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Bakery Crafts Batman Cupcake Cake Review & Giveaway

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I know it’s cheaper to make your own cake, but lately I will be honest I am short on time. Between the recent move, school full-time, the house renovations and working my time is precious to me. I am not much of a baker. My mom loves it but again it is too chaotic. I really do order a lot of my son’s birthday cakes at the Walmart bakery. Bakery Crafts makes a delicious cake and have several choices from sheet cakes to even festive cupcake cakes. I really love those cupcake cakes as they look like a cake but you can order more than flavor if you want.

My son picked out the Batman theme which came with the iconic Bat Mobile and his other vehicle plus a ring he can wear. It was well decorated and we received 24 cupcakes with half chocolate and the other half vanilla. It covers all the people who may like chocolate and not white cake and vice versa. I also got the butterceam whipping which tastes like homemade icing. It is really delicious!

The Batman Car has Batman inside. You can see him sitting inside. My son thought this was too cool.

My son was thrilled with his cake, and he had a little trouble blowing out all of his candles which was funny. He was able to have his friends hang out with him and had fun playing with the cake decorations and the ring. They have a wonderful choice of Cake Kits to order from but my son has always been a fan of Batman. I love ordering the licensed cakes as he can pick out his favorite character which usually changes from year to year. I would definitely buy another cake from them again and have several times. The cake is affordable and again it’s nice to call my order in and have it ready to be picked up before the party. The cake is fresh and very tasty. I loved the chocolate cupcakes as I found the cake to be very moist and the icing was so good. None of them lasted and everyone kept commenting on how good the cupcakes were and also the icing. My son is all about the icing and I received 2 BIG thumbs up from him.

You can Like Bakery Crafts on Facebook and see all the great cakes they can make. It definitely saves me time and hassle of not trying to have to replicate a character cake.

To make it even sweeter (I couldn’t resist), I am giving away a $25 Gift Card so you can try your own Bakery Crafts Cake! Hey Guys! Just leave a comment on this blog post stating which cake your kid would love most!! That’s it! The giveaway will end on Tuesday, January 14th at 11:59PM CST! Super easy! Good Luck! USA only.

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DISCLOSURE: I did receive compensation for my post but ALL opinions are 100% my own. I am not affiliated or responsible for shipment of prize and will be sent by sponsor.

Never Miss Another Call with VTech Phone DS6670-6C

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With so many of us on the go these days, many people have dropped their land  line and just use their cell phone. I know I get more calls on my cell phone than my land line, but many times I misplace my cell phone as I can't always keep it with me while cooking or cleaning. It gets to be a pain and sometimes there is a dead spot in my house where the cell phone may not be used. That is so frustrating.

VTech has created the DS6670-6C which allows you connect up to 2 cell phone lines to the phone and you don't even need a land line to use it. You can use it like a phone as sometimes your cell phone can be hard to hold while trying to cook or clean. I loved this phone as it was nice to still talk on my phone but to have something larger to hold.

Even better is the headset that I can use. I am always multi-tasking so this was amazing to be able to cook while chatting. I was also able to wrap presents while catching up with my best friend. The quality was crystal clear and she did not even realize I wasn't chatting on my cell phone. I never dropped the call which can be a problem many times when I am moving around the house. I have always bought VTech phones and this is another great product and extremely useful for anyone who owns a cell phone!

You can learn more about VTech DS6670-6C EXCLUSIVELY online at www.vtechphones.com and you can also Like VTech on Facebook and Follow VTech on Twitter.

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TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS Review & Provides Hours of Fun!

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Disclaimer: I am part of the Mom It Forward blogger network. Mom It Forward and Hasbro partnered in support of this campaign. I was compensated for participation in this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

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My son was super excited to receive Hasbro TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS Soundwave to build. Of course he enlisted his Dad immediately to help him build it as he grew up on Transformers as a kid. He did not have cool toys like this to build of his favorite characters. The kit includes all of the pieces needed to build it including armor and weapons they can play with. What is even cooler is that it converts from robot to vehicle which will provide kids with hours of fun. My son loves to build and take things apart so this is a great toy for him. The kids can take it a step further if they want by creating their own Transformer character especially if they have more than one kit. They can also name their new creation and perhaps a new vehicle. The options are endless which allows the kids to build and then transform and with their friends and even their parents. I know my son and husband had a lot of fun building it together and then playing. It’s a great toy for kids of ALL ages!

Here are some pictures of my two men creating their Hasbro TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOT.

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The Soundwave kit came with 64 pieces but I love that it comes in a carrying case so they won’t lose any pieces if they decide to take it apart. The instructions clearly show with pictures step by step on how to build the bots which you can see in my pictures above and below. This is for ages 6 and up that I think kids will  enjoy building and can always get a little adult help if they get stuck on a step. My son did not as much help but his dad still had fun trying to help him build it. Again I love that the kit comes with a carrying case as I do NOT like to step on pieces in the middle of the night. Not fun so I would highly encourage your kiddos to pick up any spare parts in the case.

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My son is at that age where he is not playing with as many toys as he did, but he still loves to build things which makes this a great toy for his age group. He can’t wait to collect more. Check out TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS to learn more and it is definitely one toy that is more than meets the eye!

