Disclosure: The Minion set featured below was sent compliments of Mega Bloks. It's Minion Fever! Are your kids as crazy as mine over all things Minions? I bet they are! In fact, when I saw the Minions Supervillain Jet 472 piece Mega Blocks set, I knew we just had to have it! It's is a Supervillain Jet! And it's for your favorite Supervillains, the Minions! So perfect! Kevin and Stuart take to the skies in the Supervillain Jet by Mega Bloks Minions™! It’ll be chaos in the cockpit when you load one of your Minions at the helm of this despicable plane. Unleash one of the jet’s side launchers or … [Read more...]
Volvo XC90: First Drive
July 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
Do you need a minivan but don't want a minivan? Then you must read this post. The 2016 Volvo XC90 is a seven-passenger large luxury crossover that is perfect for those with young children at home or grandparents that often have visitors. It represents a very large step forward for Volvo with innovative powertrains (including a plug-in hybrid), distinctive styling, an ultra-modern and high-tech cabin, and numerous safety advancements.The XC90 was due for an update. There wasn't really anything wrong with the current model, accept it hasnt been updated since 2003. However, the fact that Volvo hasn't … [Read more...]
Layette Coming Soon From aden + anais
July 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post brought to you by aden + anais. Launching into an entirely new category this summer nationwide, the aden + anais layette collection features 100% cotton muslin baby apparel, designed with supreme comfort and the brand’s signature prints loved by parents around the world. Continuing to bring muslin to the forefront of modern baby care with the first muslin layette collection, the aden + anais layette range includes smock top/ruffle bloomer set, three body suits (tank, short and long sleeve) and a romper. Each of those are available in sizes 0-3m, 3m-6m, 6m-9m, and 9m-12m. The … [Read more...]
“Fried” Ice Cream with Cinnamon & Chocolate Sauce
July 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post brought to you by Post. Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes “Fried” Ice cream Ingredients: 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats Almond cereal 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups vanilla ice cream Cinnamon-Chocolate Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 Tablespoons heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Directions Place cereal in a medium bowl and lightly crush with your hands or the back of a wooden spoon. Add coconut and chili powder and combine. In a large skillet, heat … [Read more...]
SwingSafe: Training Wheels For Your Swing
June 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post brought to you by SwingSafe. When our child is learning how to ride a bike, we do our best as parents to keep them safe. We strap a helmet on their head, pads to their elbows and knees and make sure the training wheels are safely installed on their bike. The last thing we want is for our child to get hurt learning to do something they love. But what about swings? How do we prevent them from getting hurt on those? There isn't much of a transition from the fully supportive park 'baby' swing to the park backless big kid swing, and falls off the big kid swings are more common than … [Read more...]
Schwinn Dart Boys’ Bike
May 29, 2015 by 3 Comments
Disclosure: This post brought to you by LBox. I realized at the start of this summer that Ethan would need a new bike. His 16 inch bike, that came with training wheels had served him well for a few years and was really showing it's age from all the spills he took learning to ride. So him and I ventured out together to find the perfect one for him that was affordable, stylish and reliable. I knew for sure we wanted a Schwinn. Schwinn was established in 1895 and is America’s oldest bike brand, I even owned one when I was a child. Plus they offer a limited lifetime warranty for as long as you own the … [Read more...]
2015 Chrysler 200
May 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: Chrysler let me test drive a 2015 200C for a week! If affordability, comfort, luxury and style are something you crave, the 2015 Chrysler 200 could very well be the perfect vehicle for you. Starting at just $26,000.00 and offering 23 city/36 highway miles per gallon this vehicle makes the perfect vehicle for long distance travelers looking for a luxury vehicle with out paying too much.The 2015 model is a fresh take on the 200 sedan. The front of the vehicle was completely redesigned. The front end now features a smooth, rounded, and capped with a stylish grille. The interior cabin provides … [Read more...]
