Lil' Critters - Vitimans Kids Beg to Take!

#LilCritters - #GotItFree from #Smiley360

Kids Beg for Lil' Critters Vitimans!

I recently had the opportunity to try out Lil' Critters Vitimans with my daughters and they were an instant hit! 

The adorable bear shape mixed with the yummy flavor, that my daughters swear is white chocolate, make a perfect pair! No longer do I struggle to get my daughters to take their vitimans.... They actually ask for them on a daily basis and I couldn't be happier!! We are definitely new lovers of Lil' Critters and plan on staying that way for as long as possible!! Knowing that my daughters are healthy is a mom's dream and I have these vitimans to thank!!!

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Old School Fun with a Modern Twist - UNO & Friends: iPhone App Review

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Yes, I'm a gamer... A true lover of many different games, from the classic board and card games to everyones favorite favorite digital upgrade - video games. 

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Did I happen to mention that I'm also a busy mom of 2 active daughters and a hard working fiancé, who also enjoys a good game every now and then too?!

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Some of you may be asking yourselves: "How do you juggle all of the responsibilities of parenthood and home, while still finding time for gaming?!" My answer to that is... With Phone Apps, of course! Just about everyone has personal experience with the app world. It's literally an endless world of possibilities and I, personally, can't get enough of my mini-game apps!

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Honestly... Who didn't grow up playing card games with family and friends? When it comes to my old school card game addiction, I couldn't of been happier when I ran across UNO & Friends!! I started playing the Uno app about a year or so ago, on my Windows phone. I loved the app so much that I ended up finding it for my iPhone as well! I love how the actual concept of Uno 
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The addition of campion pets mix things up a bit and add a dose of excitement! They're both cute and quite helpful at times. I'm also excited about the variety of Tournaments available to compete in. And last but not least.... The Houses are like time UNO Sororities/Fraternities! Complete goals to earn points (You don't even have to win a game to get goal points!) Win Boosts, Metals, Tokens, etc! There's always a new surprise and/or opportunity around the corner.... And best of all... *•NEVER CHANGING FROM THE CLASSIC UNO GAME WE ALL GREW UP WITH!!•* All original with a touch of amazing extras that do nothing but make your game play more exciting!!

I love this game more then ever!!! The only thing that I have a minor issue with is the amount of tokens available to get from scratch cards... a 45 minute wait time is pretty harsh! But that's just my opinion.

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Free Bingo 2: iPhone App Review

Every now and then I get random, outta the blue, cravings to play Bingo... I can't explain it, the urges are unexpected & strong. (I'm a game fanatic w/ a slight addiction to the oldish ones that shaped my childhood.) Through out the past year, I've tried an extreme amount of Bingo apps. Sadly, it seems that 99% of the time I end up disappointed... It seems that after playing for a bit actually enjoying the app, which ever version of Bingo I happen to have at that moment, to quickly realize that I have no more tokens/tickets or whatever else used to "pay" for each Bingo board. With most of the Bingo games I've downloaded onto my iPhone, stocking back up on game tokens has meant that I had to purchase them with actual money and I don't have the extra cash to toss out for games like that. Which is the main reason they all got quickly uninstalled. It's aggravating because it's extremely rare that my Bingo craving is satisfied enough to be happy!!! A gamers worse nightmare!!

**Lucky for me, I believe I may have finally found the Bingo App to satisfy my cravings once and for all!!!** 

Though I'm not saying there's not any flaws...

We'll get to them soon enough.

Below is my personal opinion of the iPhone game app: Free Bingo 2.

From one phone gamer to another......

