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{The Chore Cup}

{The Chore Cup}

I am trying a new idea at my house. I get tired of my elementary aged kids fighting over chores. I hear a lot of : “It’s not fair! I vacuumed/dusted/took out the trash/insert-chore-name-here last time.”   In an effort to curb the fighting, I am trying a Chore Cup. I don’t remember where I heard about the idea, but I figured it would be a great time to try it as we are adjusting to the new back-to-school routine.

What you do is put the chores on popsicle sticks and put them into a cup. At chore time, each child pulls out a stick and does the chore on the stick. I am trying a color coding system since my son hates some chores that daughter likes and vice versa. So some chore sticks will have a green dot for my sons chores, some a pink dot for daughter, and some will include both dots for either. I suppose the colored dots could also be used to label them for age (like pre-school chores on the orange dotted sticks, middle schoolers on the red dotted sticks.)

In order to make it fun, I also am including some other things that aren’t chores like play your favorite video game for 10 minutes, run a lap around the yard, draw a picture, etc…
I’ll keep you updated with how it works out for us.  If you try it, let me know how it works in your house.

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May 09, 2012 | 12 comments View Post
Brownie Sampler from GourmetGiftBaskets.com

Brownie Sampler from GourmetGiftBaskets.com

Who doesn’t love a good brownie? My whole family loves to eat brownies, any kind, all kinds of brownies.  And I knew they would love the Brownie Sampler from Gourmet Gift Baskets. The Brownie Sampler came in some of the most amazing and delicious flavors like Belgian Chocolate Chunk, White Chocolate Macadamia Blonde, Butterscotch Blonde, Cheesecake, Peanut Butter, and Fudge Walnut. The sampler was perfect for any brownie lover. My kids and husband each had their favorite but mine was the Peanut Butter. It was delicious! The Brownie Sampler comes with 2 gourmet brownies in each flavor and is available for $34.99.

In addition to their wonderful Brownie Sampler they have  gift baskets that are perfect for any occasion. You can shop by theme, occasion, recipient , price and more. Their website is well organized and totally user friendly.  One thing I have always loved about them is how great they package their items.  You can expect anything you order from them will come well packaged and will make a great gift! When you are looking for gifts to send this year, definitely check out Gourmet Gift Baskets. And be sure to like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

 

 

May 04, 2012 | 0 comments View Post
Shabby Apple Giveaway

Shabby Apple Giveaway

Shabby Apple is a name that has been on our blog a few times. At STM we love them and love their dresses and accessories. I think every woman should have that one great dress that makes them feel beautiful.


Shabby Apple makes that simple with their many different styles of women’s dresses available from sophisticated and flirty to maternity and they have a wonderful line for girls and preteens. Accessories are available to make that dress even more special without having to ever leave their site. A really useful tool I found was the Fit To Flatter quiz to help with selections. I found the selections to be great and really close to the things I would like for my body type.

Right now you can enter to win one of their dresses. The beautiful La Noche Negra is a dress that I would love to have! Enter to win below. And be sure to like them on Facebook.

May 03, 2012 | 18 comments View Post
MOGO Design Accessories

MOGO Design Accessories


Both of my daughters are super girly girls and love anything bright and blingy. As their mother I have to admit I also love all the fun things that are available for girls and tweens. My girls had the chance to try out some super trendy and fun accessories from MOGO.

The MOGO Shades are sure to be the new trend for girls. The fun bright colors are just part of what my girls loved. Each pair of the retro neon shades can hold two charms, one on each side. There are many charms to choose from and can be changed to fit your mood or style. My girls love these shades and have fun choosing new charms to add to them.


My girls also received MOGO Charmbands and Charms. These awesome bracelets come in so many fun and trendy colors. Each bracelet is adjustable and can link together to create wrap bracelets, headbands, belts and more. With so many charms to choose from you can really make something unique to fit your style and mood.

Also available from MOGO is the The Paige Collection. They say they are a modern magnetic charm bracelet line inspired by and targeted toward an older female demographic.  I sure hope they mean me;) because I love this collection. You can find out more about all their products on their website and be sure to like them on Facebook!

May 01, 2012 | 1 comment View Post
Kushyfoot – Flats To Go Slate Sandals

Kushyfoot – Flats To Go Slate Sandals

You have probably seen us mention Kushyfoot on our blog before.  They have great socks, foot covers, toe covers, tights and men’s socks that use the principles of reflexology to massage your feet with every step. The padded/wavy design cushions your feet in your shoes. (I especially love their tights.)

Another great item that Kushyfoot offers are Flats To Go. They are soft flexible shoes that fold up into a little carry pouch so that you always have a pair of “emergency” flats available whenever you need them – no more blisters or scrunched up toes.  They have some new styles available.

