My Little Pony Pop From Hasbro, #ChosenByKids

“This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Amp Agency and Sverve. All opinions are my own.” #ChosenByKids"

This past Saturday my family and I visited our local Walmart store for the Holiday Toyland in-store event. We arrived at about 2pm, and assumed it would be active by then, but while we were there, nothing was happening.

There was a booth set up with the Holiday Toyland "Chosen By Kids" items, there was just no one manning the booth. Perhaps they were taking a break, or the schedule changed. Either way, the booth looked great. It had so many wonderful toys. My kids wanted to play with them all.

All of the Holiday Toyland toys are fantastic, and they would all make great holidays gifts, which is why I could not buy them while the kids were with me. There was, however, one smaller "Chosen By Kids" item that was affordable enough to be a just because toy. I got the Hasbro My Little Pony Pop Starter Kit.

She chose Pinkie Pie and she was so excited. Not just to get a new toy, not only because it was a pony, but because she got to choose. She would not even put it in the cart. Instead, she insisted on carrying it around the whole store while we shopped for her brothers toy and our other items.

She barely let me walk in the door before telling me she needed her "pink pony" right then. Her excitement was so cute that her impatience was forgiven.

My Little Pony Pop Starter Kits are really neat. You get to actually build the pony with pop-together pieces, and there are stickers to decorate it with. The really unique aspect is that if you get more than one kit, you can mix and match pieces to create your own custom pony character.

Obviously, so far, we only have Pinky Pie, but Tina had so much fun putting her together, and decorating her with stickers. Tina decorated herself with stickers as well.

My Little Pony Pop Starter Kits would make the perfect stocking stuffer for any little girl. They would also make a great small gift for classmates, more distant relatives or family friends. They would also make a great larger gift if given multiple sets together.

If you would like to check out Hasbro My Little Pony Pop Stater Kits or any of the other "Chosen By Kids" toys, you can go HERE to see the dates/locations for all the Holiday Toyland event. There is likely to be one near you, and with dates going into December, there is plenty of time to find one.

Are you planning on visiting  a Holiday Toyland event? Do you plan to buy one(or more) of the Chosen By Kids toys? I'd love to hear your holiday plans.

Introducing FeelN from Hallmark. Plus Win a One Year Subscription!

“This is a sponsored post with Mums the Word Network and FeelN . All opinions are my own.”

If you are anything like me, streaming services are a life saver. I am always too busy to watch anything as it airs live. I use a DVR for my favorite series, but I also don't have time to search for good things to record.

I love being able to stream movies and shows any time, anywhere. Sometimes though, it's still hard to find something you like, especially something that is wholesome enough for the whole family, and with 2 young kids, that is a must for me.

That's why I am so excited to have discovered FeelN. FeelN is a Hallmark company, so you know it is family friendly, and that toy can expect the highest level of quality and service. Feel'N was founded by Academy Award winning producer Rob Fried(who produced "Rudy").

With over 80 Original Short Films, a huge selection of family classics like Rudy, Grease, Annie, The Secret Garden(my favorite as a kid) and so many more as well as fun, wholesome series like Rainbow Bright, which has been rebooted. Brand new episodes of Rainbow Bright will be available on Feel'N soon. Episode 1 is already available.

I love practically every titled offered on FeelN, and those I don't love, is only because I have never seen them, which I am very much looking forward to doing thanks to my Feel'N subscription. It is such a steal too, with subscription prices starting at $3.99 a month(when paid as a 1 year subscription). That is less than half the price of most steaming services, and the titles are actually much better in my opinion. 

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WWE Network is #FreeFreeFree for the entire Month of November!

If you know me at all, you know that I am a HUGE WWE fan. I have been a fan literally as long as I can remember. It was my brother's love for it that got me interested. It was the drama, excitement, action and emotion that got kept me hooked.

I watch WWE programming every chance I get. Recently though, it has been much easier, thanks to WWE Network. I do not have very much extra cash to spend on a PPV each month, so usually I would just order WrestleMania and perhaps one or two other PPVs a year.

With WWE Network, however, I can get 6 MONTHS of PPVs PLUS 24/7 programming and thousands of hours of on demand content, including every WWE AND WCW PPV in history!! All that plus Original content, exclusive to the network, like WWE Countdown and Monday Night Wars, two of my favorite shows.