When I ran across Free Bingo 2, I figured it was going to be just like all the other Bingo's I've downloaded in the past. Not really caring, I figured I'd simply play for a little while and when I ran outta tokens, or in this case diamonds, I'd uninstall the game as I did in the past. If I remember correctly, the game begins with either 20 or 30 diamonds. Each Bingo board cost 2 diamonds a piece to play, with a max of 4 boards per round. If you choose to 3 or 4 boards, you're only able to see 2 boards at a time. To view the other boards you'll have to click an almost see thru arrow located near the bottom right of your boards, and click it again to go back to the top boards. The Bingo balls are ran across the top of your screen and if your phone volume is turned on, the voice can be quite loud. (I don't normally keep my game sounds on when playing apps due to them annoying me and everyone else around me.) Now is when my mixed feelings come... Unlike other Bingo games I've downloaded in the past, if I don't have the number being called, I have to wait the full amount of time given by the game between ball selection. Anyone who's played Bingo before knows how annoying and time consuming this can be. With Free Bingo 2, there's a button on the right side on the boards (below the time gauge) that you can press to quickly receive the next number! That option has to be my favorite of the game! The downfall is that if your boards match the current ball number selected, and you don't mark it before a new number is called, you loose that mark and it don't count as a bingo... You'll still be able to mark it but the dot color is red and no Bingos using that missed number will count in the end... Not really fair if you ask me. Another way that Free Bingo 2 is different from other Bingo games is that you don't actually call Bingo when you get 5 in a row, like we're a use too. Instead, you play all 70 balls and get rewarded for the total amount of Bingo's you were able to get. I'm actually not upset about that way of playing due to my continued frustration during other games where I'd end up with no Bingos when either the time went out or the selected amount of Bingos chosen for each round were quickly won by other online players. With Free Bingo 2  you're not playing with other online gamers in a race to finish first, you're simply playing by yourself... for the fun of playing the game. My one final complaint (which only makes two total for the whole app) is the ads..... No one likes the interruption of adds popping up in the middle or at the end of rounds. I will admit that Free Bingo 2 has way to many ads and can get quite annoying at times. But if you can overlook the ads and quickly for your numbers, this app is will be very entertaining.

I'm happy to say that I won't be uninstalling it anytime soon! 

Interested in downloading this game onto your iPhone?

Visit App Store

Search: Free Bingo 2

You should see the app on your screen with the option to download!!

ENJOY!

 

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Squooshi Reusable Food Pouches - Healthy Goodness On-the-go - A Parents New BFF

Sponsored by USFG and +Squooshi 

It's been a little while since I've posted a review on my blog and I regret that I've fallen so far behind throughout these past 4 or 5 months. Life has changed drastically for my family and it's been quite tough to keep up with everything that I had going on during the end of last year (2013). I'm still not 100% back on feet yet and struggle daily but I believe that if I start focusing my time back on work then I can get through these rough times and start getting my life back together again. I want to apologize to everyone for deserting you all and I promise to do better from now on. Thank you for the ones who never gave up on me and continue to stand by "My Kind Of Introduction" as well as myself. I appreciate you all more than I'll ever be able to fully express!!

Now lets get down to business.....

Being a parent is such a joyful experience that I'd never give up for anything in the world, but there are always those challenges that make my head hurt.

For example: Making sure my children eat healthy without having to sneak in the healthy foods or fight my child over the potato chips.

Having that said - I was super excited when I received a package last month that claimed to hold the answer to my troubles, 3 Squooshi pouches for me to test out with my girls.

What is a Squooshi and how can your family benefit from them?

I'll be happy to explain:

A Squooshi is a refillable, dishwasher safe food pouch that's used for squishing up fresh fruit, vegetables and more for children! They come in many cute designs that children love and can take ANYWHERE they desire (school, park, car, daycare etc.)

We've all seen the squeeze packs at the supermarket that contain the apple sauce mixtures and squished fruit flavors, right? I believe they first showed up with a few flavor choices, in the toddler section, they have twisty caps used for resealing. Today you can find a variety of brands and flavors, not only in the toddler section but in the fruit section as well. They range in price from $1 - $3.99 each and come in all kinds of different flavor combinations. Not to mention that they're enjoyed by children as young as age 1 as well as kids ages 8 and up! (My daughters, who are now at the ages of 7 & 8, enjoy eating them for a quick snack while their outside playing with friends!) The only downfall about these fruit pouches is that they're not refillable and have the tendency to be eaten up pretty darn fast!!

That's why the idea of a washable, reusable pouch is so wonderful! Squooshi pouches can be easily filled with any soft and/or squishable food that your child may request, the fun part is creating their own flavors by adding a few different fruits together inside the pouch, maybe even a veggie or two!

