"GO TO HAVE IT!! " Rainbow Loom Toy REVIEW

My daughter saw the  TV add and "HAD TO HAVE IT!!!"
We saw it at a few craft stores --but they wouldn't accept Q's on the loom =( So we check out Amazon and found a nice bundle set-- The loom and over 2000 bands for @ $20
 I like how it has endless possibilities and keeps her busy for hours. Only negative I have is the price--as my daughter was the one paying she didn't mind as much--yet her and I both agree  some band storage included as part of the loom would be nice.

 what we got it kept her busy for hours!

What I'm pinning this week #pumpkins

 I love FALL
The changing colors
of the leaves.
pumpkins
scarecrows
the cool crisp air
Pumpkins
trick or treating
apple cider
and did I say -PUMPKINS


 What I'm pinning are some great pumpkin ideas!!

love the NO CARVING!!!

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some great printout fun and super crafty 
ideals like this pumpkin

 

#TBT

Bush Gardens 2006
I love the HUGE smiles =)

#WordlessWednesday ~ Multicultural Festival

Every year at my children's school PTA puts together a wonderful event we never miss--The Multicultural Festival.

 

 

they have a great many "country stations"
that have actives/crafts to do or food to taste.

It's a great way to meet teachers and other parents.

There is a "center stage" that this year featured

African Dance...very fun! 

Does your children's school have any feast  like this that you love to go to?

Children's Book Review "Mary had a Sleepy Sheep"

 As a former pre-K teacher  I love finding great children's authors.Reading is a passion I tried to instill in my classroom and now at home with my own children.  Julia Dweck is a "new" author to me. I was pleased when I was approached to review a few of her e-books. "Mary Had a Sleepy Sheep"  is not your average children's  nursery rhyme. In this hilarious story, poor Mary has one very VERY sleepy sheep named Sheppard. Her desperate attempts to wake Sheppard lead to water fun and shaving cream too!!! I love the fact that her little cat Whiskers helps Mary out.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 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.”

 There are some  fun activities included in the book and a page that has some super websites that Mrs. Dweck recommends to get your child's creative story telling juices flowing. 

You can find this book in the Kindle Store on  Amazon. I promise you this will be a story your lil ones will want to read over and over again.

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Over the summer we LOVE to visit the beach...living in snow Buffalo we soak up the sun when we get some=)  Our time at the beach has brought some of the best family memories from my Sons first visit-not wanting to get wet happy to dig in the sand, to this year watching my kids and their Dad splash in the water for hours.

I picked several photos that highlighted our beach outings.

Here is the finished product!!(ignore the wrinkles )
Very nice RIGHT!!!
 I  love how with a twist on your finger you have a totally new look.

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Children's Book Review~~Angels~~

I've just finished reading Angels - Children's Book by Alexis York Lumbard Illustrated by Flavia Weedn. It is a childrens book I'd highly recommend for  every child library.

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Did you know that angels of all kinds are everywhere? “Some are big, some are tiny. They're all so bright and very shiny.” This lyrical, breezy, and nondenominational picture book introduces children and adults to a magical place with its colorful and delicate pages. 

With its rich paintings, readers are transported through many colorful scenes, places and seasons to see how angels work behind everything, weaving their graces throughout the world.

The story itself has short, rhyming pages telling about the different ways angels look and the different things they do. Written for pre-schoolers, the book has a short enough message to hold their attention. The story's entirely non-denominational, offering opportunity for parents or guardians to  share whatever background they desire into the concept of heavenly protection. And the gentle comfort of angels watching over us, 
 A comfort book that makes this a perfect bedtime story. 

we give it 

*****

5 of 5 stars 

#TBT PirateDay

Thursday, September 19th is National "Talk Like a Pirate" Day! We'll be speaking Pirate, matey

and  Throw Back Thursday !!!

My Cute lil swashbucklers

then and then and now...

Arrrrrrrrrrgh! 

and the sassy swashbuckler!!

Personalizes Note Card ~REVIEW~

Writing a note and mailing it through the post is  something of a lost art in the day of IM and Texting. It's it a special form of communication that I don't want my kids to loose an appreciation for. When I had the opportunity to review some  personalized note cards I was thrilled.


