Summer is almost here which means for some of us, planning a summer family vacation. One thing that I would love to do someday with my family is take a cruise. There are so many different places to go, it would be hard picking the perfect vacation destination.

If you are thinking of taking a cruise this summer, the Norwegian Cruise Line is helping families make the best out of their vacation by offering a Splash Academy for the kids. This program has been designed to help engage activity and creativity in children ages 6 months to 12 years old. The Spash Academy offers different ways for the kids to have fun through arts, crafts, video games, interactive workshops and other exciting activities.

For the children over 12, the Norwegian Cruise Line also has the Entourage. This is a program for teens ages 13-17 that allows them to hang out in the teen center, play a game of air hockey, take part in a theater or fashion workshop and a ton of other fun activities where they can interact with the other teens in the program.

In addition to these programs I mentioned, this cruise line also offers a Port Play for the children that is supervised that allows parents to get some alone time together.

If you are like me, you might be shopping for summer clothes or maybe some new outfits for the children to wear when you go on vacation. The Children’s Place not only has a great variety of affordable clothing for children, they also have their “The Season’s Biggest Short Sale” going on right now. You can find cute shorts for your children starting at only $5.

They have some really cute pull-on cargo shorts for boys for only $8 that I have ordered for my son.

They also have a great selection of shorts on sale for girls for only $5 and up. The Children’s Place offers FREE shipping on orders over $75 or a flat rate of $5 for orders under $5.

Now for my Norwegian Cruise Line Prize Pack Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive a Norwegian Line Prize Pack that includes a a fun Norwegian Cruise Line beach bag and travel mug.

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Disclosure – I received promotional items and a gift card to provide you with this post. This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.

I can’t believe that it is almost summer time. With many of our children getting out of school for a summer break, it is now time to plan your vacations!

In April I got to take a trip to Florida and stayed at Global Resort Homes. For those of you thinking of a vacation to Florida and looking for a relaxing and comfortable place to stay, I definitely recommend a stay at one of the vacation homes like the one pictured above that I stayed at.

Now its time for the $200 Visa Gift Card Giveaway. Giveaway starts today until till 12:01 on the 15th. Use the Rafflecopter below to enter this awesome giveaway:
 

For those of you that love to enter giveaways like I do, please be sure to enter this awesome giveaway provided to you by Blog It Forward. Remember that you can’t win if you don’t enter! Try to win your dad or maybe yourself some of these cool prizes below.

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I have another fun giveaway to share with you. For this giveaway you wan WIN money to spend at Amazon!

HSN has partnered with Universal Pictures to create a 24-hour Snow White and the Huntsman event. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 30^th, across all of HSN’s platforms, including TV, HSN.com and HSN mobile.

In the epic action-adventure Snow White and the Huntsman (in theatres June 1^st), Snow White is the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen who is out to destroy her. Join HSN on May 30^th as they celebrate this breathtaking new version of the legendary tale with a HSN Snow White and the Huntsman Collection from your favorite brands inspired by the movie.

“HSN is the perfect partner to bring the look and feel of Snow White and the Huntsman to life through fashion and lifestyle items inspired by the film,” said Stephanie Sperber, President, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. “We know this 24-hour event featuring unique clothing, jewelry and accessories alongside Snow White and the Huntsman footage will build anticipation for the film’s opening on June 1.”

Check out some of our top picks from ybf’s Snow White and the Huntsman Collection and shop the collection on May 30^th. Special features, videos and community boards maybe found at HSN.com/snowwhite.

• ybf Beauty Collectible Pewtertone Lipstick Case ($28.80)
• ybf Complexion Perfection Loose Finishing Powder ($28.50)
• ybf Luxury Lip Liners Set of 2 ($24)
• ybf Regal & Royal Crown Compact ($24.95)
• ybf Beauty Mascara & Lash Primer Duo with Bejeweled Lash Curler ($24.80)

I am excited for this movie and can’t wait to see it!

To help get you ready for the premier of Snow White and the Huntsman in theaters: ybf and Mom to Bed by 8 have partnered up to bring you one amazing giveaway!

Open to US residents only, ages 18+. Giveaway ends on June 4^th. Please use the rafflecopter form below to enter.

Good Luck!!!