Holiday Gift Guide 2014 announcement

October 3, 2014October 2, 2014 - brandy3

I will be having a Holiday Gift Guide this year for 2014. Reviewing products and showing what I think are fun gift ideas for the holidays. Now I know tons of companies are showcasing their fab 15 etc. for the holidays, that doesn’t necessarily mean that will be on my gift guide.

My gift guide will feature products from different categories and ages, all the way to adults of fun and exciting toys, movies, games, clothes and so much more.

If you would like your product featured in No Time Mommy’s holiday gift guide, please reach out to bwalleshauser AT yahoo Dot Com.

V Tech’s Innotab 3 Plus Review and GiveawayClosed

September 10, 2014November 18, 2014 - brandy3 294 Comments

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. A sample product and information was provided by VTech.

My kids have really been getting into electronics lately. They love going on the internet and finding apps to play. I don’t like them getting to caught up with it though. The internet can be a dangerous place for a kid.
I have been looking into getting them kid friendly tablets, but they are all just a bit to expensive for me. The InnoTab 3 Plus is the perfect playtime for my 6 year old son. It doesn’t offer the internet, but you can download games and buy cartridges for him to play on the tablet.

The InnoTab 3 Plus offers:

InnoTab 3 Plus is a value-packed tablet that features a rechargeable battery power pack so you don’t need to worry about constantly purchasing batteries, a cost that really adds up.
This tablet offers access to more than 800 educator-endorsed, age and stage appropriate cartridges, software and apps that can be purchased and downloaded from VTech’s Learning Lodge app store.
Children will also love taking photos using the 180° rotating camera with over 55 special effects and using the video recorder to make movies. They can even import and listen to their own MP3s with the music player.
InnoTab 3 Plus comes with 12 apps to open up a world of learning fun at an affordable price of only $59.99, making it a great first learning tablet for price conscious parents.

The two features that I would say are my absolute favorite on the InnoTab 3 Plus, the rechargeable battery pack and the camera lens. We go through batteries like crazy with our kid friendly electronics and it gets really expensive, so not having to worry about replacing batteries all the time is a plus. The camera lens lets you take pictures as a camera. Pictures or videos from a direct angle, or you can change the lens to face you for a selfie.

Some units do not come with the rechargeable power pack, and is sold separately.

The best part!! I am giving away a InnoTab 3 Plus to one lucky reader. US Only.

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Perfect Grad Gifts from Best Buy #GreatestGrad @bestbuy

June 18, 2014 - brandy3

Disclosure:The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Every 4 years I have been attending a graduation. I know it seems like a lot, but it has been enjoyable watching my husband achieve his goals. Army graduation, then undergraduate and next year will be his graduate school graduation with a PHD.

Since tho is the biggest graduation, I want to get him a gift he’ll always love and remember.

Best Buy has great gift ideas for those Grads that are moving out, networking for a new job, or the fitness fanatic grad.

My husband has been wanting to get a new Blu-ray Player, which is a idea on the gift guide. You can find that here.
I think that since he is graduating and will be taking on a lot more research and possibly even starting teaching. I will be looking into getting him the
SanDisk Connect 32GB USB 2.0 Wireless Flash Drive:

This would be a great gift for him, because it stores so much and as a scientist he goes through tons of research papers on a daily basis. Plus it allows you to share information through multiple devices which is great for when he travels to conferences. You can also choose to keep all information password protected. That is a big one if you ever lose it and don’t want anything shared.

Join us For Twitter Parties:
Best Buy will be hosting to Twitter Parties celebrating graduates.
Thursday 6/19 at 7PM CST and Tuesday 6/24 at 7PM CST, follow the hashtag #GreatestGrad

What is the perfect gift on your radar from Best Buy?

Fathers Day Gift: Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey On Blu-ray

June 13, 2014June 12, 2014 - brandy3 1 Comment

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. A product was provided for my review.

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey is the followup to Carl Sagan’s award winning series that explored the remarkable mysteries of the Cosmos and our place within it.

This new series is produced by Ann Druyan (Carl sagan’s Widow) and Seth MacFarlane. Yes, there is more to him then just funny hit animated shows. The series is hosted by renowned astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Special Features:

The Cosmic Calendar
Cosmos: A spacetime Odyssey- The Voyage Continues
Celebrating Carl sagan: A Selection From The Library Of Congress Dedication.
Cosmos at Comic-Con 2013
Audio Commentary on Episode One: “Standing Up In The Milky Way”

*** My husband is a scientist and the biggest fan of Carl Sagan. He has followed his work since he was a teenager. When Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey was announced to air on Fox my husband vowed to watch every episode and he has. Everything about the Cosmos Adventure is amazing, from the information, to the graphics. Th show actually makes you feel like your traveling through space.

Cosmos on Blu-ray was a gift my husband actually asked for. We have the original Cosmos Series with Carl sagan on dvd also, so it’s been great watching and comparing both.

You can pick up Cosmos: A space-time Odyssey on Blu-ray and DVD now at retailers nationwide for $29.99

Release date: June 10, 2014

Rating: 10

Running Time:662 minutes

Make Mothers Day Special With Edible Arrangments

May 8, 2014 - brandy3 1 Comment

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received. A product was received for my review.

Mothers Day is only a few days away, and it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift for mom.

Every year, I tell my husband and kids not to get me anything of mothers day. Secretly would I like something? Of course! But with a limited budget, I would rather receive a homemade gift.