I recently received a pair of Slate Sandals from their “flats to go” line.  They are very cute.  While they are stylish enough for “normal” wear, they aren’t an “everyday-wear” type shoes with their thin soles.  However, the thin soles make them very light weight and compact and perfect to keep in a purse, desk drawer, or glove compartment to have available when you need to get out of a pair of uncomfortable shoes.

If you would like to see more of Kushyfoot’s socks, tights, foot covers, or their Flats To Go line, you can visit their website.

To facilitate this review, I received a complimentary review sample from Lipton Publicity in exchange for my honest opinion.

May 01, 2012 | 0 comments View Post
The Wild Thornberrys: Season 2, Part 2 on DVD April 24

The Wild Thornberrys: Season 2, Part 2 on DVD April 24

The Wild Thornberrys: Season 2 Part 2 on DVD is available to purchase now and was released April 24th. My kids love this wild and crazy family. The Wild Thornberrys Eliza can communicate with the animals. With her family and friends help Eliza  devotes her life to helping animals and protecting nature. My kids have always loved the show and have really enjoyed watching the seasons episodes. My youngest daughter loves animals and has learned so much from watching the show.

THE WILD THORNBERRYS: SEASON 2, PART 2

IN STORES APRIL 24, 2012

The Last 8 Episodes from the Second Season of

Nickelodeon’s Hit Animated Series Debut On DVD From Shout! Factory

LOS ANGELES –– Prepare for a smashing good time as you travel around the world with the Thornberry family in Season 2! Eliza Thornberry’s parents, Nigel and Marianne, have a knack for nature; they produce the award-winning nature show, “Nigel Thornberry’s Animal World.” And Eliza has a secret- she was given the magical ability to talk to animals! Together with her family and best friend, a surprisingly sophisticated chimpanzee named Darwin, Eliza devotes her life to helping animals and protecting nature. Two DVDs packed with incredible wild adventures will have you laughing along with the Thornberrys’ comic antics and cheering for victory with every episode! The Wild Thornberrys: Season 2, Part 2 will be released on April 24, 2012 for the suggested retail price of $19.93.

The Wild Thornberrys is an epic family adventure featuring an all-star voice cast, including Lacey Chabert (Party Of Five), Tim Curry (The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius) and Flea (The Red Hot Chili Peppers).

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

Apr 30, 2012 | 0 comments View Post
POUND PUPPIES: Homeward Pound on DVD 3-6

POUND PUPPIES: Homeward Pound on DVD 3-6

I remember Pound Puppies as a kid. I just had to have one of the stuffed toys and other things that were available then. When we heard about the new series I was so excited to tell my kids about it. They have watched almost every episode and can’t get enough. We were able to get a copy of Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound on DVD and my kids love it. I actually love watching it with them to. It is all about the Pound Puppies trying to help other dogs get a home. My daughter loves Cookie the boxer and my son loves Squirt the Chihuahua. Your kids are sure to love this DVD. It was available on 3/6 for $12.99. You can watch a clip below and read more about them.

POUND PUPPIES: HOMEWARD POUND

DVD Special Feature include Learn to Draw Lucky

AVAILABLE MARCH 6 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

Puppy lovers rejoice! Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound will arrive on DVD on March 6, 2012, from Shout! Factory Kids in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc. The DVD set will contain bonus feature Learn to Draw Lucky.

The Pound Puppies are a team of fearless dogs whose sworn mission is to find homes for lonely puppies. Even though they look like regular dogs, these pro-active pooches match up pups with loving families fulfilling the mantra of a pup for every person and a person for every pup—all while they keep the humans at Shelter 17 clueless. Sometimes dogs are dogs’ best friend!

The Pound Puppies series is currently airing on The Hub in the U.S. and YTV in Canada. The DVD release marks the North American home entertainment debut of Hasbro Studios’ hit show.

Episodes:

Homeward Pound

My Fair Rebound

Quintuplets

K-9 Kid

Zoltron

Bonus Feature: Learn to Draw Lucky

Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound is priced at $12.99 SRP.

About HASBRO

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS,LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2012 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

Mar 15, 2012 | 0 comments View Post
Lady and the Tramp on DVD-Blu-ray 2-7

Lady and the Tramp on DVD-Blu-ray 2-7

As a kid I always loved Disney movies. One of my all time favorites was Lady and the Tramp. Now being a mom myself I have so much fun watching the older Disney movies that I watched as a kid with my kids. My daughter loves anything with dogs and I knew she would love this movie. We received a copy of it and watched it on our weekly family movie night. The kids loved it and even us adults enjoyed watching it again. It was even better then I remember.

