Order Delicious Chocolates and Gifts Online from Chocolate.org @choctweets

June 26, 2016 By Marijean

I had the opportunity to sample chocolate from www.chocolate.org. They feature handmade, artisan chocolates and gift baskets from independent chocolate shops across the USA. . They believe that the finest chocolate is found in small chocolate shops around the globe and celebrate the fact that every chef has a unique approach. Their vendors provide a product that is more fresh, more artistic, and less common than factory-made chocolate.

Chocolate.org sent me the 2 LB Chocolate Sampler made with gourmet single bean to sample and review.

A wonderful assortment of the best of chocolates. There will be a variety of White, Milk & Dark Chocolates that are in this mouth watering sampler. Snyder’s Pretzels, Turtles, Caramels, Ritz’s crackers and much more. If there are any special requests, please tell us in the notes and we will add them.

My chocolates arrived in only a few short days after my order. They were packaged with lots of ice packs and insulation. Very impressive and nice to know my order won’t melt during transport. I received pretty tins filled with assorted chocolates. The assortment was amazing I must say. Chocolate covered pretzels that weren’t small by any means, chocolate trains with m&m tires (my 4 yr old love that the most), chocolate pretzel turtles, chocolate covered oreos and so much more. Definitely something for everyone! I really had to control myself so I didn’t eat the whole tin…that is how good everything was.

Chocolate.org has lots more than just chocolate to choose from. They offer baked goods as well such as cupcakes, brownies and cookies. They gift baskets and business gifts you can send. They also offer treats that are vegan, gluten free, organic, sugar free, dairy free and nut free. The prices are very reasonable, and with such a large variety, you are sure to find the perfect gift for any occasion.

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***I was given complimentary chocolates in exchange for my honest opinion. 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.

Unpack Happiness and Style with Kidbox #kidbox #unpackhappiness

June 24, 2016 By Marijean

UNPACK HAPPINESS WITH KIDBOX

Summer is here and soon enough it will be over and kids will be heading to school. School shopping for my kids has begun and instead of heading out to the store, I have found an awesome online children’s clothing subscription service that will make everything easier. Let me tell you about how awesome Kidbox is!

Kidbox is the first subscription box for kids that personalizes style and delivers to parents a convenient way to dress kids in cool brands at meaningful savings, and bond over the joys of getting and giving. Every season, they’ll prepare a box full of stylish pieces from well-loved brands, selected just for your special kid. Whenever you keep the whole box, they will commit a donation of new clothes to children in needy families.

Boxes are made for boys and girls. Size ranges for boys are 2T-16 and size ranges for girls are 2T-14. Boxes ship with 6-7 items based on size and style preferences. Clothing is seasonal.

How it works:

Go to Kidbox.com and create a profile. You’ll answer a few questions about your child’s preferences, including their style, things they don’t like and their sizes.

Order a box. You will not be charged a styling fee and shipping is free.

You will have your box delivered to your door in about a week. The box will have your child’s name on it, which they will be excited to receive their own package!

Decide what clothing to purchase and which to send back in the included envelope. Your box will contain a price sheet showing what each item costs when purchased separately. If you love all the clothing pieces keep everything for just $98!

Very nice packaging

When I opened the box, the items were separated into 2 nicely wrapped packages. The box also contained a return bag and label in case I wanted to return some of the pieces of clothing. It also had a sheet of stickers so my daughter could color and decorate the box the clothes came in. She was super excited to do that after trying on her new clothes. A price sheet was also included of each item if you want to purchase separate items instead of the whole box.

Price sheet to purchase items if you don’t want to buy the whole box

Really cute shorts that retail for $45 each. My price? $32 and $27!!

Adorable dressy textured tank that retails for $20. My price? $9!!

This one is my favorite. Such a cute romper. Retails for $44. My price? $28!!