I am the mother that will always put her kids and husband ahead of anything I need, so I will always say I don’t want anything. There has always been one thing I have secretly wanted but never received. A Edible Arrangement basket. I hunk they are the most beautiful and look delicious.

Edible Arrangements sent the most beautify basket. They delivered it fast and even called beforehand to make sure I would be home. The basket was just so beautiful. It was perfect, I didn’t even want to eat it.

I loved loved the heart chocolate dipped pineapple. It was so delicious and put the perfect touch for the bouquet. The only downside is it takes a lot of space in your fridge, that is how big the bouquets are. As a mother I would really rather receive a fruit bouquet than a box of chocolates. It is healthier and more fun.

You can choose the size of the bouquet, every bouquet has a different price range starting at $69 and going up. Which one are you secretly hoping for?

Easter Fun: MLP Rarity and Cutie mark Crusaders at Build a Bear Workshop

April 18, 2014April 15, 2014 - brandy3

Build A Bear Workshop has just introduced their newest editions to the My Little Pony Collection.
Rarity:

Cutie Mark Crusaders:

These are a must for any My Little Pony fan, they re so soft and cuddly!

Rarity retails for $25
2 pc. cape $13.50
Shoes: $7.50 2 pack
Sound:$7.00

Cutie Mark Crusaders: $15.00 (pre-made)
With Tutu $20.00

Find them in store or online at Build A Bear Workshop.

Easter Fun: Welch’s Easter Fruit Snacks

April 17, 2014April 14, 2014 - brandy3

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

For a limited time Welch’s fruit snacks are having their fruit snacks in the shapes of fun easter characters, Bunnies, chicks, eggs and more.

My kids love the occasional fruit snack, I would actually much rather them have a fruit snack then candy. They are small and convenient and can be packed for lunches and snacks at school. My kids love picking up the ones that are different shapes, they like to point them out and compare.

These are a great alternative to sugary easter basket treats as they are:

A Excellent source of Vitamin C
A good source of Vitamins A & E
Fat Free
Gluten Free
No Preservatives

You can find the Limited Edition Welch’s Easter fruit snacks until Easter at retailers nationwide.

Retail: $3.99

Will you be adding these yummy treats to your baskets?

Easter Fun: Add Peeps to Your Easter Basket #Eastergoodies

April 16, 2014April 16, 2014 - brandy3

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

Peeps are everyones favorite candy at Easter time. I love seeing all the colorful birds and bunnies lining the store shelves. Peeps have come a long way though demo just the colorful marshmallow treats. They now come in Chocolate, chocolate covered, Party cake and more.

Peeps varieties include:

Party Cake Flavored Marshmallow Chicks
Marshmallow Chicks (variety of colors)
Marshmallow Bunnies (variety of colors)
Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Chicks
Chocolate Dipped Mousse Flavored Marshmallow Chicks
Chocolate Mousse Flavored Marshmallow Bunnies
Large Marshmallow Bunnies
Chick In A Hollow Milk Chocolate Egg
Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Chicks
Peepsters
Rainbow Pop
Sugar Free Marshmallow Chicks

They were all very good. My kids have been enjoying them and can’t wait to have more in their Easter Baskets. I loved the chocolate covered Peeps, I think that would be my favorite. The milk chocolate egg with a peep inside was good, but the peep inside was stale and hard as a rock. The Peepsters are so easy to put in Easter eggs for egg hunts. Plus they taste so good.

You can find Peeps at retailers nationwide now.

Retail: 99 cents and up

Ready To Be The Hulk For Halloween With Wholesalehalloweencostumes.com

March 31, 2014April 1, 2014 - brandy3 1 Comment

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

Everyday is dress up playtime in my house. All 3 of my kids love to dress up as their favorite characters and act out scenes from movies.

We do not have very many boy costumes,so I wanted to add on for my son. Not only can the costumes be used for dress up, but also saved for Halloween.
My son has been so many Disney characters and cars, i wanted a change. So we decided to get Bruce Banner’s Alter Ego, “The Hulk”.

The Hulk costume comes with a bodysuit with or without muscles and a mask. The costume is so cute.

The bodysuit is a perfect fit and are having no problems with it. I love that it is a pant bodysuit, as around Halloween it is very cold.

Meet Hulk and other fun character costumes at Wholesalehalloweencostumes.com

Valentines Day Ideas

January 27, 2014 - brandy3 2 Comments

Disclosure: This is not a compensated post.

We do not make a big deal about Valentines Day every year. It was a sad holiday as a kid, not worth talking about now. Anyway, my kids are in school and they do card exchanges, so we go all out.

My kids get a bit upset, as I buy Valentine cards on clearance sales every year. So their cards are never new up to date shows. To me a card is a card, whether it has Disney Princess or Monster High.

I am not really a crafty person, but this year I came up with the idea of adding our own personal touches to the cards. Not personalizing them in ways of pictures or notes, but with bracelets and rings.

My kids have gone with the craze of Rainbow Loom, it’s one of their favorite past times. We have rubber bands and bracelets all over my house.
So my idea was to add a Rainbow Loom ring or bracelet to each card for a person in class. We have so many, it would not hurt giving some away or making more.

So they started making Sweetheart bracelets and ones with red and pink.

I think they came out cute and will look great for Valentines Day.

This is my favorite, with the little heart in the middle.

There are many different styles to make and colors. This is going to fun.

Our collection so far!