Mommy Has to Work

Bulu Box Subscription Review @BuluBox

November 21, 2015 By Marijean

When I first heard about Bulu Box I was definitely interested. I am always trying to live a healthy and active lifestyle but it isn’t easy! I have 2 children to keep up with, I volunteer at 2 different schools and between keeping the house tidy and running errands, I sometimes don’t have the energy or time for working out. I am working on it though and Bulu Box will be giving me the extra nudge to keep it up. Let me tell you a little bit about this awesome subscription service!

The perfect partner in the pursuit of a healthier you, Bulu Box is like having a personal trainer and a nutritionist as a best friend. Each month, a box of healthy discoveries is shipped right to your door for just $10. You learn about that month’s 4-5 premium samples, try each one and see what fits into your individual healthy lifestyle. For sharing your opinions on each month’s samples through a quick survey, we will give you 50 Rewards Points (that’s $5!) to use in our shop to get more of your favorites.

Yes, you read that right, only $10 for a box filled of samples every month! When my first box arrived it was like Christmas! I was so excited to open it and see what was inside.

Here is what was in my first box:

2 free samples of Tiger Balm pain relieving ointment
A sample sized Dermis8 exfoliating soap bar
Jelly Belly Sport Beans, Quick energy for sports performance
ZAMboost Immune Support Supplement (3 capsules)
A pouch of Pocket Protein for Women
A packet of HEMP PRO 70, plant-based protein powder
30 day free trial to PilatesAnytime.com

The box also came with coupons and information about each sample. As you can see, my first box was filled with 7 samples and a 30 day free trial. for $10 I think that is a great deal! When you sign up at Bulu Box, you can choose a regular box (which I did) or a weight loss box. After you choose which box you want you can customize your box to what you like, such as do you want to lose weight, maintain your weight, do you weight lift, do you need more sleep..etc. Once you answer all of the questions your box will be customized to what your likings are.

Once you have tried the samples in your box, you can go online and review them (and purchase them if you like them!). For each sample you review, you will get points which adds up to money off your purchase. What a great opportunity to get your favorite full-sized sample product for less! I am very happy with all of my samples

I think this is an awesome subscription service. The samples are worth the $10 per month and I am excited to see what my next monthly box contains!

Get a 3 Month Subscription for just $15 (regularly $30)! at Bulu Box – Use code WOWZA

Website: Bulu Box

Twitter: @bulubox

***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.

Postcard Panda, send a postcard from your phone to anyone in the U.S.

November 19, 2015 By Marijean

I moved to FL from NJ almost 2 years ago. All of my family is back in NJ so I don’t seem them often anymore. One thing I do like to do is send emails, pictures and postcards to them. An app for my iPhone is making this more fun now to do!

Let me Introduce you to Postcard Panda. Postcard Panda is an app you can download on your iPhone and send a picture postcard to anyone in the United States for only $1.99. When I told my 7 year old about this app, she thought was a great idea and wanted to create one right away!

Picture of Scarlett on the front of the postcard

Back of postcard with message

She wanted to send herself a postcard with our cat on it to try this out. When you open the app it will ask you for a photo, message and address. Put these things in and pay the $1.99 (sent priority air mail) and there ya go, easy and simple and something someone would love to get in the mail!

The postcard quality is great and the picture is as clear as can be. The back shows the message we put, as you can see you can write a good amount on the postcard. This is a great idea for anyone who would like to send family or friends a postcard while you are on vacation.

If you have an iPhone, go to the app store and download Postcard Panda, it is free to download. You will love it! Click here to purchase.

Marijean

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

5 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

November 18, 2015 By Marijean

Thanksgiving is only 8 days away, time to prepare the menu! I have picked 5 easy recipes that won’t have you spending your whole holiday in the kitchen.

Let’s start with the Main meal! Turkey of course! This easy recipe will make your turkey come out juicy! Click here for recipe.

Lets talk veggies now! My family loves glazed carrots for a side dish. These carrots only incorporate a few ingredients so they are easy to make! Click here for recipe.

Stuffing!!! My absolute favorite! There is nothing better than an easy homemade recipe. Click here for recipe.

Mmmmm….Cranberry Sauce! Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without it! How about a Strawberry twist to it? Click here for recipe.

Of course DESSERT!! Next to the turkey this is my favorite part of Thanksgiving, I will share with you one of my favorite recipes for my favorite dessert, Pecan Pie! Click here for recipe.

Marijean

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

So Much Fun at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2015 #MVMCP

November 17, 2015 By Marijean

We were given tickets to MVMCP Media Night. All of these opinions are my own.

I love everything about Disney World. My family and I used to make the long 17 hour drive from New Jersey each year until we moved 2 hours away from Disney a year ago. Now we enjoy going very frequently. We have been to Disney World every season, but we never made it out to the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. I had the chance to go this past Friday night with Anne from “Mommy Has To Work” for a Ladies night and we had a blast!!

Cinderella Castle is transformed into an Icy palace that changes color!

