Saturday 12/31, Low Entry Giveaways!

U.S. Cellular branded Earbuds (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Books, Bargains, Blessings *GT

Getting Naked for Money: An Accidental Travel Writer Reveals All - book - Worldwide - More Time to Travel

Don’t Dump Dumpty Game - U.S. - Upstate Ramblings *GT

VARTA Handbag Light and a VARTA Safety Power Bank 2.600 - U.S. - The Mom Bag

What to Do When You Feel Too Shy: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Social Anxiety (What-to-Do Guides for Kids) - book - All 50 U.S. States/CAN - The Friendship Blog


Over 250 Entries:
Free Web Hosting for One Year (5 Winners) - U.S. - WDF *RC

Sterling Silver Snowflake Mini Charm on a Sterling Silver 18" Fine Chain (RV: $110) - U.S. - Mom Junky *RC

Ten (10) Digital Prints (Worth over $50) from Alemi Prints Etsy shop - U.S. - la vie in may *RC

Painting for Peace: A Coloring Book & Painting for Peace in Ferguson (2 books) - US/CAN - Adult Coloring 101 *RC

E-book “The Lives We Lead” and the first winner that is randomly chosen will also receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card (3 Winners) - U.S. - Michigan Savings and More *GT

"Mischief & Manors," "Coy of The Salarian Desert," and "Animal Adventures: Sharks" - books - US/CAN - Rockin' Book Reviews *RC

Your Choice! Seriously, You Choose: A T Shirt, Leggings, A Hoodie...any one item in stock - U.S. - Native to This Place *FB *RC

Friday 12/30, Low Entry Giveaways!

Glam It Up Beauty Kit - Main 48 U.S. States - Finch N Wren *GT

Max and Madeleine lip balm - “Cherry Bomb” - U.S. - *RC

$100 Visa gift card - U.S. - Feels Like Home

$25 Amazon GC or PayPal - Worldwide - My Soul Called Life *RC

Beauty To-Go Bag - U.S. - The Suburban Mom *RC

The Beginner's Bible: Timeless Children's Stories - All 50 U.S. States - Try It-Like It *RC

$100 Visa gift card - U.S. - A Mom With a Lesson Plan

Sleep Innovations Mattress and Pillow - U.S. - Hot Beauty Health


Over 250 Entries:
Birds-I-View Bird Feeder (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Lille Punkin *GT

The Gift of Gift - Children's Book Review and Giveaway! (3 Winners) (U.S.) Ends 1/15

“THE GIFT OF GIFT” WINS PRESTIGIOUS MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS MEDAL!

Breakthrough Children’s Book Wins for Unique Story That Highlights Girl Empowerment & Diversity While Raising Money for Healthcare Non-Profit

“The Gift of Gift” (from Umiya Publishing), the second book in the acclaimed Super Amazing Princess Heroes series, has been awarded the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards® Silver Medal as one of the best children’s books of 2016.

A tale of compassion, heroism and visionary thinking, "The Gift of Gift" features the three main Super Amazing Princess Heroes – Kinney, Oceana, and Sammie – who learn that one of their Ugandan friends, a wonderful girl named Gift, is sick with a heart condition. The girls spring into action and help build a heart hospital in Uganda. Gift not only becomes healthy, but also receives another very special transformation, as she becomes a new Super Amazing Princess Hero with the power of healing. “The Gift of Gift” was written by Sanjay Nambiar, an award-winning author and the creator of the Super Amazing Princess Heroes’ series. Fine artist and sculptor Sedi Pak designed the vibrant illustrations, all of which were painted on birch plywood panels.  

Proceeds from the book are being shared with World Children’s Initiative (WCI), which built a hospital in Sri Lanka after the 2004 tsunami, as well as the African heart center depicted in "The Gift of Gift." The title character in the story was inspired by a real-life girl named Gift, who was WCI’s first heart patient in Uganda.

The Mom’s Choice Awards (MCA) is an international awards program that recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents, and others for their efforts in creating quality family-friendly media, products, and services. Parents, educators, librarians, and retailers look for the MCA’s Honoring Excellence seal of approval when selecting quality materials for children and families.

“We are thrilled to receive this wonderful award,” notes Sanjay Nambiar, author of “The Gift of Gift.” “Because the story reinforces our brand’s commitment to diversity and empowering girls, we are honored to receive this recognition from MCA, the ultimate standard in quality, family-friendly products. Now we have the responsibility to pass this good fortune and karma forward,” he added.
For more information on the awards program and the honorees, please visit MomsChoiceAwards.com. “The Gift of Gift” is available at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, in e-reader formats for the Kindle, Nook, and iPad, and through bookstores and gift shops across the country.