My daughter loves how “flowy” this dress is. Perfect for summer! Retails for $40 (this was not on my item list so I am not sure how much it would be to purchase separately).

3 pairs of capri leggings sold as a set, these are perfect for my daughter to wear under her dresses and skirts! Retails for $23. My price? $10!!

And this dress is my daughter’s absolute favorite! Fits her style perfectly. Retails for $42. (this was not on my item list so I am not sure how much it would be to purchase separately).

The brands I received were U.S. Polo, 7 For All Mankind, Kensie, LUCKY and Limited Too. I must say I was very impressed with all the brands and quality of clothes. I know I got a great deal at only $98 for everything! My daughter was thrilled with every piece and she can’t wait to show them off at school. I feel good to knowing that my order will help a child in need. I will definitely be ordering again!!

GREAT TO GET. BETTER TO GIVE.

Every time you purchase a Kidbox, they donate new clothes to a child in need. How great is that?!

Kidbox Cares is a great way to start a conversation with your child about generosity.

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Cost: No styling fee, pay only for the clothes you keep or pay $98 to keep the entire box. Included in your box is a pre-paid return label and bag to return the items you do not wish to keep.

Shipping: US only.

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***I received a complimentary Kidbox in exchange for this review. 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.

Create an Autobiography with Passdown Journal

June 22, 2016 By Marijean

Did you ever wish your grandparents or parents had kept journals? Or that you’d had written down their stories and experiences? Have you ever tried to remember something from your own past that you couldn’t fully recall? As we get older, all we are left with are photos and fading memories. Even if we tried, it’s difficult to pick up a pen and write about ourselves. What do we say? What will our loved ones want to know about our lives?

I was recently asked to review The Pass Down Journal. This fantastic concept takes the most difficult part out of journal writing. It’s an autobiography made easy! Each entry begins with meaningful prompts. The prompts range from simple descriptions of the neighborhood you grew up in to in depth accounts of impactful events and relationships.

The journal has a neutral colored hard cover, similar to a vintage classic. It begins with an introduction about how to write in your journal. It then goes on to provide 100 detailed journal entry prompts which avoids the one word or one sentence answers. At the end of the journal, the company provides 25 bonus questions! These questions are substitutes for any question that may not pertain to you or just use them as a bonus!

What if writing isn’t Grandpa’s thing? You can use the journal to interview him. By interviewing, you will not only have the gift of Grandpa’s stories but you will also bond through an emotional connection.

The Pass Down Journal retails for $27.99, about the same price as a hard covered book. They’ve extended the Father’s Day sale in which you can save 15% by using the code “FATHERSDAY.” In addition, 10% of the proceeds from your purchase goes to Conquer Chiari – a public charity dedicated to supporting patients afflicted by this condition and funding research to find a cure. Visit www.PassDownJournal.com to begin writing your history today.

***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.

Our Visit to Clearwater Marine Aquarium @CMAquarium @Winterthedolphin

June 22, 2016 By Marijean

We recently had a family vacation, and one of our destinations was Clearwater Beach. We have never seen the gulf side of Florida so we were very excited to visit for a weekend. I researched some fun things to do with my children and came across Clearwater Marine Aquarium. My family LOVES aquariums so I knew this would be a great place to visit while in Clearwater. I was given complimentary tickets to come with my family and to check it out. Little did I know, we would be seeing the famous dolphin, Winter, from the movie Dolphin Tale!

Photo Source: Clearwater Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a Florida non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to restoring and preserving our marine life and environment through leadership in education, research and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine life. This is a very unique Aquarium. If your children have seen Dolphin Tale 1 & 2, they will enjoy the Aquarium very much, since most of the scenes are shot there. My kids got a big kick out of that, and were excited to meet the star animals.

Houseboat set where Hazel lived

I recommend coming early to the Aquarium since the parking lot gets full quickly. You will have to park out on a side street and walk over if the lot becomes full. When we are walking up to the main entrance we saw the houseboat set from the movie. My kids were amazed by it and couldn’t wait for me to snap a picture.

