Disney's Frozen - Arrives on Blu-Ray Combo Pack March 18th!

Over Christmas vacation my husband and I took our 4 year old to see the latest animated Disney movie, Frozen. While we are huge Disney fans and can always count on seeing a fun movie when it's made by Disney, Frozen far surpassed our expectations.

We left the theater with so many wonderful things to say about the film. We all had different favorite characters. My daughter fell in love with Elsa, a queen who can't control her wintery powers; my husband was laughing out loud about Olaf, a silly snowman; and I was singing along with Anna, Elsa's sister who has the sweetest personality and is looking for love.

Ever since we have been singing and dancing to the amazing soundtrack. We can't wait to watch this movie again when it hits the shelves on March 18th! It really is a must-see!

Get Back to the Books with CampusBookRentals.com

It's that time again. Time to get back into the swing of a new semester. I am all too familiar with this time of mixed emotions. I was always itching to get back to college life and being with my friends. But leaving family after a long winter break was always a little hard. However, I think the hardest part of going back to school is the sticker shock when buying your books!

Who knew textbooks cost so much! And for a lot of my classes I barely ended up using the required books. I wish I had a textbook alternative when I was in school to help save me some hassle and some cash. CampusBookRentals.com is just what every college kid on a budget needs. This website gives you the opportunity to rent your books and save up to 80%!

This is a great option for students because you get free shipping both ways, a 21 day risk-free return period (very important in case you drop or change a class), and you can treat the book as your own and highlight and write in it when needed. You can browse their huge selection of titles and see where you can save this semester!

I know... some of you are kicking yourselves because of all the books you have bought. Well don't worry. There's an option for you, too. RentBack.com gives you the chance to rent your books to other students. This is a great way to help out other students and make back the money that you spent on the books.

And to top off a good thing... CampusBookRentals.com has made a commitment to put smiles on more faces then just college students. They have to committed to supporting a minimum of 80 more surgeries with Operation Smile. And they have also opened up the opportunity for students using RentBack.com to make contributions directly through their RentBack.com accounts. What a great way to give back to others!

Happy New Year!

Hello to all my fabulous readers! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and have welcomed in the New Year with arms wide open. I have really been enjoying my time with my family... but... I can't wait to get back into the blogosphere.

Keep your eyes peeled for awesome reviews and giveaways.. and some drama from this momma, as well! As soon as we can dig ourselves out and get back to our regular scheduled lives I will be blogging up a storm. There is so much to look forward to this year!

Thank you for being a reader... whether it has been for the 4+ years since I started or just a few months or even just a day.

From my family to yours... Happy New Year!

7 Days of Giveaways with Chicken Soup for the Soul: Day 7

Day 7: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom Book and Gift Set
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom will touch the heart of any mother with its stories of gratitude, joy, love, and learning from children of all ages. The paperback book packaged with a photo frame and bookmark is the perfect to give any mother, mother-to-be or even grandmother.

A mother's job is never done, but in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom, she gets the praise she deserves. Children of all ages share their words of thanks in these touching, heartfelt stories. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom will bring any mother joy, inspiration, and humor and show her that the kids were paying attention after all.

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7 Days of Giveaways with Chicken Soup for the Soul: Day 6

Day 6: Chicken Soup for the Soul Cookbook eBook from Open Road Media
The kitchen is the heart of the home. So much of life is lived around the family table: We tell stories, review the day, pass on traditions, grieve our losses, resolve differences, introduce new loves, and celebrate holidays. In the preparing and sharing of meals we create deep memories that we carry with us forever.

The flavor of Chicken Soup for the Soul, here is a joyful collection of heartwarming stories accompanied by mouthwatering recipes. Seasoned with heartfelt blessings, this marvelous book will help you revisit time-honored values and foster the sharing of meaningful conversation—and new recipes—at mealtime.

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7 Days of Giveaways with Chicken Soup for the Soul: Day 5

Day 5: Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Christmas!
101 Joyful Stories about the Love, Fun, and Wonder of the Holidays

Christmas is an exciting and joyous time of year, a time of family, friends, and traditions. You will delight in reading these 101 festive stories about the joy, wonder, and blessings of the season. This collection is filled with merry and heartwarming stories about holiday traditions, family, and goodwill. Remember, all of our stories are "Santa safe" so they can be enjoyed by the whole family. A fantastic holiday gift and a great way to start the season!

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7 Days of Giveaways with Chicken Soup for the Soul: Day 4

Day 4: Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Gift of Christmas 
Book and Frame Set

This extra long collection of 121 Christmas stories will warm readers’ hearts and spread the wonder of the holiday season with its tales of love, joy, and awe. A great holiday gift packaged with a photo frame and bookmark.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Gift of Christmas will delight readers with its stories about the joy, wonder, and blessings of the holiday season. This special collection is filled with joyful, heartwarming and merry stories about holiday traditions, family, and goodwill that the whole family will enjoy. 

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7 Days of Giveaways with Chicken Soup for the Soul: Day 3

Day 3: Chicken Soup for the Soul Angels Around Us Oceanhouse Media App

Angels are everywhere – we only need to open ourselves to seeing them and receiving their help. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels Around Us gives you a portable reminder of the many different forms angels can take with twenty-one inspiring stories about faith and answered prayers. With this app, you can also reflect on your own miracles in your personal journal, engage with our supportive community, and enhance your understanding of yourself with our thought-provoking questions.

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Holiday Gift Guide: CleanSmart Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer

The Holiday Season is upon us! And with it comes spending lots of time out in the malls, shaking hands with old friends and new, visiting with friends and family... and just general exposure to germs! As a mom of 2 little ones I am always looking for ways to protect my family and be sure that we will be able to enjoy a healthy Holiday.

CleanSmart was kind enough to send my family some samples of their alcohol-free moisturizing gel and hydrating spray. Here's the CleanSmart story:

• Kills 99.9% of Germs, keeping you and your family healthy this cold and flu season.
• CleanSmart is naturally moisturizing. Your hands won't dry out from regular use like it does with alcohol-based products.
• No odor! CleanSmart is Hypoallergenic, and virtually fragrance free.
• Contains Hydrochlorous acid, the same chemical your body's immune system produces to fight germs and infection.
• In addition to being alcohol-free, CleanSmart contains no Triclosan or BZK.
• It's gentle on hands, the environment and safe enough to use on kids.

I have been very pleased with CleanSmart over the past couple of weeks. My husband and my daughter both seem to suffer from dry skin all winter long. I am constantly moisturizing their hands. So learning that this product won't dry out skin was a major plus for me. I also have a 1 year old who loves to put his hands in his mouth... so alcohol free and safe for kids was huge!

I have been carrying CleanSmart in my purse and using it when I pick my daughter up from school, when we leave stores, before we eat at restaurants and pretty much whenever I can to help prevent my kids from getting sick. I would definitely recommend you check out CleanSmart!