Samsung Gear VR: Father’s Day Done Right!

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It’s back to reality for Dad this Father’s Day! If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for Dad, look no further. Take Dad’s technology to the next level at Best Buy with the Gear VR by Samsung and Oculus.Continue Reading

Mother’s Day DIY Flower Frame

Are you looking for a quick and simple DIY Mother’s Day idea? Well, look no further than this beautiful flower frame.

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As I tossed and turned the other night, I felt the craft bug creep into my system. I was literally thinking about what to make for National Donut Day and all of a sudden, this idea sparked. And let me just say, I’m so glad it did because it came out super cute!

Being a Mom is hard work. We are alarm clocks, nurses, referees, housekeepers, taxis, counselors and the list goes on! In my book, it’s Mother’s Day every day. But when Mother’s Day rolls around and you realize you have less than a week to find something to give, the going gets tough!Continue Reading

7 Great Gifts for Dad using Groupon Coupons

This is a sponsored post. However, all opinions and views are my own. #GrouponCoupons

7 Great Gifts for Dad this Father's Day

Do you have trouble finding the perfect gift for Dad every year? Are you tired of giving slippers and T-shirts? I swear, it’s like climbing Mt. Everest every year as I search high and low for the perfect gift. I want to get him cool stuff that I know he’ll love but he doesn’t even make it easy for me. I see gadgets and widgets all over and he’s always interested but he can never make his mind up about what he wants! go from store to store and to the mall at least twice. I’ve let the kids choose my Hubby’s gift for the past two years and we’ve ended up with slippers each time and a screwdriver last year, if I’m not mistaken. So, this year, we’ve decided to make a change. Every man is different, mine likes gadgets and cool new tech things, whereas my friend’s partner is more into toy models and puzzles where one year they even chose to turn a picture into a puzzle as a more personal gift for him! It looked so cool and was perfect for him. Another friend of mine uses overstock.getyourcouponcodes.com to find good deals and she suggested looking at coupons for some inspiration. Since then, I use coupons all of the time and use several sites to find the latest deals and get the best savings.
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Easy Easter Bark + PEEPS® Giveaway

The PEEPS® and PEEPS & COMPANY® products, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by PEEPS® and PEEPS & COMPANY®.

And just like that, Spring is in the air. Where does the time go? I feel like the year just started and here I am taking the kids to Easter egg hunts, dyeing eggs, making Easter bark and stuffing Easter baskets! We recently visited a local park with friends and had a great time! The kids hunted for eggs, dyed eggs in shaving cream and a new one for me; rice! I really love the effect of that technique and look forward to using it again sometime with my little ones.
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PEEPS® Rice Krispies Treats Pops + Easter Printable

These PEEPS® Rice Krispies Treats Pops are a fun and easy Easter treat for everyone to share!

We love Rice Krispies Treats and actually purchase them in bulk (don’t judge me). The kids love them and to be quite honest, if you look at the ingredients; they aren’t all that bad. I wanted to make something fun for the kids this Easter and thought, what better way than to pair my favorite PEEPS®  with my Rice Krispies Treats! You like that rhyming technique? Skills.

Peppermint Brownie Cheesecake Trifle

 

All I have to say is…if you like mint, you’re going to LOVE these Peppermint Brownie Cheesecake Trifles. They remind me of Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies. Dellicious layers of no bake peppermint cheesecake, brownies and graham crackers, topped with whipped cream and a dash of sprinkles make this treat perfect for St. Patricks day. Especially if you’re looking for some green.
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Valentine’s Day Peanut Butter Cups

Everyone loves a little chocolate on Valentine’s Day! Sure, you can head out and buy one of those big fancy hearts, but would it mean as much as if you made something from scratch? What if I told you that you could make your own delicious peanut butter cups in less than an hour? 

Sweet Robot Valentine’s Day Cards Printable

With Valentine’s day right around the corner, I’m sure everyone is looking for cute ideas, crafts, and recipes. Well, you’re in luck today because I have some pretty adorable Valentine’s Day cards to share with you!

