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It’s Memory Making Season

May 4, 2013 by Michelle 9 Comments

It’s Memory Making Season

This time of year is always extra special. I have a calendar full of important dates and moments in time that I am going to want to treasure forever. From little moments like spending a day at the park, to a First Communion, Mother’s Day, Father’s day and my brother’s upcoming Graduation it’s going to be week after week of special occasions. I made one of my all time favorite purchases last year and bought a Nikon DSLR D90. I have always owned a camera but making the leap to a DSLR has by far taken all of those once in a lifetime memories into lasting memories that I will treasure forever.

Disclosure: I have been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

This photo was taken with my Nikon, it’s a photo that deserve a spot in my digital photo frame on my office desk. My DSLR has helped me capture photos that are high quality treasures. Yes, your iPhone takes great photos but transferring them from a 3.5 in. screen into a frame-worthy size is usually not worth the effort and will never be that photo you crave. Make this years Spring Memories more exciting with the perfect camera or camcorder. Shop for the latest in long zoom, low light and wi-fi technology at your Best Buy.

Here’s another photo that was actually taken by my son, just to solidify how even a child can take a great picture with the right camera. My next purchase is going to be a new HD video camera. With the Camera upgrade offered by Best Buy I am going to receive a Best Buy Gift Card in exchange for my old video camera that will go towards my new purchase.

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Memory Making Season

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Something for Mother’s Day with Zazzle

May 2, 2013 by Michelle 3 Comments

Something for Mother’s Day with Zazzle

Customize the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for that special Mom in your life. I am a huge fan of customized gifts. Anything one-of-a-kind in my book is a treasure.

Thanks to Zazzle you can customize just about anything to make it the perfect gift and keepsake. From monogrammed stationary to coffee mugs just for Mom. I found my own special Mother’s Day gifts to share with you just how easy and simple the process is.

“Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Zazzle, I received product in exchange for this post”

My life for nine months out of the year revolves around my boys playing baseball. AJ has been playing baseball almost non-stop for three years now. This has made baseball a huge part of our families lives. It’s rewarding to watch your child do something they are passionate about. And it’s great to support such a fun adventure in his life. With that I decided the perfect Mother’s Day gift would feature my children, the reason I am ”mom”.

I designed this custom tote bag with a picture of my son and added the saying “Peace, Love and Baseball” it’s perfect for taking along to the fields every week. The tote bag can be customized for only $9.95 making it the perfect gift for any mom. I also made a personalized baseball necklace and added each of my boys names. For just $29.95 you can customize your own in gold or silver.

I received my items in 3 days after placing my order. They are by far more than I expected and the perfect gifts for mom.

Shop Zazzle Mother’s Day Gifts for an endless amount of ideas to make something for Mother’s Day extra special.

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Quaker Perfect Portions Oatmeal

May 2, 2013 by Michelle 2 Comments

Quaker Perfect Portions Oatmeal

Breakfast in my home is always something different. Some days there are five hungry mouths and sometimes just one. Paired with picky eaters that don’t like anything the same way, breakfast for me means finding simple options everyone enjoys. And lets not talk about our lack of time every day. We live in a rush and I am on a constant battle with time. Oatmeal is always a win-win in our home. We all love a warm bowl of oatmeal. The boys even have it as a snack some days. Oatmeal is one of those meals that you make the way you like it. My oldest likes his oatmeal with milk and sugar, my husband uses condensed milk and I love tons of fresh fruit in mine.

“Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Quaker Perfect Portions. I received product in exchange for my thoughts, all thoughts expressed are my own.”

Quaker now has a resealable perfect portions package that allows you to make oatmeal just how you like it and make 1/2 a serving – two servings at a time. Hows that for a perfect bowl of oatmeal. With two flavors to choose from Cinnamon and Maple you can truly customize your oatmeal.

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Quaker Perfect Portions Oatmeal

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Skinny Coffee Genesis Today Green Coffee Bean Extract

May 2, 2013 by Michelle Leave a Comment

Skinny Coffee Genesis Today Green Coffee Bean Extract

Do you have a love affair with coffee? I have been a long time lover of cappuccino’s and Latte’s. The only part of having a delectable pick-me-up is the calories and lack of nutrients.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Genesis Today. I received product in exchange for this post. All thoughts expressed are my own and may not represent those of Genesis Today or others.