You can enter the party as early as 4pm. When we arrived, we were given special wrist bands. These wrist bands you must wear so the cast members know that you paid to come to the Christmas Party. Guests who do not have these bands on will be asked to leave. The park is absolutely amazing with all of the Christmas decorations. From wreaths to snowflakes shining, it really is a site to see! I love how all night there is Christmas music playing. So many people come dressed up in their Christmas shirts, jewelry, and Disney Christmas gear! I didn’t unfortunately, but next year I will!! One favorite part is that it “snows” on Main Street! It was amazing and really did seem like it was snowing real snow!!

Main Street! Beautiful Christmas decorations and it is snowing!

The park has special stations set up for complimentary hot chocolate, sugar cookies & apple slices. They are easily identified by the big inflatable candy canes. I had many cookies and they were so good! The hot chocolate was very chocolatey and yummy. The Disney Characters were all dressed up for Christmas and they all looked so cute.

The parade, called Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, happens twice each night, at 8.15 and 10.30p. We went to the 10:30pm parade. So many characters!! My favorite were the Frozen characters, and of course Santa!!!

Just breathtaking!

At 9:30 we viewed the amazing firework show called Holiday Wishes. Disney always does a great job on their fireworks, this time lots of them were Green & Red for Christmas. There are some special shows that occur as well, Celebrate the Season and Frozen Holiday Wish. Both are great and kids would surely love!

Anne and I with “Sandy Claws!”

I ate dinner at Cosmic Ray’s in Tomorrowland, and there was a dance party going on with Phineas and Ferb! Kids and adults were having a blast with them dancing! There are also characters that walk around and dance with the kids, and of course plenty to have your picture taken with. “Sandy Claws” (Jack Skeleton from Nightmare Before Christmas) was my favorite.

The park also has special souvenirs sold only at the Christmas Party, and also special yummy treats.

Amazing Tree!

Here is some more Information:

This after-hours party is a special – ticket event offered select nights between Nov. 8 and Dec. 18, 2015, and features a sleigh full of merriment:

Queen Elsa’s transformation of Cinderella Castle into a glittering ice palace
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, complete with a special appearance by Santa Claus
An exclusive holiday fireworks extravaganza — “Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season
Live entertainment featuring Disney characters, including the “Celebrate the Season” musical stage show
Meet and greet opportunities with favorite Disney characters throughout Magic Kingdom
Complimentary cookies, apple slices and hot cocoa
A magical snow fall on Main Street, U.S.A.
Holiday performances by the acclaimed contemporary a capella group VoicePlay in Tomorrowland
Many popular Magic Kingdom attractions open for family – friendly fun

Click here to purchase your tickets!!

Marijean

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

Be Koool Fever Cooling Gel Sheets Review and Giveaway!

November 16, 2015 By Marijean

I have two school aged children, so sickness and fevers are something that my children deal with yearly. I try to be proactive, and find items that I can have in the house, to prepare myself when sickness happens.

When a fever hits my 4 year old son, it is usually always high. I immediately give him medicine and try to keep him cool. What I found to help greatly are these cool fever sheets I have been using!

Cute Disney Characters your kids will love on the front of the gel sheet!

These gel sheets are basically thick strips of cooling gel you put on your child’s forehead, cheek or neck when they have a fever. It gives immediate cooling relief.
I put one on my son, and even though he said it was freezing, I noticed his high fever started to come down. These are safe to use with any medication, since they do not contain medication. They have very cute Mickey Mouse and Friends theme on them, so my son was excited to look at the strip before I put it on his head.
I love the fact that I can keep them in the car and my purse. No need to refridgerate! They also last 8 hours!! I put it on him at 10pm and by 6am it was still cool on his forehead. It is also so easy to apply and take off, it doesn’t get stuck to his head or hurt to take off.

Be Koool Fever sheet keeping my son nice and cool from his fever.

This company also makes the gel sheets for adults, and also for help with Migraines. To check out their products click here.

**GIVEAWAY**

Win the line of BeKOOOL products, a Kinsa Smart Thermometer, two books from the Llama Llama series, and Dad to Dad, a book by pediatrician Dr. David Hill, all valued at more than $90.

About the prizes:
BeKOOOL Soft Gel Sheets for Kids: Single-use gel sheets for kids that provide immediate cooling relief from fever for up to eight hours.

BeKOOOL Migraine: Single-use cooling gel sheets that provide immediate soothing relief from migraine headaches.

Kinsa Smart Thermometer: Kinsa builds app-enabled thermometers that offer peace of mind by remembering illness details, and guiding you on next steps if fever and symptoms are cause for concern.

Dad to Dad: Parenting Like a Pro: Expert advice, guidance, and insight from pediatrician-Dad, Dr. David L. Hill.
 Llama Llama Holiday Drama & Llama Llama Home With Mama: With short and simple rhyming text, the Llama Llama books are perfect for educating and entertaining kids.

Win this awesome prize pack!

To win this awesome prize pack, please comment below to this question:
“How do you manage fevers in your home?”
Make sure to leave an email address you check most often!
A winner will be picked on: 12/1!! CONGRATULATIONS TO CARLY AMORIM WHO WON 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.