Fun At Adventure Landing! #AdventureLanding @AdventureLandin

December 8, 2015 By Marijean

I am always looking for fun places to take my children. Now that we have moved to Florida, there are so many fun places to take them! However, some are 2 hours + away, and when we are just looking for a fun morning or afternoon out, we want to stay close to home. When I heard about Adventure Landing, and how one of the locations was about 15 minutes away, I was excited to take my family to check it out!

Adventure Landing has locations in the following States:

Florida: Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Blanding and St. Augustine
New York: Buffalo, Greece and Wheatfield
North Carolina: Raleigh, Gastonia, Winston-Salem and Charlotte
Texas: Dallas

My family and I received tickets, tokens and meal vouchers to the St. Augustine location, which isn’t far away from home. We went twice, first time we went it started raining, so we played in the Arcade and had lunch. The second day we went on the go-carts and played mini-golf.

As you can see, Adventure Landing has many ticket and family options you can choose from. Each day they have a new special going on. We went on a Saturday and received that special of the day. We received the Super Saturday package which includes Unlimited Golf, 2 Go Kart Rides and 40 Arcade Tokens. The cost of this is $9.99 per person and is valid 10am-12pm. So, if you come in the morning before noon you get the best deal. We also received Family food special that they serve daily. We had 1 Large Cheese Pizza, 4 Sodas and 40 Arcade Tokens.

The arcade is huge!!! There are so many games to play. My kids were having fun playing the games and receiving tickets to get a toy. They have all kinds of games and even crane machines to win stuffed animals, tickets and candy!

Once the rainy weather was behind us, we went back to Adventure Landing a few days later. The attractions that this location has are: Mini Golf (outside), Batting Cages (outside), Speedway Go-Carts(outside), Max flight Simulator(inside) and Arcade. First, we played 18 holes of Mini-golf. My kids had fun and loved it. Then, we went on Go-carts. They have single/double adult carts, and a separate track for kiddie carts. My 7 year old and 4 year old LOVED the kiddie carts. They had such a big smile on while driving. My husband and I took the kids on the Adult carts, we each got double rider tickets. It was a lot of fun!!! The whole staff is very friendly also, and answer any questions you may have. They are very helpful and always asking if we are doing ok!

Adventure Landing is a fun place to take the family! So much to do, whether it is a rainy day and you just want to enjoy pizza and the arcade, or a sunny day and enjoy everything, your whole family is sure to have a great time.

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***I was given tickets in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with Adventure Landing. 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.

Gotta Bandage? TXTpressions Adhesive Bandages Review @gottabandage_ #txtpressions

December 6, 2015 By Marijean

As a mother of two very active children, I always have bandages for cuts and scrapes in my home, and keep them in my purse & car. You can never have enough bandages. I was sent a package of bandages to review from Gotta Bandage.

Gotta Bandage sent me the TXTpressions bandages. Fun text phrases such as LOL, SMH and expressions are on these bandages. My daughter loves them! She had a cut on her arm and she was excited to put one on! These would be perfect for anyone who loves to text, especially Teens & Tweens! They are great quality bandages that I will be purchasing in the future.

Features:
• For use on minor cuts, scrapes and burns
• Absorbent non-stick pad for gentle removal
• Not only a bandage, but a fashion statement as well

The TXTpressions isn’t the only design that Gotta Bandage makes. They also come in Boo Boo Monsters and Xtreme bandages. You can view all of the products on their website.

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GIVEAWAY

You can win this awesome prize pack! A winner will be picked on 12/20!

Each pack will include:
(2) TxTpressions Combo boxes
(1) Mini bandages tin
(1) Flip ‘n’ Fan (cute foldable & collapsible handheld frisbee fan)

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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.

Dollar Shave Club Review and Giveaway #DollarShaveClub @DollarShaveClub

December 4, 2015 By Marijean

I always feel like I am paying too much money for razors. Between my husband and I, we go through a lot of them, and always needing new blades. I am always looking at what kind to buy to get the closest shave possible. I have heard great things about Dollar Shave Club, and was excited to be able to try out the razors!

Here are the blades that Dollar Shave Club offers:

The Humble Twin ($1 per month, $2 s/h)

A great basic shaver, for guys who dig simplicity and precision
2 stainless steel blades
5 cartridges per month
Reliable – this is the ’82 wagon that starts when it’s below zero
Lubricating strip soothes the skin

The 4X ($6 per month, free shipping)

Member favorite – a gentle shave in a single stroke.
4 stainless steel blades
4 cartridges per month
You will love this razor – and your lover can use it tooFull 90-degree pivot head hugs the turns, surges you onward

The Executive ($9 per month, free shipping)

The final frontier – it’s like a personal assistant for your face.
6 stainless steel blades
4 cartridges per month
Special trimmer edge built in for the professional
This blade comes from the future and lives in outer space

You can adjust the frequency of your deliveries, and cancel easily. I was able to review The 4X, and some other goodies that you can add on to your monthly subscription.