About the Super Amazing Princess Heroes
The Super Amazing Princess Heroes (“SAPH”) is a global brand and community that inspires girls to be tomorrow’s heroes. The primary narrative follows three wonderful girls – Kinney, Oceana and Sammie – who discover magical tiaras that transform them into princesses with super powers. In the first SAPH story, they save the prince! With a universe of diverse and fun characters from around the world, books, interactive stories, animation, games, toys, and much more, SAPH helps girls celebrate themselves while cultivating the power within.

Learn more at www.superprincessheroes.com and www.facebook.com/princessheroes   .

My Review:
The Gift of Gift is the second book written by Sanjay Nambiar. The first book in the series is called "The Super Duper Princess Heroes: How It All Started (Super Amazing Princess Heroes)." My girls love female and male superheroes. It seems to be their newest obsession. Kinney becomes slow and she gets sick, with a hole in her heart. So she is sent back to America to have her heart fixed. Gift is the name of a little girl that Kinney, Oceana and Sammie have grown close with.  After Kinney has her heart repaired, Gift becomes sick with the same thing. Kinney, Oceana and Sammie build a hospital in Uganda, where Gift lives, like the heart hospitals in America to help Gift and other children in Africa with health problems so they can get help instead of waiting to be flown to America to do so. After the hospital is built, a fairy princess appears and turns Gift into a Super Amazing Princess Hero. Now she can join Kinney, Oceana and Sammie on their adventures!

It's a cute story. I feel that it's for children ages 3 to 7. As my 7 year old said that the story was ok. But of course, my 4 year old liked it.

Buy It! (affl. link)



Win It!

Enter below using the Giveaway Tools form for a chance to win your own copy of "The Gift of Gift," 3 Winners! Giveaway is open to residents in all 50 U.S. States, 18 years of age or older. No P.O. Boxes please. Sorry. Giveaway ends 1/15/17.

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Disclosure: I received one copy of "The Gift of Gift" in exchange for my post. No other compensation was exchanged or received.

Thursday 12/29, Low Entry Giveaways!

Your Choice 30-Day Supply of Probiotics from UP4 - U.S. - The Soulful Spoon *RC

Greater DVD and Hillsong - Let Hope Rise DVD - U.S. - Cummins Life *RC

$70 Steel Evergreen Luminary - All 50 U.S. States - Raise Your Garden


Over 250 Entries:
The Christmas Puppy - children’s book & a Brightly Tote Bag - U.S. - Heck of a Bunch *RC

$100 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Gift Card - U.S. - Grace and Good Eats *RC

"When Jesus Was a Green-Eyed Brunette: Loving People Like God Does," by Max Davis - book - U.S. - Mammanatty's Raves & Reviews *RC

Insight Organic Skincare - U.S./CAN - The Life of a Home Mom *RC

The Official DC Super Hero Cookbook - U.S. - Mom's Own Words *RC

Unexpected - book - U.S. - Paulette's Papers *RC

Wednesday 12/28, Low Entry Giveaways!

Saving Phoebe Marrow - book - U.S. - Outside the Box Mom *RC

4-pack of tickets to Medieval Times in Dallas, Texas - Dallas, TX - The Tiptoe Fairy *RC

Sensei Skylander character and one new Creation Crystal, along with a code for your child to create their own Skylander character in the Skylanders Creator App and bring it to life as a 3D printed character ($75 value) - U.S. - Making Time for Mommy

Bible Orgami - US/CAN OR 1 e-copy (International) - Rockin' Book Reviews *RC

Brentwood Venice Lounger and Pillow - U.S. - Anxious Toddlers *RC

Tuesday 12/27, Low Entry Giveaways!

Bedtime Read and Rhyme Bible Stories - U.S. - Heck of a Bunch *RC

Home Organization Tear Outs for the Whole Family: Get Everyone Mobilized to Organize Your Home with 100 Printed Forms, Lists, Schedules and Directions - book - U.S. - Five Heart Home *RC

When Jesus Was a Green-Eyed Brunette: Loving People Like God Does - book - U.S. - The Life of a Home Mom *RC

MAM Infant Basics Feeding Gift Set - U.S. - The Mommy Factor *RC

$50 Visa Gift Card - U.S. - The Gunny Sack *RC


Over 250 Entries:
$100 BlueMercury gift card, useable both in-stores and online - U.S. - GayNYCDad

The Beginner’s Bible - Storybook, from ZonderKidz and Zondervan - All 50 U.S. States - Chat with Vera *RC

Dark Before Dawn - book - U.S. - Crunchy Beach Mama *RC

Monday 12/26, Low Entry Giveaways!