When it comes to actually squishing the fruits, you can do it one of two ways:

1. Manually squish the fruits by hand once the fruit is added and the pouch is securely closed using the zipper at the bottom of the Squooshi (Just make sure you don't overfill the pouch which can cause the zipper to pop open and fruit to go everywhere).
2. You can also use a blender or food processor to get the fruit and vegetables to the right "applesauce-like texture." (As long as you don't go too far and wind up with more of a juice other than a thick squish.)

What I love most about these amazing pouches is that clean-up is as simple as loading the dishwasher - since Squooshi reusable food pouches are 100% dishwasher safe! Jade and Loran have always been fans of those store bought fruit squishes and now they absolutely love being able to experiment with different foods to create their very own flavor creations! I no longer have to worry about my girls eating healthy since Squooshi's can be eaten for Breakfast, on the go, for snacks and so much more!! The strong zipable bottoms and the tight fitting lid are great and who could forget those adorable animals that make Squooshi's a one of a kind treat that even the oldest enjoy.

  

You may also like to know:
• Squooshi reusable food pouches are not only BPA-free but are also PVC-free, Lead-free & Phthalate-free.
• Has a super sturdy zip-lock style zipper located on the bottom of each Squooshi.
• Made with a choke-proof cap
• Can be filled with applesauce, smoothies, fruit, grain, veggies, homemade baby food, yogurt, oatmeal and pretty much anything that's squishy or can be squished!
• For best results, fill Squooshi pouches to about ¾ full, depending on content.
• Learn more about Squooshi reusable food pouches and the creators behind this  nifty creation at Squooshi.com

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Healthy Snacking with All Natural SoyJoy

★All Natural SoyJoy Bars★
Sponsored by Influenser & SoyJoy

★#VioletVoxBox★

Start out 2014 with a step in a healthier direction!

Happy New Year!
I know I'm a bit late with the New Years greetings but better late then never right?! I hope everyone has had a wonderful beginning to 2014, mine has been pretty decent, especially when you factor in our current living situation, which is a bit stressful at times. Yes, it gets hectic at times but I'm extremely grateful to have such wonderful friends. 

Now that it's 2014, it's time to set up some goals so you can keep all of those New Year Resolutions that you made. If you plan on exploring a healthier lifestyle then I highly recommend trying out All Natural SoyJoy bars. With just 6 grams of fat, SoyJoy bars are extremely healthy and surprising delicious.

When I realized that my #VioletVoxBox was hiding a SoyJoy bar inside, I didn't really know what to think. I'd never ate anything that was made from soy before so I didn't know what to expect of this little Dark Chocolate Cherry SoyJoy bar, but with a flavor combination like that, I had to give it a try.

A few nights ago, while waiting on my fiance to get home from work, I got a little hungry and since I didn't want to make a lot of noise in the kitchen with it being 1am, I reached for my Influenser #VioletVoxBox and headed for the SoyJoy bar!
When I opened the pack, I was amused to see a slim rectangular bar with visible fruit pieces inside. I took my first bite with caution and even though it had a unique flavor that I wasn't use too, it was yummy! The unique flavor was the soy, which I'd never tried before but was pretty pleased with the taste. Not to mention the combined flavors of chocolate and cherry that added to the yumminess! My taste buds were surprisingly happy and knowing that my after midnight snack was a healthy one, made things even better!

SoyJoy bars are baked with ground whole soy as well as real fruit with no artificial colors, flavors, hydrogenated oils or gluten! Amazing right?!
I'm not a big healthy eater but I woulld definitely eat another SoyJoy bar - I wouldn't mind tasting a different flavor though, because having variety is a wonderful thing!

I honestly would of never tried SoyJoy bars if it wasn't for my #VioletVoxBox! They find some of the coolest products to fill those little boxes with!! I love it! Who would of thought that I would end up enjoying the taste of SoyJoy bars?
I highly recommend trying one of these awesome lil' bars. Don't let the soy scare you off, I promise that you'll be amazed!

Don't know where to find SoyJoy bars? Check them out on the SoyJoy website for more flavors, information and so much more!

