tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28201834558553516852024-02-22T10:09:18.873-06:00Cute StuffPeople, Places and Cute Stuff I Love!justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-31109953257082158472011-10-31T21:29:00.001-05:002011-10-31T21:29:06.124-05:00Happy Halloween!Hope you have a Great Halloween!
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUPRjKxlY6Vkdm64PkgA7rRLsnKiurK8OQ8Gb3iPx2A8RMZIGQUl0aYd4ulX1w297YVOyGzymzMxDm7oQVZrht8IZx__VKnnK3XwsG72oq4wvdYBWjrTIUoN0Dw7bWZQBLA8Ph1JSNw4w/s1600/DSC_0039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="213" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUPRjKxlY6Vkdm64PkgA7rRLsnKiurK8OQ8Gb3iPx2A8RMZIGQUl0aYd4ulX1w297YVOyGzymzMxDm7oQVZrht8IZx__VKnnK3XwsG72oq4wvdYBWjrTIUoN0Dw7bWZQBLA8Ph1JSNw4w/s320/DSC_0039.JPG" /></a></div>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-88622570088995550102011-10-29T14:01:00.000-05:002011-10-29T14:01:40.613-05:00Hexbug Halloween Party<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVd7n6ITIJ2m1BAi1Tm3AmRXWwYqFk4-bCBa3Jpfwwiaelhmdfw8IJlQ2jbUcQb47Qo5npfgaL-vAD3AtsfaX6-H50-b6HcQRqhrE-eh23RzXE06qzQBpquNtCBIhJzKtwAx0e2uIDrbVc/s1600/hexbug2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 133px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668976223409457490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVd7n6ITIJ2m1BAi1Tm3AmRXWwYqFk4-bCBa3Jpfwwiaelhmdfw8IJlQ2jbUcQb47Qo5npfgaL-vAD3AtsfaX6-H50-b6HcQRqhrE-eh23RzXE06qzQBpquNtCBIhJzKtwAx0e2uIDrbVc/s320/hexbug2.jpg" /></a><br />Have you heard of Hexbugs? Thanks to MomSelect I was able to host a Hexbug Halloween Party! We were able to try out the newest and coolest Hexbug toys. Included in our party set were the limited edition Hexbug Nano Hallween Bugs. They retail for 9.99 and can be found at Radio Shack. They come with a exoskeleton that can be removed and glows in the dark. The kids loved them!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTuzT8OBhz1bh8J8Wez3CPloWsUMucIAMYOmC4xmxBNxPpA4KWHH-cwafPySnV_t3cfcpHyEG3GuiHzlg1iOCqMWmJz0fa0rDzro-A6W92w1c6i1_gj9f3mxMGQUVAcswlGFfM5VBzghx/s1600/hexbughalloween1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; height: 190px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668974347843723890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTuzT8OBhz1bh8J8Wez3CPloWsUMucIAMYOmC4xmxBNxPpA4KWHH-cwafPySnV_t3cfcpHyEG3GuiHzlg1iOCqMWmJz0fa0rDzro-A6W92w1c6i1_gj9f3mxMGQUVAcswlGFfM5VBzghx/s320/hexbughalloween1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />We had a costume Hexbug Halloween party so all the kids came dressed up. They had lots of fun putting together the Habitat sets and can you believe...the Habitats light up too! It was nice to see so many kids working together to set up the sets. Setting them up is half the play. It's unique because the sets can go together in multiple ways so the kids never got bored.<br /><br />The craziness really began when the kids all put their Hexbug Nanos in the Habitat at the same time. They really enjoyed watching their individual Nanos make their way though the Habitat. The kids especially loved seeing the Nanos go by each other and even turn themselves right side up after being upside down. They even decided to have races with their Nanos!<br /><br />We were also able to try out the Hexbug Larva. Take a look at this guy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGor1HMPg0jFZRM4umu804EJhsPb4gYqe_FQH2j1ibnKClgGqmpH2GDAEMayMC6VqTr3uyeAHpOSp07jjqFz-1smJXBK5jRZwnYJHYjjV-c_WzbED9Qy8jK9N06NbEZ0-RPYWPtyu32sj/s1600/hexlarvasellpagemast_742x159.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 69px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668979014020118530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGor1HMPg0jFZRM4umu804EJhsPb4gYqe_FQH2j1ibnKClgGqmpH2GDAEMayMC6VqTr3uyeAHpOSp07jjqFz-1smJXBK5jRZwnYJHYjjV-c_WzbED9Qy8jK9N06NbEZ0-RPYWPtyu32sj/s320/hexlarvasellpagemast_742x159.jpg" /></a><br />It actually creeped me out a little...in a good Halloween way! I told the kids to make sure to turn the Larva off because if I saw that guy in the middle of the night I know I would think it was a real bug. Eeek!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzx-JfzVjAWJPuzTHkKjXrHXOLXLR41whZHdRzqR0pDYX4wM_KfgdRklglE2wjS2FSNDoCiFYKRO4GwY_WQZmHZdeNOw3kHK8KCso4iB5rVOsaY9MWSq0U2F9F6948r0gV7OErCBR5JqN/s1600/DSC_0051.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 213px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668980903433574466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzx-JfzVjAWJPuzTHkKjXrHXOLXLR41whZHdRzqR0pDYX4wM_KfgdRklglE2wjS2FSNDoCiFYKRO4GwY_WQZmHZdeNOw3kHK8KCso4iB5rVOsaY9MWSq0U2F9F6948r0gV7OErCBR5JqN/s320/DSC_0051.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7tWEHayfXmBfbbgOz01npo7IVMG6sDbaJb1f6Sjth9ziGLxQGTZtPoFCDPZxDRhCn-JyEPK3kZUTSAmMvhMle_IWO99wrf8_sgkC1uY5QarurXKfyN-7wRxEEddEJ_ybetwGnNj4O1wT6/s1600/DSC_0041.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px; height: 213px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668980581238958930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7tWEHayfXmBfbbgOz01npo7IVMG6sDbaJb1f6Sjth9ziGLxQGTZtPoFCDPZxDRhCn-JyEPK3kZUTSAmMvhMle_IWO99wrf8_sgkC1uY5QarurXKfyN-7wRxEEddEJ_ybetwGnNj4O1wT6/s320/DSC_0041.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5Q0fOPAhB2HQVgZoFWSiY_7xZ9Ow6z7iu_Ud4pZBYqc8XyXZR6-4zUFcdDfkd3X-KVcrMt5MrR1KJLYQRHFkTUg8Zsn9F3I6NRk5tSUfUrD-8gapNFJK_sZ8HbJ8CposPlU7L_5k1IFD/s1600/DSC_0042.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 213px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668980373237081970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5Q0fOPAhB2HQVgZoFWSiY_7xZ9Ow6z7iu_Ud4pZBYqc8XyXZR6-4zUFcdDfkd3X-KVcrMt5MrR1KJLYQRHFkTUg8Zsn9F3I6NRk5tSUfUrD-8gapNFJK_sZ8HbJ8CposPlU7L_5k1IFD/s320/DSC_0042.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I have no doubt that Hexbugs will be a popular toy this holiday season. They are available at many retailers including Toys R Us, Circut City and Target. The Habitats are easy for kids to put together and were durable with multiple kids playing with them. Hexbugs come in lots of different colors and varieties like ants, inchworms, crabs and even spiders. Check out the <a href="http://www.hexbug.com/nano/hexbug-nano-single.html">Hexbug website </a>for lots more information. You can also connect with Hexbugs on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hexbug?ref=ts&sk=wall">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/HEXBUG">Twitter</a>.