I have been an avid reader since I was a teenager and I still enjoy a good book now that I am an adult. Imagine my delight when I found out that Hallmark Publishing is giving me even more ways to relax and indulge in heartwarming romances with both novelizations as well as original novels with their brand-new holiday book releases! The holidays are my favorite time of the year and I am so excited about being able to enjoy them while curling up with a good book which also doubles as the perfect gift for my loved ones who love reading as much as I do! Hallmark Publishing is releasing four NEW heartwarming books titled On Christmas Avenue, Mistletoe in Juneau, Wrapped Up in Christmas Hope, and Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing. All of these titles are available in Paperback, e-book, and Audiobook. I had the opportunity to read Mistletoe in Juneau and I loved it. Reading this story is making me look forward to the holidays even more since it also features additional recipes … [Read more...]
“Mistletoe in Juneau” out Oct. 19th from Hallmark Publishing Review + Giveaway! #MistletoeInJuneau #Giveaway #Ad
Introducing Entenmann’s Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies! #SprinklefestGiveaway #Entenmanns #ad
My younger son commented to me today, after we returned from spending the day at the beach, that he is having a great summer. I was happy to hear that he is enjoying himself since the past few summers have been much different due to the pandemic. I have been enjoying packing our lunches and snacks for our outdoor adventures. Many of these picnic lunches have included Entenmann's® Minis because they are the same delicious variety of baked goods we know and love, from donuts, crumb cake, apple pie and more, perfectly sized, and individually wrapped. My son especially loves NEW Entenmann's® Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies. Let's be honest, there's nothing more fun than the addition of sprinkles – especially on top of a classic snack like brownies! Entenmann's Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies are fudgy, moist and topped with a layer of decadent fudge icing and fun, colorful sprinkles. We are usually very busy during the week so it is nice to have convenient snack options that are … [Read more...]
THE BOSS BABY: FAMILY BUSINESS – In theaters and on Peacock July 2! #BossBaby @Dreamworks
If you had a second chance at childhood, what would you do? My family and I had the pleasure of attending the Boss Baby World Premiere and we enjoyed the film so much! It was an endearing animated family movie for adults, kids, and teens! My two teenage sons loved the movie and commented that many of its themes were very relatable, even for older kids. In the sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar®-nominated blockbuster comedy, the Templeton brothers—Tim (James Marsden, X-Men franchise) and his Boss Baby little bro Ted (Alec Baldwin)—have become adults and drifted away from each other. Tim is now a married stay-at-home dad. Ted is a hedge fund CEO. But a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude is about to bring them together again … and inspire a new family business. (from left) Tim Templeton (James Marsden), Tina Templeton (Amy Sedaris) and Ted Templeton (Alec Baldwin) in DreamWorks Animation's The Boss Baby: Family Business, directed by Tom … [Read more...]
Celebrate Your Loves This Valentine’s Day! @bakemeawish #Ad
Ever since my sons were little, I have always made it a priority to make every single holiday as special as possible for both of them. This month, we have Valentine's Day coming up and this special day has been no exception. One of the ways that I have showed them how special they are in my life and how much I love them is by surprising them with special treats on this day that has been traditionally used to demonstrate your love and appreciation for the ones you love. This year, I surprised both of them with a Valentine's Heart-Shaped Cookie Tin from Bake Me A Wish! Even though they are both teenagers now, I know that they have come to appreciate the special gestures that I do for them during the holidays. They each have a tremendous sweet tooth so what better way to put smiles on their faces than by presenting them with one dozen delectable heart-shaped cookies?! Each moist and delicious sugar cookie is enrobed and decorated by hand. These cookies come in a keepsake tin and … [Read more...]
A Laser Tag Arena Right At Home With Laser X Revolution! #ad
As the holidays are approaching, I find myself scrambling to get all the gifts on my sons' and nephews' holiday list. Since they range from all ages, it can be tricky making sure that I find gifts that meet their unique likes and interests. My nephew loves laser tag ever since I had a laser tag party for my older son for one of his birthdays. I knew that Laser X Revolution would be the perfect gift for him this Christmas. Laser X Revolution can be found at Target and getlaserx.com. It is like having a laser tag arena in your own home! Blast opponents up to 300' away – inside or out, in darkness or bright sunlight. You can even choose from more than 20 team colors to light up your blaster! Blaster beams have the ability to go through windows and strategically bounce off walls and mirrors to hit opponents, while quick-slide reload keeps the action going. Advanced sensors allow an interactive voice "coach" to offer tips and tricks throughout the game. … [Read more...]