Available at Walmart.com

Disclaimer:
• I received the product(s) mentioned above, complimentary from Influenser in return for my honest thoughts and opinions.
• This blog accepts compensation in the form of products and/or monetary for selected posts which will be labeled as sponsored. No matter the compensation, I only write about items and/or services that I have personal experience with and believe my readers will enjoy and/or benefit from. All opinions are my own and may differ from those of others. View Full Disclosure for further details. This post may contain affiliate links.

SeaBuddies Review - Sea Life Cuddling with a Bedtime Glow

Meet the SeaBuddies... the new line from NightBuddies!

Who can forget those 4 lil' cars whose headlight eyes glow in the dark with a gentle squeeze & helps our little ones drift off to dreamland? If you're a regular at.My Kind Of Introduction, then I'm sure you've seen the NightBuddies on either the blog and/or throughout my l social media accounts. I decorate my blog with NightBuddies often since I can't seem to get enough of their extreme cuteness! And as if the "auto-buddies" weren't cute enough... there's now a whole new line of NightBuddies - appropriately named: SeaBuddies, adding 4 new buddies to family. The Sea Life NightBuddies include: a sea turtle, a dolphin, a blue whale and a black & white killer whale. Like the originals, the eyes glow bright with a simple squeeze of their tummies, lighting up the night as a cuddly night-light.
When the first shipment of SeaBuddies were sewn and shipped to the NightBuddies office, My family was lucky enough to be one of the first people to receive our very own SeaBuddies. My daughters were as excited as can be when 2 Sea Life NightBuddies arrived on our doorstep just a month before Christmas. They couldn't wait to give their SeaBuddies a big squeeze! We received the Sea Turtle, which Loran quickly claimed as her own, while Jade was automatically drawn to the Dolphin. Even though the girls and I had seen photos of what the SeaBuddies were to look like, they were much cuter in person. We ended up moving shortly after the Sea Life NightBuddies arrived & the girls decided to take them to their memaw's house. They've been slept with and played with during each visit to my mamas. Jade & Loran love their SeaBuddies more than words can describe! (They enjoyed their original NightBuddies so much that they pretty much wore them out while my baby cousin's airplane buddie looks almost new!)

Besides having night-light eyes, I love how SeaBuddies are super soft & the perfect size for little arms to cuddle. Did I mention that your child can activate the lights, by squeezing the buddy's belly, as many times as it takes for your little ones to fall asleep?! Pretty awesome, don't you agree?

The NightBuddies collection is perfect for any child that prefers an extra bit of light during bedtime.

Honestly ... NightBuddies are amazing! Running across them, & eventually partnering up with the NightBuddies creator, is one of my proudest moments of my blogging career & most definitely one of my best decisions! Gift shopping just got alot easier when it comes to buying for younger kids! (Safe for ages 2+)

Receiving no less than a "Capital A" for an Amazingly Awesome bedtime cuddle toy!!

Learn more about SeaBuddies and the original NightBuddies online!

Available on Amazon! online.

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** All photos and information are property of Autumn Banks & the My Kind Of Introduction blog. ** For more information: Contact Autumn at AutoFaerie@gmail.com -- Thank you for your time & support! I am ME because of YOU!!

Goodbye, Stiff Headbands - Hello, Goody Athletique Headwraps

#Sponsored by Influenser

★ Goody Athletique Ouchless Headwraps ★

Goody Athletique Headwraps are super comfy and stylishly made to keep "baby hairs" in place with no more slipping or fly-aways!!

During my high-school days, I always wore a headband with my "hair knots" & ponytails. Mama never liked those days but they kept the tiny hairs from tickling my face & causing the wind-blown look, which are the exact reasons why I wore them in the first place. But after a while, the back of my ears started hurting so I had to lay the headbands down. I ran across headwraps for the first time about a year or so ago and never looked back! Stiff headbands never stood a chance.

