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Aquaphor | Review and Giveaway | Celebrating Mom {Wonder Worker} Everyday

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post and I have been provided compensation by Aquaphor.  This post has not been reviewed by a third party and all opinions are my own as always. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day!  

I want to keep celebrating - how about you?

Aquaphor agrees with me and wants to help us celebrate.  

I've been a long time user of Aquaphor.  When we moved to Arizona, I was shocked how quickly my skin would get dry and cracked.  Aquaphor is one of my go to products to help fight this.  

Little Guy has eczema, so when they sent me a jar of the Healing Ointment to try, I was thrilled.

From their website:  Healing Ointment is Free of fragrances, preservatives, and dyes, this multi-purpose ointment can be used for your skin needs from dry, sensitive skin to chapped cheeks. 

Within one month, his eczema is almost completely gone - it truly has worked wonders!  There is just one small spot behind his knee that I am still working on.  

The mommy job doesn't end - huh?  

Aquaphor asked me to think of five ways my mom has worked wonders in my life.  It didn't take me long to figure that out!  

• She is an amazing listener.  I still call her almost everyday just to chat.
• She taught me how to love.  She loves unconditionally - expecting nothing in return {see my tag line :)  }
• She taught me to keep putting one foot in front in front of the other - even when days are tough.
• She taught me to speak with kindness and gentleness - that our words are powerful.
• Most of all, she taught me of God's love.

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Local Event | Harlem Globetrotters Summer Basketball Clinics

Disclosure: My family will be  given four tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters.  This post has not been reviewed by a third party and all opinions are my own as always. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

I have always wanted to take my kiddos to see them Harlem Globetrotters!

Can you imagine having the opportunity to learn from them?!  

Now everything awesome - kids, basketball, teamwork, and having fun – comes together at destination awesome: Harlem Globetrotter Summer Skills Clinics, the ONLY clinics coached by stars of The Harlem Globetrotters!

Everyone loves The Globetrotters, the stars who always put smiles on kids’ faces. At Globetrotter Summer Skills Clinics, our stars coach kids in limited size groups and bring laughs, encouragement and high fives for everyone! Globetrotters direct, motivate, inspire AND entertain, keeping it inclusive and fun for ALL boys and girls, aged 6-12, of ALL skill and experience levels. Each session is $59 and includes a free ticket voucher to see the Globetrotters live in 2014!  But you can save $10 with promo code USFAMILY! Code is valid through 5/31.

Each child will receive: 

• A free ticket voucher (valued up to $40) to see the Globetrotters during their 2014 World Tour
• Autographs and photos with the stars!
• Official Globetrotter certificate of completion with a personalized Globetrotter nickname

Clinic Locations: http://globi.es/GlobetrotterClinicsUSFAMILY (These are just the clinics - the games for your tickets are in 200 cities)

Save $10 on registration! Enter the Coupon Code USFAMILY on the cart page after completing your registration  http://globi.es/GlobetrotterClinicsUSFAMILY

Kidecals | durable waterproof labels

Disclosure: My family will be  provided a complimentary Mega Set of Kidecals.  This post has not been reviewed by a third party and all opinions are my own as always. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Aren't these so cute?!  You can label water bottles, clothing, books, toys, sports gear with their trendy and fun designs.  

Kidecals waterproof name labels are durable and can stick to just about anything...including pool toys!  

These labels are perfect for daycare and camp.  Everything comes home labeled!  Bonus!  

These labels were featured on the Today Show!

 My Readers Save 15% off Kidecals the most durable waterproof labels on the market use promo code: bestlabels at http://kidecals.com/ 

 

Local Event | AZ Renaissance Festival | We came, we saw, we conquered!

Seriously - if you didn't get to go this year - you have to put it on your calendar for next year!  

The AZ Ren Fest was perfect for my kids!  They are 12 and 9 and had an absolute blast!

Our first stop was the maze ~ Baby J was the first one to find the end!

And when you find the end... there is an awesome slide to go down!  

No one took a picture of me going down the slide - you can thank me later :)  

Our next stop was the Clan Tinkers show - funny, clean, family friendly and adorable!  

They were so great with the kids and very talented.  

All four of us loved the show!

Absolutely family friendly and fun!  

We will definitely be putting it on our calendar for next year!  

Disclosure: My family was given tickets to the festival through US Family Guide.  This post has not been reviewed by a third party and all opinions are my own as always. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Pro Home Stores | Bonsai Trees

Pro Home Stores offers thousands of home and office decor items with free shipping and no sales tax.  Everything from outdoor water features to tabletop firepalce and even comfortable hammock chairs.

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Nate's room is decorated with an Asian theme right now.

He has a large bamboo painting on his wall - and has a list of things he would like to do to his room a little at a time.  

When I was contacted by Pro Home stores to review their bonsai tree, I was thrilled!  I could surprise Nate!  

The box arrived packaged very carefuly.  The pot is very nice and there was a very helpful letter just inside the letter.  

The letter let us know that this little tree looses its trees in the winter and not to worry.  There were detailed instructions on how to care for the tree, that I put Nate in charge of.  

Every day as we walk out the door to go to school, Nate checks the plant to make sure the soil is just right!  He can't wait to watch the little leaves appear!  

If you have someone in your life that would love a Bonsai tree, I would definitely recommend Pro Home Stores.

Disclosure: I was given one bonsai tree to review by Pro Home Stores.  This post has not been reviewed by a third party and all opinions are my own as always. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Local Event | AZ Renaissance Festival

AZ Renaissance Festival

Saturday, Sundays & Presidents Day Monday

NOW through March 31, 2013

Looking for a unique getaway? How about a trip back in time?