You can read more about it below and watch a clip. This is available on 2/7.


LADY AND THE TRAMP: DIAMOND EDITION
Synopsis: A classic love story unfolds in the best Disney tradition as a lovely young pedigreed cocker spaniel named Lady, who lives a pampered life, finds herself falling romantically for Tramp, an amorous street-smart pooch without prospects. Although they have fun together on several dates, including a sentimental spaghetti dinner by moonlight at Tony’s restaurant, their relationship is strained not only by Lady’s loyalty to her human family and their newborn baby, but by Tramp’s devil-may-care attitude that eventually gets Lady in trouble and tossed into the dog pound. However, good-hearted Tramp redeems himself by saving the baby from potential harm and thus wins Lady’s love and the affection of her human family.
Feb 16, 2012 | 0 comments View Post
Treasure Buddies Blue Ray-DVD Combo Pack Giveaway

Treasure Buddies Blue Ray-DVD Combo Pack Giveaway

My kids are huge fans of the Buddies movies and they could not wait to watch Treasure Buddies. We decided to watch it on our family movie night. My husband, kids and I really enjoyed the movie. I am not sure who enjoyed it more, the kids or us:) Those puppies are just so hard not to love. My kids favorite puppies are Rosebud and Mudbud and they had a blast watching them is this all new adventure that takes them to Egypt. If your kids are fans of the Buddies they will love this movie. It was available on Blue Ray/DVD Combo Pack January 31st. You can also check out activities, crafts, recipes and more in the links below!

Download Printable Activities!
Download Printable Activities!
All-New Movie Premiering On Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital on January 31, 2012

Burbank, Calif., November 4, 2011 – On January 31, 2012, The Walt Disney Studios proudly unleashes Treasure Buddies, an all-new live action feature for the whole family on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital. The 6th film in the Buddies franchise stars everyone’s favorite talking canine superstars Rosebud, B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha and Mudbud, as the pup pack journeys to mysterious Egypt in search of the greatest treasure known to animalkind, the legendary Cat’s Eye jewel, from the lost treasure of Cleocatra! Danger lurks around every secret sphinx, cryptic crypt and puzzling pyramid as Ubasti, a devious cat, schemes to possess the mystical jewel and use its powerful energy to rid the planet of all dogs! With help from new lovable friends Cammy, a baby camel – and a mischievous monkey named Babi – the gang and their new friends avoid booby traps, solve puzzles and explore a mysterious tomb in their most exciting and challenging adventure yet.

Treasure Buddies tail wagging adventure debuts across North America as an all-new 2-Disc Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD), 1-Disc DVD and Standard Definition and High Definition Digital on January 31, 2012.

Feb 07, 2012 | 0 comments View Post

GoalForIt Chore Charts

I could not wait for my kids to get old enough to help with some chores around the house. At first they always seemed excited. From helping with dishes or vacuuming it seemed to come really easy…at first. Now it has been a challenge for me to get the older ones to help on a consistent basis. They will make any excuse to get out of doing it. A few years ago I started using a chore chart with them. It seemed to help at first but they eventually lost interest with it.

I was really excited to learn about some of the chore charts available from GoalForIt. They are way more fun then the ones I have used in the past. They can be used online or you can print them off. They offer many themes and are totally customizable. You can also allow kids to earn points while they learn responsibility and make fun goals for them. I loved all of the background designs available, and I really love that each one of my kids can have their very own Chore Chart.

My kids and I can’t wait to get started using them and I really look forward to the responsibility and healthy habits it will teach them. I think it is fabulous that they can be used online, this is going to be a huge time saver for me and added fun for the kids. You can check out all the features of their charts on their website.

Jan 23, 2012 | 0 comments View Post

Interflora


One of my favorite gifts to receive has to be flowers. I absolutely love hearing the bell at my door ring and open it to find out that someone has sent me flowers by post. I think flowers are my husbands go to gift for just about every occasion for the women in his life. You really can’t go wrong with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. As much as I love receiving flowers, it is also one of my favorite gifts to give. I love having flowers delivered to my mother and mother in law on their birthdays as well as on Mothers Day. And I never forget to send my friends that become new mothers a great bouquet to congratulate them while they are in the hospital.

No doubt florists will be super busy with Valentines Day coming up. I for one am really excited to get my normal rose bouquet that my husband gets me every year.  As much as I love red roses, I really love the selection of colors available from Interflora. Some of my favorites are pictured below. If you will be sending flowers this Valentine’s day check them out for a wonderful selection!

Jan 17, 2012 | 1 comment View Post
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