Cats in Christmas Trees

December 21, 2015 By Anne

Check out ’Tis the Season…for Cats in Christmas Trees

I love cats. I have three. Yes three. The are so much fun, most of the time. Christmas time poses a bit of a problem though. Cats love dangling, shiny objects. What better toy than a tree full of shiny, dangling objects! Haha.

My cats are pretty good though. They like to play with the bottom ornaments but I do not hang anything that will break on the bottom. Below is some great picture of cats that like to get up into the tree.

by Cara Lynn Shultz at Mode

Do you have cats? Do they get into the tree?

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

Original Christmas Classics Anniversary Collection

December 21, 2015 By Anne

Traditions. We have a lot of them for Christmas. My mom did a great job with passing down her family’s traditions and I am passing them along to my children.

Christmas Shows- One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is watch all the classic Christmas Specials. I’ve been watching them for over 40 years and hope to pass down the tradition to my children.

Funny Presents – On Christmas night after we have eaten our dinner, we all get one more gift, a funny present. These are sometimes hard to shop for and sometime are not too funny. Each gift is a low in price and comes with a note to give more leverage to the “funny” gift.

Christmas Lights – Every year we take some homemade cookies and drive around the neighborhoods looking at lights.

Christmas Eve – Every year the kids get to pick one present that is already under the tree and open it.

Night of Lights Trolley Ride – This is a fairly new tradition for us. Christmas Eve we take the trolley ride in St. Augustine, FL to see all the lights set up over the city.

What are some of your traditions?

Talking about Christmas Shows, these beloved Christmas classics have warmed the hearts and hearths of families for 45 years. Available now is an all new The Original Christmas Classics Anniversary Collector’s Edition Gift Set. This must-own collection features the 45^th Anniversary editions of Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town and Frosty the Snowman, plus Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 50^th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, Frosty Returns, Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol, The Little Drummer Boy, and Cricket on the Hearth!

Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town! 45th Anniversary Collector’s Edition

Create joyful memories with this delightful tale of the original Santa Claus–Kris Kringle. Discover the true meaning of Christmas with this classic story that the whole family will enjoy.

ALL-NEW Bonus Features:

Be an Artist and Create – Learn to draw Santa and Topper the Penguin from DreamWorks Animation’s Director of Character Animation Joe Vance. Plus, craft activities for the whole family.
Kringle Jingle – It’s a holiday tradition to sing carols with friends and loved ones. With this musical feature, some adorable young children lead the singing of the classic holiday song, “Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town.” A delightful way to get into the holiday spirit.
Santa Special Delivery – In honor of the 45th anniversary, enjoy a peek inside Santa’s mailbag to learn 45 fun and interesting facts about the Rankin/Bass holiday special and the Christmas holiday.

Frosty The Snowman 45th Anniversary Collector’s Edition

Celebrate the season with Frosty the Snowman, and share this beloved, original classic story of how the world’s most famous snowman came to life one day. This anniversary edition has new special features that will make Frosty the Snowman a hit for the whole family. Sing, laugh and create wonderful holiday memories for years to come.

ALL-NEW Bonus Features:

Be an Artistand Create– DreamWorks Animation’s Director of Character Animation Joe Vance teaches viewers how to draw Frosty and Santa from this holiday classic. Later, his wife, Joanie Vance, a Kindergarten teacher, joins in and provides instructions for some fun and festive art projects to create using the newly made character drawings. This is a great way for the whole family to spend time together around the holidays.
Magical Melody – Sing along to the thumpety, thump, thump sounds of the popular tune, Frosty the Snowman
Frosty Snowflake Surprises – In honor of the 45th Anniversary of the Rankin/Bass holiday special, enter a magical winter wonderland to learn 45 fun and interesting facts about everyone’s favorite snowman and this wonderful time of year. There are also some surprises along the way from an adorable bunch of helpful kids.
Also includes the 23-minute holiday special Frosty Returns!

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition

Celebrate 50 years of “The Most Famous Reindeer of All” with this Original Christmas Classic® told and sung by Burl Ives! Relive the magic when Rudolph visits the Island of Misfit Toys and Santa asks Rudolph to guide his sleigh on Christmas Eve.

Classic Bonus Features:

Rudolph Unwrapped – Learn 50 Fun facts about the creation of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Sam the Snowman’s Sing-Alongs – Sing along with two of the most beloved songs from the TV Special: Holly Jolly Sing Along and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Sing Along.
Pop Up Book – Watch the pages come to life as Sam the Snowman tell you the story of Rudolph.
Learn to Draw – Sketch classic characters Rudolph, Hermey and Bumble.

The Original Christmas Classics Anniversary Collector’s Edition Gift Set

Share the wonder and the joy of these seven timeless stories with your children and grandchildren…creating new memories and holiday traditions that you will cherish through the years.

Gift Set Includes:

Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town!® 45th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
Frosty The Snowman 45th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
Plus Frosty Returns, Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol, Little Drummer Boy, and Cricket on the Hearth!