<br /><br />Thanks so much to Hexbugs and MommyParties for the samples to review. I was not required to provide a positive review and all the above opinions are mine.<br /></div>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-66572151054367784242011-08-06T15:52:00.002-05:002011-08-06T16:13:08.503-05:00Custom Blog DesignsHi everyone! I have been out of the blogging loop for quite a while because I was so busy at work. I was recently laid off from my job. Although that is not good for my pocketbook, it is great for giving me more time to blog. Summaiyah Hyder contacted me about reviewing her awesome designs at <a href="http://customized-designs.blogspot.com/">Custom Blog Designs</a>. She offers custom blog designing, pre-made templates and also blogger tutorials. She also has many links to digital scrapbook kits. <br /><br />The design I chose for Cute Stuff is called <a href="http://customized-designs.blogspot.com/2010/03/pre-made-template-aurora-florialis.html">Aurora Florialis</a>. Isn't it adorable? Aurora Florialis is a Custom Blog Designs pre-made template. It was super easy to do from my side because Summaiyah helped me through the steps I needed to take. Custom Blog Designs has fun designs and templates for blogger blogs. The prices are very reasonable compared to some other designs I have seen. If your blog is in need of a facelift or you need some help designing your blog I highly recommend <a href="http://customized-designs.blogspot.com/">Custom Blog Designs</a>. You can also follow them on twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/customsbdesigns">@customsbdesigns</a>. Custom Blog Designs provides free quotes so go ahead and see how they can help you today!justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-73387410717786896532010-11-07T11:20:00.001-06:002010-11-07T11:21:54.444-06:00Sunday Sweeps 11/7It is officially holiday season which means lots of sweeps out there. List yours and enter others. Good luck to everyone!<br /><br /><p><b>Powered by Linky Tools</b></p><p><a href="http://www.linkytools.com/wordpress_list.aspx?id=54926&type=basic">Click here</a> to enter your link and view this Linky Tools list...</p>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-17518363987956896692010-10-26T20:39:00.002-05:002010-10-26T21:02:38.789-05:00Be Smart About Your HealthI have been thinking a lot about health insurance lately. Health insurance is a huge benefit of my employment yet I have really failed to take advantage of using it the way I should. Aetna has an article about making the most of your health benefits <a href="http://www.besmartaboutyourhealth.com/choose-the-right-benefits-for-you/article/show/the-power-of-an-hour-planning-next-years-health-benefits-in-60-minutes-or-less/">here</a> and I want to share the most important tips I learned with you.<br /><br />1. Make sure you know what benefits you need. Consider what is important to you. Is having full prescription coverage your priority? If so then make sure that is they coverage you have if you are able to choose. Think about what your family needs each year. It is a priority for me to have well baby check ups covered because I know that is something I have to take my son in for each year.<br /><br />2. Try to predict what health needs you will have. I know that I am getting near the age to have a yearly mammogram. How I got that old I don't know...:). But seriously it is important to think ahead to future medical needs and I know this is one I will have in the future.<br /><br />3. If you have a choice in healthcare, make the most informed choice. If saving money is your priority then of course go with the plan that saves the most money. To some people keeping the same doctors they have gone to for years is the most important thing and they may be willing to pay a bit more to keep the same service providers. <br /><br />4. Investigate other options. I wish I had more of an option with choosing the insurance my company provides, but unfortunately the only decision we can make is do you want insurance or not. My employer does give a monetary stipend to employees who decline insurance. This leave the option of taking the stipend and using it for private insurance. I have not taken advantage of this option but it is worth considering if you can find a better plan than your company provides and it is within your financial means.<br /><br />5. Keep track of your health costs. Honestly I am guilty of not following this advice as well as I should. It is best to turn in receipts and statements right away for reimbursement if that is part of your plan. Don't leave it until the last minute or you may risk not being reimbursed if you cannot find what you need. It is also a good idea to keep track of the costs to try to estimate your future health care needs.<br /><br />Healthcare is tricky business if you ask me. I have spent hours trying to wrap my brain around the best healthcare plans for my family. However I do think that spending that time upfront will save time and money in the end. It may save even more than that if being prepared and organized means you end up with better healthcare in the end.<br /><br /><em>I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and Aetna blogging program, making me eligible to get a $30 Target gift card. For more information on how you can participate, click <a href="http://www.twittermoms.com/forum/topics/share-five-tips-for-making">here</a>.</em>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-73257850264003774742010-10-22T21:46:00.002-05:002010-10-22T22:11:58.965-05:00KT Tunstall Tiger Suit - New CD Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlyNdJ503NM1w9swmDmwiPMEK8nRwcaRsevWrSffGWoFxbLQiXgAfVmXsVn_dsmyHYvW5nmi590xuOikvHlpIsHdoAtPTLKKJTVDYoIH7YznaOXdK3J3iPg-U5iNBHimGGi0ElwxUXzDy/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlyNdJ503NM1w9swmDmwiPMEK8nRwcaRsevWrSffGWoFxbLQiXgAfVmXsVn_dsmyHYvW5nmi590xuOikvHlpIsHdoAtPTLKKJTVDYoIH7YznaOXdK3J3iPg-U5iNBHimGGi0ElwxUXzDy/s320/untitled.