National Geographic Kids Books {+ Giveaway!}

I received books from National Geographic Kids to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Books are a classic gift that you just CAN'T go wrong with!  There is truly a book for everyone, including those who don't like to, or can't, read.  (Graphic novels, so basically comic books, are what got our boys interested in reading!  And now they love chapter books, information books, joke books, and basically every kind of book!)  So as you're working on what to get the people Read more [...]

WB Home Entertainment ~ Peanuts 70th Anniversary Collection & Scooby Doo The Complete Series

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the following Blu-ray sets I'm reviewing in my blog post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Our family makes it a point to sit down together a couple times a week and watch a show or movie.  The catch to this tradition is the fact that we don't have 'regular tv, cable, Netflix, or any of the other similar options.  We have a television and a DVD/Bluray player.  That's it!  We made the switch quite a few years ago so we could Read more [...]

Project Genius – Ultimate Puzzles, Brain Teasers, Riddles, & More {+ Giveaway}

I received product from Project Genius to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Are you looking for unique gifts that are designed to inspire and simulate the brain this Christmas?  If so, look no further than Project Genius.  They are a company focused on the curation of the best quality puzzles, timeless design, modern sophistication, and most importantly, the opportunity for each of us to discover our capabilities for ourselves. Project Genius - Ultimate Puzzles, Read more [...]

Mill Creek Entertainment ~ The King Of Queens & Charlie’s Angels {Give The Gift Of Entertainment}

I received product from Mill Creek Entertainment to facilitate this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. My husband and I made a decision about 10 years ago that has shaped our family.  We got rid of 'tv'.  Not the actual television.  But when all the changes happened that would now require purchasing the special little converter box, we chose not to do it.  While there were still television shows we enjoyed, there were many more options we just didn't want in our home.  So we went with Read more [...]

The Power Of Game Play – Gift AMIGO Games This Christmas (+ GIVEAWAY!)

I received product in exchange for this post.  As always, all opinions are my own. Give the gift of quality time and play through AMIGO Games this year!  Any day can be family game day but it's even more fun with the help of AMIGO Games. The Power Of Game Play - Gift AMIGO Games This Christmas We are a huge game playing family.  And being from Minnesota, where winter tends to hit hard, we play even more often throughout those cold months.  So this Christmas, my kids will be thrilled to find Read more [...]