TxTpressions Bandaids are so much fun Giveaway Closed

December 14, 2015March 1, 2016 - brandy3 6 Comments

We go through bandaids in my house like crazy, my kids always seem to need one. Every scratch or cut, even if it does not seem that bad they feel better with a band-aid. I am always looking for fun band-aids for my kids, but they are to plain or seem to be for smaller kids.
TXTpressions are the coolest band-aids around and even adults can wear them without looking silly.

When I first showed TxTpressions to my kids they looked for a old scratch or some type of cut just to be able to wear the bandage.

I love these designs they are so cute. The small canister is perfect for keeping in your purse, you never know when you’ll need a bandage.

I am giving away TxTpressions band-aid box to one lucky reader.

To enter: Tell me your favorite band-aid design out of the TxTPressions pictured above.

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Contest ends 12/27/15

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

$75 JCPenny Gift Card To Help With Holiday Shopping Closed

December 13, 2015March 1, 2016 - brandy3 559 Comments

The holidays can be a stressful time to shop. The stores are crowded, people are looking for those hot sold out items, and people can even fight over products. I’ve teamed up with JCPenny and Limor Suss To give some great tips for decorating and beating the holiday stress. Plus some amazing items that you can get only at JCPenny this holiday season from all price points. Watch the video below and then enter to win a $75 JCPenny gift card.

About Limor Suss:
Limor Suss is an on-air contributor and lifestyle expert. Limor has a smile that’s infectious and has brought that smile onto national and local TV stations across the country including GMA, Dr. Oz, Fox and Friends, Better TV, CBS’s on the Couch, New York Live & many others talking about the entertaining tips, the hottest tech gadgets, gift ideas and the latest beauty trends. Limor has also been quoted in many newspapers and blogs including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Post, Mashable & The Next Web. Limor loves entertaining, cooking and finding the latest products.

Some of my favorite products in the video are:

Red Puffer Jacket

Plush Throw

You can find all these products and more at JCPenny.

To help you do your holiday shopping, I am giving one reader a $75 JCPenny gift card. This will be a quick giveaway and end on the 21 at 5pm EST.

To enter: Tell me one holiday gift that is on your list from JCPenny.

Extra entries:

Contest ends 12/21/15 at 5PM EST.

Disclosure: A gift card was provided for compensation as well as a giveaway. My opinions are 100% my own.

Skippy’s Peanut Butter Bites Are the Perfect Snack

December 9, 2015March 14, 2016 - brandy3 3 Comments

Have you heard about new Skippy’s Peanut Butter Bites?

My kids love peanut butter and jelly anything, although they can’t have it at school due to policy. When they get him they are always asking for a Peanut Butter snack. I found the perfect snack new Skippy’s Peanut Butter Bites.

My kids love these, they are so good. Just little peanut butter balls and they also have peanut butter balls with pretzels in the middle.
They come in a small portable container that you can take with you to parks or play dates.
It is also perfect to add in to trail mixes and recipes.

You can find Peanut Butter Bites at retailers nationwide for $3.00. Read more about them here.

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.

Maze Runner Scorch Trials Blu-ray Giveaway Closed

December 3, 2015January 2, 2020 - brandy3 209 Comments

One movie I have been dying to see all year, and missed it n theaters is Maze Runner Scorch Trials.My family and I absolutely loved the first one and were led hanging to see what happens next. Finally the da has come where Maze Runner Scorch Trials comes to Blu-ray.

Maze Runner Scorch Trials will be available on Blu-ray December 15, 2015

The Maze was just the beginning. After the harrowing adventure of escaping the maze, the Gladers find themselves right in the center of an epic mystery in MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS. There’s more action, more excitement and more spectacular effects in this thrilling new chapter of the epic Maze Runner saga by James Dashner.
They may have escaped from the Maze, but Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers now face a greater challenge: searching for clues about the secret organization known as WCKD. Their journey leads them to the Scorch, a desolate wasteland filled with unimaginable dangers. The mystery deepens at every turn as the Gladers work together to discover their purpose and battle to survive in this must-see, electrifying adventure!

Real Gladers are in line for the greatest of presents this winter, as the MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS Ultimate Fan Edition on Blu-ray includes an exclusive, 24-page printed comic-book with two new prequel stories from BOOM! Comics. In addition, two hours of thrilling bonus content, including deleted and extended scenes will take fans further behind-the-scenes of the suspense and action-packed journey through the Scorch and more!

To enter: Tell me your favorite thing about the Maze Runner?

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Contest ends 12/30/15

Disclosure: No form compensation was received. I will be receiving a product for being apart of the Fox Home Ent. Insiders Team

Peeps® Candy Makes Perfect Stocking Stuffer

December 3, 2015March 14, 2016 - brandy3 1 Comment

Peeps® are everyones favorite Marshmallow treat. They started out as chicks and birds around Easter time and have no expanded and feature minions, Dinosaurs and so much more. There are tons of different varieties too like Chocolate Mousse, Gingerbread, Birthday cake, Banana Creme and so much more. Peeps and Company® also features and sells Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike, and Peanut Chews.

Peeps® make the perfect stocking stuffer for any child or adult.