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531068336541849154" /></a><br />I get so excited when an artist I already enjoy releases a new CD. It is so fun to hear their new music and hopefully find a new favorite song. I have been a KT Tunstall fan since her hit song "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree", so I was excited to review her new CD called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QTEJWM/emmuma-20/ref=nosim">Tiger Suit</a>. Tiger Suit came out on October 5th and the first single "Fade Like a Shadow" is already a radio hit. The new CD does not disappoint. It is more upbeat than her previous two CDs but the storytelling is still apparent which makes the lyrics very genuine in my opinion.<br /><br />This is the song list from Tiger Suit. You can listen to track samples on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QTEJWM/emmuma-20/ref=nosim">Amazon</a>.<br /><br />1. Uummannaq Song<br />2. Glamour Puss<br />3. Push That Knot Away<br />4. Difficulty<br />5. Fade Like A Shadow<br />6. Lost<br />7. Golden Frames<br />8. Come On, Get In<br />9. (Still A) Weirdo<br />10. Madame Trudeaux<br />11. The Entertainer<br /><br />KT Tunstall has a tour scheduled that begins on Halloween night so check to see if she is coming to your area. I have not seen her live but reviews I have read of her live performances have all been positive.<br /><br />I was provided a copy of the CD to review from <a href="http://one2onenetwork.com/">One2One Network </a>but I was under no obligation to write a positive review. As always, all opinions are mine and mine alone.justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-75285906715274348022010-10-20T21:55:00.003-05:002010-10-20T22:01:24.011-05:00Free Kids CD Download from The Flannery Brothers!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrXJBbzQrBxoz16fc-pwvpv5Pbb691vetzbqtbEk5Eeg2fTsZ4qJiEL1-xwYy3ZccOzar-a7KtxSy1nHzh4dk5s81fWokB7Md-NbDg7426onQQwdOacTUzZwUjRDfQmcIhRhqm6UTUlG2/s1600/flannerbrothersfreedownload.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrXJBbzQrBxoz16fc-pwvpv5Pbb691vetzbqtbEk5Eeg2fTsZ4qJiEL1-xwYy3ZccOzar-a7KtxSy1nHzh4dk5s81fWokB7Md-NbDg7426onQQwdOacTUzZwUjRDfQmcIhRhqm6UTUlG2/s320/flannerbrothersfreedownload.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530328744862893778" /></a><br />To celebrate the release of their new album, <a href="http://flannerybrothers.com/">The New Explorer's Club</a>, The Flannery Brothers are giving a free download of their album <a href="http://flannerybrothers.com/album/dance-songs-for-silly-kids">Dance Songs For Silly Kids</a>. I am not sure how long this will last but I just downloaded a copy and it worked well. Thanks to The Flannery Brothers and Congrats on your new album!justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-43819226461258531242010-10-10T17:18:00.002-05:002010-10-10T17:19:49.773-05:00Sunday Sweeps - 10/10It's Sunday which means it is time to promote your blog giveaways. Make sure to enter some too...good luck!<br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=49450" type="text/javascript"></script>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-7914115366874372742010-10-04T21:17:00.009-05:002010-10-04T22:12:36.711-05:00Capri Sun 100% Fun House Party<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQyrs1vnnMbovTXqBkztc5o5Nlztbtl6EdkjpW8zMPzKKpt5-jhK4Z2STNHVr97-8l-AbxrjM3hdHBb41STDPy3fMLDNGYicjWI7z5LO4BCkpOxINM83TkG-8ruH1clKFEN-bOuXaTZnH/s1600/capri_banner231x91.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 231px; height: 91px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQyrs1vnnMbovTXqBkztc5o5Nlztbtl6EdkjpW8zMPzKKpt5-jhK4Z2STNHVr97-8l-AbxrjM3hdHBb41STDPy3fMLDNGYicjWI7z5LO4BCkpOxINM83TkG-8ruH1clKFEN-bOuXaTZnH/s320/capri_banner231x91.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524385731925717394" /></a><br />Thanks to <a href="http://www.houseparty.com/">HouseParty.com </a>I was able to host a Capri Sun party! My first thought when I found out I was a hostess, was to have the party with my son's soccer team the Hurricanes. Every game a parent is responsible for bringing a healthy snack and drink for the team soccer players. I have always chosen to bring Capri Sun because they are so convenient. My favorite Capri Sun are the Roarin' Waters varieties because they contain no artificial colors or flavors.<br /><br />The date set for the Capri Sun House Party was coincidentally my son's soccer team's first tournament of the year. The kids played their hearts out and at the end were thrilled to drink the refreshing Capri Sun I brought for them. Capri Sun and kid's soccer teams are a winning combination! The hit of the after game party were definitely the Capri Sun Frisbees and the kids had a lot of fun with them. All the team members and their siblings were also able to take home a Terra cycle pencil bag made from Capri Sun pouches.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfiukP2A0JdBNmB4SrzRDo1L_oVHqLgknTKbEm3DMdZFdh5OqUuKmxZAJCZaVm0mA5TP2ZNiFzX55nThq1aqYfw92PV0A83VwQT8y7zEIzP4JzxDOeK9kZ3yvhNRAuVHiGQsQW04IUVq8L/s1600/023.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfiukP2A0JdBNmB4SrzRDo1L_oVHqLgknTKbEm3DMdZFdh5OqUuKmxZAJCZaVm0mA5TP2ZNiFzX55nThq1aqYfw92PV0A83VwQT8y7zEIzP4JzxDOeK9kZ3yvhNRAuVHiGQsQW04IUVq8L/s320/023.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524393536015760914" /></a><br />If you are not familiar with TerraCycle it is a great program that reuses empty drink pouches and gives them a second life as bags, pencil cases and other fun items. If you are interested in starting your own Drink Pouch Brigade the process is simple:<br /><br />1. Visit <a href="http://www.terracycle.net/">TerraCycle.net </a>to sign up.<br />2. Collect empty pouches and send them to TerraCycle.<br />3. The pouches are made into cool school gear and other products, and your school or organization gets money.<br /><br />I sincerely love this program. It keeps garbage out of the landfills and is a super easy way to raise much needed money for schools.