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Marvel’s the Avengers Movie Review

May 3, 2012 By Anne 9 Comments

So Marvel’s the Avenger’s comes out Friday, May 4th! I know a lot of people are super excited! My nephew has seen all the movies and is doing a countdown on Facebook.

I have not seen one of the other movies. They never really interested me. Plus I had smaller children that were not too interested either.

BUT…I am so glad I was able to see the preview last night! And – it was in 3D!!

Hubby could not go, so my cousin, Merrilee went with me and we had a blast!

The movie had all the action you could want. All the special effects. And it had comedy! We laughed out loud several times! The audience interaction was cool too! Everyone clapped when the good guys defeated the bad guys.

At the end of the movie, I tweeted a local DJ the last lines to the movie and got a t-shirt for my son, who by the way was not happy I did not take him!

I would so see this movie again!! But first, I need to have a Marvel Movie Marathon and watch the other movies.

A quote from my cousin, “The best movie I’ve seen in a while!”

This is not just a kid movie, as I would have thought. This movie would be great for any age over 8 or 9. You would have to judge your own kids reaction.

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I received 2 media passes to see this movie. Opinions are always my own!

Scotties Facial Tissues

March 12, 2012 By Anne 18 Comments

I no longer use paper napkins and paper plates and use little paper towels. I really feel good about being able to use cloth napkins and so much less paper products. But….

I still gotta have my tissues and T.P. ( toilet paper). No way to get around these two, right? If there is I don’t wanna know about it! lol

One thing to to feel good about is – Scotties Facial Tissues. Scotties is actually a paper company that has planted over 800 million trees!

Ever since 2009, Scotties made a promise to plant 3 trees for everyone it uses to make their tissues! You can see the promise right on the box! Their parent company, J.D. Irving Limited has been environmentally friendly for over 50 years.

I’ve been using Scotties for awhile now and it wasn’t because they were eco-friendly. That is something I just found about. It was because the price is right and I love the way they feel! I love the boxes, they are so cute and stylish! I usually buy them in threes, because there is always a coupon in the paper for them. Scotties usually beats even the store brand price!

Do you use Scotties? Do you buy tissues for the feel or whatever is on sale?

I received a couple boxes to review, but I have buying Scotties tissues for years. My opinions are always my own!

Foldin’ Money Review/Giveaway – Great Idea for Valentine’s Day

February 2, 2012 By Anne 12 Comments

Looking for a unique Valentine’s day gifts? How about dollar bills shaped like a heart? Foldin’ Money kits would be a great way to make em! These would be great for kids and adults alike.

Make Money valentines! It’s easy with these unique money making shapes.

I always give my co-workers a little treat and card for Valentine’s Day. And don’t forget the kids teachers and neighbors. I go a little crazy during the holidays. I think this year I will take my money and make these adorable shapes and pass them out instead.

I received a kit for review. Hunter and I sat down one night and tried it out. The directions are simple and easy. The only thing I was afraid to do was use adhesive or tape. So we made ours without. But the directions do say to use double sided tape, otherwise the shape won’t stay together. The tape will stay because money is made from fibers.

Just take a bill any amount…

And….

Aren’t these cute?

Foldin’ Money Kits are designed to work with either U.S. or Canadian currency. Each kit comes with directions to make 4 different designs. And there are four different variety packs.

Would you like to try out a Foldin’ Money kit for yourself? One reader will get the Red Collection. See giveaway directions below.

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I received the above product for review. Opinions are always my own!

I Love My Keurig!!

January 30, 2012 By Anne 15 Comments

I was never really into coffee until about six months ago. I started getting flavored coffee at one those chain stores. I always got the vanilla latte and usually got it cold. Yumm! I have a hard time drinking hot drinks when it’s hot outside.

But it’s gets kinda pricey buying all of those, so I was super excited to be able to review a Keurig machine. I received the Mini Keurig which was great as it’s only me who drinks the flavored coffees. My hubby only drinks one kind and one kind only and it does not come in a k-cup.

Anyway…I’ve been using this for a few weeks now and LOVE it! Here’s a picture of my Keurig with my new travel coffee cup.

I’m only able to make one cup at a time, which is fine. I’ve even become a little frugal and ran water through twice for one k-cup. The second cup still tastes great!

My Keurig is very easy to use and small enough not to be a bother on our counter top. We have so much already on the counter, I was afraid to place another item.

Here’s a side view.

You know what I think? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and this would make an awesome gift for a coffee lover! The Mini Keurig retails for $99.95. Not bad for an awesome coffee maker.

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Have you tried the Keurig? Do you like it?

I received product in order to facilitate this review. Opinions are always my own!

Trains, Motorcyles and Automobiles – Holiday Gift Guide

December 15, 2011 By Anne 6 Comments

Toy State has some great toys for boys and girls this holiday season. From the Cat line, we reicieved the CAT Iron Diesel Train set. Dad and Hunter had fun putting it together. Savannah had fun pplaying in the middle. It’s a nice train for ages 5 and up. I think Hunter, being 11 would like something bigger, but they had fun with it. This retails for $15.00.

Another from Toy State is the Dub Garage collection. We tried out the Blazerz. Now these are for ages 6 and up, but Savannah had fun with it. You press a button and it moves forward and lights up. The lights are all underneath and look really cool. I like that she can play with it without a remote controller. These retail fro about $9.99.

We also received the Road Rippers Flash Rides. I haven’t opend these yet, but they look fun! With lights and sounds and wheelies, what child wouldn’t love them? I looked everywhere and couldn’t find a price, but I believe they would be under $10.