Trade in your phone at best buy-so easy!

Need to get a new mobile phone but dreading the experience of shopping for one?

Explore Best Buy Mobile specialty stores – these shops are found locally in malls or in your neighborhood shopping centers, and are focused on mobile devices and accessories. Shop for the latest smartphones and tablets from Verizon, AT&T and Sprint, from all the top brands, along with stylish accessories to suit your lifestyle. The staff is highly trained, yet non-commissioned, so they can help determine the right phone for you, as well as compare plans across the carriers. They can set up and activate your new phone, transfer your contacts and data and set you up with the complimentary Walk Out Working™ program. To find a Best Buy Mobile specialty store, go to www.BestBuyMobile.com

I had no idea that Best Buy did this everyday! Just in time for little miss to ruin our tablet with chocolate milk and cookie crumbs we stumbled upon the best kept secret. Just trade in your phone and get a Best Buy gift card which means a new updated phone for me and a new tablet for the family. Get a Best Buy Gift card when you trade it in at a participating Best Buy Mobile specialty store location – and if you have a newer working phone, you could get up to a $200 Best Buy gift card. Learn more and find a participating Best Buy Mobile specialty store:  http://bestbuymobile.com/promotion/tradein/ Not sure what your device is worth? Use the great trade in value tool found here!

What will you get when you trade in and update your plan? 

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

Summer time is in full swing!

Summer is here and that means one things for me....sticky children and sunscreen! Every summer my ultimate goal is to keep my kids from getting any sunburn. Flash back to high school when my husband and I started dating....at that point we thought sunscreen was for "babies" and I wanted the best tan. Long story short we are both very pale skinned and my husband ended up with blisters from the sun. That is the last summer I did not use Coppertone babies spf 30! This year I even had the honor of being a Coppertone Water Mom thanks to MomSelect. Of all the great Coppertone sunscreen products available my must have is the face stick:

It is so easy to apply and easy to carry. I have a squirmer that hates to put lotion on her face so we call it our "face chapstick". It glides on smooth and I can be sure to cover all the spots.  Another great product is the Coppertone sport. It is great for active children and those that perspire just a bit. We had the privilege of passing out some great samples to our swim friends and so far our babies are fresh and sunburn free! Enjoy the summer and don't forget your Coppertone! 

Christmas in July Hop

Welcome to the Christmas in July Hop hosted by Sarah's Blog Of Fun!!  Who doesn't like receiving presents  and we have some terrific ones for you!

Enter using the rafflecopter form  below to win your very own Neater Feeder! 

Is your pet a messy eater? Introducing the Neater Feeder!

Do you have pets? We have both cats and dogs which means my day goes something like this-

1. feed pets
2. clean up little bits of corners that cats decided not to eat
3. wipe up water cat spilled putting foot in bowl
4. feed dog again since he spilled his whole bowl while digging for certain pieces
5. get wet socks from more spilled water and stuck on bits of half chewed food
6. Finally give up  on the mess and prepare to leave in a wet/pet food covered laundry floor!

If you can relate I have the world's best product for you-the Neater Feeder! At first I was a little skeptical and thought it would be just another bowl that we tried and failed BUT if has been two months and I confess I do not know how I lived without the bowl. We have one for our large dog and it has been amazing!

He can eat his food and dig for pieces without making a giant mess. Here is better photo of the design:

All of the spills go underneath the feeder for a quick clean. There is this amazing filter that keeps the food from the water so no more having to waste tons of dog food that falls onto the floor or worry about the food getting wet. There are also great extensions that come with the bowl so you decide how tall or short the bowl should be at any given time. We absolutely love our Neater Feeder and are very excited to offer a giveaway for our readers! 

Christmas in July Giveaway Hop

Welcome to the Christmas in July Giveaway Hop hosted by Just Married with Coupons, Sweep Tight and Matter of Cents! Enter to win hundreds of dollars in prizes by hopping from blog to blog! The grand prize sponsor is Maggie Bags. They take recycled material & give it new life by creating eco-friendly & sophisticated handbags! Other sponsors include SodaTabs and JustSweep! Enter to win $1000 in prizes!

Enter using the rafflecopter form below to win a pair of ANI shoes!

Anything Goes Giveaway Hop

Welcome to the Anything Goes Giveaway Hop

This event is hosted by The Review Wire and Review Wire Media. This hop is dedicated to...anything! All participating blogs have a giveaway of at least $20 so hop down the list to see what they have in store for you. Make sure to also check out the Grand Prize over at The Review Wire and enter to win a pair of Bluebuds X Headphones from Jaybird, a retail value of $170!

Enter using the rafflecopter form below to win the new Cat in the Hat DVD & a Blankz!

Summer is in full swing how are your allergies?