<br /><br />Thanks again to House Party, Capri Sun and TerraCycle for a great party. Go Hurricanes!justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-91370041020435917462010-10-04T18:17:00.003-05:002010-10-04T18:29:25.451-05:00CSN Stores Upcoming Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQTntqoFu_hftB_X44NZIY-JOIJ7SRfLr5LdYmxfpR-3CJCU94SByjtYowznL087zSLJie6tlNSMfzXDzJWInA5JgIXL2FvRWfVnl_ZLXXbt7pUEZ3BKV-jScsaGfZpchK0fT1OqFvP2g/s1600/csn-logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 76px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQTntqoFu_hftB_X44NZIY-JOIJ7SRfLr5LdYmxfpR-3CJCU94SByjtYowznL087zSLJie6tlNSMfzXDzJWInA5JgIXL2FvRWfVnl_ZLXXbt7pUEZ3BKV-jScsaGfZpchK0fT1OqFvP2g/s320/csn-logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524334327243746354" /></a><br />I am so happy to announce that I am now a CSN Stores preferred blogger! This means I will be able to have several upcoming reviews and giveaways for you here at Cute Stuff. I am loving CSN Stores because with over 200 stores there is something for everyone. <br /><br />Are you in the market for an <a href="http://www.allcoffeetables.com/Ottomans-C10719.html">ottoman coffee table</a>? This <a href="http://www.allcoffeetables.com/Handy-Living-OTT301-AAA89-HLV1165.html">Handy Living Microfiber Cube Storage Ottoman </a>is adorable and great for storage.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpqcz6ckJLDKbXERZCjaEr1gPWaAHr_0Y7y1xo_PwhLz3oIlBefTxDlVJ17LLpV5Z_cn-sGmuvjDjC_Y0UAKurYgbyK4kNM-RPYU05hUyabHG4A1ie-063v_HlYeA-0wZeSZKMtHq40ic/s1600/Handy-Living-Microfiber-Cube-Storage-Ottoman-with-Tray-in-Dark-Brown.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpqcz6ckJLDKbXERZCjaEr1gPWaAHr_0Y7y1xo_PwhLz3oIlBefTxDlVJ17LLpV5Z_cn-sGmuvjDjC_Y0UAKurYgbyK4kNM-RPYU05hUyabHG4A1ie-063v_HlYeA-0wZeSZKMtHq40ic/s320/Handy-Living-Microfiber-Cube-Storage-Ottoman-with-Tray-in-Dark-Brown.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524336287407557442" /></a><br />I will have a review coming shortly from CSN Stores. Do you think I chose the ottoman to review? You will have to stay tuned to see.justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-1879110280526066342010-10-03T16:29:00.001-05:002010-10-03T16:30:49.255-05:00Sunday Sweeps - 10/3Time to list your giveaways and enter others. Good Luck!<br /><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=48134" type="text/javascript"></script>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-73404008314741834592010-09-27T18:06:00.004-05:002010-09-27T18:25:23.596-05:00Perplexus Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYR02muwdNbUApycAS90qLMtY74l2rLn5mhT4p5WpUkLffs8Gf4TcRMlqIZBf86c2LK0r_WB4BuwCYnnVHNgXXsI4Jmnph-tom6-LMh_xNM4qhVhChIJiPaeh9Vk_1EYQ7WffdYRlTCYX/s1600/DSC_0002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYR02muwdNbUApycAS90qLMtY74l2rLn5mhT4p5WpUkLffs8Gf4TcRMlqIZBf86c2LK0r_WB4BuwCYnnVHNgXXsI4Jmnph-tom6-LMh_xNM4qhVhChIJiPaeh9Vk_1EYQ7WffdYRlTCYX/s320/DSC_0002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521736615805066674" /></a><br />This is the Perplexus Game Maze. Perplexus is made by PlaSmart Inc. and is available at mass market retailers and at Amazon.com. We have been playing with Perplexus for a couple of weeks now and I can honestly say that it is very entertaining toy, but a bit frustrating at the same time.<br /> <br />One of the big advantages to Perplexus is that it is self contained. The ball and entire maze are inside a plastic sphere that does not open. No losing pieces! Perplexus is a one person maze game where you attempt to maneuver a tiny ball throughout a complicated maze. My son Gabe is 6 years old and he really enjoys playing with Perplexus. Gabe is an only child. However he is the kind of only child who never wants to play by himself. This can be challenging for parents who don't want to let kids watch too much tv but at the same time cannot entertain their child constantly. Perplexus to the rescue! This is the first game that Gabe has played with by himself for more than 5 minutes before tossing it aside and asking someone to play with him. In fact, the very first day we had Perplexus Gabe played with it for almost an hour. Believe me when I say that is an eternity for him.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_-Ft58fF-w-vA3fI8Dgfdur1doI48S0N-dcsUHaeoR1NSZzQXV22FYjASlnYuPDF9xFo_PKp5ViW8bMeMZxHBzGPQTjrPaMrAwYcuZNKyb5txLqc1lFVRtayCOl6CxSUxzKY4DZJt_V8/s1600/DSC_0006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_-Ft58fF-w-vA3fI8Dgfdur1doI48S0N-dcsUHaeoR1NSZzQXV22FYjASlnYuPDF9xFo_PKp5ViW8bMeMZxHBzGPQTjrPaMrAwYcuZNKyb5txLqc1lFVRtayCOl6CxSUxzKY4DZJt_V8/s320/DSC_0006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521736934091680962" /></a><br />I appreciate that Perplexus is completely player powered as there are no batteries. Players just move the ball around the maze by shifting the ball around. This is more difficult than it sounds but is fun and challenging. It seems to be great for kids to strengthen hand~eye coordination.<br /> <br />Perplexus is recommended for ages 6 to 106 and I agree with this recommendation. Gabe is 6 and although he can move the ball well he has a long way to go before he will be able to complete the maze. My husband and I are a bit older than 6 and we enjoy Perplexus as much as Gabe does. I must admit though that I can get a bit frustrated with Perplexus. After playing Perplexus at least a dozen times I am stuck on a certain number. <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiboWpetedzgBCvuBssuiRgVmbuB6tzLCFofgjcUoz5JggmQy7HUC4iKuXc3eBrJ-igetUHieVzBqt18nqiph7d8inJkdO8bj4Q3dyBcbiFgBUOkTCKBGDlklNin9h20iO3rF5cKdSWHfiK/s1600/DSC_0004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiboWpetedzgBCvuBssuiRgVmbuB6tzLCFofgjcUoz5JggmQy7HUC4iKuXc3eBrJ-igetUHieVzBqt18nqiph7d8inJkdO8bj4Q3dyBcbiFgBUOkTCKBGDlklNin9h20iO3rF5cKdSWHfiK/s320/DSC_0004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521737147844317666" /></a><br /> I was disappointed with the directions for Perplexus...because essentially there were none. Fortunately the idea is simple, to move the ball around the numbers in order. It took me several attempts before I realized that there are 3 start points so if the ball falls midway you do not have to start from the beginning if you don't want to. One way to make Perplexus more user friendly would be to somehow make the numbers on the maze easier to see. The numbers should stick out better so the player knows which way they should attempt to go.