Even Mini Acts Of Kindness Can Be Huge! #MiniActsofKindness @entenmanns #Giveaway #Ad
When you are the parent of two teenage boys, it can be a challenge sometimes to get them to be nice to one another. My boys are three years apart and they are constantly going back and forth about one thing or another. With Entenmann's, everyone's got a favorite and in our home my oldest loves their Minis while my younger one prefers Little Bites. That doesn't mean that they don't argue about who is going to eat the last one whether we have one variety or the other in our home! Entenmann's Minis are the same delicious variety of baked goods you know and love, from donuts, crumb cake, apple pie and more, perfectly portioned, and individually wrapped. Believe me, this is more convenient now than ever as we all embark on this remote learning journey. It's so easy to grab Minis because they are perfectly portioned and individually wrapped to make on the go snacking and lunchtime packing a breeze! Since I'm also teaching remotely, it helps so much that they can both head to our … [Read more...]
Get Up & Play And Take The #TeamLittleBites Challenge! @entenmanns #Giveaway #Ad
Last summer we had the pleasure of visiting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where we made cherished memories along 60 miles of beautiful coastline. During our trip, our son participated in Nationals with his traveling basketball team. We enjoyed time together as a family savoring warm Southern hospitality, fresh coastal cuisine, and unique flavor of fun. We cannot wait to return and make more family memories. Entenmann's wants families to get more active by participating in The Get Up & Play Challenge and Sweepstakes which encourages families to maintain a healthy lifestyle this summer through fun games, activities and challenges. Families can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win sweet prizes from backyard games, Little Bites® snacks and a family trip to Myrtle Beach. Here is how families can enter to win: Submit your name and email address via entry form on www.teamlittlebites.com or mail in your entry form between June 14 and July 26 for a chance to win … [Read more...]
Turn Your Home Into A Gaming Arcade With ProjeX! #ProjeX #Giveaway #Ad
Most families who live in New York suddenly had to spend a lot of time with one another a few months ago and we all realized that this was the perfect opportunity to create opportunities to spend meaningful quality time together. When you have two teenagers like I do, it can be a little more challenging to do things as a family that are "cool" enough to keep teens engaged and away from their phones. If you have teens you know exactly what I am talking about! I was so excited when I learned that I would have the chance to review the ProjeX™ Projecting Gaming Arcade from New York City-based NSI International, Inc. ProjeX™ lets you blast targets such as ducks or UFOs that are projected right onto your wall like a real life video game! The best part is that all of these targets each come with its own unique sound effects! Since both of my sons are really tech-savvy and love competing against one another, I knew immediately that ProjeX™ was the perfect game for … [Read more...]
Mistress Of Evil Pie Pops #Maleficent2 #Giveaway #Ad
There is nothing more intriguing than a villainess, especially when she is Maleficent. I had the pleasure of viewing Maleficent 2 this month with my family and I loved it! The special effects in the movie were spectacular and I really enjoyed all of the mythical characters from the Moor. Of course, Angelina Jolie's portrayal of Maleficent was absolutely brilliant! From her costumes to her dark humor she was the perfect one for this role. Disney's most iconic villain when Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer, has arrived on Digital and Movies Anywhere, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD. The thrilling sequel to 2014's Maleficent includes brand-new bonus features, extended scenes, outtakes and an exclusive extra for Digital consumers. The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and ultimately love, has flourished. Yet hatred between man and the fairies … [Read more...]
Working Moms Love Perdue Farms! @PerdueFarms #AD
Anyone who has been following this blog for awhile knows that I am one busy mom! Believe me, I wish I didn't have so much on my proverbial plate at times but as a full-time educator and mother to two teenage sons it's inevitable that I often have a packed weekly schedule. As a result, I'm always looking for ways to make my life easier, especially when it comes to preparing my family's meals! That is why I'm so excited to finally be able to tell you about Perdue Farms direct-to-consumer boxes! The Perdue Farms Family Bundle contains all of the products that my family loves no matter what meal of the day it is. I especially love the convenience of receiving these foods right at home and how easy they are for me to prepare for my guys to enjoy. When my younger son comes home from school hungry from a long day of classes and activities he loves to eat Perdue ® Panko Breaded Dino Nuggets. They are fully cooked and made from 100% all natural chicken breast with no preservatives, no … [Read more...]