Allergies in my family are one thing that keep us cooped up inside. My biggest problem is finding something that my kids will take without making them groggy all day and tastes great. I also have a huge problem taking any Benadryl type allergy medicine because it knocks me out for the rest of the day! When I had the opportunity host a Spring Into Your Step party sponsored by Children's Claritin I was very excited...could it be my kids can play outside without having that groggy heavy feeling?

 I invited over some of our friends from our playgroup that had the most severe allergies....you know the kids with the tissues stuffed in their sleeves and pockets like little squirrels. We also had our grass cut the day before and pollen count was a bit high for the day so I was feeling a bit overwhelmed that we would have runny nosed, itchy eyed kids running for the house. Each mom was to give their child their Claritin for two full days so we could give the kids time to adjust and I must say it does wonder's for my family. Not only do my kids now use the grape chewables I also take them each day to keep the stuffy face away. We have had such a great spring and summer-the best part was the cooling eye masks. Nothing feels better on swollen allergy eyes then a cool mask to keep the puffiness away! Thanks again Claritin and Mom-Meet Up's we had a fantastic time!

It's wedding season-are you ready?

Ah wedding season! This year we have four destination weddings which will be both fun and stressful! Imagine trying to pack all of our things in a small suitcase and still look put together. My biggest issues was hair-last summer I ended either having to pay to have my hair done in the morning of the wedding or scrabbling around the hotel trying to find someone that had a curling iron that would work with my hair. Now to add fuel to fire little miss loves having her hair curled but hates when the clip pulls and gets stuck. We have found our perfect go to curling iron-the Cortex 4 in 1 Curling Iron.

The best is that the barrels all detach and you can easily pack in your overnight bag AND no clip to get little misses hair stuck! We have used for two weddings so far this summer including the one where she was the flower girl and the curling iron heated so quickly. Here are some of the great features:

• 100% Tourmaline cone for healthier hair and a high gloss shine
• Temperature to 430 F
• Far Infrared (FIR) technology locks in moisture and natural oils
• Sleek, ergonomic, non-slip grip designed for professional comfort
• Variable Heat Settings for All Hair Types
• Heats up in less than 6 seconds
• Swivel cord prevents tangling
• Hooked end for easy hanging
• Professional 360 degree swivel cord to prevent tangling
• Set includes 1/2-1", 3/4", 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" sized barrels.
• Dual voltage, 110-240V, 50/60 Hz
• 120W (USA) / 60W (Canada) Max
• One year limited warranty

So many great features including a year warranty-so much to gain. Please share your summer wedding stories below-love wedding season!  

Hot Summer Nights Giveaway Hop

Welcome to the Hot Summer Nights Giveaway Hop hosted by Cheap Is The New Classy  #summernights! We will be giving away a wonderful Libre Tea Original perfect to keep you cool on those hot summer nights!

Red, White, & Blue Hop

What better way to celebrate the Land of the Free than Free Giveaways!?

Welcome to the Red, White, and Blue Event hosted by the Blogging Mamas Network.  We're celebrating Independence Day with a bang - an Event full of giveaways!  Each giveaway is either patriotic, made in the USA, OR color themed!  So, be sure to hop around and see the fun, unique prizes at every blog!

Be sure to enter to win Glowbys Hair Lights on my blog and enter to win the grand prize below!

Enter the Grand Prize Here!

a Rafflecopter giveaway According to Jenny, So Easy Being Green, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Red, White, and Blue participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

Super Man has Arrived are you ready to win?

Have you seen the new Superman Movie? We are waiting until next week when little miss is at her grandma's and we have some time to see actual grown up movies! Until then we have to keep our selves busy with this fun new toy:

Here is what the Bridge has to say about the toy:

"The most iconic superhero characters are taking flight with the new Flying Heroes action figures!

With a quick pull from the launcher, kids will be able to unleash their favorite superheroes and 

watch them FLY like never before. The Fall 2013 collection features three of the most 

popular superheroes – Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man".

The new Superman Grip It! Rip It! has been a backyard hit for the past week. We actually have turned it into a game where one person releases and we you have to catch before it hits the ground or you are out! All of the neighborhood boys have been over and cannot wait to get there hands on the batman and spiderman versions of the toy. Overall I would say that this is a must have especially if you have a super hero fan in your house. I just love being able to go outside and get fresh air with the kiddos while getting in some quality playtime-get your at Target now! Want to win one of your very own? Use the rafflecopter form below to enter!


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Summer travel adventures....and so we begin

So we begin. I have decided to set the ultimate goal of traveling to all 50 states before little miss leaves for college which gives me 14 summers! I know that sounds like a ton of time but I know that it will fly by and be gone before I can even blink. So we decided to begin our grand adventure this summer and travel to Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa. It was an easy five hours between stops so little miss did not get super antsy. Read each post below to highlight each of the fine states!

