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    Label Daddy Review

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    I was sent some labels from Label Daddy to review. I am really impressed with the ease of their site, and the options they offer. They offer personalized labels for toys, school, camping, and you can create special address labels. These labels are adorable and very colorful. You can choose various sizes that have sports, and Disney characters on them.

    I created personalized address labels with the breast cancer ribbon on them in honor of those I lost to breast cancer the last couple years.

    LDR4You can visit LabelDaddy.com for more information.

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    Family Fun at Amazing Ice Castles!

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    Are you looking for a fun event that the entire family can enjoy? These Ice Castle displays are absolutely breath taking and FUN! They are in Utah, New Hampshire, Minnesota or the Edmonton, Alberta Canada areas and you will want to check out one of these castles! You can get 15% off an admission to these Ice Castles! Find the code at the bottom of this post! Also listed below are the locations and hours for each Ice Castle!

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    UTAH:

    WHAT: Acre-sized, all-ice castle in Midway, UT. One of four Ice Castles in America.
    WHERE: 2002 Soldier Hollow Rd Midway, UT 84049 USA
    WHEN: Jan 8th-March
    M – Th: 3pm to 9pm
    Friday: 3pm to 11pm
    Sat: Noon to 11pm
    Sunday: Closed

    VISUALS:

    — Amazing ice features including archways, tunnels, slot canyons, ice slide, caverns, glacial waterfalls and a frozen throne.
    — Kids and families squeezing, squishing, sliding, stomping and crawling through parts of the stunning Narnia Like display.
    — Natural frozen ice tones during the day; colorful LED-lit ice set to music at night. Built by hand and made from more than 20,000,000 pounds of ice, the Ice Castles in Midway, UT are READY to be explored!

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    NEW HAMPSHIRE:
    WHAT: Acre-sized, all-ice castle in Lincoln, NH. One of four Ice Castles in America.
    WHERE: 64 Railroad St
    Lincoln, NH 03521
    WHEN: Early Feb. TBA.
    M – Th: 3pm to 9pm
    Friday: 3pm to 10pm
    Sat: Noon to 10pm
    Sunday: 3pm to 9pm
    Tuesday: Closed
    VISUALS:

    — Amazing ice features including archways, tunnels, slot canyons, ice slide, caverns, glacial waterfalls and a frozen throne.
    — Kids and families squeezing, squishing, sliding, stomping and crawling through parts of the stunning Narnia Like Display.
    — Natural frozen ice tones during the day; colorful LED-lit ice set to music at night. Over an acre of frozen ice walls, tunnels, towers, archways and more! Come see us starting in late December!

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    MINNESOTA:
    WHAT: Acre-sized, all-ice castle in Eden Prairie, MN. One of four Ice Castles in America.
    WHERE: 17970 East Miller Parkway
    Eden Prairie, MN 55347 USA
    WHEN: Jan 29th-March.
    M – Th: 3pm to 9pm
    Tuesday: Closed
    Friday: 3pm to 10pm
    Sat: Noon to 10pm
    Sunday: noon – 8pm
    VISUALS:

    — Amazing ice features including archways, tunnels, slot canyons, ice slide, caverns, glacial waterfalls and a frozen throne.
    — Kids and families squeezing, squishing, sliding, stomping and crawling through parts of the stunning, Narnia-like display.
    — Natural frozen ice tones during the day; colorful LED-lit ice set to music at night.

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    EDMONTON, AB:
    WHAT: Acre-sized, all-ice castle in Edmonton, AB.
    WHERE: Hawrelak Park, 9930 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
    Eden Prairie, MN 55347 USA
    WHEN: Dec 30th-March.
    M – Th: 3pm to 9pm
    Tuesday: Closed
    Friday: 3pm to 10pm
    Sat: Noon to 10pm
    Sunday: noon – 8pm
    VISUALS:

    — Amazing ice features including archways, tunnels, slot canyons, ice slide, caverns, glacial waterfalls and a frozen throne.
    — Kids and families squeezing, squishing, sliding, stomping and crawling through parts of the stunning, Narnia-like display.
    — Natural frozen ice tones during the day; colorful LED-lit ice set to music at night.

    My readers get to save off admission! Fun and Unique experience with your family at Amazing Ice Castles! UT,NH,MN,and AB! Use Code USFamily and Save 15% off admission on IceCastles.com.

     

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    Swag Hearts Collectors Bills.