<br /> <br />Overall I would definitely recommend Perplexus. I appreciate that it is self contained and that we will never have to worry about missing pieces. This also makes Perplexus very travel friendly. Perplexus is a maze game that is child friendly but difficult enough to challenge adults as well.justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-49845069161253193152010-09-19T18:22:00.001-05:002010-09-19T18:23:11.569-05:00Sunday Sweeps - 9/19Please share your blog giveaways and enter some too! Good Luck!!<br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=45665" type="text/javascript"></script>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-65372526257225193352010-09-15T23:34:00.003-05:002010-09-15T23:37:53.380-05:00We Have a Winner!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvC2DEXrfaqU3Zu5-in0ov_o6tyLDf3Pkm7yeIXpKc_hYAyu7_i6d3xZs7H8ownsfD-_bCEQwfitNN74sYKsZWSDvaPSW43JAmpOobTnGxSifeTOkTZCl7HAccs46d7oj0raS3n2IKgTGD/s1600/gogurt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvC2DEXrfaqU3Zu5-in0ov_o6tyLDf3Pkm7yeIXpKc_hYAyu7_i6d3xZs7H8ownsfD-_bCEQwfitNN74sYKsZWSDvaPSW43JAmpOobTnGxSifeTOkTZCl7HAccs46d7oj0raS3n2IKgTGD/s320/gogurt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517365760194287954" /></a><br />Congratulations to MoMoKG064 who was the winner of the Yoplait Back to School Giveaway! Thanks so much to everyone who entered. I hope to have some more great giveaways soon so stay tuned!justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-78597284240345700352010-08-31T00:44:00.012-05:002010-08-31T01:50:40.450-05:00Dr. Robin's Sunscreen "House" Party<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgweTf2Dpy0c57ZY4RpXVfe96jyktArtXkFPc3ssfbwjGakDluIba1C-SV0pQ2FKT0z4PtIiIoIUpPnKCmW57QrbdjL40-2sbLUBBywudnhUwlyDEAFgGBR6PNxJazGLtKUL03mt2ThSZ9u/s1600/022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgweTf2Dpy0c57ZY4RpXVfe96jyktArtXkFPc3ssfbwjGakDluIba1C-SV0pQ2FKT0z4PtIiIoIUpPnKCmW57QrbdjL40-2sbLUBBywudnhUwlyDEAFgGBR6PNxJazGLtKUL03mt2ThSZ9u/s320/022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511448507216876354" /></a><br />I was super excited when I was offered the chance to host a Dr. Robin's House Party. <a href="http://www.drrobin.md/">Dr. Robin's Sunscreen </a>a SPF 30+ sunscreen is specially formulated to protect babies and children from UVA and UVB rays. In honor of protecting the kid's from the summer rays I found it appropriate to have our "house" party at the beach.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVChyphenhyphenT34K8cDw54EvO9DUEgdVl5z_IrWIkDSH69CRkBOORCK2Y3Fm348TcP5xLidzRY1IFc3ysuIQF4kE8im1RXHt6YnxPzyGneuhGciF9dwpSZbo5xQlg9cMKwggIdIi0UGbYgBqPxuWQ/s1600/018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVChyphenhyphenT34K8cDw54EvO9DUEgdVl5z_IrWIkDSH69CRkBOORCK2Y3Fm348TcP5xLidzRY1IFc3ysuIQF4kE8im1RXHt6YnxPzyGneuhGciF9dwpSZbo5xQlg9cMKwggIdIi0UGbYgBqPxuWQ/s320/018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511452194362197858" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmFIG_aBReHM5_cT1HlZuRaqyjXnHxlRWA8h1sbODPv6pfdCsjZLQfbDkzG5qzRexLFrCbrTc-iM7NejPWU8NWgy8LYJOMAp7J-9MUJL3gFiFrw0-Zda5CRzBHjozTMBlApM4ZXTn_QyQd/s1600/039.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmFIG_aBReHM5_cT1HlZuRaqyjXnHxlRWA8h1sbODPv6pfdCsjZLQfbDkzG5qzRexLFrCbrTc-iM7NejPWU8NWgy8LYJOMAp7J-9MUJL3gFiFrw0-Zda5CRzBHjozTMBlApM4ZXTn_QyQd/s320/039.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511450770776360754" /></a><br /><br />I invited some of my son's friends and my niece and nephew to hang out at the beach. There were no worries about sunburn because we were all protected by Dr. Robin's sunscreen samples. Dr. Robin’s sunscreen is water resistant, gluten-free, and cruelty free. It is also free of irritating chemicals like phthalates, parabens and fragrance, which is great for kid's like my niece and nephew who have super sensitive skin. My son usually complains about sunscreen stinging his eyes but he had no complaints about Dr. Robin's sunscreen.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx914xQO0cn52TrDws49typXa2j36pI-arejNAe6Wwz0fu89E0YgzB6kxfn1MWC6aISXv2keBTETA8cUKy0d3_vLReb-cIyPYq4vgfBBbOHKosCmkIrHna81HyTmZU9BsCG7V71FBSqxKy/s1600/031.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx914xQO0cn52TrDws49typXa2j36pI-arejNAe6Wwz0fu89E0YgzB6kxfn1MWC6aISXv2keBTETA8cUKy0d3_vLReb-cIyPYq4vgfBBbOHKosCmkIrHna81HyTmZU9BsCG7V71FBSqxKy/s320/031.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511448975373699554" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0G8LYXa4sTdNDp_OGnPjftTXgudxXL5AQ9J8pLVb80ZchUJ3XzkyRGM-etIdtaOjobvfUwvFvNBQ23LlQlsvaVGafyxwZKRw7NrWORV_kLKot5Hh_N0gg2Q00QK8xVd3zGX2u5PDqrWg9/s1600/032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0G8LYXa4sTdNDp_OGnPjftTXgudxXL5AQ9J8pLVb80ZchUJ3XzkyRGM-etIdtaOjobvfUwvFvNBQ23LlQlsvaVGafyxwZKRw7NrWORV_kLKot5Hh_N0gg2Q00QK8xVd3zGX2u5PDqrWg9/s320/032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511450354731512114" /></a><br />It is refreshing to use a product that is safe for kid's because the last thing you want to worry about when protecting children from the sun, is damage from the very product you use for protection.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQIekE_Xu5wgf1UOpngPQeD63_UeaZr1M-uzGPKWWGFaqmpV3uCCwnTofwU6PRIaD92p4IGv_xMFShSCCPQCz16fYloGz_hEdu13pUTa0evTAh5Yp-BjlOf6H2gR6JZRaIk-RIsle_Zesi/s1600/028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQIekE_Xu5wgf1UOpngPQeD63_UeaZr1M-uzGPKWWGFaqmpV3uCCwnTofwU6PRIaD92p4IGv_xMFShSCCPQCz16fYloGz_hEdu13pUTa0evTAh5Yp-BjlOf6H2gR6JZRaIk-RIsle_Zesi/s320/028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511451110988675698" /></a><br /><br />Dr. Robin's sunscreen definitely protected the kids at our party. We all had a lot of fun. I think the hit of the party (aside from the surfboard) were the fun silly shaped bands provided in the party kit. The kids loved figuring out what each band was and seeing them go back to their original shape when they took them off. I must admit those bands are pretty fun!