You can also connect with TRANSFORMERS on Facebook and Hasbro on Twitter

Create a Free LEGO Minifigure Family Holiday Card

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My son loves all things LEGO! So when I saw this cute website to make my own LEGO Minifigure Family holiday card we had to do it! I let him help me create the card. It was so much fun and super easy. Just add the family members you want and there is both adults and kids included plus your pets can get in the card as well. Our family was extended this year since we moved in with my mom and my niece.

My son created our faces which were 5 skin colors to choose from like traditional LEGO color to something that look more like people. Then you can put the expressions and heads to choose from. There are several of each including fun holiday ones and ones that look like characters. You can even make a family member look like a chicken. So much fun. Afterwards you can choose the top and bottom or make it funny by randomizing the clothes which picks some very interesting combinations. Then you can pick the background scene and choose if you want the names to show or not. There were so many fun scenes and of course more traditional ones like I did for my card.

My son and I had so much fun laughing while creating the card. So if you and your kids love LEGOS then definitely make this fun and free holiday card that you can share online. We have made more than card since it was so much fun.

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NEW American Girl Bitty Baby Doll for Christmas 2013!

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American Girl became popular in the 1990’s and my nieces all had at least one doll. When the original Bitty Baby Doll first appeared, they also had to have own. These dolls are very well made and easy to play with and mimic a real doll as their eyes close when laid down. You can change them and they also come with a diaper. The problem with the dolls was that it didn’t offer many options. Some girls probably felt left out as their dolls really didn’t look like them.

American Girl received that message and has revamped the entire line for 2013 and have added more options to customize the Bitty Baby doll. There are 11 yes eleven options with light skin to dark skin and different eye plus hair color combinations. I was able to make my own and I choose light skin, brown hair, and green eyes as I think my daughter would have looked more like me. The doll is gorgeous. I wished I had a daughter as she would definitely have one of her own! These are dolls that will last for years. My nieces are now in college and still have their dolls.

Each doll is made from soft cloth body and and her head and limbs are made of smooth vinyl. Each one is 15″ tall and they come with:

A white sleeper with scattered pink stars and a mock-wrap neckline trimmed with a ribbon ruffle
A soft cloth diaper
A hardcover Bitty Baby and Me picture book that brings her story to life
A sparkly wishing star, just like the one from her book

The price tag is $80 but I know these dolls are well made and my nieces still love their dolls. They plan on passing them down to their own children one day. You cannot put a price tag on that.

Disclaimer: I was NOT compensated to write this review and all opinions are 100% my own!

3M Odor Reduction Filtrete Filters Keeps Air Fresh!

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Disclaimer: I am part of the Mom It Forward blogger network. Mom It Forward and Filtrete Filters by 3M partnered in support of this campaign. Filtrete Filters by 3M sent me a year supply of filters for participation in this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

The holidays are finally here which also means lots of cooking, fireplaces burning, heaters running, and candles burning! Not all of these smells are something you want running through the entire house. I have had this wonderful filter installed in my house for three months! I was so surprised at how much better the house smelled. I could definitely tell the air was being rid of those odors and we live in an older home so this was really amazing. I even had family that would come over and tell me the house smelled fresher than usual and what cleaner was I using. They were shocked to learn it was the 3M Odor Reduction Filtrete Filters making the difference.

The filter is made of activated carbon which helps to remove odors such as: pet, smoke, cooking, mildew, and cleaning chemicals! If you have pets then this is a great filter to use. Even better it has electrostatically charged fiber which attracts and captures microscopic allergens like pet dander, smoke, household dust and microscopic particles that we can’t see in the air. I know I have more peace of mind using this filter to keep the air quality in my house better for my family. This is extremely important in the winter months with so many viruses and germs in the air. I would have to say that I would definitely buy them again as it was nice not having to change a filter monthly.

These filters are also just as good to use in the winter months to help keep trapping all those smells and particles in the air. You can find these filters at most retailers such as Walmart, Target, Lowe’s and Home Depot. If you want to learn more about these great filters then visit Filtrete Filters by 3M Website and also find a local store near you. You can also follow them on 3M Twitter Account and on their 3M Facebook Page. If you go their Facebook page then make sure you sign up for their newsletter to get coupons, tips and tools for a healthier home right your inbox. I love saving money!

Mario & Sonic Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games for Wii U™

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This holiday season your entire family will enjoy playing the Mario & Sonic Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games for Wii U™! I grew up when Nintendo first came out in the 80's. I was about 10 years old and it was so much fun playing all the great games like Mario Brothers and Sonic plus so many other games. I still love these characters and my son is now enjoying all these fun characters I grew up playing. We enjoy playing these games together as a family and my favorite character is Princess Peach.

Get ready for the Winter Olympics and play your favorite character by playing the new game Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games! It is coming out in time for me to buy on the Wii U™, and you can buy this epic game at Walmart. I think the Dream Events will add a fun twist to the game as these only take place in the worlds of Mario and Sonic. I love Figure Skating so this will be a fun even I can't wait to play plus teams can help their countries and compete against other players from around the world. Another fun feature is in Bobsleigh where the captain of this four-player event tilts the Wii U™ GamePad controller like a steering wheel to guide the bobsleigh down the track. What is your favorite winter game?

 

 

 

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