** My kids think Peeps® are so much fun. There favorite are the new dinosaur eggs that are out in conjunction with Jurassic world. They come in all different shapes and sizes like a lollipop, chocolate dipped etc. They even have Mike and Ike candy cane stocking stuffers for the holidays. I always put those in my kids stockings.
I love the giant candy canes that are full of candy, they are so much fun, and gives the kids plenty of sweetness. Plus you can always find them for under $2 in the store.

While your on the site looking at the delicious Peeps® candy, don’t forget to check out all the other fun items from Apparel and toys, to ornaments and banks. There is something for everyone in the family.

You can buy Peeps and Company® Holiday Items here.

Disclosure: No Formal compensation was received, products were provided by the company. All opinions are 100% my own.

Cyber Monday Deals From HP and Overstock.com

November 28, 2015 - brandy3 2 Comments

Cyber Monday deals are here and they are incredible. Here are some great deals from HP and Overstock.com

Get a HP Envy all-in -one printer just in time for the holidays. Print out your very own holiday cards and crafts. Right now when you buy a HP envy all-in-one printer you get 3 months of free instant ink membership. You never have to worry about running out of ink again and plans start at just $2.99 and are based on pages used not cartridges.

Get HP Social Media Snapshot paper right now for Buy 1 get 1 free at Staples. I love this paper and you can’t print straight from your tablet.

Deals from Overstock.com
These deals are great discounts and are for all members of the family.

Paula Deen Aqua Speckle Porcelain 15 piece set

Reg. price $180/ Sale price $99.99

Personal Stemless Wine Glasses (Set of 4)

Reg. Price $52.00/ Sale Price $27.99

Rolling Coaster Children’s Ride On Car

Reg. Price $54.99/ Sale price $34.99

Discovery Kids Light-Up Musical Microphone & Stand

Reg. Price $29.99/ Sale price $22.99

Acqua Di Gio Mens Eau De Toilette Spray

Reg. price $45.00/Sale price $27.99

The North Face Men’s Black Zip Pullover

Reg. price $60.00/ Sale price $42.99

Stainless Steel Expandable ‘I Love You to the Moon and Back’ Bangle

Reg. price $50.00/Sale price $11.99

Hailey Jeans Co. Junior’s Striped Long Sleeve Open Front Cardigan

Reg. price $39.99/Sale price $14.99

Take advantage of these big discounts on great items. My favorite has to be the bangle, it’s a great deal for the special lady in your life. You can find al these and many other great Cyber Monday Deals here.

This is a compensated post on behalf of Mom Select.

Best German Potato Salad

November 28, 2015December 20, 2015 - brandy3 2 Comments

One of the sides we had with Thanksgiving dinner this year was German Potato Salad. We had never had it before but my husband had gotten a good recipe from my Father-In-Law.

The recipe:
4 cups red potatoes diced
a package of hormel bacon
1 onion diced
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Place Potatoes in a pot with water covering, boil and cook for about 10 minutes or until soft. drain and set aside.

Cook bacon in a large skillet or 2 over medium high heat. Cook until they are brown and crip then remove from skillet and set aside.

Drain some of the bacon grease, (if you use it all it will make the potatoes soggy). Add onions to remaining bacon grease and cook over medium heat until golden brown. Add the salt and pepper, water, sugar, and vinegar to the pan. Bring to a boil the add potatoes. Crumble half the bacon into the mix. let t heat through the pan, put in a serving dish and add remaining bacon.

It’s best to serve the German Potato Salad warm. If made early put in a casserole dish covered and put in the oven at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.

Hormel Cure 81 Ham Thanksgiving

November 28, 2015 - brandy3 2 Comments

We always have Thanksgiving at home, as we don’t have any family really close. It’s better for us as we get to choose what to make. Every Thanksgiving we usually do a medley of different foods, my kids are really really picky.
This year we are having a Turkey, as well as a Hormel Cure 81 Ham. Then of course all the trimmings, potatoes, veggies etc. I love having a small ham every year, because leftovers go great with breakfasts.

We love making Hormel Cure 81 ham every year, it’s pre-made and can be cooked while or by the slice. It’s great for Thanksgiving dinner or to have with your sandwiches, breakfast and so much more.

Hormel Cure 81 hams come in all different sizes, we usually just get 1 lb or 2. The ham comes pre-sliced and makes it so much easier to serve.

Have you planned your Thanksgiving meal?

Inside Out Now On Blu-ray

November 24, 2015 - brandy3 2 Comments

Inside Out is now available on blu-ray and dvd just in time for the holidays.

Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.

Shorts:
Riley’s First Date?
Lava Short Film

Bonus Features:
Story Of The Story
Paths To Pixar: The Woman of Inside Out
Mixed Emotions
Mapping the Mind
Our Dads, the Filmmakers
Into the Unknown: The Sound of Inside Out
The Misunderstood Art of Animation Film Editing

*** I absolutely loved this movie as did my kids. This movie is all about the emotion that we feel everyday and h how they are controlled. It’s hilarious to see how the emotions react. Lewis Black as Anger is just hilarious. I have to say though my favorite character was sadness, she was just so cute. My kids just love to watch this movie over and over again. They laugh the whole time.
The Riley’s First Date short was just hilarious. Something I never would of expected.

Even more than the movie I absolutely enjoyed the lava short. When I first saw the short in theaters I thought it was okay, but then after watching it a few times it grew on me. I love the Lava song.