13 Fun Facts about Haunted Mansion Holiday

One of the highlights of fall season at the Disneyland Resort is the transformation of the Haunted Mansion into Haunted Mansion Holiday, featuring The Nightmare Before Christmas' Jack Skellington and his ghoulish friends from Halloween Town.  Jack Skellington is bringing his creepy version of Christmas to the mansion's 999 ghosts through early...

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Puffs Fresh Faces: saline wipes for grownups

Like many families with young kids, we are big fans of Boogie Wipes.  The saline in the Boogie Wipes helps clean little noses and dissolve mucus without all the irritation you get when using dry, rough tissues.  Boogie Wipes is one of those products that  make you think, "Well that was pretty obvious, why didn't someone come up with...

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Sweet treats from Udi's Gluten Free

I received product samples to review One of the most challenging aspects of having to follow a gluten-free diet is the restriction on wheat products.  So many of the foods we eat every day are bread-based -- sandwiches, cakes, cookies, pancakes, toast, etc... -- that it might seem overwhelming. I have one word for you: Udi's.  They have...

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Sponsored: Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice – A New Head Lice Resource for Parents

The below content is sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur’s Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Did you know that at any point, one to three percent of children in elementary school may have head lice? During an outbreak, that number may be as high...

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DreamWorks TURBO releases on Blu-Ray/DVD on October 22

Turbo was one of my family's favorite summer movies.  We liked it so much, we watched it twice!  If you missed seeing Turbo in theaters, you're in luck: Turbo is coming to Blu-Ray and DVD on October 22.  Check it out! LOS ANGELES, CA – Laugh it up with the visually stunning, heartfelt comedy-adventure for fans of all ages this holiday...

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Share What's Good with Welch's and you could win $5000

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Welch's. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating I can't believe it has been a month since we were in Orlando!  We had such a great time cavorting with Minions, drinking butterbeer, and riding attraction after attraction (it literally took Alfie and...

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Get ready for Mickey's Halloween Party at the Disneyland Resort!

Just one week before Mickey's Halloween Party kicks off at the Disneyland Resort!  I'm especially excited this year because for the first time ever, I'll be partying with Mickey and Minnie on opening night!  I can't wait to watch the Halloween Screams” fireworks spectacular and “Mickey’s Costume Party” cavalcade, meet Disney villains,...

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Apple MacBook Air Giveaway

The kids are back at school, and they need lots of tech gadgets to help them with all their homework and projects!  Today I'm partnering once again with Cristy from Pretty My Party to host a giveaway for an Apple Macbook Air!  This prize has a value of over $1000, and it's open worldwide -- international shipping is included! You can...

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Skype wants you to win a new tv and couch!

After decades of daily use, our old couch cushions finally disintegrated to the point where they barely stay up.  We decided to turn our guest room into a den, get rid of the old guest bed and move the old sofa into it (it's a sofa sleeper so guests will still be able to spend the night!).  We're buying an internet ready tv with built-in...

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Udi's Gluten Free Ancient Grain Crisps

I've just discovered a new kind of snack!  No one in my family is on a gluten-free diet, but I would buy Udi's Aged Cheddar Ancient Grain Crisps any time, just because they are so yummy.  I don't think they quite nailed the cheddar taste, but they have a savory taste that is absolutely addicting.  This is the perfect snack if your...

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Rayman Legends: My boys' new favorite game

3Po and Jammy help me review new videogame releases several times a year.  For the most part, they love the games I ask them to review -- not that they have low standards, but because I already have a good idea of what they like.  It's easy to predict that they'll like videogames that feature brands I'm familiar with (Disney, Mario, LEGO,...

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Stay connected to family and friends when you need it with Circles from Life360

Last year was the first year that I started letting The Pea bike to and from school by herself.  I walk her younger brothers to school, and it would be impossible for me to take her as well, without having to take a car.  Much as it killed me to let go, I did -- and I wouldn't have done it if I hadn't been able to give her a cellphone....

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Great ways to wear faux fur from LightInTheBox

I am receiving a sample to review Although I love the look and feel of genuine leather, I must say I don't feel the same way about geniune fur.  I am perfectly fine wearing faux fur; I think it looks and feels just like the real thing, it's cheaper, and no animals have to die specifically to get it (unlike leather, where cows are being slaughtered...

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