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SinfulColors Pride Collection

- brandy3 1 Comment

I absolutely love to color my nails and having two daughters they love it too. Whenever we go to the store we are always looking for the newest colors and how they would look. When I heard about SinfulColors Pride Collection, I wanted it.

SinfulColors Pride Collection

Not only does it have 8 beautiful colors, it comes together in a cute carrying case and can be used for anything from plain color to gorgeous designs.

Celebrating the historic Victory for same sex marriage and equality, SinfulColors has introduced The Pride Collection and their support of the Trevor Project. Each of the eight shades in the pride collection captures the energy and passion of freedom and love. Each bottle is beautiful but together they form a rainbow united in color.

You can buy the colors separately or in the pack.

The colors are: Resilient, Sugar Pumpkin, Bye Felicia, Envious, GoGo Boy, Love Thy Self, Call Me Violetta, and pride.

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I have been trying to change my colors frequently to try them all. My first week, I had Love Thy Self, with Envious on my middle fingers and then the pride glitter polish on top. The colors are just gorgeous. I had people complimenting my nails all the time.

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This week I changed to just Orange (Sugar Pumpkin) and love the color. I tried Yellow (Bye Felicia) on my toes but didn’t like the way they came out. Maybe I’ll just use the yellow for designing on my nails.

Have you found the SinfulColor Pride Collection in stores yet? You can find them at retailers nationwide or Buy the pack here.

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. Products were provided in exchange for my review. All opinions are 100% my own.

Jord Watches make the Perfect gift and a $75 Giveaway

- brandy3 1 Comment

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.

Aces Sunglasses For Kids Are Perfect For Summer.

- brandy3 1 Comment

We just moved to California and it’s so hot and bright here. I mean that literally I feel like the sun is so much brighter here. I can’t leave the house without sunglasses, and my kids complain if they don’t have them also. My kids grow so fast that I am buying them sunglasses constantly and they need a good pair that will last for a while and won’t break. I was recently introduced to Aces Sunglasses for my kids and they are just what we needed.

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Aces Sunglasses are for all kids ages 7-14 to express their rad personal style wherever they go. These 100% UV protection sunglasses feature the Babiators best-selling aviator frame with an amped-up cool factor. There’s no need to worry about these shades breaking, because they’re made of a super durable rubber and come with a cool sunglasses bag and lens cloth to keep them protected.

Some facts about Aces Sunglasses:
Accessorized: Each pair comes with an awesome sunglasses silhouette bag and a lens cloth.
Safe: UV400 lenses offer 100% UVA and UVB protection and undergo rigorous testing to ensure they’re safe for your child.
Durable: Flexible rubber frames, and impact and shatter-resistant lenses won’t break when you bend or twist them. Trust us, we’ve tried!
Awesome: Mirrored lenses amp up the cool factor on the classic aviator frame and new navigator frame to help kids express their rad personal styles.
Guaranteed: The best part? Aces are backed by the Lost & Found Guarantee™ – if you lose or break your shades in the first year, Babiators will replace them for free. All you pay is shipping.

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My kids are older, ages 8,10 and 11 and the pair we received fit them great. My older daughter actually has them now and wears them all the time. I love how resistant they are to drops and everyday play. Plus they shield their eyes from the sun so well. We have been the shades at the pool everyday.

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. Information and products were provided by Babiators. All opinions are 100% my own.

Rock This Boat With New Kids On The Block Season 2

- brandy3 1 Comment

One of my favorite bands growing up was New Kids On the Block. I had everything of theirs and of course was in love with them. I was a child and they were the biggest boy group on the planet. I dreamed of one day marrying Joey, but who hasn’t. Today they all have their own careers and just recently reunited as a band and also for other work. They are staring in a new reality series called Rock This Boat. The season 2 premiere is June 1st 2016. The show will air on Wednesdays this summer at 8PM ET/7PM CT on Pop TV.

In season two of ROCK THIS BOAT: NKOTB, the cameras focus directly on the band with unprecedented access to all five members as they engage with each other and rock out with their fans, both on- and off-stage. This season will give fans a whole new perspective on the NKOTB cruise as they experience it through the band members’ eyes with pre-cruise video shot in their homes, exclusive access to rehearsals for deck parties and concerts, and revealing looks inside their cabins. Also, new for season two are five consulting producers behind the camera who are die-hard NKOTB fans, representing the voice and perspective of the band’s most loyal followers.

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Have you seen the show? Just watching brought back so many memories from my childhood.

Whats your favorite New Kids On The Block song? Mine is The Right Stuff!

This post was sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer’s Network.  All opinions are 100% my own.

Pass The Love back With Your Favorite Snacks

- brandy3

“This post was sponsored by Mondelez International as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received compensation as a thank you for my review.”

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We are a big sports family, we love any sport and are very active. So when a company supports a local sports team or a program for youth, we do our best to support that company and charity. Oreo, Ritz Bits, and Chips Ahoy snack packs are perfect for lunches and kids love them, so why would’t you go out and get some.

Right now you can help U.S. Soccer and Major league soccer by purchasing Oreos, Ritz Bits, and Chips Ahoy multipacks at retailers nationwide. When it comes to soccer equipment and resources, local teams often have to find ways to support themselves. The PassTheLoveBack campaign will help bridge the divide and connect teams with enhancements. This is their 3rd year participating in the program.

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My kids love soccer, and my daughter has been begging to join a team but it can get really expensive. I love when companies get involved and help out where they can, it helps so many deserving families. Kids work so hard with the new educational standards today and deserve a little fun after school or on a school sports team. Every family should be able to play soccer and enjoy it without the worries, of payments, stress, and burden.

When we wanted to join our local recreation center the only scholarship program thy had to offer was finding your own business sponsorship, and that was actually really hard to find a local business that was willing to help sponsor a single child.