Here is what I received in my box:

Razor handle and four 4X blades
One Wipe Charlies (Enjoy the soft, clean, manly way to wipe.) Cost: $4 for 40 wipes or $7.50 for 40 pkts of travel size
Shave Butter (The most delightful thing you can put on your skin for shaving. ) $8 for 6 OZ or $6 for 3 OZ travel size
Post Shave (The ultimate forgiveness after the disruptive act of shaving.) $9 for 3.4 OZ
Miracle Repair Serum (The clinically‑proven solution for bumps, burns, and ingrown hairs.) $12 for 2 OZ
Bold Hair Gel (Go with confidence because your hair’s not moving.) $10 for 5.5 OZ or $7 for 3.4 OZ
Casual Hair Clay (Craft a structural masterpiece with a gritty, solid foundation.) $10 for 2 OZ
True Hair Fiber (Rub the fiber into a smoothness that gives hair thickness, fullness and well-defined shape.) $10 for 2 OZ
Dream Hair Cream (The cream is the gentlest of suggestions, designed to accentuate what’s already there.) $10 for 3.4 OZ
Smart Hair Paste (A thicker malleable formula that gives you the perfect amount of control.) $10 for 3.4 OZ

I have not tried every item yet in this box, but wow I was overwhelmed with these products! My husband currently uses a Gillette MACH3, and I use a Gillette Venus Spa. My husband first tried the 4X and had great results, He shaved one side with his current razor, and then shaved the other side with the 4X. I felt his face and the 4X definitely gave him more of a closer shave! He also used the shave butter which he loved, and the post shave made his skin smooth and smell so good. I tried the 4X next and was excited to compare it to my Venus razor. I used the shave butter and 4X on my legs and loved the results! My smooth skin also lasts longer than the Venus. We can both say we are very pleased! My husband also tried the Hair Gel and the Hair Cream, both work great! My 4 year old son loves his spikey hair he gets with the Hair Clay.

In conclusion, this would be a great monthly gift for the man or woman in your life! Add some additional hair care products in and anyone would love this gift. I love that I will be saving money and not worrying about going to the store and buying my blades anymore. I recommend you to try it out for a month and see if you like it!

For more information, and to sign up, please click here.

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You can enter to win the same box of items I received! Winner will be picked on 12/15!!

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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.

Happy National Cookie Day!

December 4, 2015 By Anne

In honor of National Cookie Day, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite cookie recipe posts.

My mother, cousin, Merrilee and I got together last week and made cookies. I wanted to share one of my favorites with you! This is Merrilee’s recipe!!

Raspberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Recipe Type: Desserts

Ingredients

1/2 cup Raspberry Jam
1/2 cup Lemon Curd
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks butter, at room temp
2/3 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
With Jam and Curd, you need to add a little water or OJ to loosen it up. We used water.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Wisk to blend.
In separate bowl, beat butter and sugar with mixer until light and creamy. Beat in egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla.
Add flour mixture slowly and beat until moist clumps form.
Roll dough into balls. (we placed balls on parchment paper, on cookie sheets)
Use floured 1/2 teaspoon to create depressions into balls.
Fill holes with Jam and cook about 15-20 minutes.

We also made a yummy icing to put on the Raspberry Jam cookies. Just take powdered sugar and oj or lemon juice. Place in baggie and cut small hole. Then drizzle on top.

Oh my, these are delicious!!

Anne

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!

Al Fresco All Natural Chicken Sausage Review @alfrescogourmet

December 3, 2015 By Marijean

My family loves breakfast. We all enjoy eating breakfast together, and trying new foods. My husband and kids LOVE sausage, and always have it with their breakfast whether it be links or patties. When I heard about Al Fresco Chicken Sausages, I thought this would be different to try for our breakfast!

We tried the Roasted Pepper & Asiago Chicken Sausage. This would be great for any meal of the day, we decided to try it for breakfast paired with Eggs. I love that these are much more healthy for you, compared to regular pork sausage that we usually buy, and have 70% less fat. They are also Gluten free and have no artificial ingredients.

My husband cooked these on stove top in a pan, he used some olive oil spray since these sausages don’t have a lot of grease or fat coming out of them. They are fully cooked so they didn’t take long to heat up. Once they were done I sliced them up and took a bite. At first, before I tried them, I thought they were going to have a lot of “bite” to them since it looked like they were full of red pepper. Not the case, which I was happy about because I know my kids would enjoy. I could definitely taste the Asiago cheese, which is one of my favorite cheese’s to eat. The sausage had a mild flavor, very good to eat for breakfast with my eggs. My 7 year old and 4 year old ate one sausage each, and both kids raved about them! I am very happy we got to try these sausages.

Al Fresco All Natural Chicken Sausages are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They are a very healthy alternative to pork sausage, and come in a variety of different flavors. My family enjoyed eating them for breakfast, and will be trying the different recipes on their website.

To learn more about Al Fresco products, and to find where you can buy then, please visit their website here. You can also find yummy recipes, and enjoy a $1 off coupon if you sign up for the newsletter!

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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.