On to our first stop St. Louis, Missouri! At first glance I did not expect there much to do except The Arch. We did book a river boat cruise but because of the extreme flooding it was cancelled which left us with two days to explore the grand city. We had such an amazing time and I would recommend to anyone looking for a family friendly vacation. Our fist stop was the sculpture park downtown which had this great little rock exhibit that you could hop about from stone to stone. I loved that we could not only look at the sculpture but explore and really enjoy it as a family. Soon we found lunch quickly approaching and found a food truck near by for a quick bite. I must say this was on my “to do” list since I have seen food trucks all over tv but we do not have any in our small town. After lunch we went on to little misses top choice attraction The Sweet Divine Cupcakes. You may have seen them on a little show called cupcake wars with the winning cupcake-the drunken pig! 

I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and learning all about her grand cupcake adventure. The shop began as an in home cupcake/cake business that has skyrocket into an adorable store and cupcake truck. The husband/wife team has been in the business for 10 years making home cakes and expanded to a food truck three years ago. When cupcake ware came for auditions they decided to audition and soon became the winners with their delicious creations. I decided to try the Drunken Pig, Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Carmel, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. 

 I must say that my personal favorite was the Drunken Pig. At first I must admit that I was a little skeptical with cheese and bacon mixed into any bakery but the flavors melted in your mouth to an incredible treat. Little miss was all about the chocolate chip cookie dough-it had bites of cookie dough throughout the cupcake and covered in chocolate chips on top. My husband could not decided and he said he votes “all of them” but after pushing a little more he settled on the Strawberry Shortcake. There were strawberry chunks in the batter and was the perfect blend of a sweet summer treat. The cupcake flavors every week and I am eager to try the cherry coke cupcake....is it sad to plan a vacation around a cupcake flavor? If you are in St. Louis you can visit the cupcake shop at 1801 S.9^th Street in St. Louis (they are closed Mondays) or follow the food truck to their location. You can find the food truck location on their facebook page and the flavors of the week. This is a must with their great prices and a flavor for everyone! We then ended our day at the zoo which has free admission. Next time we visit we will go first thing in the morning-the stingray section and carousel are free the first hour the zoo is open. What a great relaxing day!

Amazing Dance Number by Natural Spring Water in NYC

Want to make a splash entrance? Well, Nestle did just that with the launch of resource Natural Spring Water in New York City on June 5. Cameras caught the electrifying acrobatics and you can take a sneak peak into the festivities here:

In the dance number, a woman's routine yoga workout  in a crowded city park is transformed into a liberating, magical dance number in luxurious rainforest after taking a sip of resource Natural Spring Water.

"Electrobatique--An Enchanting Discovery," is an original dance performance featuring tons of fun water effects, aerial choreography and acrobatic dance by AiRealistic, an aerial theater company with roots in Cirque du Soleil and Le Reve.

 The water brand is also teaming up with three famous lifestyle experts to help its consumers discover their passions; food writer and host Aida Mollenkamp; author, and fashion and beauty expert, Bobbie Thomas; and fitness expert and former trainer on NBC's The Biggest Loser Brett Hoebel. resource will socially connect fans with these experts, offering exclusive related tips and trends.

Resource is now available in 700mL and 1L sizes at grocery, convenience, natural food and pharmacy retailers nationwide.

For more information on the brand and its launch festivities, please check them out on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/resourcespringwater

Win a Shirt for dad for Father's Day!

Not sure what to get your husband, father, friend for Father's Day? I am the first to admit that my husband is one of the most difficult people to shop for and then I also have my dad who is impossible. This year I decided to think out of the box and look for something different that they would both love that was not your traditional coffee cup or tie. My dad has recently been in love with Duck Dynasty and began working out on a daily basis. After a little searching I found tvstoreonline.com that has some of the greatest Duck Dynasty shirts I have seen to date. Look at the shirt I found:

I cannot wait to see his face when he opens his shirt! The site offers so many different "hard to find" shows like The Big Band Theory and an amazing selection of little pony shirts. I am very excited to continue shopping for birthdays and holidays because there are so many choices for all the hard to find people on our list. The shirt arrived super fast and the quality is amazing. Have someone difficult to shop for? Enter using the rafflecopter form below to win your choice of shirt:

Summer Splash Hop

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Summer Splash Event hosted by Life With Two Boys and With Our Best!

A bunch of great blogs have come together to bring you some amazing prizes to help you kick off your summer... with a SPLASH! Each blog is giving away at least $25 worth of prizes, plus we have an awesome grand prize for one very lucky winner. Be sure to hop along to each of the participating blogs because the more giveaways you enter, the more chances you have at winning the Grand Prize!

So what's this Grand Prize we're talking about? Thanks to Trex Outdoor Furniture, one very lucky winner is going to win a Yacht Club 3-Piece Rocker Set valued at $1,317! Made in the USA and constructed of durable HDPE recycled lumber, this Rocker Set is sure to help you slow down and relax this Summer and for many years to come!

Enter the Grand Prize!

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Enter using the rafflecopter form below to win a carseat footrest!