April Showers Bring Batman Powers Rain Gear

March 27, 2010March 29, 2010 - brandy3 2 Comments

Product description:Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Washington Shoe Company are unleashing the ultimate Bat-gadget this rainy season with a rain collection inspired by Batman. Boys can bring their Batman powers to the streets with a hooded rain slicker with removable cape, Batman boots, and a matching Batman Umbrella.

**** This outfit is so darn cute and it couldn’t have come at a better time, it’s pouring rain and will for the next week. The rain jacket has attached cape, and the boots both feature Batman characters. The umbrella is very easy to open and there is no middle lock for fingers to get pinched. All my kids were excited to see this outfit. They all tried it on and loved it. My son immediately wanted to go play in the rain.

Retail:$102.95 for the whole collection, available at Nordstrom nationwide and select speciality stores.

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post, Products were provided to me through my partnership with Team Mom and Warner Bros Consumer Products.

Ultimate Blog Party with 5 Minutes for Mom

March 26, 2010October 22, 2019 - brandy3 1 Comment

Every year I get to meet new people through the internet and make new friendships. One of the blogosphere happening is the Ultimate Blog Party with 5 Minutes For Mom. All you do is write a post all about yourself, and introduce your family, then link up on UBP page. You will instantly have people coming and leaving comments.

This year the Ultimate Blog Party will be held from April 9-16. So get ready for new friends, fun and prizes.

Just for linking up and meeting new friends you have a chance to win a Toshiba Laptop Computer!

Smartshield Self Tanner with SPF 15 Review

March 25, 2010March 25, 2010 - brandy3 2 Comments

Product description: This eco-friendly self-tanning product uses DHA, instead of dyes or stains to cause the body to produce melanin and create a natural, safe tan. The oil-free formula contains Vitamins A, C and E and Aloe Vera. It blocks both UVB and UVA rays that cause premature aging with Avobenzone.

Other benefits:

Fast absorbing
Contains vitamins A, C and E plus aloe vera
Smells great

****First let me say I was sent this product without my knowledge. It came in the mail and now I feel obligated. This self tanner you put on and then lay in the sun for a natural looking tan. It does smell good, and is not greasy, which is a plus. Does it give you a natural looking tan, i don’t know, it’s not really the weather for wearing shorts or a swimsuit. I put it on my leg without being in the sun and there was no color change. I like sunscreen that has more than 30 SPF, just so I know I am safe.

Retail:$12.99 at www.smartshield.com

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post a product was provided to me.

Our decision not to have any more children

March 25, 2010 - brandy3 5 Comments

My husband and I have decided to not have any more children. We factored in the pros and cons of having more children, and ultimately decided not to.

We have had 3 kids in less than 3 years, and I don’t think my body can handle another baby.(i had extremely hard pregnancies)

My husband is still in school and financially we can’t afford it.

We are extremely busy, and want to focus on giving them the attention and love they need.

I am happy with my decision, and can always adopt. Growing up I was told it would be impossible for me to have kids due to medical reasons. Boy I proved them wrong! I always wanted to have all my kids before I was 28 and that’s accomplished. I’m only 25.

New Blockbuster Express easier way to rent movies

March 24, 2010May 22, 2014 - brandy3

I love watching movies with my kids, it’s so exciting watching their faces light up on a good part. If you watch the same movie 50 times it starts to get annoying, so occasionally I’ll go out and rent a movie.

I usually choose the mail in movie program, or the kiosks. Taking 3 kids into a movie store turns into more than I can handle.

Blockbuster has come out with an easy and simple way to rent movies without the headache. Blockbuster Express Kiosks make renting DVDs fast, easy, and affordable! You can rent DVDs online for only $1 per night at www.blockbusterexpress.com. No membership required.

The rent online feature at Blockbuster Express you can browse through movies at your local kiosks. rent movies to be picked up later, and create a favorite list.

Momselect has shared a code with me, that I am passing along to you. Rent one get one free just use code 555G13B. Thats two movies for $1 a day.

Coupon Code

This code expires March 31 so hurry

Disclosure: I am participating in a blog contest with Momselect to win a gift card.

Lands End Travel Twitter Party

March 24, 2010 - brandy3

Join Lands’ End and representatives from the Islands Of The Bahamas and iexplore.com for a Twitter party to celebrate the Lands’ End’s Bahamas Adventure to Harbour Island promotion at The Hub www.landsend.com/thehub. The site features engaging content focusing on travel through the summer as well as the chance to win a trip for four to the pink-sand beaches of Harbour Island.

The event will feature more than 25 fun giveaways ranging from Lands’ End luggage, beach towels, travel kits, beach bags and gift cards.

The Twitter party will take place

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST
#landsend

Make sure to follow @LEprMichele, @LEprMolly, @LEprLibby, @VisitTheBahamas, @iexplore and @iexplore_Amanda

Disclosure: I am participating in a Lands End Harbour Island Blog Promotion to win a gift card.

Contests 3-24-10

March 24, 2010 - brandy3

Moms Focus Online-Ceiva digital photo frame/3/26/10

Betty Confidential-$250 shopping spree to Zulily.com/3/26/10

Mom Knows It All-Tonic shop hair care products/3/28/10

Game Review Network-Story Club games girls night out/3/28/10

Mommy Goggles-Disney themed Easter basket/3/29/10

Mommy Mandy-Disney themed Easter basket/3/29/10

Vals Kitchen-Dole canned fruit/3/28/10

Babies Gotta Have It-4 toddler/kids CD prize pack/3/30/10

No Time Mommy-John Deere Earth mover dvd/4/1/10

Melinda Joy-Imax prize pack/4/2/10

No Time Mommy-Icarly Ifight Shelby Marx DVD/4/4/10

No Time Mommy-Alvin and the Chipmunks the Squeakuel dvd/4/4/10

No Time Mommy-be a goddess with Greek yogurt gift pack/4/4/10

Wordless Wednesday 3-24-10

March 24, 2010March 23, 2010 - brandy3 5 Comments

One of my pretty princesses

Alvin and The Chipmunks the Squeakuel soundtrack

March 23, 2010 - brandy3 1 Comment

I received Alvin and the Chipmunks The Squeakuel soundtrack and I immediately put it in my computer (I don’t have a stereo). My kids were very excited to listen to this soundtrack, and were dancing around to some of their favorite songs. My daughters loved “Single Ladies”, they were singing along with the song.