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    Sometimes you like somebody so much you just can’t find the words. Some people might think it’s cheesy to use somebody else’s words to convey feelings but wouldn’t that eliminate most of the greeting card industry? We can’t have that can we – especially with Valentine’s Day right around the corner!

    Not everyone is a fan of Valentine’s Day, some even not so fondly refer to it as Singles Awareness Day! However, there is one thing we can all agree on, we all love those small candy hearts! You know, those little pastel-colored candy hearts whose mouthfeel seems remarkably similar to chalk. It’s not so much about the taste or feel though, it’s all about the memories they trigger and how they make you feel.

    Well Swagbucks has cooked up a batch of those candy hearts that are sure to make you feel great. They call them Swag Hearts!

    Collect all 5 candy heart-themed Collector Bills and you’ll earn a 20 SB bonus!

    For those of you who are wondering what Collector Bills are, I’m here to explain.

    How Do I Get Collector Bills?

    It’s simple. Search the web through the Swagbucks Search Engine through Friday, February 12th at 11:59pm PT/Saturday, February 13th 2:59am ET, and when you get a search win, you may get a special Collector Bill valued at either:

    • 8 SB
    • 14 SB
    • 25 SB
    • 32 SB
    • 39 SB

    What happens when I get a Collector Bill?

    When you win a limited edition Collector Bill you’ll receive the value of the bill and the bill will be added to your “Collector’s Bill” ledger. Collect all 5 bills and you’ll instantly earn a 20 SB bonus!

    Is it possible to collect the same Collector Bills multiple times?

    Yes, you could collect any of the Collector Bills multiple times by February 12th, and you receive the value of the bill each time. After all, who doesn’t love candy! 

    Pro Tip: Default your search engine on your browser to Swagbucks to get Collectors Bills and SB every time you google “What time is the Super Bowl?” without even thinking about it. 

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    Falls River Soap Giveaway!!

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    Amid increased concerns for product safety, growing interest in “green living” and rising consumer awareness towards the dangers of synthetic chemicals, natural and organic personal care products have seen a surge in demand. Many health issues are associated with the use of synthetic personal care products, like shower gels, shampoos and soaps, due to the presence of chemical compounds such as phthalates, petroleum based chemicals, parabens and aluminum salts. Consumers are turning to natural personal care products which are non-toxic and environmentally friendly for their family.

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    Established in 2004, Falls River Soap Company is a family-owned business that has been creating one-of-a-kind handmade soaps using the finest, all-natural ingredients available for over a decade. Fresh goat milk, olive oil, shea and cocoa butter, coconut, and avocado oil are just a few of the natural ingredients you will find in their earth-friendly soaps and vibrant colors and exotic scents give you a refreshing clean you won’t soon forget.


    Unlike mass-produced commercial soaps, it takes some extra time and care for Falls River Soap Company to create a handmade soap. The soap artists work in small batches, using a unique, low temperature soap making method, using organic and high quality natural essential oils, herbs and botanicals sourced from all over the world.
    By aging the soaps to preserve the natural glycerin, Falls River Soap Company is able to produce the most luxurious, pure and gentle moisturizing soap imaginable.

    Many people choose all-natural soaps and shampoos to help deal with sensitive skin issues. Some have been using all-natural products for as long as they can remember, while others want quality handmade products that are 100% vegetarian and never tested on animals. If you are just now discovering natural skin care for your family and you will love the amazing variety of soaps offered by Falls River Soap Company!

    Falls River Soap Company is having great specials on their products right now, plus you will receive free samples with every order! Be sure to also take advantage of Free Shipping on orders $35+!

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    Thank you for taking the time to learn about Falls River Soap Company and their products. To show their appreciation, Falls River Soap Company is offering this awesome giveaway! Enter below for your chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate and an awesome Gift Basket from Falls River Soap Company!

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    Disclaimer: Falls River Soap Company is responsible for prize fulfillment. One winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email by Mom Buzz Media. This winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email, otherwise forfeiting their prize. If the original winner does not respond in the timeframe given, a new winner will be chosen. All winning entries will be confirmed. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or any other form of social media and is Facebook compliant. This giveaway will end at 11:59 pm CST on 2/12/16.

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    We went to the Circus!

    Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, I received free tickets to attend the event. All views and opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced in any way.

