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Celebrate Football Season with PopCorn Factory

- brandy3 5 Comments

Football season is finally starting this year and everyone has a team they are rooting for. We celebrate Football every Sunday, Monday and Thursday. We gather together and watch whatever game is on TV. While we have a favorite team “Buffalo Bills” we just love football in general.

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We Have big celebrations every Sunday and just watch football all day, so adding a Football themed popcorn tin was a must.

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The Popcorn Factory has every team on a tin filled with 3 varieties of popcorn, original, carmel, and cheddar. It’s the perfect way to root on your favorite team.

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Every Sunday the kids gather around and watch football, while eating popcorn from their Bills tin. It has lasted us a while now and they just can’t get enough of it. When the popcorn is gone, my son uses the tins as a holder for all his football cards and gear. He wants the whole collection now.

Perfect to collect them all and bring the spirit to your favorite team. You can also look at all the amazing gift ideas they have for college students and gifts while browsing the collection.

You can Find these collectible tins at Popcorn Factory now

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

Set the Mood For Date Night With Pro-Flowers

- brandy3 2 Comments

I rarely ever have date night, our lives are so busy and with three kids it makes it all more difficult. When we do have a “date night” it includes a movie at home and popcorn and dinner with the kids first. Every once in a while a special occasion will arise like my Birthday in a few days, and I want everything to be special. To set the Mood Pro-Flowers sent me a beautiful bouquet of roses as well as some Sherri’s Berrys and Cheesecake.

It’s been setting the mood for the ultimate Birthday date night.

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The strawberries and cheesecake were so good, and the perfect dessert for date night. Even though my kids got most of them! Every mom knows the feeling. The double bouquet of red roses added so much color to the room and made our meal feel special.

It was the perfect night.

How do you set the mood for date night.

Check out all the beautiful roses at Pro-flowers to set the mood for any occasion.

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. Products were provided by the company. All opinions are 100% my own.

Celebrate National Grandparents Day With GourmetGiftBaskets

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National Grandparents day is coming up on September , It’s a day to celebrate the grandparents in your life. Unfortunately for me, all mine have passed away but I will be celebrating my parents as they are grandparents to my children.

We always get them a card, but this year I want to do something special. GourmetGiftBaskets.com has tons of baskets ranging from fruit, cheese and crackers, to wine. They also have flavored popcorn, like the new Hickory Maple Bacon popcorn.

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They literally have something for everyone. Not celebrating Grandparents Day? No worries, get a basket for Back To school or a birthday.

I was sent a lovely basket full of fruit and summer sausage as well cheese and crackers. It came just in time for our first day of school, and the kids were so excited to be able to pack the fruit as well as some other items in their lunch.

The Hickory Maple Bacon has a strong distinct flavor, it’s kind of hard to describe. Some members of my family like it, others did not. The basket was great the Summer Sausage and crackers was the first to go of course. Everyone in my family loved it.

Visit GourmetGiftBaskets.com and find the Basket that fits your occasion.

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received. Product was provided for review. All opinions are 100% my own.

Jord Watches make the Perfect gift and a $75 Giveaway

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My anniversary is coming up soon and its a big one. 12 years, and I have to find the perfect gift. I heard about Jord Watches and was so impressed. They have beautiful handcrafted wood watches that can be sized to fit you perfectly.

When it comes to finding the perfect gift for your loved one, it’s a nightmare. I know my husband can be the hardest person to shop or at times. his style changes and he is not materialistic at all. The last few gifts I have gotten him have been watches. He loves them, but goes through them a lot.

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I am also in the market for a watch I haven’t had one in a while, and it makes finding out the time so much easier than pulling out a phone.

I love the Jord watches that I saw online they are just gorgeous and the colors and styles would match any outfit.
Jord watches has different colors and styles for both men and women.

one of my favorites is:

Delmar series:
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This watch is perfect for anyone in your life.

For the ladies my favorite is the Cora Purpleheart and Mother of Pearl.

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This watch is gorgeous. I wear it all the time and have received so many compliments about it. The watch is very delicate though as it is made of wood, I am so afraid I am going to break it at times.

The watch arrives in a beautiful wooden box that can be used for anything afterwards. The watch is seated on a soft pillow which just makes the setting as gorgeous.