The PassTheLoveBack program lets everyone have a chance and helps bridge the divide and connect teams with equipment and other resources. It’s a great program, because without it families would be paying for everything out of pocket.

For more information on how to help and all about PassTheLoveBack visit their website.

Peter and The Wolf In Hollywood App Review

- brandy3

Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood is a revival of the classic Peter and the Wolf tale brought to you by acclaimed production company, Giants Are Small. This version brings Peter to Hollywood to meet his hippie grandfather while bringing classical music elements to life. Peter, along with all of the characters in the movie book, are narrated and brought to life by Rock n’ Roll legend, Alice Cooper.

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In the app you can play games, and behind the scene extras, all while following along to this beloved classic. My kids really enjoyed this app. They followed along and laughed while enjoying the vibrant colors and story.

I got to share wth my kids the story about the Narrator Alice Cooper and how I met him several times as a child at church functions and conferences. They were amazed to learn how talented he really is.

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The app is great but I think geared towards the younger age. I would love to see them add a more educational side to the app and a few more games or quizzes about the story for older kids.
I do love the resources that it adds for parents to learn more about the story and features throughout the app.

You can learn more about Peter and the Wolf In Hollywood app here.

Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Giants Are Small and MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Little Chickies (Los Pollitos) Book and App.

- brandy3

My kids are all taking Spanish in school, it’s actually a class that is required and offered, not a elective at all. I think it’s great growing up in AZ and not knowing any spanish was really hard as a child. Even my son who is only in second grade is starting to learn and the new Little Chickies book and app is helping him along the way. It seems like it may actually be for younger kids, but it is still helping my son and even helping me learn a little Spanish.

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Little Chickies/Los Pollitos is based on the Los Pollitos Dicen/Little Chickies Squeal nursery rhyme/song and is an homage to the demanding nature of babies and unconditional love, care and warmth given by their moms.

The Author/illustrator Susie Jamillo explains: “As a Latina mom exposed to songs and traditions from both the US and my native Venezuela (I traveled back and forth between the two countries throughout my childhood), I’ve had a hard time finding books and apps of the nursery rhymes I grew up with and, in talking to people in both Latino and non-Latino communities, I realized this was missing from bookshelves and digital platforms. In addition to promoting bilingual/multilingual learning, I hope the books, apps and videos also promote a sense of community and connect kids, especially Latino kids, to their culture.

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This app is just too cute, and the book even has been helpful one side is all Spanish and the other all English. I didn’t even tell my kids at first and quizzed them to see what they knew. I was cheating by looking at the english version, but they got most of it.

The book is very bright and would keep the focus of a small child, it is also a lift the flap book, which has been very entertaining for the kids.

You can get the Little Chickies/Los Pollitos book here and the App here or Android.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% my own.

Biz Stain Fighter Helps Save Me Money

- brandy3

I have never heard of Biz Stain fighter until they contacted me and wanted me to try there product. I even thought it was some kind of laundry detergent but it’s not. You can put it in with your regular laundry detergent, or just use it as a Stain remover on individual clothes.

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Biz was the first enzyme based pre-soak and color-safe bleach that Moms have trusted to remove stains from the family’s laundry, for more than 40 years. Different types of stains need different ingredients to clean them. Science shows that there is no one single ingredient that cleans everything well. So why doesn’t every brand put all of these ingredients in? Probably because it costs more to do that. But BIZ didn’t cut corners here… BIZ has more stainfighters than other brands. That’s why it works better.

I have 3 kids and the stains on their clothes seem to get worse with age. Food stains, grass stains, makeup stains. When their clothes stains they prefer not to wear that outfit anymore and it just becomes wasteful. So I try and do everything I can to get the stains out. I have been pre-soaking and adding Biz Stain Fighter to every load of my laundry. My clothes are looking amazing and bright.

To find a retailer that carries Biz Stain Fighter visit here. You can also find a $1.00 off coupon on the site.

My Kids Always Seem To Be Sick

- brandy3 94 Comments

As a Mom with 3 small kids in school, I have someone complaining about some kind of sickness constantly. No matter how much I clean, keep them germ free, my kids always seem to be sick. As a mom its to be expected, specially since they are in school and that is where a lot of the sickness gets transferred.

My daughter who is in 5th grade had perfect attendance for 4 years, she changed schools and now she has already missed school 5 times to fevers, stomach aches and more. I have seen it all between my 3.

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The easiest sickness to me is just a small stomach bug. The kids will have a stomach ache, and light fever, but they just fight it off by resting and getting plenty of fluids. It keeps it quiet around the house and they get everything they need.

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The worst has to be a full on flu, fever, vomit, everything. My son had some kind of bug last year, the doctors couldn’t even explain it. No fever, he felt okay, but he could not stop throwing up. This occurred for almost 2 weeks non stop. That is the worst because he was feeling week so sometimes he couldn’t even make it to the bathroom and then you have to clean up Vomit.

Sometimes when life gets hectic which lets be honest having 3 kids is everyday, all I want is to have just a minute to myself so I can relate to this video, as I am sure a lot of moms can.

Lately the biggest sickness to hit my house is just the runny nose and then the hacking. They build up so much mucus and it’s hard to break it down. Thank goodness for Robitussin® it relives chest congestion and cough. It has helped so much in this house.

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Pfizer Products helps Keep Kids Healthy 4/20

- brandy3 59 Comments

Having three kids someone in my house is always sick. It gets really stressful because they are just so helpless and have to miss school. The biggest sickness this year has been the flea and coughing. I am learning to keep my kids healthy with Pfizer Products.

Pfizer products help your kids with all illnesses the products include, Children’s and infants Advil, Children’s Robitussin, and Childrens Dimetapp.

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