     

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    We were invited recently to visit the Jordan World Circus and it was quite fun. This was the first Jordan World Circus that we had ever been to.  The kids had been asking to go for the past few months, and this invitation came at the perfect time. We went on Friday night to avoid the larger weekend crowds. The kids were able to chose if they wanted to ride on ponies, a camel, or an elephant. They choose to ride on the ponies and the elephant.

     

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    The show begun with the Tigers, they are such beautiful animals and did several tricks for treats. They were so fun to watch, constantly doing something for the next treat, reminded me of our two cats at home. The tigers then jumped through a fire hoop and went into their cage. There were three rings where performers would do the high wire performance, a hula performance, balancing containers on their heads, contortionists and performing puppies.

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    There was so much to see and we really enjoyed all of the event! Each of our kids enjoyed different sections of the circus; our daughter loved all of it, and the boys it was all about the bikes in the sphere for them. This is something that we will place on our annual outings to do list.

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    Cricut’s spectacular savings!!

     

    **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about making personalized cards and gifts. Instead of cramping up your hand muscles cutting out hearts and cute designs with clunky scissors, save yourself time and elevate your design by using a Cricut Explore Air. Without a doubt, this is the best crafting device available.

    It’s not only versatile and easy to use, it’s also on sale right now at Cricut! You’ll be able to get:

    ✂ $50 off the Cricut Explore Air

    ✂ $129.95 off the Cricut Explore Air™ Machine + Deluxe Starter Set
    ✂ $138.94 off the Cricut Explore Air™ Machine + Ultimate Machine Set  and

    ✂ $257.78 off the Cricut Explore Air™ Machine + EVERYTHING Starter Set

    The Explore Air Machine’s Bundle of Benefits
    With the Cricut Explore Air™, you can cut over 60 different types of material, including paper, fabric, plastic and vinyl to name a few. The Explore Air also features Cut Smart™ technology, which allows you to cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional precision, from ¼” tall up to 11½” wide x 23½” tall.

    This Cricut Explore machine is called the Air because it has built-in Bluetooth® capability. This means you can use Cricut’s free iPad app and design anything you want from your iPad, just like you would on your home computer, but with the convenience of being able to take your projects with you anywhere. Then, you can just wirelessly send your project from your iPad to your Explore Air to bring it to life.

     

    While the Cricut Explore Air is impressive on its own, purchasing it with one of Cricut’s bundle offerings makes it even more valuable. Each bundle comes with different accessories that allow you to expand your creativity and make your crafting projects even more simple and fun to create. Plus, by purchasing your Explore Air with a bundle, you’re able to save a bundle in the process!

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    The Circus is Coming!!!

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    Our family is so excited tat the Jordan World Circus is Coming to Utah – January 29th – February 3rd Producer Jody Jordan, Has gathered a superb collection of artist and animals from around the world that are sure to amuse and thrill you at the same time. From Aerialist, acrobats, rare white tigers, and of course funny clowns. All that plus something every child is sure to talk about long after the circus has left. “The gentle giants” Our amazing circus elephants. You won’t want to miss all the excitement coming to.

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    Get $10 OFF ‘Family Pack’ – ONLINE ONLY – Family Pack is good for ‘2 Adults + 3 Children (Ages 3 to 12 years)’

    Please Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ut/jordan-world-circus/?mode=search
    To Select your location For Ticket Purchase. Discount Is Good for Utah Locations Only On Family Pack. Please Use Code “FamilyFun”

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    Should I Scoop Out My Bagel Giveaway!

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    It’s a new year and like many I am searching for ideas to lose those extra pounds that I have gained over the years. I was asked to read and review this book Should I Scoop Out My Bagel and 99 Other Anwsers to Your Everyday Diet and Nutrituin Question to Help You Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Live Healthy.  As a busy work at home, and home school mom, this book is an easy resourceful book to read.

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    When it comes to eating the right foods – there is so much information out there. What diet should you follow, can you have a cheat day or drink a glass of wine? Don’t you wish you had a best friend that could answer all your questions about what is truly important and actually relevant to your health? Should I Scoop Out My Bagel and 99 Other Answers to Your Everyday Diet and Nutrition Questions to Help You Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Live Healthy is written in short chapters that answer 99 questions that you probably wanted to ask – but never had anyone to ask. Ilyse Schapiro and Hallie Rich have twenty-five years of combined experience in the health field and they are able to cover the multitude of questions that constantly top the list, including:

    • Is eating a wrap healthier than eating a bagel sandwich?
    • Is it time to get on the gluten-free bandwagon?
    • I have salads for lunch every day, and I’m still not losing weight. What am I doing wrong?
    • I’m tired of feeling tired. What can I do to lose the urge to snooze?
    • I eat well, so what’s the point of a multivitamin?
    • Learn about GMO’s and Organic Foods

    The book is like talking with your girlfriends. They provide practical advice that makes sense. This book is what every woman needs to read to get the answers they have been looking for!