While everyone was sick in the house, yet again for the past week, I came across this adorable Robot on Pinterest and fell in love. I knew I had to make these Sweet Robot Valentine’s Day cards to share.

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Each printable is 8″x10″ and can be printed at home or your local photo lab. Enjoy!

Note: Printables/Images are for personal use only. Not for resale.

I hope you and your littles love them as much as I do. Aren’t they sweet? What will you pair these cards with this Valentine’s Day?

Holiday Blossom Christmas Tree Cookies and Betty Crocker Giveaway

With the holidays fast approaching, It’s always been my goal to be sure that my children know the reason for the season and that it’s better to give than to receive. I want them to know that it’s the little things in life that bring joy to others, and something so simple as bringing cookies to a neighbor can brighten their holiday spirits.

Baking cookies for the holidays has been a long standing tradition for us. We bake them together for some quality time and then bring them to our neighbors to spread cheer.

Want to spread your own cheer? Enter the two giveaways below for a chance to win $20 Pay Pal Cash!

This year, good ol’ Betty Crocker is by our side! My little guy is finally old enough to help in the kitchen with simple tasks and he loves it! It gives him a bit of independence and helps him to feel accomplished once he completes the recipe with me. He is such a sweetheart and loves to do for others. Even at 3 years old, he opens doors and waits for me everywhere we go. He will make an excellent husband some day. I am sure of that!


For our cookies this year, we picked up a couple bags of Betty Crocker cookie mix, Betty Crocker cupcake gems and kisses while on our weekly Wal-Mart shop. We went with the traditional Holiday Blossom Cookies this year, but added a little twist. Literally!

These Holiday Blossom Christmas tree cookies are quick, easy and done in no time!


Holiday Blossom Christmas Tree Cookies
Ingredients
  • 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
  • 24-36 Chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
  • Betty Crocker™Gold Sugar Cupcake Gems
  • 1 tub, Betty Crocker™Rich and Creamy Vanilla Icing
  • Green food coloring
Directions
  1. Prepare and bake cookies as directed on bag
  2. Remove cookies from the oven and press one chocolate candy down into the center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely, about 20 minutes. 
  3. In a medium bowl or mixer, empty tub of icing and add a few drops of green food coloring.
  4. Mix icing and food coloring well, adding more color as needed.
  5. Fill a ziploc bag with colored icing and make a small cut on the corner of the bag.
  6. Pipe the icing in a swirl motion around the chocolate candy
  7. Sprinkle cupcake gems on top
  8. Store cookies in tightly covered container with your cheer printables
  9. Share with friends and family!

While your cookies are baking, don’t forget to print the adorable gift tags and coloring sheets for free!

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You too can spread cheer this season with Betty Crocker products! Click HERE for a coupon and be sure to download the printables!

Now, who’s ready for some Giveaways?!?!

I’m hosting hosting TWO Giveaways on this post, because I think you should #SpreadCheer too! 

 You are welcome to enter both giveaways which are for $20 Pay Pal Cash each! Giveaways end on December 31st at 12:00am EST.

Giveaway #1 (Easy Entry)

  1. Visit the Betty Crocker #SpreadCheer website to download the printables and get a coupon!
  2. Create your own #SpreadCheer basket and post a photo on social media. Tag two (2) of your friends in your post to challenge them to #SpreadCheer! Be sure to use the hashtag #SpreadCheer in your post.
  3. In the comments below, link your post and tell me who you chose to #SpreadCheer to.
  4. ONE winner (with a valid post) will be drawn from the comment section and will win $20 in PayPal Cash!
Giveaway #2
I’m giving away $20 in Pay Pal Cash for one lucky reader to #SpreadCheer this season! Just enter below!

a Rafflecopter giveawayShow Betty Crocker how you spread cheer! Tag @BettyCrocker in your social shares and use the hashtag #SpreadCheer.