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnvKMJhZXORUUmsEXaAf3qQN7ZOfWjSuutrhO6cB7qEI_3AI4daX3l3Wjc4aFZdBnIDsJPGb69PXF1au57pDoXYzs9-ZmInN89jtC2M7mtMxbFmhFK3xkZ_y5eJUOe36dBAwQKuCRQdYL/s1600/DSC_0026.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnvKMJhZXORUUmsEXaAf3qQN7ZOfWjSuutrhO6cB7qEI_3AI4daX3l3Wjc4aFZdBnIDsJPGb69PXF1au57pDoXYzs9-ZmInN89jtC2M7mtMxbFmhFK3xkZ_y5eJUOe36dBAwQKuCRQdYL/s320/DSC_0026.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511457928737032706" /></a><br /><br />After the beach we all headed over to my sister's house for some fun music. Our party kit included "A Family Album" by The Verve Pipe, and "The Disney Reggae Club" both of which the kids really enjoyed. To top off the night my brother in law treated everyone to a mini fireworks display!<br /><br />Thanks so much to Dr. Robin's for allowing me to host a house party. The kids obviously had a blast and the adults got a chance to check out Kiwi Magazine which has a lot of great back to school ideas. I was also able to share coupons for both <a href="http://www.beautyhabit.com/">Beautyhabit</a> and <a href="http://www.glamourjunkie.com/">Glamour Junkie </a>two fabulous companies that carry Dr. Robin's products. <br /><br />Thanks to Dr. Robin's sunscreen we were all protected from the sun and able to enjoy one of the best days of the entire summer!justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-51082662211051782552010-08-30T18:32:00.010-05:002010-08-30T22:37:25.309-05:00Back to School with Yoplait Go-Gurt (Review and Giveaway)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaQ93BCgduB5ts-6WJ40cO3odYHF_rOQ-rzQ-GP2yGAk5RvSshzsFAnKx07nC_fp6cmq9oW16al_rDHxfMKpwsg0lCW6w20iLyMLs6Src7g_73nTuQuCJUUii2wUm5cVYoS5uqmQOHln1/s1600/gogurt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaQ93BCgduB5ts-6WJ40cO3odYHF_rOQ-rzQ-GP2yGAk5RvSshzsFAnKx07nC_fp6cmq9oW16al_rDHxfMKpwsg0lCW6w20iLyMLs6Src7g_73nTuQuCJUUii2wUm5cVYoS5uqmQOHln1/s320/gogurt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511390723376289874" /></a><br />We love Yoplait Go-Gurt around here! They make such a convenient snack because they are individually packaged...so they are great for a treat on the go. Earlier this summer my son saw a commercial for Go-Gurt that encouraged trying them frozen. Since then frozen Go-Gurts have been my son's favorite snack! <br /><br />I plan to throw Go-Gurts in my son's school lunches frozen and they will be ready to eat at lunch time. I especially appreciate that my 6 year old can open them himself and they are mess free because they are self contained.<br /><br />I was lucky to receive a fun Back to School gift package from Yoplait Go-Gurt and My Blog Spark. Little man was super excited by the calculator and fan pen. You know he is going to be a big first grader this year so he was super thrilled for fun school supplies. One reader will be the lucky winner of the same package I received. The package is pictured below (a coupon for Go-Gurt will be included rather than the product itself).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fOfkUhYYmJh7-peb1NqCf8BSD61OI0P7FJpgX0klCKfgITaW9-mIZpHJr3Rc-GVypzqWDBPBjV3TGZ1t-M-gJwYE9PjGIAVuj80vuw8KRz7dAfQlktCCXzT9MbgpG4OueODJoNImzfvN/s1600/gogurt1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fOfkUhYYmJh7-peb1NqCf8BSD61OI0P7FJpgX0klCKfgITaW9-mIZpHJr3Rc-GVypzqWDBPBjV3TGZ1t-M-gJwYE9PjGIAVuj80vuw8KRz7dAfQlktCCXzT9MbgpG4OueODJoNImzfvN/s320/gogurt1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511392284149630898" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Mandatory Entry</strong> <br />Share your back to school lunch tip.<br /><strong>Extra Entries </strong><br />Follow Cute Stuff<br />Subscribe to Cute Stuff<br />Follow Cute Stuff on Twitter and tweet this giveaway - daily tweets available. Please leave tweet link in your entry.<br /><br />Leave a separate comment for each entry. Giveaway will end on 9/13/10 at 11:59pm CST. Open to US mailing addresses only. *This coupon offer for free Go-Gurt is not valid in some states, including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, North Dakota and Tennessee.<br /><br /><em>Yoplait and <a href="http://www.myblogspark.com/">My Blog Spark </a>furnished this gift pack to facilitate this review and they are fulfilling the prize for the giveaway. I was not under any obligation to give a positive review and no financial compensation was provided. All opinions listed are mine and mine alone.</em>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com92tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-87410987992902877272010-08-29T15:09:00.003-05:002010-08-29T15:10:09.505-05:00Sunday Sweeps 8/29It is Sunday Sweeps time again. List your bloggy giveaways and enter some too. Good luck everyone!<br /><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=42130" type="text/javascript"></script>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-23461786961261756922010-08-15T21:29:00.001-05:002010-08-15T21:31:00.517-05:00Sunday Sweeps 8/15Promote your blog giveaways below! Remember to leave the ending date so people can enter them in time. Good Luck everyone! <br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=39820" type="text/javascript"></script>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-78527584014871787402010-08-06T16:59:00.003-05:002010-08-06T17:17:09.492-05:00No Go BlogHer Blog Hop<a target="_blank" href="http://www.tobethode.com/category/nogoblogher" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="NoGoBlogHer" src="http://i26.tinypic.com/j8pqmb.gif"/></a><br /><br />One of my favorite blogs to read is called <a href="http://www.tobethode.com/">To Be Thode ~ Musings from a Mom of 5</a> and is authored by the wonderful Stefany. Stefany is not going to BlogHer this year and thought it would be fun for those of us staying home to blog hop a bit. I am excited to join in and meet some new bloggers at the same time!<br /><br /><strong>1. When did you start blogging? </strong><br />I started blogging about six months ago. I am still getting the hang of things and learning as I go along. I wish I had more time to write but I have a crazy high stress fulltime job. <br /><br /><strong>2. Why did you start blogging?