When my Violet VoxBox arrived from Influenser, I was in the middle of packing my house. Horrible timing was no longer a worry once I discovered a new Goody Athletique Headwrap inside! Since I was on the move, scrambling to get everything packed in time, I immediately opened the headwrap before checking out the rest of my #VoxBox goodies! You could say that a sudden burst of excitement took over for a bit :)

I received a Goody Ouchless Headwrap which has an adjustable velcro strap for a perfect fit.
I'm amazed by how comfy this headwrap is and that I longer worry about my headwrap slipping off my head, they've thought of it all! Goody Athletique Headwraps come in many styles that are all pretty amazing: From cord wraps to yoga style, your sure to find a headwrap to match your lifesyle. Goody Athletique Headwraps are not only comfortable but stylish as well!! Perfect!
Hide bad hair days under Goody Headwraps and go about your day, no matter how active your plans may be. Goody Athletique can handle it all!
I couldn't be happier with my new hair accessory, this #VioletVoxBox is awesome! Watch out Headbands, there's a new guy in town who's modern ways are hard to ignore.

Visit Goody online for more information.
Or...
View Goody Athletique Headwraps at Target.com

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The headband was last seen working as a 'Memory' on a "Remember the 90's" Facebook page.

HOLIDAY REVIEW: Secret Santa Squirrels ebook - Learn Santa's Tricks to Delivering Thousands of TOYS in just One Night!

"Magic reindeer pop and Santa's little squirrel friends...."

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Disclaimer: I received the following ebook complimentary from the author, in return for the honest thoughts and opinions of my daughters and I. No matter the case, I only recommend books and ebooks that I've personally read and believe my readers would be interested in them as well. Our opinions may differ from those of others.

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Secret Santa Squirrels

A Fun Rhyming Christmas Picture Book

By Hazel Nutt

Are your kids excited about Santa Claus this year? The Holiday Season is a time where everyone's happy and joyful as well as thankful and giving! The food's always delicious, family is everywhere and no child will allow the grown-ups to forget about PRESENTS under the Christmas Tree!! But everyone knows that the most exciting gifts of all are the ones delivered by magic, by a man with a beard.

But how DOES Santa deliver all of those presents, to thousands of kids around the world, and do it in just ONE NIGHT?

I bet you'd never believe me if I said that, Santa couldn't make that trip without a little bit of help from reindeer poo and some squirrel friends...

Atleast that's how Hazel Nutt* explains it in her funny new holiday ebook called: Secret Santa Squirrels.
(Learn more about Hazel Nutt at the end of review)

*The story describes how Santa makes that really LONG trip around the world each year, and his clever little trick that helps ensure that all presents quickly make it to the houses!*

I don't want to say too much because I would hate to ruin this cute holiday story for anyone! It'll have you giggling from the very start and even as a "grown-up," I couldn't wait to continue on and find out what else Santa does!

My daughters love the idea of squirrels helping Santa and I believe we may end up having to set out a couple nuts this year, beside Santa's plate. - Something else that my girls quickly realized was that that Hazel Nutt didn't just set out cookies for Santa, she left the Reindeer some carrots too... JUST LIKE WE DO, on Christmas Eve night!! (It's not often that we find others who leave those hard working animals a snack like we do. But they're the ones pulling the sleigh in the first place so they' have to get hungry and tired up there and need a snack like Santa does. Right?)

Find out exactly, how Santa delivers those extra special gifts - Especially for the GOOD little boys and girls!

This is such an adorable festive Holiday book that all kids will enjoy! My daughters, Jade and Loran, LOVE it!! We read the story together by taking turns with the pages and had alot of fun with the rhyming words. I really enjoyed the fact that it turns out that Secret Santa Squirrels is the at perfect level of reading for both girls - Since they're in 1st & 2nd (as well as Less than a year apart in age), their reading levels aren't too far apart from each other. Both, Loran and Jade read the the whole story with me and only needed help with a couple words!

Secret Santa Squirrels makes a wonderful bedtime story during the holidays! Kids'll be dreaming of Santa flying through the sky with his Naughty or Nice list while squirrels are busy below! 

Since almost everyone has either a computer, a tablet or a smartphone - even most of the kids - Ebooks are great gift ideas since they can be read and carried anywhere without all the worries, like a lost page. And since this IS a Holiday book, I recommend parents to always have Secret Santa Squirrels near by... You never know what kind of questions your little one may throw your way and us parents need to be prepared for anything!

You can find Secret Santa Squirrels on Amazon for just $2.99 for the ebook!
($8.99 for Paperback)

About the Author:

Hazel Nutt isn't your ordinary author but her stories are simply adorable. What sets her out from the crowd is that she'll forever be 2 and maybe the fact that Hazel's not only a squirrel lover but has been chatting with them since her baby days.

