Tag: Product Reviews

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!

This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine.

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?

This is a SPONSORED Post by #DoleBananaDippers!

Last week I posted that I was having a Girl’s Night In for my friends and family! It was a BLAST and a great way to not only beat the heat with delicious DOLE Banana Dippers but so much fun to unwind and catch up with friends and family over good food.  As you can see in the pictures above, we had a lot of good food and of course nothing goes better with dark chocolate than wine!

The DOLE Banana Dippers were truly scrumptious! Everyone at the party, including picky teenagers, couldn’t get over how creamy the texture was. It does not taste like a frozen banana chunk but is very creamy in texture and is more like an ice cream. It’s has a nice velvety texture and I really enjoyed the almond covered ones. That was my favorite. We could all indulge as DOLE Banana Dippers are only  120 calories or less per serving. Decadent dark chocolate covered over real DOLE bananas is a guilt-free way to enjoy something so yummy. It goes great with wine (of course only for adults age 21 and older). Only the adults were drinking and the kids and teens had water and sparkling juice.

Both of my moms enjoying their DOLE Banana treats!

The girls were modeling their eye masks.

DOLE was very generous in supplying free goodie bags for the guests to take home including these wonderful eye masks that you can freeze! This is also great for spa day or to unwind after a long day enjoying those DOLE Banana Dippers! We had a wonderful time and glad we could all have some fun together as a family and with great friends. It was very much appreciated by all who attended the party including myself.

DOLE Banana Dippers can be found  in the frozen fruit aisle of retailers nationwide for only $3.49 – $3.99 for a box, which contains six individual servings. If you want to learn more then please visit DOLE Banana Dippers on their website. You can also follow DOLE Facebook Page, on their Twitter Account and repin or pin those delicious treats on DOLE Pinterest Page!

Disclosure: I am being compensated by DOLE Banana Dippers for this campaign. This is part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. All opinions and thoughts are honest and 100% my own.

Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post and the DOLE Banana Dippers girls’ night in. All thoughts and opinions are 100% honestly my own.

Who else needs a night off? Between school, housework, errands, and work I need a break! The sad part is school just started and I’m already burned out. So what is a girl to do when she is frazzled?! Eat chocolate of course!

I am super excited that Dole asked me to host a Girl’s Night In for my friends and family! We get to indulge in a sweet treat without the worry of overindulging. NEW DOLE Banana Dippers only has 120 calories or less per serving. Decadent dark chocolate covering over real DOLE bananas to make a yummy froze treat. Yummy. It is also 90 degrees daily is perfect to help beat this summer heat.

I cannot wait for everyone else to try these delicious treats. This will be a wonderful way to end a hectic week of back to school with a fun treat that is also easy on the waistline. I will have pictures during and after the party. You can also learn more about DOLE Banana Dippers on their website.

I have never been to Chicago so I am really excited that I will be able to see the fireworks in the windy city. I am attending BlogHer ’13 at the end of July and I am joining blogger buddies for a fun cruise on Seadog on the lakefront. How cool is that? I love boats and fireworks so being able to see the Fireworks Cruise on Seadog is just perfect.

Are you ready for an entertaining cruise experience along Chicago’s scenic lakefront? Then come out to Navy Pier and let Seadog show you the city April-October, weather permitting. I would love to see do this cruise for the 4th of July. I bet that will be so much fun.

Seadog offers four exciting ways to see and experience Chicago from the water:

• Lakefront Speedboat Tour
  This 30-minute cruise along the shoreline offers a descriptive tour of Chicago’s famous skyline, while playing your favorite music.
• Extreme Thrill Ride
  This cruise is perfect for the dare-devil in you! This 30-minute ride features splash down stops, 180-degree turns, slalom runs and more.
• River and Lake Architectural Tour
  Enjoy historic views of Chicago’s famous landmarks and neighborhoods during this 75-minute cruise on both Lake Michigan and the Chicago River.
• Lakefront Fireworks Cruise
  Enjoy front-row seats to the spectacular fireworks display aboard our Lakefront Fireworks Cruise! Cruise along Lake Michigan with an exciting speedboat ride paired with an informative tour of the Chicago skyline, then end the evening with a dazzling fireworks show and top-40 hits playing in the background! The open aired vessel allows for panoramic views, providing a perfect view. The Seadog Fireworks Cruise is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, running from Memorial Day – Labor Day.

Seadog is great for both individuals and groups. We offer customizable group events for up to 450 people. Seadog also features specific holiday cruises, such as Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Halloween. Not only can you enjoy a Seadog Cruise, but your dog can as well! Dogs ride for free, space permitting. For more information, please visit www.seadogcruises.com/chicago/ or call 888-636-7737.