I have started Skinny Sipping with the help of Genesis Today Skinny Coffee with Green Coffee Bean Extract. I first learned about the affects of Green Coffee Bean Extract from the Dr. Oz Show. The extract has been claimed to literally shred you of fat when taken before meals. Dr. Oz did a study and found that the effects of loosing weight with healthy adults, over the age of 18 where great. The idea of taking a 400 mg pill before meals was something I kept in mind. As with any pill I get forgetful and don’t make it a point to remember to take them.

Genesis Today now offers Skinny Coffee that includes 825mg of Green Coffee Bean Extract in the 11 oz serving. Making this the perfect pick-me-up and healthy weight supplement in one.

With two flavors to chose from a Vanilla Latte and Creamy Cappuccino, the single serving tetra pack drinks are perfect for anytime and great for on the go take with you drinks. I start my day with either a glass of ice and and Skinny Coffee from my resealable 1 liter tetra pack or for on the go I keep tetra packs of Skinny Coffee ready in the fridge to literally grab and go.

Skinny Coffee Contains only raw, green, unroasted coffee bean powder that has been standardized to contain at least 50% Chlorogenic acids. Each 11 oz serving contains 50% Chlorogenic acid, a naturally-occurring blend of the 3,4, and 5-caffeoylquinic acids. No high fructose corn syrup. No artificial sweeteners or color. All natural. 65 mg of natural caffeine in Creamy Cappuccino.

There is no funny aftertaste, I love that the Skinny Coffees are rich and filling with the same flavor of a latte or cappuccino from a coffee house.

Learn more and buy online at Genesis Today. You can also shop Genesis Today Skinny Coffee at Walmart.

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Get Uncommon Custom iPhone Case

May 2, 2013 by Michelle Leave a Comment

Get Uncommon Custom iPhone Case

I have a refrigerator covered in drawings from the boys. I even have a box of projects with hand made Mother’s Day cards and homemade Christmas gifts that I refuse to let go of. My little artists love making me stuff to save. Do you ever get a piece of art that is so special you want to frame it? My son made me a stick figure picture that read “I love you more than the stars in the sky” . Something we always told each other since he was itty bitty. At 11 years old he still remembers that and will still tell me every now and then.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Get Uncommon & Mom Bloggers Club. I received product in exchange for this post.

I was able to bring a piece of art from paper, to a piece of art I could have with me on my iPhone case thanks to Get Uncommon.

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Chuck E. Cheese Say Cheese App

April 28, 2013 by Michelle 37 Comments

In the past year we have celebrated both younger boys birthdays at Chuck E.. Cheese.. I have to admit that along with it being the little one’s favorite place, my husband and I both agree that Chuck E.. Cheese has it all when it comes to a place to celebrate.. We don’t only celebrate birthdays at Chuck E.. Cheese we also use it as a reward for winding down after a long week..

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Chuck E. Cheese. I was compensated for my thoughts on the Say Cheese App. All thoughts expressed are my own and may not represent those of Chuck E. Cheese or others.

Friday was like no other and as worn out as we all were from the hectic schedule we actually had a night off from the ball field which meant dinner out. We took the boys for a little fun to Chuck E.. Cheese.. This is one of the only places I can sit and watch my boys play without having to chase after them. The open area makes it easy to keep an eye on them in the toddler section. We also really enjoy the all-you-can-eat salad bar and the pizzas.

It always nice to see Chuck E.., and Brody was ready to jump around and shake it for tickets with the other kids..

Chuck E.. Cheese just launched a new App called Say Cheese which allows you to use your phone to snap a shot with that cool dude Chuck E.. Cheese.. The restaurant is loaded with areas labeled “Say Cheese Here”.. Just stand by the sign and with the app Snap a photo and the picture will automatically go onto your phone.. My kids were amazed to see that Chuck E. Cheese came to life on my phone just by posing next to the signs..