Escape to the Arizona Renaissance Festival where pleasure and celebration are the only orders of the day as decreed by the King!

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is one of the largest of the Renaissance events in the nation because it is really five Festivals all rolled into a giant, costumed fantasy village with:

• Thirteen Stages of Continuous Live Entertainment
• An Outdoor Circus
• A Medieval Arts & Crafts Fair
• A Jousting Tournament with Three Performances Each Day
• A Day-Long Feast

Kids Get in Free with this coupon http://phoenixkids.com/coupon.php?bid=154211&id=132

My readers enter for a chance to win a Family Adventure 6-pack to the AZ Renaissance Festival!

Disclosure:  I have not received any compensation for the post above. I was given the information to share with my readers - and I love being able to pass on special offers to you!  All opinions are my own, as they always are.

Local Event | Valentine's Day BOGO/ Ziva's Birthday! #SeaLife

Out of all the fish in the sea, you are the only one for me!

February 14th

Bring your special someone to SEA LIFE Arizona for a romantic journey under the sea! 

Visit on Valentine’s Day and receive one FREE admission when you purchase one regular full priced admission at the Admissions counter.

 
Ziva’s Birthday Bash

February 15th-18th

One year ago on February 15th the state’s first sea turtle flew over 1700 miles to live in her new home at SEA LIFE Arizona. We are celebrating “Ziva’s Birthday” all weekend long with family-fun party games, crafts and songs! Plus, for every full priced ticket that is purchased Feb. 15th-18th, $1 will benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, the organization that rehabilitated Ziva after she was injured by a boat in 2010.

 

Disclosure:  I have not received any compensation for the post above. I was given the information to share with my readers - and I love being able to pass on special offers to you!  All opinions are my own, as they always are.

Firmoo | Glasses and Sunglasses

Firmoo invited me to try their glasses.

This entire week, I have been trying to get the courage up to do a few self portraits.

This morning, when Nate came down for breakfast - he had them on!  And he asked if he could wear them to school - Adorable.  

So this afternoon, I got up the courage to take a few self portraits...

So there you have it!  

Seriously fun and definately a photo prop in my future.   Nate is already dreaming of a superhero photo shoot and borrowing the glasses again. 

I may just have to go get him his own pair!  

Thank you, Firmoo!

Here is a little information from Firmoo:

Firmoo.com is the world's most popular online eyeglasses store. We have always been committed ourselves to offering customers the best quality products at the most affordable prices. For this reason, we have gained a solid reputation and trust from almost 560,000+ fans on Facebook. Also, we have been establishing collaboration with more than 10,000 bloggers till now.

{Photo Credit - Firmoo}

 Firmoo has been very easy to work with.  Their customer service has been fantastic and they were very easy to work with!

Did you know that they have a first pair free program?! Seriously - you should go try it!  Just click on the picture below to learn all about it.  

Disclosure: I was given one pair of glasses to review by Firmoo.  This post has not been reviewed by a third party and all opinions are my own as always. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Local Event | Angels in the Attic Estate Sale

{Photo - Courtesy of the estate sale}

DATE                               February 9th and 10th

DAY OF WEEK                Saturday and Sunday 

TIME                               Saturday 8 am until 3 pm and Sunday 8 am until 3 pm 

ADDRESS                       15905  N. Greenway Ste. 102 Hayden Loop Scottsdale 85260

Numbers given out at 7 am 

* Lovely nursery decor
* Strollers 
* Head band with flowers all bedazzled 
* Movimentto fashion accessories 
* Swarosi crystal necklace 
* Guidecraft rocking chairs 
* Safety First potty stool
* Balboa baby shopping cart
* High chair
* Haba German toys
* Play tents
* Radio Flyers 
* Retro rocket
* Airfow collectibe tricycles
* Erbaviva baby and mom products
* Kaloo bears
* Elk and Angel bears
* Baby Tates baskets
* Burmese bath baskets
* Moby wraps
* Custom made hats and bonnets
* Twinkie toe slippers with crystals
* Cotton candy blankets 18 x 18 
* Lollipop blankets
* Crib bedding sets
* Books and DVDs 
* Baby leather albums
* Activity tables, rockers and rugs
* Airflow bikes and collectibles
* Musical instruments
* Train sets
* Gift baskets, candles and jewelry for mom
* Peruvian dolls that look like Neiman Marcus dolls
* Car organizers and lunch buckets
* Bling jewelry and crystal tiaras of all kinds
* Tiffany spoons
* Lilly Pulize bags
* Fendi bags
* Designer diaper bags
* Gucci 
* Eddie Bauer and the list goes on
* Elks and Angel booties and slippers
* Eebee books and dolls
* Onesies and organic Onesies
* Echo friendly clothing
* Angel Care products
* Dartmouth patent leather shoes
* Wall art and decals
* Wood carving art
* Bring your Visa and Mastercard

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS 

Disclosure:  I have not received any compensation for the post above. I was given the information to share with my readers - and I love being able to pass on special offers to you!  All opinions are my own, as they always are.

Local Event | The Harlem Globetrotters "You Write the Rules" World Tour

{Photo courtesy of :  The Harlem Globetrotters}

The Harlem Globetrotters have a discount code they want to share with you!  

The discount code is "TOGETHER" and will save you $7 on every ticket purchased for any game on the Harlem Globetrotters 2013 "You Write the Rules" tour schedule which can be found here: http://globi.es/VCR91s.  (discount available on select ticket levels). 

Disclosure:  I have not received any compensation for the post above. I was given the information to share with my readers - and I love being able to pass on special offers to you!  All opinions are my own, as they always are.