Pinypon Snow Review

Whether you want to acknowledge it or not, Christmas is under a month away. That does not leave much time to buy gifts. I personally love to have everything done well in advance. Normally, all my shopping would be finished by now.

I am shorter on fund this year, so I have to shop as I earn money, but the real reason I am not finished is that I am having such a hard time trying to decide what gifts to get my daughter. My little girl is 2, so she is old enough to know what she likes, but she is not quite able to tell us.

I know what she likes in general, but finding specific items to get her is really not easy. Between both of my kids, there is so much stuff in the house. I want something she can get a lot of enjoyment out of, that will not just end up buried in a toy box taking up more space.

Recently, I discovered some adorable playsets, and I know they will be perfect for her. They are Pinypon Snow and they even fit perfectly with the Winter season.

I got her 2 darling sets, Car & Tow and Ski Lodge.

Car & Tow is a small set that includes on Pinypon figure, a car with trailer, some skis, snowboards and other accessories.

If you are going to got skiing or snowboarding, then you have to have transportation, and this precious car is perfect. With such a great car my little girl and her Pinypon friend will have no trouble getting to the fabulous Ski Lodge.

At the Ski Lodge, they can meet up with even more Pinypon friends, even a 4 legged, furry friend.

One thing that must be mentioned about Pinypons is that they are two-faced. No, they won't talk about people behind their backs, but they do have removable hair and a head with a face on each side. That way, your Pinypons can adapt to any given mood.

Even more fun, since their hair, heads, torsos and legs all detach, you can mix up your Pinypons to create unique characters. How fun is that? My daughter will love being able to take them apart and re-assemble them. I even think it will be fun for me.

And how cute is their winter gear? I would totally rock one of those darling hats if given the chance. It's a good thing that they have warm winter apparel, because this set comes with a REAL Ice rink for them. You add water and freeze it for authentic ski fun.

I love how original this set is. I never would have imagined being able to create your own custom character and then getting to make them skate on real ice. After a a fun and exhausting day on the ice, all the Pinypon friends can cuddle up in their nice, cozy lodge with their loving pup.

That sounds so great that I wish I could be a Pinypon. A Ski Lodge adventure sounds divine. I guess I will have to live vicariously through y daughter and her awesome Christmas gifts.

If you are shopping for a little girl this holiday season, I highly suggest a ski adventure compliments of Pinypon Snow.

*Although I received these at no cost to facilitate a review, all opinions are100% my own.*

Nenuco Sleep With Me Review

You all know that I have a little diva at home. She is 2 and thinks she runs the show. At times, she can be a terror, but I cherish every minute with her, even the "terrible 2" moments. Children grow up so fast, and I want for her and I to enjoy these early years as much as possible.

I want us to form a bond, a special bond beyond just the normal mother-daughter one. I also want to do everything I can to shape her into a confident, happy, strong, kind, trustworthy, mature person, now and as she grows.

I have been racking my brain over what to get her for Christmas this year. I want her gifts to be fun, but special and I want them to actually serve a purpose. My little girl loves dolls and I was kind of hesitant to get her another baby doll because she has so many, but when I saw the adorable Sleep With Me set from Nenuco, I fell in love and knew she would too.

This baby doll is so precious. Just look at that face. How could I resist?

As adorable as the baby is, what really makes this set special is the "Sleep With Me" part. This doll comes with a cradle to sleep in. As Icing on the cake, the cradle attaches to the railing of a bed, so the doll can literally sleep with my daughter.

She is not in a big girl bed yet, but she will be soon, and this is going to make the transition to a bed easier and more special. I know she is going to feel so grown-up having her baby sleep next to her in her very own "mommy bed".

Of course, the cradle can be used without a bed too, so she can bring it all over the house, which I know she will. There is even a nightlight that plays music. My daughter will love that. Anything musical makes her happy, and the fact that it's for her baby will make it even better.

The physical fun of this set is wonderful on it's own, but I really love that this kind of play helps to form character too. Caring for something teaches responsibility, compassion, love, diligence, respect, and more. There is really no limit to the lessons that can be taught when acting out motherhood.

Once I really gave it more though, I don't care how many dolls my little girl has, I am thrilled to get her more. I want her to learn all these values, and I want her to stay a child as long as possible. I am s thankful she is still asking for(expressing interest in) dolls instead of cell phones, money and expensive clothes.

