Daddy and Company - Review and Giveaway!

Daddy and Company is one of my favorite places to find unique and special gifts for my husband. After all, being a dad is his favorite thing! They offer really fantastic products like daddy pajamas, frames, shirts... and my all time favorite.. the Daddy Scrubs. So when I was offered the opportunity to review one of their products I jumped at it.

I love this Scrubba Dub Dub with Daddy Duck and Rubber Duck gift set because it's something my husband can enjoy with my kids. We were happy to give it a try at bath time and it was a hit all around. The book is filled with a sweet story about a daddy duck and his ducklings taking a bath and getting ready for bed. The fun rhymes make it a quick and enjoyable read. I loved watching my husband read this story to my little ducklings while they splashed and played with the rubber ducky.

This would make an adorable gift for any daddy who loves to have fun and splash around with his little ones. The duck and book are high quality and I feel like they will last a really long time. I have yet to be disappointed with a Daddy and Company product...and this one is no exception!

I would highly recommend you check out their website to see all their fun products! And you can save 10% on your order by using code BLOG14.


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I received a free product in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

Purex Crystals - Limited Edition Fabulously Fresh

Our family is a Purex family. We love the laundry detergent and we always stock up when we see it on sale at our local grocery store. I have also become quite fond of the Purex Crystals. They are so incredibly easy to use. You simply toss the crystals in with your laundry and they come out smelling so fresh. And I have found that the fresh scent really does last for weeks. There is nothing better than opening your linen closet and getting a breath of fresh scent. Oh.. and then wrapping up in that soft, fresh smelling towel. Amazing.

So I was super excited to try the new Limited Edition scent.... Fabulously Fresh. Well, the name pretty much says it all.  I have fallen in love with this scent and will have to stock up before it disappears! I poured some into the cap to get a whiff and had to run and let my husband smell it, too. Then my daughter wanted to take a sniff. We all agreed it was really fabulously fresh. 

So on my next load of towels I added my new crystals and waited patiently to see how they smelled after going through the wash. Purex didn't fail me. The towels came out fresh and have been smelling fresh every since. And they don't reduce the absorbency of my towels, which is really important. 

These crystals have now become part of my regular laundry routine. I have upgraded from using them on my towels to using them on everything.... even my 1 year old's clothing. And I have noticed that the fresh scent has been lingering in closets and bedrooms... making everything smell fresher. Which we really need since our windows have been sealed shut for months. It's like a little burst of spring!

SWEEPSTAKES

Purex is having an amazing sweepstakes right now where you could win a $1,000 shopping spree plus a year's supply of NEW Purex Crystals Limited Edition Fabulously Fresh! Click HERE to enter!

Purex Crystals Limited Edition Fabulously Fresh became available in March, so keep your eyes open at your local stores and grab a bottle when you see one. Then give it a try and let me know what you think. Plus... one lucky reader can win a coupon to try these new crystals for FREE!

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Disney's The Pirate Fairy - Available April 1st

From the world of “Peter Pan” comes “The Pirate Fairy,” a swashbuckling new adventure about Zarina (voice of Christina Hendricks), a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy who’s captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities. When Zarina’s wild ideas get her into trouble, she flees Pixie Hollow and joins forces with the scheming pirates of Skull Rock, who make her captain of their ship. Tinker Bell (voice of Mae Whitman) and her friends must embark on an epic adventure to find Zarina, and together they go sword-to-sword with the band of pirates led by a cabin boy named James (voice of Tom Hiddleston), who’ll soon be known as Captain Hook himself. With laughter, heart, magic and thrills, “The Pirate Fairy” sets sail April 1, 2014.

My Thoughts:
My daughter has been asking to see this movie for weeks. Every time a commercial would come on she would stop whatever she was doing and watch in awe. So when the long awaited day came that she got to watch it she was over the moon excited! So we all settled in for a family movie night....

This was a fantastic family film. My husband and I were as interested in the story as my daughter was. We were all thoroughly entertained! I have been a fan of the Tinkerbell movies for awhile. I think they are fun and I love the friendships that these fairies have formed, all while being very different. But this movie is definitely my favorite. I think it's because it really links in with Peter Pan, one of my all time favorite Disney movies.

I love how you are introduced to a young Captain Hook. His character is quite sneaky and greedy... but he really had me fooled at first! Throughout the movie there are little bits of Neverland that make you smile - Skull Rock, the 2nd star to the right, and the most adorable baby crocodile! And if you always wondered why he tick-tocked... this is your chance to find out! And there is a very special appearance at the end of the movie. I won't tell you who it is... you just have to see it!

So as I sit here writing this review... my daughter is asking me to put the movie in again and play fairies with her. I am off to Neverland! And be sure to check out these awesome activities to add to the magic. We will be doing these later this afternoon to keep the fun going.

Tooth and Claw by Jim Arnosky

Lions and tigers and bears... and WOLVES-oh, my! Acclaimed nature writer and illustrator Jim Arnosky introduces awe-inspiring wild predators: carnivores that survive by tooth and claw. Follow the huge paw prints of big cats like the African lion and the speedy cheetah; of massive bears like the fierce grizzly; and the gray wolf- forerunner of your own pet dog. One spectacular double gatefold plus two single foldouts present the animals up close and lifelike.

My Thoughts:
The minute I looked at this book all I could think about was how amazing the illustrations are. The cover really took me in because of the detail and beauty that is portrayed while still showing just how ferocious a beautiful bear can be.

I knew I wanted to give this book to my dad, who has a true love and interest in wild animals, so that he could share it with my daughter. It was really nice watching them turn each page and get excited about what animal was going to be up next. The foldouts are stunning and engaging. They were both so interested in this book and all of the fun facts inside.

This book is beautiful and educational. While some could look at this cover and say it looks to frightening I fell it's full of important information. The book is intended for children ages 6-10, so it may not be the best choice for a toddler. But my daughter is almost 5 and she has a real appreciation and understanding for what is being taught in this book. These animals are predators. They hunt to survive and you should have a healthy fear of them. My daughter adores her teddy bear, but now she knows not to approach a bear in the wild. They are beautiful creatures... but they are wild animals. This book is really wonderful!

Disney's The Pirate Fairy World Premiere!

On March 22nd the cast of Disney's The Pirate Fairy celebrated it's world premiere!

The all-new swashbuckling film from the latest Tinker Bell adventure comes,  The Pirate Fairy, which follows a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy named Zarina who's captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities. When her wild ideas get her into trouble, she flees Pixie Hollow and joins forces with the scheming pirates of Skull Rock, who make her caption of their ship. Tinker Bell and her friends embark on an epic adventure to find Zarina, and together they go sword-to-sword with the band of pirates led by a cabin boy named James, who'll soon be known as Captain Hook himself. With laughter, heart, magic and thrills, "The Pirate Fairy" sets sail April 1st on Blu-ray ™ and Digital HD.

We are so excited to do our own special "premiere" of this movie tonight. Check back soon for my review... of course with input from my daughter!

Disney's Frozen - Friendship Fun!

It's time to celebrate the release of Disney's Frozen!

You can now own it on DVD and Blu-ray. 

Check out the fun activities to make the day even more fun!

Disney's Saving Mr. Banks - Inspiring Recipes

The fabulous film, Saving Mr. Banks, is now available to own.

 Check out these fun recipes inspired by the film and the era. You will even find the recipe

for Walt's Family Chili! Enjoy!

Disney's Pirate Fairy on Blu-ray and Digital HD April 1st

Check out the latest clip from the upcoming Disney movie, Pirate Fairy!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!