Archives for 2015

$3 Better than Best deal at Restaurantdotcom for Cyber Monday! #ad #cybermonday @restaurantdotcom

November 30, 2015 By Marijean

I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.

$3 DEALS TODAY!
Restaurant.com Delivers the “Better than Best” Cyber Monday Sale

Sometimes it is easier for the holidays to not have to cook and cleanup. Spending time with the family is that matters most. Restaurant.com can make this as easy as possible for you this holiday season. Restaurant.com is offering an awesome deal for Cyber Monday. $3 for $25 worth of Certificates using Promo Code: CYBER. It is easy to find a yummy restaurant, and to meet with your family, since there are over 22,000 restaurants nationwide. This deal is only good today, November 30th!

If you are traveling with your family this holiday season, you can take Restaurant.com with you! Just simply download their mobile app and you have the ability to find a restaurant easily and quickly. You can search for Restaurants by zip code, and once you arrive just show the certificate on your phone to your server. You don’t have to print out the deal and remember to take it with you. So easy and convenient!
Please do hurry, because this “Better than Best” deal won’t last! This offer ends Monday, November 30 at 11:59 pm CT. You don’t want to miss this one! What a great gift this would make! Restaurant.com is the trusted and valued source for connecting restaurants and diners nationwide.

I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Star Wars Gift Guide, Gifts For Your Whole Family! #starwars

November 29, 2015 By Marijean

The holidays are here! Time to start your shopping and think about what to get each member in your family, as well as friends. The new Star Wars movie is coming out in December, and it seems like wherever I go, I meet someone who LOVES Star Wars! So, why not create a gift guide of the perfect Star Wars gifts for people of all ages!

What your DAD will love:

Does dad love to make breakfast? Maybe he loves having Eggs, Bacon & Toast? This toaster is the perfect gift!It will also look awesome on your kitchen counter! You can buy this for Dad at Amazon.

Is Dad the grill master? Or even a baker? He would love to have this awesome Darth Vader Apron! You can buy this for Dad at Amazon.

What your MOM will love:

I bet Mom likes coffee, tea or hot chocolate! She will love drinking her favorite beverage out of this cute Yoda cup! You can buy this for Mom at Amazon.

How cool would Mom look in this Jedi Master t-shirt? The force will be with her when she is wearing this! You can buy this for Mom at FunSportsGear.

What your Son will love:

Your little one can learn from the Jedi Master himself, Yoda! Yoda will teach your little one how to become a Jedi. You can buy your Son this at Target.

Your little one can now have his own Millennium Falcon! What a cool Lego set that he will love to build! You can buy your Son this at Target.

What your Daughter will love:

Your little girl will love to keep cozy in this R2-D2 Fleece Robe. If she loves Star Wars, this is the robe for her! You can buy your Daughter this at Kohl’s.

I bet she loves to draw and color! This ultimate activity case will be perfect for her at home or on the go! You can buy your Daughter this at Kohl’s.

What your Friend will love:

I don’t know about you, but all of my friends LOVE to cook. I am sure your friends will love to cook up yummy things with the help of these Measuring cups! You can buy your Friend these at ThinkGeek.

If your friend loves Beer, how about a 64oz- Beer Growler gift set?! Any Star Wars fan would surely love to have this! You can buy your friend this set at Etsy.

There are so many options available for Star Wars fans. I am sure any of these gifts will be a hit!

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Live Ultimate CoconutClay Facial Quenching Masque Review #LiveUltimate

November 29, 2015 By Marijean

I try to do everything I can to help my skin stay hydrated. I am always buying different products and trying them to see which ones will work the best for my face. I have tried many masque products, but I really have never had a positive outcome with using them. I was asked to try Live Ultimate CoconutClay Masque, and my results were amazing!

What I liked immediately was when I opened it there was not an overpowering scent like most face creams/masques. It has such a slight coconut scent which isn’t too little and definitely not overpowering by any means. It is very creamy and very light. When I put it on my face it went on nice and smooth and dried very quickly. Once it was applied my face felt so refreshed and cool. I could feel the tingling. It is recommended you leave the mask on for 10-20 minutes and then wash off with warm water. I left the masque on for exactly 20 minutes. The masque came off very easily and I didn’t have to scrub to get it off. My face didn’t end up red or blotchy like most masques I have used in the past. My face felt refreshed, hydrated and very smooth. I have used this for 3 days so far before bedtime and my skin seems so much more hydrated and much more soft. I love how this product contains all natural ingredients. It is good to know that no harmful chemicals will be on my skin.

Benefits:

Detoxification
Skin softening & Moisturizing
Nourish and hydrate with Vitamin E, Free fatty acids and specialized antioxidants
Anti-inflammatory
Diminished fine lines and wrinkles

All Natural Ingredients:

ORGANIC CAMU CAMU FRUIT EXTRACT
Myciaria Dubia | Camu Camu evens out skin tone, locks in elasticity to firm the face, and helps decrease the appearance of fine lines. This Amazonian antioxidant wards off free radicals for a vibrant, fresh face and packs more than 50 times the amount of collagen aiding Vitamin C than an orange.
KAOLIN
Contains potent minerals that help to regulate excess shine.
BENTONITE
Absorbs toxins from the skin, unclogs pores, detoxes and calms the skin.
ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
Cocos Nucifera | Softens the skin without synthetic chemicals, and features anti-fungal and anti-bacterial beauty benefits. Coconut oil if full of vitamin E and proteins, which quench thirsty skin, reduce inflammation and revitalize a dull complexion.
ORGANIC SHEA BUTTER
Butyrospermum Parkii | Treats dry, rough skin with vitamins A, E and F. Its natural fatty acids can miraculously reverse wrinkles and deeply hydrate skin.
CACAO SEED BUTTER
Moisturizes the skin leaving it soft and supple.
RED TEA
Powerful skin conditioning agent, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.

