SmartCord: Preventing Household Fires

Disclosure: This post brought to you by SmartCord. Did you know that electrical issues are the third leading cause of household fires? And in over 33,000 cases the cause was an improperly used extension cord, and not because it was old or worn, but because it was simply overloaded. Pretty scary number, don't you think? I bet you have at least one overloaded extension cord in your house. Maybe behind the television with all the electronics plugged into it? Maybe in your child's bedroom, charging all their devices?With the holidays approaching, even more extension cords are making their way into … [Read more...]

Zing FireTek Toys

If your kids like nerf guns they will love these Zing FireTek Toys. They are just as fun as nerf, more affordable and light up. The Zing FireTek Bow is a life-like bow with a bungee like cord. It comes with three arrows. After hooking the foam tip arrow on the bungee simply pull back, aim and fire away. You better be ready to run around and collect all your arrows because the Zing FireTek Bow shoots these things far!!! FireTek says the Bow can shoot up to 125 feet and I wouldn't argue that.The box recommends ages 8 and up. The fun doesn't have to stop at 10 or even 12 years old! My nephews 14 and 16 … [Read more...]

Simplify Snacking : John Wm. Macy’s CheeseSticks

Disclosure: This post brought to you by John Wm.Macy's CheeseSticks. For me the holidays are by for the most stressful time of the year. There is so much planning to do. There is so much food to bake. I decided this year to make sure my stress level, when it came to holiday cooking was as low as possible. This year, I'm taking the stressful planning out of holiday appetizers and grabbing myselfa few boxes of John Wm. Macy's CheeseSticks to set out for guests to munch on.John Wm Macy's CheeseSticks, CheeseCrisps and SweetSticks combine aged cheeses, sourdough and select spices, baked twice for "the … [Read more...]

Stress Free Thanksgiving Dessert!

Disclosure: This post brought to you by Inspired By Happiness. In my opinion the only thing that is more stressful than cooking the perfect bird on Thanksgiving is making the sure you have a perfect dessert to accompany it. I can not for the life of me make a good pie. I have tried over and over again each year and they always end up either too sweet, not sweet enough or runnier than the gravy. This year dessert will be stress free. This year dessert will be Inspired By Happiness.Inspired dessert cakes from Inspired by Happiness are entirely made with premium ingredients for delicious flavors, amazing … [Read more...]

Rockboard Descender : The All Terrain Skateboard

Do you have a skateboard enthusiast on your gift buying list this holiday season? They are super hard to shop for. You can get them extra parts, or perhaps a new helmet. However this year, you can really wow them with a Desccender under the tree! Rockboards new all-terrain skateboard is outfitted with smooth rollers wrapped in tough-as-nails treads that grip just about any downhill surface: pavement, grass, wooded paths, and more. No need to wait for a sunny day or a smooth sidewalk, your skateboard enthusiast can ride whenever and wherever they want. How does the Descender work? It's quite … [Read more...]

Medieval Times – Orlando, FL

Castles, Kings, Princess and Jousting Knights are a thing of the past. However, at the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament show you can experience all of them and so much more right in front of your very eyes.The Castle's large, towering, white walls are set off by a gorgeous moat and drawbridge. They were the first Medieval Times' in North America, opening in 1983. This location offers more than a glimpse into the life of medieval royalty during the show, it features an authentic eight-cottage medieval village. Delightful for adults and children alike the show and dinner takes about two hours from … [Read more...]

Inspired by Happiness: Eat Cake, Guilt Free

Disclosure: This post brought to you by Inspired By Happiness. Healthy Cake. It's a dream of mine, one that I doubt will ever come true, but Inspired by Happiness has come pretty gosh darn close!Inspired by Happiness was created by The Original Cakerie to give desserts back to those suffering from Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity and their families, of which a staggering one in 133 Americans suffer from Celiac disease and another 18 million have gluten sensitivity. Using only the highest quality ingredients with an ongoing commitment to ensuring that these ingredients include natural … [Read more...]