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New Cinnamon Swirl Brioche French Toast at IHOP #CinnamonSwirl #IHOP

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Disclosure: A gift card was supplied to facilitate my review.  All opinions are 100% my own.

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IHOP has been introducing tons of new menu items to get everyone excited. I know my daughter has been gushing about the Berry Berry french toast since it was introduced.

Right now for a limited time when you visit IHOP you can enjoy one of their new breakfast beverages. The beverages are welcoming spring to the restaurant and  include Mango Mosa, Orange Grapefruit Breeze, and Spicy Tom.

Another new menu item that was just introduced and is only available until May 25, is Cinnamon Swirl Brioche French Toast.   When we first saw this advertised, my daughter yelled dessert for breakfast.  It comes with 2 thick pieces of brioche, dipped in vanilla, and grilled. Then they top it with Cinnamon roll filling and then cream cheese icing.

You can order it with a combo, which is actually a better deal for your money. I order the ultimate combo with it. Came with eggs, bacon, sausage, has browns and the Cinnamon Swirl Brioche French Toast, all for about $11.00.

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It was so delicious, I just wish the serving of just the french toast was bigger. It was like eating a really gooey Cinnamon Roll.

Have you tried their new menu options? What did you think?

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

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

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Cutie Mark Crusaders:

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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.

Zarbee’s Naturals For Your Seasonal Congestion

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Disclosure: “I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Zarbee’s Naturals. I received a promotional item and a product sample as a thank you for participating.”

Every year around spring time we go through the sniffles, sneezing, headaches. It’s the worst, specially for my kids. I send them to school and then everyone thinks they are sick, even though it is just congestion from the season.

We have tried multiple products to help with seasonal congestion, but most products make my kids drowsy. You can’t send them to school when they are drowsy, thats for sure.

I was recently introduced to Zarbee’s Naturals for seasonal relief. Although my kids are still a bit to young to take it. It’s intended for children 12 years and older. It’s been a great solution for seasonal relief for my husband and I.

Some great info about Zarbees:

  • Physician developed and recommended
  • No side affects
  •  Made with natural Butterbur to help combat congestion
  • Free of drugs, gluten, dyes and alcohol

To help people breathe easier, Zarbee’s has launched the Seasonal Relief Project.  The project is designed to help you get wellness tips, educational information and even request free samples to try yourself.

Right now when you sign up for the Seasonal Relief Project Website, Zarbee’s will donate to 1 of 4 causes promoting exposure and protection of fresh air.   Plus you can get a $3 off coupon exclusively to buy Zarbee’s at CVS.

Zarbee’s Naturals can be bought over the counter t Target and CVS. Please remember that this product is intended for adults and children ages 12 and up.

“These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.”

How does seasonal congestion affect you and your family?  What are your natural remedies?

 

 

Easter Fun: Welch’s Easter Fruit Snacks

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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.

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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

- 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

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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

Kelly Rowland is the new Caress Fabulista #CaressMe @Caress

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It was just announced that Kelly Rowland is the new Caress Fabulista, I am so excited about it. Kelly said “I am looking forward to working together anti inspire women to enjoy every day experiences in a fresh new way. For me, it all starts with a beautiful fine fragrance.” Kelly’s favorite would be Emerald Rush.

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Caress’s new Fresh Collection Body Washes and Beauty Bar are so refreshing and smell so good.

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The new line includes:

Caress Emerald Rush Body Wash and Beauty Bar

  • Infused with lush Gardenia and White Tea Essence
  • Brings your senses to life with a multi-faceted palette of lush Gardenia and intoxicating citrus medley.

Caress Aqua Sparkle Body Wash

  • Infused with Lilac Blossom and Aquamarine Essence.
  • Invigorates the senses with an elegant floral heart of exotic Lilac Blossoms, seamlessly mixed with fresh sparkling fruity notes.

Caress Juicy EscapeBody Wash

  • Infused with Sun Kissed Lily and Pink Grapefruit Essence
  • Uplifts the senses with a burst of Pink Grapefruit notes, and wrapped in a bouquet of fresh Sun Kissed Lily notes.