Visit SecretSantaSquirrels.com to learn even more about Hazel Nutt and her New Holiday Book: Secret Santa Squirrels

Create Holiday Memories with me,
 Read Secret Santa Squirrels
with your kids!

Holiday SPECIAL!! -- Catch Santa inside YOUR home as Many times as you like, until 12/10, with Promo Code + a HUGE Giveaway!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

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The Holidays are such a magical time of the year!!

The kids start making their lists for Santa while the parents start making lists of their own. The love and togetherness is simply amazing!

This year, how about stepping things up a notch by surprising your kids with PROOF that not only is Santa Claus REAL but he was in their house and YOU caught him red-handed!!

iCaughtSanta.com is an amazing website that allows you to add a realistic Santa figure into your Holiday photo's!! Snap a photo of your Christmas Tree, Fire Place, Outside the house, Bedrooms, Etc!! You can create magical photo's that are sure to add a HUGE SMILE to any child's face on Christmas Morning!!

*Quick Tip*
Use the photo as a way to inform your little ones that Santa came by for an early visit to make sure they were being a good little boy or girl!!

Creating your very own Magical Santa Photo is SUPER SIMPLE!!!

Choose the photo that you would like to add Santa to and with just a couple steps... You'll have a festive masterpiece that will satisfy even the strongest believer!!

I recently received the opportunity to create a few Santa Photo's for my daughters and I honestly had so much fun deciding where to put Santa Clause!!
It literately takes minutes with just 3 simple steps
from beginning to end:

• Choose & Upload the photo that you want to add Santa to
• Pick a Santa pose & place him into the photo
• Add an optional border & finalize the order by either purchasing the photo or adding a Promo code (listed below)

Once your photo is complete, you'll receive an email with a link that will allow you to download your Magical Santa Creation!!

Originally, Photo's cost just $9.99 each - Which is a STEAL when you start thinking ahead to the surprise, joy and amazement that will light up your child's face as soon as they lay eyes on Santa OR maybe even Rudolph, prancing around THEIR HOUSE!!!

Celebrating their 5 year anniversary, iCaughtSanta.com is offering Unlimited FREE Santa Prints until December 10th for ALL OF MY READERS!!!
Isn't it AMAZING???
You can create as many photos as you like as long as you use the promo code, mentioned below. I have a couple examples that I created earlier so you'll know just what to expect when it's time to add some magic to your Holiday photo's! 

Use the Promo Code: SantaShare

at checkout to receive each photo 100% Completely FREE!

Simply make sure that you only enter the code in Once Per Photo!

Below is one of the photo's that I created last night... 
(other photo is above)

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Wouldn't these Santa photos make awesome Christmas Cards??

I may have to try that out!! I'm hoping to create a few more Santa Photos before the promotion ends on December 10! I'll be sure to share the new pictures if/as I get them created!

-- I would also LOVE to see your creations as well!! --

Share them with us on our Facebook page (The Realm of Freebies Deals and Fun)! You can also share them on Twittter by using the hashtag #SantaShare and make sure you tag @AutoFaerie as well so I'll be able to view and comment on all of your wonderful photos. I can't wait to see what Santa does while visiting your home!

Pardon my daughters' messy bedroom, they have alot of work to do before Christmas gets here!! Santa didn't seem to mind the mess too much.

iCaughtSanta.com is also having a 2013 Customer Appreciation Contest where more than one winner will be awarded a variety of prizes!

One lucky reader will receive the TOP PRIZE of a $649 Brand New Apple iPad Air with Retina Display!!!

Click to
Enter Giveaway!

Disclaimer: Visit iCaughtSanta.com for Giveaway Terms and Conditions as well all other information that you may be searching for when it comes to the giveaway.
No payment was received for giveaway promotion.
This blog is NOT responsible for prize shipment.


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Merry Christmas

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Happy Holidays

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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.

Albert's Perfect Pet - A Children's Book Review

#Sponsored by Donna Zappala

Every child asks for a pet atleast once throughout their childhood and it can be tough conversation when you go to explain why some animals may not be the best pet for your child. I ran across a children's book named "Albert's Perfect Pet" that's about just that... Finding the perfect pet in a store full of many different pets.