If you have a little girl in your life for whom you want a fabulous holiday gift, I highly suggest the Sleep With Me set from Nenuco.

*Although I received this at no cost to facilitate a review, all opinions are 100% my own.*

Pharmacist Weight Loss Formula Advanced Review

As most of you know, this year has been a change for me. I have always struggled with my weight, and had let it get pretty our of had until the beginning of this year. Since then I committed to living a healthier(and leaner) lifestyle and I began a diet delivery plan.

After 7 months on the plan, I transitioned into healthy eating on my own, and have been doing pretty well in managing my weight on my own. I still always worry about doing it on my own for the sheer fact that when my meals are not set for me, there is more chance that I will indulge too much.

With the holiday season upon us, that fear is increased. I keep seeing pumpkin everything(which I LOVE) and sweets galore that are extremely tempting. Not to mention the hunger and cravings I will get from all the cooking I will be doing.

Lately I have been splurging a little more than I had been before, and I am super paranoid about gaining the wight back. I so want to enjoy the holidays and not be starving myself or totally depriving myself of treats.

Thankfully, I just  discovered a secret weapon. Pharmacist Weight Loss Formula Advanced from Omni Herbals is fabulous!

This is a dietary supplement intended to be taken 3 times a day 15-20 minutes before each meal(3 times a day). I usually only take it with breakfast and lunch because I eat dinner really late and although this is non-stimulant, it does provide energy, so I don't want to risk being kept awake.

I love that this does not give me the headaches and jitters that so many other weight loss supplements do. It is All-Natural and has no side effects, which is amazing. That even makes it safe for those with high blood pressure and diabetes.

Even more amazing is that it helps in so many areas. It curbs hunger and cravings meaning you eat less and feel fuller longer. It provides a thermogenic effect that increases fat burning. It regulates insulin/sugar levels, reduces the amount of fat in your system and rids the body of excess fluid. It detoxifies the body and even blocks some of the carbs you eat form being absorbed.

Aside from actually exercising for you, this supplement does it all. I cannot think of anything else I would like it to do. The expelling excess water is really good for be because I recently started drinking way more water(as you are supposed to when losing weight) but I was worried about retaining water and looking heavier because of it.

The carb blocking is fabulous too, I love my carbs and I could never give them up. Especially since fruit even has carbs.

These work wonders for controlling my appetite. I barely feel hungry at all when I take them. Then I can eat what I want(within reason) and automatically eat only a small portion. These are going to be so great for indulging in holiday treats without going overboard.

The only thing I don't love is the size of the pill, but I hate all pills and every weight loss supplement is large(this is no bigger). As much as you get from this, it is a great size. It's not hard to take, even for me.

Overall, Pharmacist Weight Loss Formula Advanced is amazing, and anyone looking to try a good weight loss supplement with no side effects needs to give it a try.

*I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.*

Make the Holidays Sweeter with Edible Arrangements

At some point during the holiday season, I think pretty much everyone hosts or attends a holiday get together. Whether it is a party or just a family meal, presentation is vital. Of course serving something delicious and unique is also essential.

The holidays are a time to celebrate, and that usually means that we serve(and eat) way more sweets than we ought to. Not only goes that lead to extra weight or guilt, but eventually, it gets boring always having such an abundance of sugary treats.

I may be a lot of things, but one thing I never want to be is boring. That is something I will avoid at all costs. I change my holiday menu every year just for that very reason.

Since this year I started my path to better health(lower weight), I want to stay on track as much as possible over the holidays, which inspired me to find healthy, yet delicious options for entertaining. I found some great recipes, but I also wanted some quick and easy options for last minute guests.

That thinking gave me the perfect "excuse" to try something that I have been wanting to try for ages, Edible Arrangements. Ever since I saw one for the first time(on a commercial) I have been in love with the idea. What could be more beautiful that a bright, fresh "bouquet" of fruit?

The Reindeer Sleigh Ride Bouquet is absolutely perfect for the holidays.

Look how beautiful it looks when it is delivered. That also makes it perfect for sending as an unforgettable gift.

When you remove the plastic, it looks even more breathtaking.

The fruit is so fresh, sweet and juicy.

Everything arrived in perfect condition. The texture and flavor is flawless. Nothing was even the slightest bit sour or under-ripe, but nothing was over-ripe either. I love that although it is natural and healthy, it is still sweet. That's why fruit is called Nature's Candy, and it is especially fitting for this arrangement.