    About The Authors:

    Ilyse Schapiro, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian and certified dietitian/nutritionist who holds a master’s of science in clinical nutrition and dietetics from New York University. Before launching her own practice, she was a dietitian at Joy Bauer Nutrition and served as a clinical dietitian at the Hospital for Special Surgery. She resides in Mamaroneck, New York. Hallie Rich worked side by side with both her father and grandmother at her family’s dietary supplement business, where she rose through the ranks to become a senior executive at the Company. Following the passing of her father, Hallie founded Rich Vitamins. Hallie received her BA with honors from the University of Michigan and resides in New York, New York.

    Twitter Party Details:

    I am so excited about this Twitter Party! The authors will be at the party to help answer your questions! Plus you can win awesome prizes including Amazon Gift Cards (or Paypal Cash) and copies of the book Should I Scoop Out My Bagel! Make sure you RSVP. Date – January 2- 14 2016 at 9:00-10:00pm EST

    Enter Below on the Giveaway Form for a chance to win $25 and a Signed Copy of Should I Scoop Out My Bagel and 99 Other Answers to Your Everyday Diet and Nutrition Questions to Help You Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Live Healthy! Plus come back for out Twitter party for more fun, prizes, and useful information!

     

     

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    Amazon Prime Video 30 days free!

     

    I love being an Amazon prime customer. I have been a Prime member for over five years now. When I first started it was to have diapers delivered, it saved us money and a lot of time. I order the pets food and many of our household goods through their save and subscribe feature. They have so many features that is great for our family. One of those features is Amazon Prime Videos. I use many of them in our home school studies and there are shows for the parent’s to. We have been watching their new show The Man in the High Castle, an interesting twist on what might have been if Germany and Japan won World War II. You can  Start Your Prime Video 30-Day Free Trial Now!

     

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    Evgie Wall Decal Giveaway!

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    A few months ago I was able to be part of a Evgie Wall Decal giveaway and am honored to share this with my readers again. Wall Decals are a great way to decorate a room without leaving holes in the wall. They are easy and beautiful additions to any room.

     

    A New Year means I like to make some changes. I like to change up a room and add something new. Painting a house is a huge job – especially if you want to change a really big room. It’s easy to redecorate any room when you use wall decals from Evgie. Evgie is a great place to find wall decals. Their vinyl decals are made from high quality matte vinyl which looks like it is painted on the wall. It is removable, so it’s simple to transform any room over and over again. Just peel and stick, it’s so easy! They will apply to most smooth surfaces. It’s also removable and won’t damage walls! Here are some examples of how you can change up a room and make it beautiful!

    Safari Wall Decals

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    Custom Flag Name Outer Space Wall Decals

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    Ocean Friends Wall Decals

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    Bears Wall Decals

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    Forest Animal Friends Wall Decals

    il_570xN.883772553_mm1k   They are also customizable. For example the Ocean Friends Wall decals is available in different colors! Color changes are available at no additional charge and you can choose up to 7 colors from their color chart. You must choose ONE single color FOR ONE another single color. For example, all elements in ORANGE to the same elements in TEAL. If you need to decorate a nursery, Evgie should be your first stop for wall decals. They create a beautiful and relaxing scenes in your baby’s room. Check out their Etsy Store for more beautiful designs.

    More Reasons to Shop at Evgie.com

    • 100% SATISFACTION – If it turns you don’t love your decal you may ship it back and they will refund your money!
    • FREE test decal for you to practice on and EASY Step-by-step detailed instructions!
    • They can adjust the decal size larger or smaller and add additional colors. Contact them for pricing!
    • They offer custom designs. If you have an idea in mind of a custom design, let them know!

    Now for the giveaway! One winner will receive a credit to spend $150 on Wall Decals at Evgie. Details:

    • Dates – December 18 – January 4, 2016 1159pm EST
    • Open Worldwide – but if the winner resides outside the US they will need to pay the difference in shipping.
    • Prize – $150 To spend on Wall Decals at Evgie