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Jord Watches

Jord Watches are measured to fit your wrist exactly. You can go online and print out a ruler to help you with that.

Who wants $75 towards a new watch? One lucky reader will win a $75 gift code towards any watch good until 10/2 and all other entries will receive $20 towards a watch.

This is a little different as you must enter on the Jord Watches page, but still a great giveaway. Enter here and then come back and comment letting me know you did.

Contest is open until 7/10

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received. Product was provided by the company. All opinions are 100% my own.

Celebrate the Super Hero In your Family This Graduation Season

- brandy3

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own.

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Last year marked a big one for us as a family; my husband graduated with his Ph.D.

It was a long, hard road, but he made it.

He is truly a super hero to me.

He received so many amazing gifts; I made sure that my gift was personalized so he would cherish it while it’s hanging in his office one day.

I got him a personalized frame for his diploma to hang on his wall. Here’s they best part, attached to the frame is a pen holder. He can put a pen there, so he always knows where it is when he needs it.

The two things this super hero in my family will be using more than anything else are pens and a tablet. The pens for writing down data and the computer for logging it all in.

My husband is a molecular biologist so taking notes and writing down data is most of his work, having a good working pen on hand is critical in his field.

Cross not only has the perfect gift in their beautiful Cross Century Collection of pens but thanks to the new Cross Tech2™ Marvel Collection you can find one with a classic super hero design that fits your grad. Is he or she more Iron Man, Captain America or maybe Spider-Man? These ballpoint pens offer a beautiful way to celebrate the importance of the job while still reminding each person of the super hero within.

For those, like my husband, who will find themselves working with paper and a tablet, the Cross Tech2™ Marvel Multifunction pens have a nice addition, a stylus on the top to help navigate touchscreens. The Cross Tech2™ Marvel Multifunction Collection is a heroic combo of a ballpoint pen and a stylus in one.

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Character-themed design details
• Beautiful translucent lacquer finishes with metallic detail
• Presented in a luxury gift box with a Marvel-themed sleeve
• Lifetime Mechanical Guarantee
About the Finish
• A translucent deep blue lacquer featuring Captain America design details and rhodium-plated appointments
About the Tip
• Click-off cap
• Specially formulated ink flows freely like a fountain pen
• Includes 1 Black Gel Ink Rollerball Refill (#8523) in pen
• Can be converted into a ballpoint pen or creamy porous felt-tip pen by changing the refill to the desired type of tip.

I love the Spider-Man pen for my husband because it comes in his favorite bold colors, blue and red. Then there is the story of Spider-Man, a great super hero because not only does he save lives, but his superpowers come from a radioactive spider bite he received in, you guessed it, a lab.

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So which pen would you choose for the super hero in your family?

Shopkins Blind Bags

- brandy3

My kids have been Shopkins obsessed lately, they love the toys. Even more than that they loved being surprised by the Shopkins Blind Bags. There are so many different kind of Shopkins Blind bags like the Shopkins trading cards, foil tags, magnets, and more. Each pack comes with one shopkin from a various season.

** Hint for those of you disappointed with not getting any season 4 shopping bags, this is the perfect way to get a few.

These are perfect for Easter baskets and popular too, just look at the millions of videos on youtube.

Shopkins Blind Bags

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Last Minute Valentines Gifts from Stop and Shop

- brandy3 2 Comments

Valentines Day is this weekend, and i know the stores will be packed with people looking for those last minute Valentines gifts. Stop and Shop has tons of amazing gift that you can pick up last minute or when your grocery shopping.

While shopping for a romantic dinner at home you can find these Valentine gifts.

  • Chocolate, of course!
  • Halmark cards
  • Assorted gift cards
  • A bottle of sparkling cider or wine
  • Floral Bouquet
  • A romance novel
  • favorite magazines
  • Plush teddy bear
  • Balloons
  • Valentine cupcakes or brownies

Most Stop and Shop locations also have a Redox kiosk, so you can also pick up a movie to share with your loved one.

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Stop and Shop sent me a box of chocolates to get a sneak peek of what they had to offer for Valentines Day. The Russel Stovers box of chocolates was perfect packed and the chocolate was delicious. None of the pieces got passed up even my kids shared the box with me.