I met Donna Zappala, the author of "Albert's Perfect Pet", about a month ago and was quickly interested in her children books. I was overjoyed when she agreed to a review! My daughters love to read but they love to be read to even more, so that's what they got... The chance to sit down with their daddy and read a new book.

'Albert's Perfect Pet' is a wonderful children's book about a little boy who decides that he wants a pet of his own, just like his friend. His parents agree that he would be a great pet owner so off to the pet store they went. While at the pet store, Albert learns about the responsibilities of many different pets and finally finds the perfect one.

Loran and Jade couldn't get enough of the pets that were mentioned in the story. Loran kept saying "A lizard ain't the perfect pet, It gets 6 feet tall and wants to sit in your lap!" Jade simply decided that she wanted a fish (We've been talking about getting a few fish for a while now, but Albert has helped to amp up the desire :) Looks like we'll be heading to the pet store soon!!

(Maybe we'll do it for Christmas!!)

This book is great for helping kids understand the responsibilities of owning a pet and how each pet have different needs. 'Albert's Perfect Pet' is a wonderful book for children who are starting to ask for their own pet but don't completely understand what's expected from a new pet owner. Kids will learn about pet responsibilities as well as enjoy the story of Albert's trip to the pet store to choose his perfect pet.

'Albert's Perfect Pet' is available for purchase on Amazon!

Use the links below to learn more and view prices:

Albert's Perfect Pet for Kindle or Kindle PC

Albert's Perfect Pet - Paperback Version

There is also an Albert's Perfect Pet T-Shirt available on Amazon too! I just happen to run across it while getting the book links and was surprised! It comes in many colors but I like the black one myself :)

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visit her online Author's Blog!!

Do you have any pets? If so, what kind and how many?? :)

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Are You Ready For the TruMoo Switcheroo?

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Every time we go to the grocery store, Milk is always at the top of our shopping list, no matter what. The funny thing is that I don't drink milk and my fiance rarely does either. So that leaves the girls, and between the two - Jade drinks the most. I often say that Jade has a milk addiction, and even though it's not as extreme as it was this time last year, she still drinks alot. I've asked  her doctor a couple times if too much milk could cause a problem and even though she said no, I still worry. Jade rarely drinks just plain regular milk - It's Strawberry Milk that's stolen her heart and Chocolate makes her just as happy.

So I decided to try something new...

Instead of buying regular milk, I picked up some TruMoo Flavored Milk instead. I figured it was worth a try and since it's still milk, it can't taste that much different than what she's use to.

Lucky for my daughters, it was near Halloween and TruMoo was trying out a new flavor - Vanilla and it was Orange! As soon as Jade and Loran saw the orange milk, they were begging for a glass. I've never seen two little girls drink milk so fast in my life! The half-gallon jug of TruMoo was gone in less than 24 hours and I never heard a single complaint!

(Since the orange vanilla milk got drank so quickly, I wasn't able to snap a photo but I got one of the chocolate!)

Why TruMoo?

With 8 essential nutrients, TruMoo milk is pure and healthy. You won't find any high fructose corn syrup and each jug is sweetened with just enough sugar to make it delicious! By adding pure cocoa and fresh strawberries, TruMoo is able to get away with leaving out artificial flavors and colors! What else can you ask for?

Surprisingly enough, we haven't tried the strawberry flavor of TruMoo yet, just Vanilla and Chocolate. I'm sure that a jug of Strawberry TruMoo will be added to the shopping cart on our next grocery run since we can no longer purchase the Vanilla! (I sure hope they decide to bring back the Vanilla flavor before next Halloween, it was a huge hit with my girls!) The chocolate milk is quickly running low as we speak... So I believe it's safe to say that my TruMoo Switcheroo was a success! The girls are happy so I'm happy and it can't get much better than that.

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I received a coupon for 1 free product and 4 others, from BzzAgent, to purchase TruMoo at a discount rate, in return for this review. No matter what, I always give my honest opinion, which may differ from your own. No matter the compensation, I only write about items and/or services that I have personally experienced and believe my readers will enjoy and benefit from as well. This post may contain affiliate links.