So for the price of 2 PPV events through your cable provider, you can get an entire YEAR of WWE Network. That is 12 PPVs and all the on demand and original programming. WWE Newwork is only $9.99 a month! And now, there is no commitment, so you  can cancel at any time.

It cannot possibly get any better than that, right? WRONG, because the entire month of November is FREE, including the Survivor Series PPV. This will be the first time in history that a WWE PPV has been free. Survivor Series is the second longest running WWE PPV, second only to WrestleMania.

If you have never seen a WWE PPV, you have been missing out of the most entertaining events ever to be seen on TV. Now is your chance to experience an exhilarating piece of WWE history. No excuses, Survivor Series will be CAN'T MISS.

If you have seen WWE PPVs in the past, you know how incredible they are, and here is your chance to witness one for FREE. If you have not let subscribed to the Network, you will be able to see what you have been missing. It's the best money I ever spent.

Do you have WWE Network? What are your thoughts in it if so? If not, why haven't you gotten it? Are you going to take advantagre of the free November offer

Sweeter Dreams Thanks to GoodNites* TRU-FIT*

My daughter is amazing. She is smart and independent(almost stubbornly so), she is funny and sweet(most of the time). She loves to learn and explore, and she likes to be in control. Somehow, though she is the youngest in the house, she always seems to be in charge. So when things happen that she cannot control, it is really upsetting for her. That is why was so happy when I was offered the chance to do a sponsored post for GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear.

We have been having some evaluations done with her, as there are some concerns she has autism like her brother, but it is such a vast spectrum, and no two cases are alike, it is very hard to be sure. I believe that she is even more upset my not having control over situations because of her possible autism. Seemingly minor problems seem to upset her quite a bit. It's really hard because I want to be able to make all her problems go away, and sometimes I just can't.

Most nights, she is dry as a bone and goes to the bathroom when she wakes up. However, she does not have the sensation to wake up and use the bathroom if needed, so she has accidents occasionally. That is totally normal. Bedwetting is fairly common and not something that can be controlled or trained away. 1 in 6 children between the ages of 4-12 in the United States suffer from bedwetting(nocturnal enuresis), but to her it is awful.

The hardest part is since she is so independent, she does not want to wear a diaper or training pant(the same as a diaper in her mind) to bed. She has thrown truly huge tantrums in protest of such bed-wetting prevention products. I have tried letting her sleep with no protection, but then those times she does wet the bed, she feels even worse with her bed being wet and having to change pajamas and go through all that, which is also taking valuable sleep time away from her.

GoodNites* TRU-FIT* are REAL underwear that are coupled with absorbent disposable inserts. Now she can have the "big girl" underwear she is used to, while still having discreet but outstanding nighttime protection. The Absorbent Insert uses a 6-Layer Advanced Absorbent Technology to help lock in wetness.

Every night, you just use a clean pair of GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear and.new disposable insert. The next morning, you throw out the disposable insert and put the GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear in the hamper to be washed. They are real, high quality underwear, so they can be washed as often as needed, and will probably last even longer than your child's other underwear because of  the quality.

GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear come in fun colors and patterns too, so there is no compromising style for protection. My daughter fancies herself a diva. She changes clothes 4-5 times a day, which drives me nuts, but makes her very happy. She loves fashion and will not allow her creativity to be hindered.

The fact that she can wear these amazing (real) underwear, makes her happy. It makes her okay with wearing them and keeps her confidence high, which is great because she never lacks confidence, except for her bedwetting is concealed. It made her very self-conscious. I am sure it still does a little bit, but having "invisible" protection is such a big help for her.

She has been wanting to stay over at her cousin's house, but did not want to go with training pants or risk and accident going unprotected. Now she is bugging me every other day to set a date, because she feels so much more confidant in her GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear.

I know that GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear would be the perfect solution for children who feel ashamed by their bedwetting, and especially who feel embarrassed to be seen(at sleepovers, etc) in other protection products. Since GoodNites* TRU-FIT* are real underwear, if someone does see them, they would never even know.

GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear are now available at Target. Now you can save more than your peace of mind.Not only can you get the amazing low price that you would expect from Target, but you can save $2 with the on-pack coupon.

I would love to know if you are dealing with bedwetting and your tips for keeping your child confident. Have you tried GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear yet? Do you plan to? What do you like most about GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear? Lets discuss in the comments.

