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I know people of all ages that love Disney and Star Wars.   Some people are just big kids at heart and there is nothing wrong with that!  I wanted to share some of the toys from JAKKS PACIFIC that cater to Disney and Star Wars... Some might be items you want to add to your collection while others would be great to give to people you love.  Either way, I just wanted to share these with you. I love the Glow N Style Rapunzel that I am showing below.  I can't wait for Savannah to get a bit older... We are going to have so much fun! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. From Disney and  Star Wars: DISNEY ELENA OF AVALOR ACTION & ADVENTURE FEATURE DOLL:    Equipped to dance the day away or fearlessly defend her kingdom, the Elena of Avalor Acti

Cooler temps outside means more snuggles inside! When we saw the advertisements for the Nut Job 2 - Nutty by Nature, we knew we wanted to see it.  Unfortunately, we were not able to see it in the theaters and Broxton has not let me forget that he wanted to see it.  I was so excited when we were sent a copy for review.   We planned our movie night and settled down for a night of laughter.  FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing.  Opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by monetary compensation.  Synopsis: Surly Squirrel (Arnett) and the gang are back, returning to Liberty Park after they are forced to leave their easy life at the nut store. Getting back to nature is the last thing Surly wants to do, but when a greedy mayor decides to destroy the park to build an amusement park, Surly and his ragtag critter friends must

Do you have fans of Pokemon on your Christmas list?   My kid brother was big into the Pokemon craze back in his day and then Broxton jumped on it when it got big again with the Pokemon Go.  Of course, anything that Big Brother does, little sister needs to be ALL up in... so of course she LOVES "pick-choo" as she calls him and thinks she knows all about them.  We were recently sent the Pokemon Petite Pals Escape in the Forest Playset for review and it has seen plenty of playtime already!   I thought about giving it to Broxton, but when it was in my hands, I knew Savannah would be all over it.  FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing.  Opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by monetary compensation.  Pokemon Petite Pals is so stinking cute!  It is a doll house type tree house that comes with accessories and a

Just trying to share books for kids of all ages and backgrounds.  Hope this might be one that you might enjoy.   FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. PRESS RELEASE:  Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet -  An Adventure with Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl  by Sanae Ishida In this new additon to the Little Kunoichi series, author and illustrator Sanae Ishida’s beautiful art pairs with a gentle, fun lesson, featuring Little Kunoichi’s buddy, Chibi Samurai. Inspired by Little Kunoichi’s relationship with her pet ninja bunny, Chibi Samurai sets off to find a companion for himself. He explores many possibilities from Japanese culture–both real and mythical–thinking about how each creature might be as a pet. Little Kunoichi and her pet bunny cheer him on as he searches and sea

I am telling you, we have had so much negative in our lives lately, it is nice to be able to have a little positive to enjoy!!!  We were recently invited to go and check out Sesame Street Live! Let's Party!  in Duluth, Georgia.  Savannah is in LOVE with Elmo, so I was thrilled that we would be able to attend. FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing.  Opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by monetary compensation.  She basically wasn't feeling well and we almost did not attend.  I decided that as much as she loves Elmo and the crew, I would take her and see how she did.  She slept the whole day and on the way there.  As soon as we walked in the door, she was wide awake and alert and acting like she was not sick at all. It was great, she was dancing and singing and just full of joy!!!! Sesame Street Live!  Let&

You know how sometimes you want immediate results, but it doesn't work out that way for you?  Well, in this book... we have Benji that has seeds from the previous summer.  He wants to plant it and grow a squash, but it just is not time... Finally the time has come, but it does not give him results as quick as he wants.  He loves and nourishes and it proud with his results.  It is funny to me that a kids book helped me to remember that things take time and to not try to rush through things... Just wait and love and support and thing will begin to work for you.    FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Have you ever wanted to achieve something so much that you were willing to dedicate yourself to a project for months on end? That’s what Benji does in BENJI

Deck the halls with boughs of LEGO® brick at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta Phipps Plaza attraction kicks off Holiday Bricktacular with annual Big Tree Build December 2 and 3 and continues festivities on weekends throughout the month Families are invited to celebrate the merriest of seasons with LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta’s Holiday Bricktacular all December long! LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta will kick off the holiday festivities on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 with its annual, group Big Tree Build measuring 7 feet tall! Guests can also learn how to create LEGO® presents and experience the winter takeover in MINILAND® every weekend of December! During the month of December, groups with at least one jolly person wearing an ugly holiday sweater will receive 10 percent off of their retail purchase, some restrictions apply. WHAT :            Holiday Bricktacular Families will experience the LEGO Big Tree Build, learn to build LEGO presents, enjoy

Families are invited to take part in the annual LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta Thanksgiving Food Drive, benefiting Atlanta Community Food Bank through the month of November. Leading up to Thanksgiving, guests are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta admissions counter. Guests who graciously donate three or more food items will receive a Kids Go FREE voucher! WHAT:              Thanksgiving Food Drive Families are invited to bring non-perishable food donations this holiday season and will receive a special offer for donations benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank WHEN: Throughout November WHERE: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta  Phipps Plaza, Third Floor 3500 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30326 HOW:                 Bring three or more non-perishable food items to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta’s admissions counter and receive a Kids Go Free voucher. The voucher is valid for one child’s t