They have amazing gifts for the kids too, from small boxes of chocolates to character themed activities. I even saw a box containing big Shopkins plush.

For menu ideas or recipes to help with your Valentines dinner or any night of the week visit Stop and Shop.

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, a product was provided by Stop and Shop. All opinions are 100% my own.

Beat the Winter Blues With Nintendo

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We have been stuck in the house for days and school has been canceled,my kids have been going stir crazy and hate the snow. So to beat the Winter Blues I introduced the kids to some new Nintendo games for the 3DS.

Mario and Luigi Paper Jam:

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When Luigi accidentally opens a mysterious book hidden away in Peach’s Castle, he gets more than he bargained for when characters from the Paper Mario universe spill out of the pages and start running amok. Players must take control of the terrific trio of Mario, Luigi and Paper Mario to defeat Bowser and Paper Bowser and bring the Paper Mario characters back to their original world.

Maro and Luigi’s Paper Jam is a fun game featuring the original characters. They go from level to level trying to collect all the paper characters and put them back in the book. The game does have a lot of talking from the characters which can take a while to get from level to level, but still fun.

Yo-kai Watch:

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The popular Japanese sensation YO-KAI WATCH has come to the United States with hundreds of cute, spooky and mischievous Yo-Kai (physical beings that inhabit the world and represent different personalities and fears). Explore the world to find Yo-Kai, befriend them and turn them into a team to battle other Yo-Kai

Yo-Kai Watch is a monster catching game and while it looks a lot like Pokemon, but it is very different. I am not any good at these games when it comes to catching and battling. It was struggle for me. My kids were trying to show me how to play and I am slowly starting to understand the game more. It has been interesting. After a few levels the game became more interesting as you need find healing items and game money. You will love the mini games and hunting down all the fun Yo-kai with their own personalities.

Snowed in or having the winter blues, you can find both of these games retail for around $39 for Mario and Luigi Paper Jam and Yo-Kai Watch.

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The Peanuts Movie is Coming to Blu-ray Giveaway 3/17

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The peanuts movie is finally coming to Blu-ray and DVD March 8

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Every underdog has his day in this fun, family film as good ol’ Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved Peanuts gang appear as you’ve never seen them before – in a brand-new feature film from the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of Ice Age. Join everyone’s favorite eternal optimist, Charlie Brown, as he embarks on a heroic quest, while his beagle pal Snoopy takes to the skies to pursue his arch nemesis, the Red Baron. It’s a hilarious and heart-warming adventure!

With the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD fans can go deeper into the world of THE PEANUTS MOVIE with these fun-filled special features! Watch all-new Snoopy Snippets, check out the delightful documentary about the film’s extraordinary journey from the comics to the big screen, learn to draw Peanuts characters, sing along to music videos, choose your favorite songs from Snoopy’s Playlist and more!

We have yet to see this movie but can’t wait.

Here are some fun gifs and printable to get your kids ready for the movie.

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Trudeau Zen Fondue Sets the Mood For Valentines day

- brandy3 3 Comments

Trudeau Zen Fondue Set creates an intimacy of sharing that is unmatched by other meal traditions. This trendy Zen fondue set lets you share this intimacy with loved ones in contemporary style. Set has a stoneware Zen-shaped bowl for fondue and a divided platter to house assorted fondue dipping ingredients. Four color-coded fondue forks and a tea light to flame the unit along with recipes and instructions are included.

* I have never had a fondue set, and didn’t know exactly how many great things it could do. It’s so easy to set up the Zen Fondue set and the recipes included make it fun for parties or get togethers.

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Our first adventure using it was for the big game this past weekend. We used it for our Cheese display with pretzels and chips. My kids just loved, and was the perfect set up for our snacks.

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I have been using it now to make chocolate dipped everything. I am getting ready for Valentines day. I made Dairy Free chocolate and dipped strawberries, marshmallows, bananas, and pretzels.

Making the chocolate sauce is easy.
You just need coconut milk
and dairy free chocolate chips (I use enjoy life)
Heat on stove until melted, and transfer to Zen Fondue set and you can dip.

You can get the Trudeau Zen fondue set here.

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