The Secret Life Of Pets Blu-ray/DVD - U.S. - The Mommy Factor *RC

Kurgo “Quilted Loft Jacket” For Your Dog - U.S. - Bocci's Beefs *RC

The Beginner's Bible: Timeless Children's Stories (retail value of $16.99) - U.S. - Life is what it's Called *RC

Copy of Max Davis' "When Jesus Was a Green-Eyed Brunette: Loving People Like God Does" - book - Main 48 U.S. States - Finch N Wren *GT

2016 Fancy Feast Ornament - U.S. - 4 the Love of Animals *RC

The Coffee Catcha - U.S. - Perfect Daily Grind *RC


Over 250 Entries:
$34.99 Credit to Covered Goods to go towards a Nursing Cover of your choice - U.S. - Through Mama's Eyes *RC

Kids’ Darth Vader Rain Boots - All 50 U.S. States - Obsessed by Portia *RC

Kimarie’s Knit Knacks Yarn - U.S. - The Philosopher's Wife *RC

Saturday 12/24 & Sunday 12/25 - Merry Christmas!

End 12/24 - Christmas Eve
Curious Dream Fabric FQ bundle (@10am ET) - U.S. & International - made by Chrissie D

The Beginner's Bible: Timeless Children's Stories (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Emily Reviews *GT

Two Bags Of Pork Rinds - U.S. - Hanging Off The Wire *RC

Smashbox Cosmetics Primer + Lipstick combo - CAN/US - Summer X Skin


End on 12/25 - Christmas Day
Every Day with God: 365 Daily Devos for Boys (A VeggieTales Book) (@9pm CST) - U.S. - Gypsy Road *GT

$25 Amazon Gift Card (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Books, Bargains, Blessings *GT

$25 World Market Gift Card - U.S. - GayNYCDad

Third & Last Switchmate - Light Control - U.S. - GayNYCDad

Ventev Powercell 3015+ Battery Charger - U.S. - GayNYCDad

WowWee’s Groove Cube – Awesome Mini Speaker - U.S. - GayNYCDad

Betty Crocker Big Red Cookbook and a $25 Visa gift card - U.S. - My thoughts, ideas and ramblings

When Jesus Was a Green-Eyed Brunette - U.S. - The Worthier Part *GT

Spray Tan + Teeth Whitening at the T Spa - Tulalip, Washington - Obsessed by Portia *RC

Simplehuman Foam Cartridge Sensor Pump & Soaps - U.S. - Simply Tara Lynn *RC

Friday 12/23, Low Entry Giveaways!

$25 Save-A-Lot gift card (@1pm CST) - U.S. - The Soccer Mom Blog *GT

Berenstain Bears Mystery Prize Pack from Zondervan (@9pm CST) - U.S. - Gypsy Road *GT

Annual Subscription to Cricket Media Kids literature magazine - All 50 U.S. States - Eccentric Eclectic Woman *RC

$25 Save-A-Lot GC - U.S. - The Soccer Mom Blog *IG

TELETUBBIES Prize Pack - U.S. - The Rock Father *RC

Copy of "Word of Mouse" - children's book and a $50 VISA gift card - U.S. - The Little Style File


Over 250 Entries:
Set of the BEST baking sheets from Williams Sonoma (@12pm) - U.S. - How Sweet It Is

Inlight 100% Organic Skincare products - U.S. - Hanging Off The Wire *RC

$35 Novica Gift Card - All 50 U.S. States - Eccentric Eclectic Woman *RC

Thursday 12/22, Low Entry #Giveaways!