</strong> <br />I started blogging because it looked like a lot of fun. I was hanging out on twitter a lot and started entering blog giveaways. When I went to the blogs to enter giveaways I started reading the other posts and it seemed like a great way to connect with people so I thought I would give it a try.<br /><br /><strong>3. What is one thing you are going to do this week that is WAY cooler than going to BlogHer?</strong> <br />Tomorrow we are heading up to my parent's cabin for vacation and everyone knows that Door County, WI is WAY cooler than New York City! <br /><br /><strong>4. Share a post that you think says a lot about you or is your favorite. (share the link in YOUR post so we all can see)</strong><br />I would love to share my recent post on <a href="http://justicecwscutestuff.blogspot.com/2010/08/tips-for-getting-ready-to-go-back-to.html">Tips for Getting Reading to Go Back to School</a><br /><br />If you are not going to BlogHer this year feel free to join the <a href="http://www.tobethode.com/2010/08/nogo-blogher-blog-hop.html">No Go BlogHer Blog Hop!</a>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-77971685666823001032010-08-05T19:36:00.005-05:002010-08-05T20:13:22.940-05:00Tips for Getting Ready to Go Back to School<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizVzxsbjEK-niDkHGFarv6uu3FJ64f-fdnh23chAlWq0yJsWKCwWoQ9X-hUtbUP5M2R5-_IxbFI-X2_b4kFPJipt0WPPnDTdi1xK9dVmJ3K-QzUxFPb1UmHjmqEbcxdSnxuYlJqo40NMFz/s1600/RulesforSchool.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizVzxsbjEK-niDkHGFarv6uu3FJ64f-fdnh23chAlWq0yJsWKCwWoQ9X-hUtbUP5M2R5-_IxbFI-X2_b4kFPJipt0WPPnDTdi1xK9dVmJ3K-QzUxFPb1UmHjmqEbcxdSnxuYlJqo40NMFz/s320/RulesforSchool.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502089666348336898" /></a><br /><br />I love the end of summer and back to school season. It is such a great time of year. Weather wise it is my favorite time of year as well. In the Midwest it cools down a bit so it is fun to play outside but snow is still far in the distance. I also enjoy this time of year because of the anticipation of a new school year. It is so fun to go shopping with my son and pick out new school supplies. It is hard to believe that my little guy is going to be a first grader this year! Here are some tips for getting reading to go back to school.<br /><br />Have fun with the last part of summer break! Ask your kids what they still want to do while school is still on break. I know Cutie wants to go miniature golfing and would be bummed if we don't fit it in before school starts.<br /><br />Make sure you get all the kid's school supplies together. We got the school supply list with report cards at the end of last year but some schools don't sent theirs out until now. Watch the back to school sales because you can definitely find bargains on most of the required supplies. I like to buy extras this time of year to keep around the house. I also send extras with my son's supplies to help out kids at my son's school that may need it.<br /><br />Get on the school schedule a few weeks before school starts. If you are like us we let our son stay up a lot later in the summer than during the school year. The transition back to the school schedule will be much easier if you start it a bit before school begins. You don't want a sleepy kid for the first few weeks of school.<br /><br />Have a plan for school day meals. We always shop for the week ahead and plan out our meals. It is so important for kids (and adults for that matter) to have a healthy breakfast for a good start to the day. Our son's hot lunches at school are not always the healthiest options so we usually allow him to pick one day per week to have hot lunch. The remaining days we pack his lunch so we know exactly what he is eating. Whatever you choose best to have a plan and that way kids will know what to expect and you won't be scrambling at the last minute. <br /><br />Talk to your kids about what to expect. We have spent a lot of time talking to Cutie about how first grade is going to be a lot different than what he is used to in kindergarten. Kids do better when they know what to expect and hopefully that will ease some anxiety they may be feeling. There are some great books out there that may help kids feel more comfortable going back to school. The one I listed at the top of this post is called <a href="http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/books/Rules-School/?isbn13=9780061951701&tctid=100">Rules For School </a>by Alec Greven and is published by HarperCollins. <br /><br />Hopefully you and your kids will have a smooth transition back to school this year. In the meantime enjoy the end of summer...it is the best time of the year!<br /><br /><em>I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms blogging program to be eligible to get a HarperCollins book set. For more information on how you can participate, click <a href="http://www.twittermoms.com/forum/topics/share-your-tips-for-getting">here</a>.</em>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-89497559684251737832010-08-03T23:07:00.006-05:002010-08-04T21:04:07.673-05:00A Guy's Guide To Life (Review)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTv9oaKSLp6V1fihRTKLl_o6X8Etcjyp9LxDeRqEEAz424abGwfT9fZYBv0jwZ7y14yrlkeEFtrx-zXvTSYEPqJKP5lIQqaCavbUPO8tGuLOdAd4hQu2SnVPP_4xV15IPJgVmgBTMMVtOq/s1600/Aguysguide.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 76px; height: 117px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTv9oaKSLp6V1fihRTKLl_o6X8Etcjyp9LxDeRqEEAz424abGwfT9fZYBv0jwZ7y14yrlkeEFtrx-zXvTSYEPqJKP5lIQqaCavbUPO8tGuLOdAd4hQu2SnVPP_4xV15IPJgVmgBTMMVtOq/s320/Aguysguide.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501401716881207042" /></a><br /><br />I recently read A Guy's Guide To Life by author Jason Boyett. The premise of the book is how to become a man in 224 pages or less. Although the premise is supposed to be funny (Boyett acknowledges that a book cannot teach how to be a man), I found that the book does offer some very important lessons to guide young men. Even though I am a woman I was intrigued by this book because I am always looking for tips and insights into raising my son.