The minute I received these, I was already in heaven. You could just smell the great fragrances from the box. My favorite would have to be Emerald Rush, I love the way it smells. Plus it comes in a beauty bar, which my children prefer.

Find out more at www.caressskin.com

Which are you most excited to try?

Fairway Solitaire Blast Is So Much Fun. #FSBlast

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Disclosure: This is a compensated post.

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My life is very hectic and busy, especially during the school year. Running kids, around, cooking, cleaning, working. I spread myself very thin. I have found a solution for myself. It’s sounds kind of crazy, but when ever I get frustrated or mad I play games. I don’t know what it is about it, but games seem to calm me down.

My newest craze is Fairway Solitaire Blast by Big Fish. It’s nothing like regular solitaire. You pick the cards that that would match higher or lower to the card displayed, but there are secret cards that will blow other cards away.

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Key Features:

  • Fairway Solitaire is the top grossing solitaire app on iOS.
  • Fairway Solitaire Blast adds power ups for card clearing mayhem
  • Invite friends to request lives or own them on the leader board

    • This game really puts a spin on the regular boring game of solitaire.  The game goes fast, and you the more points you get the more stars. Each level is different. Right now I am stuck at level 6, because I can’t get enough points. It will definitely be the new addictive game for everyone. Plus it’s free.

    Fairway Solitaire blast is available on Apple iPhone or iPad, Android for Google Play, and Amazon for Kindle Fire. Download the game here.

Ready To Be The Hulk For Halloween With Wholesalehalloweencostumes.com

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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.

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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

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Monster High Frights Camera Action DVD Review

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

Monster High Frights Camera Action is finally available on dvd. It’s the next big thing for Monster High.

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When Draculaura is led to believe she’s the rightful heir to the vampire throne, she and her best ghoulfriends are whisked away to Transylvania for a royal coronation to die for. But they soon discover the hunt for the queen is not over yet. The Ghouls must locate an ancient artifact known as the Vampire’s Heart in order to discover the identity of the true Vampire Queen. It’s a fangtastic adventure that will lead them from the Tower of Londoom, to a haunted river boat in New Goreleans and finally to the glamorous boo-vie lots of Hauntlywood. Could this be the moment when Draculaura finally receives her vampire powers and discovers screams really can come true

Bonus features:

  • Animated shorts

*** We are the big Monster High fans and couldn’t wait to see this movie. It is definitely worth buying. The movie starts out with all the Monster High friends watching a movie about the Vampire Queen. Draculaura is outraged that the movie is fabricated.
Draculaura and her Ghoul friends set out on a adventure to find the true Vampire Queen after it is revealed that she is not the true heir. They have a big adventure and meet a lot of new friends along the way, including Clawdia, Honey Swamp, and Viperene, and more.

I don’t want to spoil the movie so I’ll leave it at that.

As a fan, my daughters were pointing out every single ghoul they saw. Hoodude Voodude was a main character in this movie, which was so exciting. He is also included in a lot of the outtakes since he is so silly. We are just hoping he is released as a doll soon to stores.

There is also a preview of the fall release of Freaky Fusion!

Release date: March 25, 2014

Running Time: 1 hour 14 minutes

Find out whats new with Monster High.

Get Your Kids To Their Chores With Goodie Goodie

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Disclosure: this is a compensated post.

There is a new App that has launched, and it gets your kids excited about doing chores.

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Goodie Goodie is a app where parent can create g-missions and when kids complete they earn points. The points get them gift cards and other prizes. It’s a win win for parents and kids.

This video shows all about how it works.

I have been using and talking to my kids about the app and how it works. They are so excited about getting things done, whether it be chores or homework. Since they know they will get rewarded.

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Parets when you sign up you will be asked for your Credit card info and when kids earn enough points, they can cash them in for a gift card, that the parents have bought. It’s just like a allowance but makes it fun by watching their candy bag fill up.

You can download the Goodie Goodie app on iTunes

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