Moments with the Savior: Experience Jesus, the kindness in his face, the forgiveness in his eyes, and the power in his hand - book (@9pm CST) - U.S. - Gypsy Road *GT

Sunglass Warehouse Haddington Sunglasses - All 50 U.S. States - Long Wait For Isabella *IG

Five (5) cartons of Kemps Yo2 - U.S. - JAC *GT

One Personalized Book of Choice - I See Me! - All 50 U.S. States - Building Our Story *RC

Holiday Cling Decor - U.S. - Maryland Momma Rambles *RC


Over 250 Entries:
Inlight Skincare Trial Kits - U.S. - Heck of a Bunch *RC

Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace - U.S. - Happily Ever After *RC

Wi-Fi Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring and one Wi-Fi Smart Plug - U.S - Happily Ever After *RC

Whiffer Sniffers - U.S. - The Simple Moms *RC

eBooks of "Fire in the Woods," "Ashes in the Sky," and an eGalley of "Embers in the Sea" (3 Winners) - Worldwide - Susan Heim on Writing *RC

Check out Zulily for Your Last Minute Christmas Gifts!

Zulily, an online retailer obsessed with bringing customers special finds at incredible prices every day, conducted a survey to uncover holiday sleepwear trends across the country. What do Americans really want to wear while unwrapping gifts with loved ones this holiday season? They've got your answers!

According to our survey:
· 60% of Americans wear holiday PJ's while opening presents on Christmas morning
· 27% of those festive folks have already picked out their Christmas PJ's
· 31% view matching PJ's as a family affair
· 8% will dress up their four-legged friends in matching PJ accessories (Fido is part of the family after all, right?)
· 29% prefer plaid jammies
· Most Americans will change out of their PJ's after breakfast (27%)

Also, check out how Zulily gave back this year by making bed times better for children in need. Customers purchased a product featuring a “Buy One, Give One” badge on zulily to trigger a donation to one of two philanthropic organizations, First Book and Treehouse.

Zulily is a great website to do your last minute Christmas shopping and shopping year round! If you order something today, it should be shipped out today or tomorrow, and hopefully, it should arrive by Christmas Eve Day! No guarantees from me though, because of the weather.

About Zulily:
With new sales starting every morning, you never know what you’ll find at Zulily. It’s all about the thrill of seeing what’s new. You’ll discover unique brands and products—the things that help you express your personal style. And you’ll save, too, with prices up to 70% off every day.

You can purchase shoes, boots, furniture, clothing, books, toys and more on Zulily! I really like their cute winter selections! Check out a few items pictured below! You can find them all here: http://www.zulily.com/e/curl-up-and-get-cozy-208112.html.

Zulily has NEW products on their website everyday! Make sure that you sign up for their emails and they will send you an email each day when new items are available to purchase!

You can also find and purchase items for your home on Zulily such as little girl ruffle pants, ruffle dresses, matching clothing for little girls and their 18 inch dolls, boys clothing, women's clothing, men's clothing, bedding, bath items, curtains, furniture and a whole lot more! You can also download the Zulily Mobile App. on your cell phone!

Save time and money! Shop on Zulily!

Connect with Zulily:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zulily

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zulily

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zulily/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/zulily/


Disclosure: I will receive a gift code for Zulily in exchange for my post. But the above information is my own and created by me and my research of Zulily and opinions about them from a few friends.

Wednesday 12/21, Low Entry Giveaways!

$25 Gift Card to DICK's - U.S. - The Momma Diaries

"When Jesus Was A Green Eyed Brunette: Loving People Like God Does" Book by Max Davis - U.S. - Life is what it's Called *RC

Digital download of ‘Star Wars: Force Awakens’ (10 Winners) - U.S. - Hanging Off the Wire *RC

Signed Copy of "Walking the Llano" - book (2 Winners) - U.S. - Storeybook Reviews *RC

One Lite Poppers 38-Piece Truck Construction Kit *RC


Over 250 Entries:
Set of 4 Champagne Flutes by Mackenzie-Childs (@12noon) - U.S. - How Sweet it Is

Breast Milk Glass Pendant in winner choice of colors and glass (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - The Quirky Mom Next Door *GT

Christmas All Over Again DVD - U.S. - Heck of a Bunch *RC

The Cat Coloring Book: Creative Calm for Cat Lovers (Adult Coloring Books) - U.S. - Broken TeePee *GL

Swag Code Extravaganza: Reindeer Games! (US & CAN)

I love when Swagbucks has Swag Code Extravaganzas, they are one of the easiest ways to earn SB! What are SB you ask? SB are points you earn on Swagbucks, a website where you can get gift cards for the things you do online - I've gotten many amazon.com gift codes with Swagbucks that I've been using to purchase Christmas gifts for my own family and for others who needed help buying their children gifts for Christmas! What are you waiting for?