You can buy this product at Live Ultimate or at Amazon. This product retails for $44.95.

Connect with Live Ultimate:

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Live Ultimate Website

***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Real Kids Shades Review and Giveaway @RealKidsShades

November 25, 2015 By Marijean

Protecting your eyes and your child’s eyes is so important. I live in sunny Florida, so sunglasses are a MUST all year round. I always make sure my children (and myself) always have a pair of sunglasses with them when they are outside. It can be tricky though finding a good pair, and a pair that you know has the right protection. I was contacted by Real Kids Shades to do a review on a pair of Sunglasses.

Sunglasses with cases that were included.

The sunglasses I reviewed are the Breeze – Youth P2 Polarized Lens for ages 7+. My daughter is 7 years old and she picked the Purple/Navy color. When my package arrived I opened the box and the sunglasses were in a really nice plastic case that came with a hook that you can attach to your purse, backpack or even belt loop on you pants. Also, a really nice soft case came with the sunglasses and also included a clip. For me, a protective case is a must so the sunglasses don’t get damaged.

Front of sunglasses

Side of sunglasses

The sunglasses are nice and light. Nice flexible arms that don’t hurt my daughter’s ears, and flex with her. Pretty awesome design! These sunglasses have 100% UVA/UVB Protection. I like how the rubber-like material bends and twists, but will not lose its shape. The lenses are also shatterproof polycarbonate, huge plus in case my daughter drops them. My daughter wore them outside in bright sun and said the sun didn’t hurt her eyes at all! I even looked through them myself towards the sun and I must say, they really do keep your eyes protected. She has also been wearing them for car rides and says they are “Super comfy”.

My 7 year old daughter in her new shades!

Here is more information on Real Kids Shades:

Real Kids Shades Polarized Sunglasses

Children’s vision experts say the sooner parents start protecting their kids eyes from the sun, the lower the risk of developing future eye problems. Kids need to take extra care to wear sunglasses as they can’t filter UV light as effectively as adults.

Real Kids is the leading innovator of children’s 100% UVA/UVB eye protection

We now provide the most extensive product line in children’s quality sun glasses offered in four sizes specific to kids’ ages and stages that focus on style, performance and fit.

We take fit and performance by age very seriously, and created styles that kids will love to wear at a price point that parents can afford. Real Kids offers custom sized products for
Baby (0+), Toddler (2+), Kid (4+), and Youth (7+).

Flex Fit

Building on our successful flexible technology, Real Kids now offers TPEE Flex-Fit frames for all age/stages and all Real Kids products use polycarbonate lenses. In addition to the expanded line of sunglasses for children, Real Kids has taken their award-winning product design to a new level.

P2 Lens Technology

We are excited to introduce our new P2 Lens Technology which combines our lightweight, impact resistant polycarbonate lenses with glare-reduction polarization at an outstanding price point.

These are a great choice for your children with a price that won’t break the bank! I love that they have all of the protection I desire for keeping my daughter’s eyes safe from the sun. Definitely check out their site and check out the great deal below!

They also have a Young Adult line, so the whole family can keep be stylish together!

To celebrate the holidays, Real Kids is offering a 20% off coupon and free shipping on orders over $25. Use the HOLIDAY15 coupon code when checking out from November 18 through January 3, 2016.

Connect with Real Kids Shades:

****GIVEAWAY****

Real Kids Shades is giving away 1 pair of sunglasses to a lucky reader! Please go to their site here and then to enter please answer the following question: “What style and color choice would you pick if you win?” Winner will be chosen on 12/9!!

CONGRATULATIONS Jennai you win the giveaway!

***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Unforgettable Thanksgiving Surprises at Walt Disney World

November 24, 2015 By Marijean

I just wanted to make you aware of two heartwarming Thanksgiving stories filled with unforgettable surprises at Walt Disney World involving members of our military from the United States Air Force and United States Navy. As part of their special Thanksgiving week programming, these stories will air on “Good Morning America” on Thanksgiving morning and on “Good Morning America Weekend” on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Find out how this Oklahoma family celebrated a real “circle of life” moment at Disney’s Animal KingdomÕs Festival of the Lion King show with “Good Morning America Weekend” meteorologist Rob Marciano on “Good Morning America Weekend” Saturday morning, Nov. 28.

You’ve seen many stories with the U.S. military surprising their own members and their families. But this week, we will share two military stories with a surprising twist featuring “Dancing With The Stars” former celebrity participant and current “Good Morning America” correspondent Melissa Rycroft and “Good Morning America Weekend” meteorologist Rob Marciano. These are heartwarming Thanksgiving stories that your viewers, readers and followers will remember this holiday season. We hope sharing them with you will help you with meaningful content during the slower holiday news days ahead.

Find out why these two families from Lemoore, Calif. and Roanoke, Va. are enjoying a Thanksgiving feast with “Good Morning America” correspondent Melissa Mycroft.

In addition to watching these segments, please go to http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/ and wdwnews throughout the week for special behind-the-scenes footage, photos and more details on these poignant stories filled with gratitude.

SPECIAL NOTE: These families are from the following markets: Roanoke, Va., Bonaire, Ga., Lemoore, Calif. and Edmund, Okla.