I received one or more of the products mentioned  for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

About AmyAdele  they have quality  digital printing, on recycled paper the flat cards are the perfect size for notes to send to your family and friends. Flat card designs are available in incredible variety-- Right from Amy's lips " Our designs include seasonal themes, fun critters, floral themes, and SO  many,  more. The flat cards are so versatile.You can use them as invitations, announcements, thank you notes, or just to send a "hello" to a friend!" 

First impression was super the cards were package in a cute draw string mesh bag, and there was a personal note to me  from Amy!!!!  The card I ordered looked sharp and was on a good  stock paper. My daughter was thrilled with the Zebra design - there are so many to choose you'll be sure to find a style that will fit ANYONE!!

~~#WordlessWednesday~~ "Let's Hang!"

Hangin' out after school =^D

What I'm Pinning this week...

GREAT QUOTES

















This one is my favorite 





You can check out more on my How I Gain Strength  and Great Quotes  boards

Do you have a favorite quote-please share!

~~Review ~~ Personalized VISA Prepaid Debit Card

I don't have the best credit right now and have cut off all Credit Card use---until I herd about Card.com. I think we are a match made in credit heaven!

~~This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to write it. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 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.”

This company carries a card that is a debit card, like the one from your bank, and you can use it EVERYWHERE Visa is accepted -- except it's way cooler and cuter than your crumby old bank card.

• Free to order, activate and load
• Free app and check deposits from your smartphone
• Free direct deposit
• Free card-to-card transfers, any time, anywhere, in seconds
• No overdraft fees -- never goes negative!
• Safer than cash - 24/7 support, Visa fraud protection and 100% FDIC insurance on funds
• No debt, financially responsible, no interest/credit/APRs
• No credit check and approval in seconds
• 22,000 in-network ATMs
• Thousands of cool, unique card designs to choose from, including brands like: Garfield, James Dean, Care Bears, Walking Dead, Star Trek, Autism Awareness,Breast Cancer Awareness, Shark Week, Where's Waldo, Doodle Jump, etc.
  
  
  
  

or my cute pick

This card is not a gift card, so you can’t give or receive the card as a gift - It's better than a gift card because you don't just use it once and toss it, but instead get to replace your boring bank-issued debit card and show it off over and over.

There is a monthly free that is waive when you direct deposit over $800 in 30 days. so if you have your pay check directly deposited NO FEE YEAH!!!!

Maybe this is just right for you too!! Check out their website...I'm sure you'll find a card that suits you personality!

#WordlessWednesday #Win $100 Amex GC--with #AlamoGames2Go Day3

This week, Mommy of Two Little Monkeys is going to be giving away FIVE $100 AMEX gift cards!

you may have seen my post HERE about all the topics--if not check it out.

today is Make Your Bed Day & Grandparents Day

here's mine and it's my WW too =]

Perky Plus ~~Product Review~~

Product Description

Engineered by professional carpet cleaners, Perky PLUS  has been formulated to

 tackle all types of everyday home spills and messes.  With over 35 years of experience

 making stain removers and carpet cleaning supplies, Perky PLUS  is perfect for

 the everyday modern family.  Unlike other carpet stain removers that use a

 spray top to treat the surface of the stain, Perky stain removers fight the source

 of the stain in the carpet & pad with an advanced squirt top that not only dissolves 

the stain but also neutralizes odors on contact giving your carpet and fabrics that

 brand new look and smell.  Groom Industries has been manufacturing professional cleaning

 supplies for over 35 years and have just recently developed these fantastic cleaning

 products and stain removers for the general public. Visit the website for more information.  

Perky is approved by the EPA's Design for Environment program.

My test

this is a juice stain that has been here for about two days.

the spot

                                    

applying,let sit for about 2 to 3 minutes-rinse with wet towel- and brushing to fluff the carpet back up LOVE THAT!

 I left the edges of the spot untouched for the photo-so you could really see how well the product works. If it can get out a two day old spot-its a MUST BUY!