The holiday cheer begins on Wednesday, December 21st from 7am PDT/10am EDT to 6pm PDT/9pm EDT. All you have to do is look out for the Swag Code notifications, enter the code, and you earn SB (which can be redeemed for gift cards)! There will be 6 Swag Codes throughout the day worth a total of 30 SB

Look out for the Swag Codes all over Swagbucks!

Sign up here to grab as many Swag Codes as you can and get your first gift card even faster!

Tuesday 12/20, Low Entry Giveaways!

Avent Prize Pack ($180 value) ( Philips Avent Comfort Breast Pump, Avent Drying Rack, Avent Breast Milk Storage Bag - 6oz.) (@11pm CST) - All 50 U.S. States - Enza's Bargains *RC

$25 iTunes Gift Card & Headphones - U.S. - Upstate Ramblings *RC

Mango Wood Bracelet - U.S. - Coupon with Cents *RC

Montauk Duffel Bag - U.S. - Coupon with Cents *RC


Over 250 Entries:
Gummibär Christmas Stocking (prize package worth more than $200) (@3pm EST) - U.S. - Gummibar

The Beginners Bible - for children (@8pm CST) - U.S. - Free For All *GT

$25 iTunes Gift Card & Headphones - U.S. - Upstate Ramblings *RC

Set of All 6 Healthee Organic Brown Rice Bowls (2 Winners) - U.S. - Bicultural Mama *RC

One Book Of Your Choice From I See Me! - US/CAN - Castleview Academy *RC

MEGAVERSE Anti-Gravity Pack for iPhone6 - UK only - Castleview Academy *RC

Hardcover copy of EVERYTHING YOU WANT ME TO BE, by Mindy Mejia - All 50 U.S. States - Books I Think You Should Read *GL

Earrings or Necklace from Cellar Door Shoppe - U.S. - The Shop Gal *RC

"Storks" Movie Review & Free Printable Holiday Activity Sheets!

Disclosure: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with "Storks" on DVD in exchange to review for this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own.

Own Storks on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, 3D Blu-ray 

Combo Pack, Blu-ray and DVD Today or on Digital HD!

About the Storks movie:
Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet retail giant Cornerstore.com. Junior (Andy Samberg), the company’s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when the Baby Factory is accidentally activated on his watch, producing an adorable – and wholly unauthorized – baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their first-ever baby drop, in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks’ true mission in the world.





My Review:
I really like the Storks movie! I didn't think that it was going to be that great after hearing other people's reviews. I like that the little boy had a dream to have a sibling, and he didn't give up. The movie started around the story of the storks and how they changed from a baby delivery service to a package delivery company like amazon, or something similar. Then the big boss bird tells Junior that if he fires Tulip, the girl working/living in their company, who is now 18 years old because it's her birthday, that he can become the boss bird of the company.

Junior has trouble trying to fire her. Meanwhile, a little boy is lonely and wants a baby brother. He's going through things in his attic and finds a pamphlet about the storks and that if he wants a baby, to send them a letter. So he does! Back at the company, Tulip and Junior are in the mail room. Tulip is chatting with Junior when the little boy's letter comes into the company's mail room, and she accidentally sends it through the wrong tube, which activates the baby making machine. Then the machine creates a beautiful baby girl with pink hair and ninja skills. Junior and Tulip do everything in their power to keep the baby girl safe and to deliver her to her new family.

I laughed and I cried and my husband and three children sat still and watched the entire movie. I give it five stars! It's a must see movie during winter break if you haven't seen it already. You will love it as much as I do!

Check out more about the Storks movie here: http://storksmovie.com

Follow Storks on Facebook: http://facebook.com/storksmovie


Print out some "Storks" Movie Activities:
Storks Holiday Card Instructions

Holiday Card 1

Holiday Card 2

Storks Coloring Sheets

Storks Holiday Maze

Storks Holiday Wish List

Storks Holiday Word Searches

Storks Holiday Gift Tags

Christmas Quenchers Collector's Bills

One of my favorite things about using Swagbucks is that I can get rewards for searching the web through their search engine. Every now and then they have "Collector's Bills" worth SB points that you can collect by simply searching the web. Collect them all, and you get an SB Bonus! Once you've collected enough SB, you can redeem them for gift cards to stores like Walmart, Target, and many more!