And for those that want something a little more indulgent, this arrangement features chocolate dipped pineapple reindeer.

These are to die for. They are so delectable.  Since it is only semi-sweet chocolate, it is not overly sweet, and the slight tang of the pineapple really gives this a fabulous depth of flavor.  As as delicious as they are, they are equally adorable. I almost didn't want to eat them(or any of it), because of how gorgeous everything is.

Though it is impossible to resist the divine flavor. Just ask my daughter. My 2 year old girl LOVED this, maybe even more than I did. She literally ate about 1/3 of the arrangement. That is quite a lot for someone so small. The fact that she was so enthused about fruit was really wonderful for me. I love for her to eat anything healthy.

Another fabulous attribute of the Reindeer Sleigh Ride Bouquet is the lovely ceramic sleigh that can be used for years and years to come.

I am going to use this as a serving dish. I am thinking it would be great on a snack table to hold nuts and things. It will certainly look beautiful no matter what I chose to keep in it.

The entire arrangement is just fantastic. It makes a grand centerpiece, an amazing hostess gift and a delicious addition to any gathering. Of course it would make an epic Christmas gift for ANYONE on your list as well.

As much as I like to change up my holiday menu, I know that an Edible Arrangements Bouquet is definitely going to be a staple. Not just for Christmas either. I will be celebrating practically every holiday with Edible Arrangements now, anything that will give me an "excise" to indulge in the most amazing fruit I've ever tasted.

I love that I can order weeks in advance or even same day for last minute entertaining or gifts. I hate being invited to someone's home last minute and not having time to get the a suitable hostess gift. Now, I never have to worry. I can pop in and pick up something, or order almost any arrangement and have it ready the same day. You can even use an Edible Arrangements discount code to save money on their items.

Even if you don't live near an Edible Arrangements location, you can have your bouquets shipped overnight and have them the very next day. Talk about convenient. If you are looking for a way to make your holiday spread a little sweeter, start with Edible Arrangements. The only regret you'll have is not trying them sooner.

*Although I received this at no cost to facilitate a review, all opinions are 100% my own.*

Cyber Monday Savings with Coupons.com

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All I have been hearing about for weeks is Black Friday and all the great sales that are going to be happening. I admit, they do sound tempting, but I have never been a black Friday shopper.

One big reason that I do not shop BF sales is that I do not drive. That means hubby has to drive me anywhere I want to go, and having to work Friday(at 5:30am), he cannot be out driving me around in the wee hours.

Not only that, but since if he drives me somewhere, then we are both gone leaving no one home to watch our 2 young children. And the last thing I would want for either of us is to deal with tired, cranky kiddos at 4am.

Furthermore, I feel it is silly to stand in line for hours, in the cold and the dark with people pushing and fighting just for the chance to get some decent sale prices. I am a very savvy shopper, and finding great deals is just what I do, but I don't even need to leave my house to find them.

I consider myself a deal expert, and rather than fight the crowds on BF and waste money on gas, I shop online on Cyber Monday and I get everything I want at fabulous prices delivered right to my door.

And if that was not awesome enough, this year I will be stepping the savings up. That's right, savings on top of savings! With Coupons.com I can not only find all the best Cyber Monday Sales, but I can find coupons to stack on top of them, making for a savings extravaganza.

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De-Stress Your Holiday Shopping with ISIS Mobile Wallet

As a Stay at Home Mom, I do not make a great deal of money. Although since I am a blogger and I belong to paid survey sites, I do make some here and there. I save my money up as much as possible so that I have funds for holiday shopping.

Just as being a mom effects my income, it also effects my brain, in that it prevents it from working property much of the time. Lack of sleep and an abundance of worries/things to focus on, and trying to multitask countless things at once create a trance-like state of mind that I call "Mommy Brain".

Mommy brain is the cause of many forgotten or improperly executed plans. That is bad enough on a day to day basis, but when trying to prep for the holidays, it is just not acceptable.

One area that mommy brain hits me the hardest is in remembering my wallet. Since I do not usually have money that I can spend, I rarely carry my wallet with me. I don't carry a purse, and I hate having my wallet if I am not going to need it, because I would end up losing it somewhere(and I have, several times).

My husband is a great provider, and he always has his wallet on him, but when I am supposed to bring mine and forget it, that is not good. For one, I used to carry all the reward cards on me, but now he has to do it because I have forgotten so many times.