<br /><br />I will definitely be holding on to this book to share with my son when he is old enough to need it. Boyett shares big and small tips throughout the book that I found to be interesting. The writing style is light and includes 'Big Tips' throughout along with 'Pop Quizzes' to keep things fun.<br /><br />If you are in the mood to read about fun things like boxers vs. brief or bigger lessons like how to be a gentleman and rules for dating, this is a perfect read for you. I also recommend it for parents raising sons because it can definitely be used as a conversation starter for some very important topics for young men.<br /><br />I<em> received a copy of this book to review from the <a href="http://booksneeze.com/">Booksneeze.com </a>program. The opinions stated are mine and mine alone. I was not under any obligation to provide a positive review.</em>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-14140603577502937032010-08-01T11:42:00.001-05:002010-08-01T11:44:01.962-05:00Sunday Sweeps 8/1I love entering giveaways. It is my favorite hobby!!! Feel free to link up your giveaways below and enter away! <br /><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=37661" type="text/javascript"></script>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-63732886654444446262010-07-25T11:54:00.002-05:002010-07-25T11:56:52.462-05:00Sunday Sweeps 7/25Sunday Sweeps! Feel free to link up your giveaways below including the ending date. And don't forget to enter other people's giveaways if you see something that catches your eye. Good luck!<br /><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=36678" type="text/javascript"></script>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-34858686742212557092010-07-25T10:48:00.003-05:002010-07-25T13:33:23.406-05:00Chance to Win Kung Zhu!A couple of weeks ago I posted how Cute saw the new <a href="http://justicecwscutestuff.blogspot.com/2010/07/party-with-zhu-zhu-pets-at-summerfest.html">Kung Zhus at Summerfest.</a> Well now he (and everyone else) has a chance to win some. The Kim Pace Photography Blog is hosting a <a href="http://www.kimpacephotographyblog.com/journal/2010/7/12/a-kick-butt-giveaway-kung-zhu-style.html">giveaway</a> for Kung Zhus right now. If you are interested in participating hurry over because the giveaway ends today. Good luck!justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820183455855351685.post-21288707651480574522010-07-20T19:26:00.004-05:002010-07-20T19:46:13.082-05:00Ten Tips For Ensuring a Safe, Healthy and Successful School Year<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ78L3KlM2Del6Qm6H7V9nUYBOsEllIqYEUteWziINFBPbsLUG75w3qqSDX_13LV9AqVaWNZWTaKC9KRmE7Rx4bhw-0B6PTftEU1a88PUQP6P5kzQmysGaBpx4RFWnMbtx3kN-6dSmtGex/s1600/tn_SCHOOLBUS01.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 80px; height: 60px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ78L3KlM2Del6Qm6H7V9nUYBOsEllIqYEUteWziINFBPbsLUG75w3qqSDX_13LV9AqVaWNZWTaKC9KRmE7Rx4bhw-0B6PTftEU1a88PUQP6P5kzQmysGaBpx4RFWnMbtx3kN-6dSmtGex/s320/tn_SCHOOLBUS01.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496150689243617922" /></a><br />It is hard to believe that summer is more than half over and it is almost time to start preparing for the next school year. Airwear and my fellow <a href="http://www.twittermoms.com/forum/topics/share-ten-tips-for-ensuring-a?utm_source=Twittermoms+Member+Newsletter&utm_campaign=86d6dcbd65-ICR_Airwear&utm_medium=email">TwitterMom</a>, Beth Aldrich, are sponsoring an essay contest for consumers, encouraging parents and care-givers to share how they plan to help their kids live a healthy, safe and successful school year. Families can submit their thoughts by visiting <a href="http://www.lightersafergreener.com/">LighterSaferGreener.com</a>. One grand prize winner will be awarded $1,000, while 10 first prize winners will receive vouchers for Airwear lenses valued up to $400.<br /><br />Here are my top ten tips to ensuring a safe, healthy and successful school year:<br /><br />1. Make sure your child's school has all your contact information and your child's medical information. Double check to verify that it is up to date.<br /><br />2. Take the time to get to know your child's teacher or teachers. They will be more open with you if they feel comfortable with you and know that you are invested in your child's education.<br /><br />3. Talk to you child about bullies. Remind them that they should treat other kids how they want to be treated. Also make a plan with them for what to do if another child is bullying them.<br /><br />4. If you child takes the school bus make sure that they get on and off the bus safely.<br /><br />5. Start your child's school sleep schedule at least a week before school begins. They may be used to sleeping in during the summer but they will need to be well rested when school rolls around<br /><br />6. Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast for a good start to the day. Eating a balanced, nutritional lunch is helpful as well.<br /><br />7. Get to know your child's friends and their friend's parents. Communicate with them to make sure you are aware where your child is and what they are doing with their friends.<br /><br />8. Talk to you child everyday about what happened at school that day. Try to ask open ended questions so they can't just answer yes/no or good/bad etc.<br /><br />9. Help your child with their homework and check with the teacher on a regular basis to make sure your child is turning in all their homework.<br /><br />10. Give you child age appropriate limits on television and video games. Use them as rewards for school achievement.<br /><br /><em>I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and Airwear blogging program, making me eligible to get a $25 gift card. For more information on how you can participate, visit <a href="http://www.twittermoms.com/forum/topics/share-ten-tips-for-ensuring-a?utm_source=Twittermoms+Member+Newsletter&utm_campaign=86d6dcbd65-ICR_Airwear&utm_medium=email">http://airwear.twittermoms.com/about</a></em>justicecwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17672152190259604671noreply@blogger.com1