Entrance to the Aquarium

When you enter the Aquarium you see a large gift shop area and then the area to the Animal Hospital. That area is very interesting, as you can discover what is behind the scenes necessary for the health of the animals. We were able to see the workers preparing food for the animals, and see some tanks that held turtles in various stages of recovery from being rescued. They also had fun facts about the animals on the walls.

Staff preparing food for the animals

Cool facts on the wall

We then walked up stairs to the dolphin area. We first saw Nicholas, who was rescued with his Mom in 2002. Nicholas suffered from 2nd a 3rd degree burns across 36% of his body. He is doing great and thriving at the Aquarium. We even got to see him play with a toy! Nicholas played Mandy in Dolphin Tale 2.

Nicholas

After we visited Nicholas, we went to another area to visit Rufus, the famous Pelican of the movies. He was so cool to see in person, my kids loved talking to him! For an additional fee, you can even feed Rufus!

Rufus

After we saw Rufus, we were able to go see Hope and Winter! The most famous permanent resident is Winter the Dolphin. Winter lost her tail and has been rehabilitated and given a prosthetic tail. We were able to view both dolphins swimming around.

Winter

We were also able to see Sea Turtles and an Otter, the Otter was all snuggled in her box. So cute!!

Otter

One of the Sea Turtles

There were 2 Sting Ray tanks, one outside where you can touch some large ones, and one inside that had smaller ones. My kids really enjoyed touching and feeling them.

Sting Ray swimming up to my son

Smile 🙂

Kids with a large turtle that the dolphins painted

You can also pay extra for many animal encounters such as feeding a stingray, dolphin encounters and feeding puffer fish! They also have many tours and combo packages available. You can even grab a bite to eat at the Aquarium.

Chairs from the movie set

The next part was to visit the 2nd facility which is called Winter’s Dolphin Adventure. This 2nd facility is included in admission, and you take either a boat or trolley to the downtown area. This facility takes you inside the movie. You’ll find re-built scenes, movie images and a variety of the props used in the filming of Dolphin Tale. These props have all been graciously donated by Alcon Entertainment. This was very cool because we got to see some of the actual sets and props used. Our favorite area was the Hurricane Experience. You can actually experience a category 1 hurricane. It was really neat!

I highly recommend taking your family to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium if you are in the area. My family really loved it and we learned a lot about the animals and how rescue and rehabilitation works.

Experience Clearwater Marine Aquarium

• Learn about the life-saving work we do on a behind-the-scenes tour
• Get up-close with our dolphins and sea turtles
• Feed our sting rays and sharks
• Explore the waterways on a boat tour
• Take a boat or trolley shuttle to nearby Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure, featuring a museum of rebuilt movie sets and props, Hurricane Experience exhibit, touch tanks and more.

It’s Real-life Movie Star Madness all summer long at Clearwater Marine Aquarium! Receive a free collectible Hope movie poster between June 6-June 26 with general admission for visitors 15 years and under.

General Admission Pricing:
Adult – $21.95
Child – $16.95
Senior – $19.95
2 & Under – Free

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*I was given complimentary tickets to the Aquarium to facilitate my review. All opinions 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.

Check out Monkey Mat: A Multipurpose Mat in a Tiny Attached Pouch for Park, Beach, Concerts & More! #Monkeymatlifestyle

June 22, 2016 By Marijean

Monkey Mat, AS SEEN ON SHARK TANK, allows you to make your space, any place! Originally inspired by an unexpected six-hour layover at the airport (constant cringing while two babies crawled all over dirty floors!), and also by overall active lifestyles, this go-everywhere large mat in attached ultra-compact pouch gives you a clean space on the go – no more bulky blankets! Perfect for all ages, all places – park, beach, concerts, dirty airport/hotel floors, camping, hiking, sports events & more!