Archives for December 2013

I don’t know about you, but I have got a few kids here that are really looking forward to Christmas in a couple weeks. Like all other children, they are hoping for new toys and games to keep them busy throughout the year.

When it comes to board games for the kids, I love the products from Wonder Forge. They currently make over 85 board games that include some of my family’s favorite characters from Disney, Nickelodeon, Dr. Seuss, DC Super Friends, Chuggington and more. They specialize in games for preschool aged children as well as games for those ages 8 and up too!

Here are the Wonder Forge games that we received for review.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Flying Attack

Send the Turtles flying to knock off Shredder’s Foot Clan as they climb the big, teetering tower, or play as Shredder racing to get your ninjas to the top to win!

Shipwreck Beach Treasure Hunt

Yo ho, let’s go! Captain Hook has buried pirate booty all over Shipwreck Beach. Flip over the gold doubloons and use Jake’s spyglass to decode the secret clues. When you get a match, get up and go! Snag the correct treasure with the foam sword and hurry back to score!

Disney Eye Found It

The jumbo game board is rich with whimsical artwork and favorite Disney characters, making this game a family favorite. Join Mickey Mouse and friends on an exciting race through 12 exquisitely illustrated Disney realms, from Radiator Springs and Alice’s Wonderland to Peter Pan’s Never Land and Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood. Throughout the race, everyone searches for iconic Disney objects…and gets a chance to say, “I found it!”

Like I mentioned, Wonder Forge has over 85 FUN games for the kids! These are just the three that my children will be receiving this year to play….

Visit Wonder Forge at: www.wonderforge.com

When my first daughter was born, I dreaded the day she would become a teen. I wasn’t a perfect angel when I was a teen and knew the teenage years can sometimes be the hardest. One thing I stressed about during my teenage years was ACNE. I dealt with it as a teen myself and now see my teens dealing with it too. My husband knows his daughters don’t want to deal with acne so he is always reminding them to clean their face. This is especially true  on the days when they walk in the door hot and sweaty after a long day of school, practice or a sports game.

When we received some of the Puffs Fresh Faces for review, I knew my daughters would enjoy using them over the boring soap, water and washcloth.

The Puffs Fresh Faces are available in a variety of sizes and scents. You can get the small packages that are great for your purse, backpack and travel bag. Or you can go with the larger box that has more that you can place on your bathroom counter right in reach to remind you to use them.

Saline is a Natural way to help remove your makeup, wipe your nose, or freshen up after a workout or long day. Puffs Fresh Faces are patented and uniquely formulated with Natural saline, aloe, and Vitamin E for all your face has to face each day.

These are not just for teens either, I use them too! Since I wear makeup, these come in handy at night when I want to remove my makeup without much hassle.

Since I have teens and I know many of you do too, I thought these would be a great idea for a stocking stuffer…

What types of things do you put in your teens stockings?

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Arm & Hammer. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.”

When you have a large family like me, you usually end up with a TON of dirty laundry. Lots of dirty laundry means for me, I got to stock up on the laundry detergent. Luckily the companies like Arm & Hammer thought smart and created concentrated detergent for those of us that like to try to save money.

I have been using Arm & Hammer products since I was a kid. Growing up as a teen I wanted white teeth and my mom told me to brush with baking soda. I never told my friends that I used it but I remember getting compliments about how white my teeth were. I now buy toothpaste that has baking soda in it, it definitely tastes better.

Now  I am a mom of four and the Arm & Hammer products always come in handy. I use their products in the bathroom, in the kitchen and even with my dirty laundry. I have been using the Arm & Hammer detergent since it came out but recently been using the Arm & Hammer Ultra Power 4X concentrated laundry detergent. This stuff contains powerful stain fighters along with TWO scoops of baking soda!

I love that I can buy a small bottle of laundry detergent that will go a long way. Big heavy bottles in my house can lead to unexpected accidents when pouring the soap into the washer. With the holidays here, I usually will end up with more dirty laundry than usual so I love that laundry soap is available in a concentrated version.

My daughter and I have sensitive skin when it comes to detergents in our clothing. This is the one brand that I have never had any problems with. I love the brand, I love the scent and I love the products!

Who does the laundry at your house?

For the last couple years I have been entertained during the Christmas holiday with photos that my friends publish of silly elfs hiding in their houses. This year I couldn’t stand it, I had my daughter Hannah write a letter to Santa and ask him to send an Elf to our house too. This is my favorite time of the year so why not add a little fun…

In just a few days after Hannah wrote Santa her request for an elf letter, Erich the elf arrived!

When the kids first found Erich, they didn’t find him in the box. He was actually hiding up on the mantel of our fireplace waiting for them Thankgiving morning.

Here is a little information about Erich the Elf and the Elf Magic Tradition.

Elf Magic is the timeless Christmas-Elf tradition that has created special memories for countless children and families around the world for decades. When considering Christmas traditions that bring the season to life, it’s natural to conjure up stories of Santa… Well, the Elf Magic Elves have something different in mind! Through the years, Elf Magic Elves and families have created lasting memories of the Elfcapade® adventures together. Children young and old look forward to the annual visits from the adventurous Elves, but it is the bond of friendship that is created with the Elves that the family will remember and treasure forever.

Santa allows his Elves to visit so they can encourage an upbeat Christmas, animated through nightly adventures and daily play. Santa wants the Elves to help children create memories, have “good old-fashioned” fun, and reinforce the true meaning of Christmas and family values.

Our little Elf Erich has been having fun hiding each night. In the morning my two youngest have been so excited to find him. Sometimes Erich even has a little surprise for them. Erich came with a little pouch and has given them crayons and some healthy snacks.

Erich right now is hiding in our Christmas tree and the kids have no idea where he is at. Erich is taking a little break.  🙂

To find out how you can get an Elf to arrive at your house visit: www.elf-magic.com