to indulge in a yummy snack and not have to worry about weight or eating unhealthy.

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