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Kids Academy Apps - Making Learning Fun

I love finding fun ways for my children to learn. The prevalence of electronics in today's world, makes apps the hottest thing around. I have discovered 3 free apps that are educational and lots of fun.
 

Preschool and Kindergarten learning kids games free for toddler

I love this app so much. It is fun and not too difficult for my daughter. It is easy enough she does not get frustrated and hard enough to challenge and teach her. She loves to learn and feels so much pride in herself when she completes a task. I love that she can learn with help while still feeling independent.  The games are really cute too.

ABCs alphabet phonics & Montessori learn to read app for toddler

This app is very user friendly. My daughter is 3 and she uses it daily. She would use her brother's ipad to access it, and she loved using it so much and was learning so much we decided to get her an iPad Mini of her own so she could use it more often. She is making great progress, which is wonderful considering she was diagnosed as learning delayed.

 

Bingo ABCs alphabet phonics song with farm animals cards for toddler free

I have always loved karaoke. Who doesn't, really? Even kids love karaoke, that's why this app is so much fun.  My little girl just loves singing and dancing with her Bingo and ABC songs. It is the cutest thing ever. I  enjoy watching her as much as she enjoys doing it. Lots of fun with this app.

 
*Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are 100% my own.*

My Greatest Holiday Gift

With the holidays so close, there is so much left to do. Now is the time to begin planning and shopping for the perfect gifts. I am often met with mixed reactions when I bring up gifts. People love getting great ideas, but many people feel that the holidays are(or I am making them out to be) too focused on material things.

I don't think that is true. Of course, the holidays are not about gifts, but giving gifts does nothing(in my opinion) to take away the special meaning behind the holidays. If anything, it makes them more special.

Now if you are only focused on receiving as many gifts as possible, I can see how that is a problem, but when you spend your time searching and thinking to find the perfect gift, something that you chose just for the recipient because you knew they would love it, to me, that is the spirit of the holiday. Giving, kindness, love, those sentiments embody the holidays, and putting that much of yourself into a gift for another is pretty special.

It is wonderful when someone can look back and remember a day for 20 years ago because they felt such a moment of pure joy and excitement and felt so loved. When you know that someone really understands you enough to get you something you have wanted for a long time, it just makes you feel good, and s not easily forgotten.

The memory is the real gift, and will be the source of happiness for many years after the item itself has come and gone. That is why I feel that gifts are not "too materialistic". In fact, I still remember hos much I loved the Barbie Car I got when I was 5 years old.

I had wanted a Barbie Car since I learned of it. I am not even sure what it was called now, it was a ride on Barbie Convertible. It was pink. What little girl would not love to drive her own pretty, pink convertible? I loved it. I was obsessed with all things Barbie, and I felt so grown-up driving myself around the house and the yard in my fabulous new car.

I was showing it off to everyone I saw. I am quite sure my big brother got sick of it almost instantaneously. But I still remember how proud I was, how thankful and touched I was to receive my dream gift. It was such a surprise to me. I knew that I wanted it, but I never expected to get one. We did not have much money when I was growing up, but at that time, it was actually pretty decent, it got worse later on.

Actually being much poorer actually gives me another story to share about getting my dream gift. We were so poor that we could not afford gifts. We never had a tree, and the only way we got any gifts was from church donations. You could ask for two things that you wanted, and give your clothes sizes, and you got what you go basically. If they could get what you wanted, they did, but that is not always the case.

I remember wanting an Easy-Bake Oven so badly. I asked fro one every year for 3 years straight and never got one. Then the next year, the place doing the gifts also had a live Christmas tree that they offered us. So we had a tree for the first time in ages. And on Christmas morning, under the tree, was a present for me. I was so happy and surprised when I opened it to reveal the Easy-Bake Oven I wanted so much.

I immediately began to use it, making all of the mixes included in the box and proudly presenting them to my siblings and mother to try. I was actually a bit old at the time looking back, but I had wanted it for so long, that getting it was the best experience.

Those were the only designated mixes I would even even get for it since we could not afford to buy them, but I would make anything I could in there. I remember cooking pancakes in there, and it took about 20 minutes longer that it would have on the stove, for a pancake 1/3 the size,  but I didn't care.