This past weekend was a great one, being that I was able to take the kids to see Sesame Street Live!  Let's Party!  As I have mentioned before, Savannah LOVES Elmo, so I was thrilled when I got the invitation to go check out their live show.  I was worried for a bit, since Savannah wasn't feeling well... but the crew on Sesame Street must have made her feel better!      FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or reprenting PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing.  Opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by monetary compensation.  Once the show started, her eyes were glued to the stage. She was laughing and giggling and dancing in her seat the whole time. I will be honest, I didn't even read the information about the show, I just knew that I wanted to take her to see it.  Now that I have been, I am telling you... If you and your kids love Sesame Street, you will l

What better time to give, than now?  So happy to be able to share a great thing going on over at Zulily! You know how much we love books, so this is perfect for us! Let me tell you this, while I love sharing this about the Buy One, Give One Book special, make sure you check out Zulily for all your Christmas gift ideas!  They have so much more than just books and you are sure to find a great deal! FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or reprenting PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing.  Opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by monetary compensation.  Check out the information sent to me: The start of the holidays marks the season for giving. This season,  zulily , the online retailer obsessed with bringing special finds to its customers every day, is teaming up exclusively with Penguin Random House to help those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. zuli

When Broxton was younger, he loved Elmo and the rest on Sesame Street.  I was excited when Savannah followed in her brothers footsteps and fell in love with the furry little red guy as well!  You can not even begin to imagine my excitement when I found out that Sesame Street Live!  Let's Party! was headed to Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth!  That meant I could plan a great night with the kiddos and work on my whole "making memories" plan for our life!  FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing.  Opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by monetary compensation.  Savannah has always been a bit on the shy side, so last year when she ran up and hugged Elmo, I knew she had a friend in him!  I can't wait to see her face when she sees him up on the stage!  I just wanted to share a bit about the show so that you

Having twin cousins, it is time to share this story with them...  You have heard of Cinderella, but have you heard of Tinderella?  It is Cinderella's twin sister!  Yes, what a cute story about twins and splitting and sharing!   I thought it was cute and a great read!!!! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. In “Twinderella”, a modern spin on Charles Perrault’s classic tale Cinderella, we meet Cinderella’s lesser-known twin, Tinderella. The two split everything right down the middle. They each do half the housework, half the mending, and half the mean step-sister tending. 

Whenever Savannah can get time to play with her papa, she makes the most out of it!   Both she and Broxton have him (and mawmaw) wrapped around their fingers, so it was no surprise when the newest toy arrived for us to review that she would be able to get him to check it out with her!  Savannah had papa check out the MagnaFlex when we got them.  Of course he felt he needed to read the directions... lol, but not needed... they are flexible magnets.. self explanatory!   They decided to go easy and make a really wide basic car...  Ha ha haaaaa FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. PRESS RELEASE: Flex your imagination with Magnaflex by WowWee - a creative construction kit that’s turning magnetic play upside down! Its exclusive flexibility allows kids to build u

We love Paw Patrol!   What a great show and the fact that Savannah and Broxton will both watch it and I don't have to hear anything, it makes it much better!  Savannah loves Skye, Broxton and I love Marshall!  Great news for us all, a NEW DVD!!!!!  Yay! FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing.  Opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by monetary compensation.  The PAW Patrol brave the snow in an all-new DVD collection, PAW Patrol: The Great Snow Rescue, featuring seven action-packed adventures. Fans can join the heroic pack of rescue pups as they work together to save the Adventure Bay Snow Show, help a sleepwalking bear, rescue penguins and more.  Paw Patrol: The Great Snow Rescue:  Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment  Distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution Available on DVD October 24 Sugge

Halloween is such a fun time of year for us.  Broxton loves getting dressed up and going trick or treating.  Savannah is at the age now that I think she will enjoy it more this year.  Her first Halloween she was a ghost to Broxton's Ghostbuster.  Last year, I had a hard time remembering... (I finally did, she was a butterfly and he was a ninja... ) Forgetting what they were LAST YEAR made me pretty excited to learn that Portrait Innovations was running a special!  I know I won't forget this time!  She is a little devil and he is a Phantom of Darkness! I absolutely LOVE the shot they captured of them! FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation Check this out... Portrait Innovations , the largest operator of free standing retail, professional portrait s

Guess what?  Loot crate knocked it out of the park for all Bob's Burger fans in their ANIMATION box!  I hate to admit that I have never seen the show.   Instead of adding a new show to my list of "must watch" and see what it's all about, I decided that I would host a giveaway for one lucky reader!!! Keep reading to see what all was in the box!  Again, way to go Loot Crate, I have yet to be disappointed!  FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation Loot Crate sends the coolest boxes!  Even though I know nothing about Bob's Burger, I was totally impressed with the box.  When you see it, it is made to be a specials board to hold a  recipe card!  (Remember, you turn it inside out and get to enjoy the specially themed art work for each mont

I will be the first to admit that we don't watch Spongebob here... I have many friends that say their kids love it, but its just not my thing.  I am pretty sure they show it at Broxton's after school care, but that is about it!  I think that many kids will love this new DVD, it seems full of great episodes! FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing.  Opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by monetary compensation.  SpongeBob and friends are back underwater with the DVD release of  SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete Ninth Season , which includes over 20 episodes and three double-length episodes from the show's ninth season.  SpongeBob SquarePants  continues to be the most-watched animated series for the past 15 years and in this DVD, SpongeBob, Sandy, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs and Plankton are up to eve