Anne

Eat Better with Premier Protein

December 20, 2015 By Anne Leave a Comment

This is the time of year that I usually over indulge. It’s hard not too as there are so many tasty treats and foods to try. Premier Protein sent me some of their protein bars to help curb my sweet tooth.

Here are some recipes from Premier Protein, sure to satisfy the taste buds of everyone in your family. Between dinners, parties, sweets and treats, the holidays are filled with delicious temptations. This season Premier Protein is offering a healthy twist on your traditional holiday recipes.

Made with Premier Protein’s vanilla shake, these recipes are packed with healthy protein, not sugar or calories, giving the energy you need to make it through the holiday season.

Cranberry Protein Shake

1 Premier Protein Vanilla Shake

2 Dollops of Cranberry Sauce

7-8 Ice Cubes

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Apple Pie Smoothie

1 Premier Protein Vanilla Shake

1 apple (cored and sliced)

1 tsp apple pie spice

1-2 tsp honey

5-8 ice cubes

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

High Protein Eggnog

2 Premier Protein Vanilla Shakes

½ Egg Substitute

2 Tbsp Stevia

2 Tsp Rum Extract

½ Tsp Nutmeg (ground)

2 Pinches cinnamon (ground)

In a medium saucepan heat the Premier Protein® Shake, egg substitute and sweetener on medium to high. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens slightly, usually a few minutes (Note, do not bring to a boil.) Stir in the vanilla, rum, ½ tsp nutmeg & pinch of cinnamon.

Remove from heat and pour into a heat resistant container, cover and refrigerate until the eggnog has cooled (at least 3 hours.)

Anne

Tombox, A Monthly Period Subscription Box To Make You Look And Feel Beautiful. #tomboxes

December 20, 2015 By Marijean

TomBox (formerly Swaag Box) is a “time of the month” box that sends you your choice of brand name pads/tampons, as well as jewelry, makeup, and treats. Every woman wants to look and feel her best while it is that time of the month. TomBox helps you achieve that and feel your best.

Let me tell you about this monthly subscription service: Each period cycle they send you necessary supplies as well as jewelry and makeup. Choose from name brand tampons and pads, take a beauty quiz and tell them your skin type and fashion type and they will customize your jewelry and makeup to your wants.
Each month a personal shoppers find the best jewelry pieces and name brand makeup to match your needs, those items along with your tampons or pads of choice are then expertly packaged and shipped via USPS to your front door. The price starts as low as $10/month.
They also offer options to add to your box. Choose Venus razor blade refill cartridges and/or double the jewelry and makeup each month.

What I received in the December 2015 box:

Tampax Pearl Regular Absorbency Tampons 18 ct.
Dark Chocolate Sno Caps (1 oz. package) from Glambri’s Quality Sweets in Clementon, NJ
2 Samples packages of ALTCHEK MD DePuff Eye Pads
A little drawstring pouch that had a pair of pearl earrings
A necklace
NICKAK Liquid Eyeliner
Mood Matcher LUXE Twist Stick Lipstick (12 hour lipstick that reacts with your lips to create a one of a kind shade to suit your mood.)
Fran Wilson Young Lips Plumper (Adds volume and shine as it enhances your lips.)
LUV2KISS Invisible Lip Liner (Stops feathering, Waterproof and Long lasting.)
California Mango Magic Cuticle Oil

This is a wonderful and affordable monthly subscription service for yourself or even to give as a gift! It comes with everything to make you feel and look beautiful during that time of the month. I love all of the items that came in my box and can’t wait to wear the jewelry and try all of my cosmetics. I am definitely set for my time of the month to come!

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***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.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS Is In Theaters June 3rd, 2016! #TMNT2

December 18, 2015 By Marijean

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS is in-theaters June 3rd, 2016!

“TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS” is the sequel to the 2014 hit film “TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES.” The film is based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman and is directed by David Green (“EARTH TO ECHO”). Michael Bay (the “TRANSFORMERS franchise) returns to produce alongside his Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form (“ TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES”), with Galen Walker and Scott Mednick (“TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES”) also producing.

Also returning for the sequel is Megan Fox (“TRANSFORMERS”) as April O’Neil, Will Arnett (“Arrested Development”) as Vernon Fenwick and the Turtles: Alan Ritchson as Raphael, Noel Fisher as Michelangelo, Pete Ploszek at Leonardo, and Jeremy Howard as Donatello. Rounding out the cast is Stephen Amell (“Arrow,”) as Casey Jones, Tyler Perry (“GONE GIRL”, the “MADEA” franchise) as Baxter Stockman, Academy Award nominated actress Laura Linney (“The Big C”, “LOVE ACTUALLY”) as Chief Rebecca Vincent, Brian Tee (“JURASSIC WORLD”) as Shredder, WWE World Heavy Weight Champion Stephen “Sheamus” Farrelly as Rocksteady and Gary Anthony Williams (“THE INTERNSHIP”) as Bebop.