Also, now that it is time to buy gifts, I like to have funds on me at all times so that if I see a good deal on something for the kids or my hubby I can buy it right then. I am not going to ask hubby to use his money(CC, etc.) to buy a gift for him. That would be ridiculous.

Since I am a proud member of #VZWLife for Verizon Wireless, I was privy to some really useful information on their new app, ISIS Mobile Wallet. This app is fabulous, and it makes shopping so much simpler, even for those with mommy brain.

While I rarely carry my wallet, I always have my phone. With ISIS Mobile Wallet if I have my phone, then I DO have my wallet too. In fact, I have an upgraded wallet, because ISIS Mobile Wallet not only stores all of my cards(not just payments, but reward cards too) in less space than a wallet, but is also protects all of my information.

 

If you lose your wallet, anyone can do whatever they want with your information. To put a cherry on top, ISIS even saves and EARNS me money.

Like when you sign up for ISIS Mobile Wallet, you earn $10 on the spot. You can also connect your ISIS Mobile Wallet to Serve(by American Express), and earn 20% off all your purchases(using Serve) up to $200! You can even fund Serve with Paypal or other credit or debit cards.

You can set spending limits so that your account "shuts off" once you've spent your limit. It will decline any transactions that exceed your spending limit, which is great if you want to stick to a budget, and even better for letting teenagers or kids spend money. It also keeps track of your spending.

As if all of those features were not awesome enough, there are hundreds of other offers that you can access via ISIS. Many of which even include FREE items, like there is one for My Coke Rewards vending machines. Although I have never seen that type of machine, if I ever do, my first soda will be free thanks to ISIS. You really have to check it out yourself to see how many incredible offers there are.

ISIS Mobile Wallet is just the all around better way to shop this holiday season(and all the time). Since it takes the typical person, on average, 20 minutes to realize their wallet is missing, but only about 4 minutes to realize their phone is missing, it is much safer to use ISIS, especially since even if someone finds your phone, they cannot access ISIS without your pass code.

As great as the safety and convenience are(which is what drew me to ISIS in the first place), the money saving aspect is even more fantastic to me. I am always on the hunt for a great deal, and hate to pay full price for anything, so being able to save money just to shop more simply and safely is like a dream come true.

This holiday season, save time, money and stress and get back to jolly with ISIS Mobile Wallet.

*Disclosure: I am a member of the Verizon Wireless #VZWLife team and received a device as part of this program. I am a long time Verizon customer and all opinions are my own.*

Enter to Win Prizes from Maty's and Conscious Box!

*Although this is a sponsored post on behalf of Maty's, all opinions are 100% my own*

Colder weather is coming. In fact, for most of you, it has already arrived. Here in Florida it takes  little longer to cool down, and it never gets as cold as it does in much of the US, but nevertheless, it is a drastic change from the rest of the year.

What almost makes the weather here worse than in other states is that it is very unpredictable. It will go from 80 degrees to the 50s in a day. It will be "cold" for a few days and then jump right back into high 70s-80s again. The rapid change makes it hard for your body to keep track.

That is why this time of year is the peak time for sickness. My kiddos always get colds when the weather dips and rises like that. It is really bad because it is very had to enjoy the holidays when you are sick, and once the kids get it, hubby and I get it too. Then he has to try to work(outside in the weather) being sick, and my son has to miss school or attend in spite of being ill.

My son is autistic and he refuses to take medicine at all costs., but Hubby, our daughter and I can take it at least.Unfortunately, I worry about giving my daughter medicines. You never know what is safe anymore. I cannot even remember how many times I have seen medicines being recalled or changed/discontinued that I had regularly purchased. It is really unsettling.

I needed a better choice for fighting off sickness. I figured, Mother Nature knows best, and that natural products are probably the only safe choice. I recently found a new brand that has a great variety of All Natural cold remedies. Maty's Healthy Products are my new go to.

 I am going to try the All Natural Vapor Rub. I think it will be the best choice for the whole family. My son will actually use it. He still does not like to use things like this much, but at least I can put it on him and there is not much he can do about it. When I try medicine he makes him self sick(literally) trying to avoid it/spit it out.

He is actually starting to accept the vapor rub more now since he is realizing that is helps him feel better. I feel so much more confident using Maty's for my son and especially for our daughter(who is 2). I know that is will be effective and also safe, which is the most important thing.

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