Memories like that could never have a price put on them. I feel like I am rambling. My point is, that toys/gifts are not the reason for the season, but the reason for the season is giving, love, joy, kindness, peace, all of which make us want to give to those we love. And that the memories of such wonderful times with family, are the real gifts in the long run.

My younger sister and me from Christmas 1995.

Now that I am a parent, it is my hope that my children will look back on each and every holiday with those kinds of special memories that last for years(possibly a lifetime). I try to get them things I know they will love.

My children are 7 and 3 this year, and since my son has autism, and my daughter shows signs as well, getting them to tell me what they really want is not easy. So I have to try to find the perfect gift just based off of how I know them to be and what they like.

I am not one to know what the hottest toy this week/month is, so I am always looking for help. When I discovered that Walmart was having Holiday Toyland Events in stores across the country in November and December, I was so excited.

I shop at Walmart all the time, and they have the best selection of toys around. That is my kids' favorite place to go, and they want a toy every time we are there. The Holiday Toyland events are especially good though, since the featured toys are actually Chosen By Kids, so I know that my kids are likely to love them too.

My local Walmart is having its Holiday Toyland event on November 8th, and we will be attending and shopping. I will be picking a gift or two(or more) and I will be posting another post after the event to let you know what I got and what I think of it.

I love interacting with you all. I would love to hear about your favorite childhood gift, how you shop for your family, if you are going to a Walmart Holiday Toyland Event, or anything other holiday stories you want to share. If you need to find a Holiday Toyland event near you, you can find all the event HERE.

*Although this is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart, all opinions are 100% my own.*

PREMAMA® Complete Review

It seems like half the people I know are currently pregnant. Literally, I know so many expecting women it is almost giving me baby fever...ALMOST. While there is a lot of good things that make me wish I was expecting, there are a few aspects I can certainly do without. 

Aside from the space, attention and money needed to care for another child(the reason I am not having another if I can help it), there is also morning sickness, back pan, swollen ankles, labor pain ect. And there used to be another factor that I despised about pregnancy, but recently I found a solution to that one.

Prenatal vitamins can be a nightmare. I hate taking pills. Taking any pills causes me physical pain and nearly gags me most of the time. Paired with morning sickness it is especially unpleasant. Prenatal vitamins are huge, and you need to take them every day, which makes it substantially worse. 

The physical distress, then only lead to emotional distress. I knew how important the vitamins were to my baby's health and would often feel like a bad mother for even complaining. All in all, those vitamins were probably the worst part of pregnancy for me, and it is such a shame.

If only I had PREMAMA® Complete when I was pregnant. If you are not aware of PREMAMA® Complete, it is the ONLY prenatal vitamin that is drinkable. It is a multivitamin powder containing prescription-grade nutrients doctors recommend for fetal and infant health and development.   

PREMAMA® Complete contains additional nutrients as well. 30 mg of Vitamin B6 to soothe occasional bouts of morning sickness. Ferrochel® Gentle Iron® to minimize iron-induced constipation. 1000mcg of Folic Acid (prescription strength) to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Vitamin B12 to help control fatigue. 65mg of Vegetarian DHA and 200mg of Omega 3 Fats, 30% more than any other prenatal pill replacement, including gummies

You add the orange-flavored powder to water, juice, or any other beverage. You can even add it to food if you want. So instead of having every day of your pregnancy being clouded by the negatives of swallowing a disgusting pill, you can drink a yummy orange drink and enjoy all the wonderful parts of carrying a child.
PREMAMA® Complete is ultra convenient too. It comes on boxes of 28 single-serve daily packets. They are perfect to keep in your purse can can easily be taken on the go. Better yet, you won't get the strange looks you often get taking a pill in public, and you won't have to find a bathroom or hide somewhere to take it to avid the aforementioned stares.

PREMAMA® Complete is a Target Exclusive product, so if you have not seen it in stores, you ought to shop at Target more often. You can even get coupons to sae even more(than Targets low prices) on
PREMAMA® Complete.

I really want to get the point across how amazing PREMAMA® Complete is. I even made a video(which I don't usually do in addition to a written post) because I feel so strongly.

If you are expecting, trying to conceive, or just want a better way to take vitamins, I highly recommend  PREMAMA® Complete. Be sure to connect on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Youtube as well, to stay informed on all things PREMAMA® Complete.

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