Here's all the information for this week's Christmas Quenchers Collector's Bills:

Search the web through the Swagbucks search starting Monday, December 19th at 12:01am PT/3:01am ET through Saturday, December 24th at 11:59pm PT/Sunday, December 25th 2:59am ET, and when you get a search win, you may get a special Collector’s Bill valued at either:

• 5 SB
• 7 SB
• 9 SB
• 15 SB
• 24 SB

When you get a Collector’s Bill you’ll receive the value of the bill and the bill will be added to your “Collector’s Bills” ledger. Collect all 5 Collector’s Bills and you’ll instantly earn a 20 SB Bonus!

Sign up for Swagbucks today and start earning swagbucks that you can trade in for gift cards, cash and more!

Monday 12/19, Low Entry Giveaways!

E-Book Copy of "On the Way to Simple" (5 Winners) - U.S. - Perfectly Ambitious *RC

A Buss From Lafayete - book - US/CAN - Rockin' Book Reviews *RC

$100 Gift Code to Mixbook.com - Worldwide (if Mixbook ships to your country) - Photobook Girl

$5 Amazon gift code (2 Winners) - U.S. - Three Boys and an Old Lady

Holiday HAPPY Box - U.S. - Life with Lisa *RC

Christmas Classics Blu-ray Gift Set - U.S. - Adventures by Daddy *RC


Over 250 Entries:
Baby Bundle from Brentwood Home: Includes a Poppy 2-Stage Crib Mattress and a Sweatpea Changing Pad - U.S. - DIY Adulation *RC

PBS Kids Title of your choice - U.S. - The Simple Moms *RC

Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps prize package - U.S. - Confessions of a Frugal Mind *RC

Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors – Circle of Love - Review! Available to purchase on Tuesday 12/20!

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a link to view stream "Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love" I reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own.


Own it on Blu-ray and DVD Tuesday, 12/20, 

and on Digital HD now!

Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors – Circle of Love was a cute movie. Different than the Coat of Many Colors. This one was a Christmas story. Dolly Parton herself makes a few appearances. I really liked seeing the angel over the family's barn after the snow is melted off the front of their house. We laughed and cried while watching this movie. I am sure we will watch it a few more times before Winter Break is over, as my seven year old daughter loves the little girl who plays Dolly!

About the movie:
Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors - Circle of Love continues with the story of young Dolly Parton as the Parton Family experiences a true Christmas miracle drawing the Partons closer together than ever - with deepened faith and love for one another. The film delivers Christmas joy and peril as an unexpected blizzard threatens the Parton family while Dolly’s father (and his kids) make sacrifices to raise enough money to finally buy his loving wife the wedding ring he could never afford. Meanwhile, an important person in little Dolly’s life begins to see that her amazing voice and musical gift might just be made for something bigger than rural Tennessee.

Here's a Clip from the movie:

I had a chance to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee where the actual Coat used in these movies is currently on display! Check it out below!

Autographed by the Cast!

My daughter Hailey sitting in front of the Display.

Disclosure: I received a link to stream the movie on my laptop, but I didn't do it because we recorded it on our dvr. I didn't receive any compensation for posting about this movie. I simply did so out of the kindness of my heart and because I feel it's a great holiday movie for families.

Giveaway Winners!

Winners of the Footloose - Children's Book & CD (2 winners): June S. & Pamela J.!

Winner of the Children's Personalized book - "(Child's Name)'s Night Before Christmas" is: Brandi S.

Sunday 12/18, Low Entry Giveaways!

Dino Dan: Wonderful World of Dinoz DVD (@12pm CST) - U.S. - Free For All *GT

Nessy & Me DVD (@6pm CST) - U.S. - Meghan's Mindless Mutterings *GT

One Hundred and One Devotions for Homeschool Moms - book (@8pm CST) - U.S. - Gypsy Road *GT

Sleep Wellness Bundle (two Carmel Latex Pillows and two of the Helena Latex Filled Pillows) (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Hobbies on a Budget *GT

Elena of Avalor Prize Pack - U.S. - GayNYCDad

Florence Foster Jenkins Blu-ray Combo Pack (3 Winners) - U.S. - GayNYCDad

Teletubbies: Snowball DVD & Lullaby Laa-Laa Figure - U.S. - GayNYCDad

Imagination Magnetic Puzzle (3 Winners) - U.S. - Miki's Hope *RC

Two Hard Candy Smoky Eye Collection - U.S. - Sun, Sandals & Life *RC

Nordic Ware Pro Cast Bundt Duet Pan - U.S. - Friendship Bread Kitchen

Fitness Book Finding Your Fit - book - All 50 U.S. States - Art of Natural Living

Blake’s T-Shirt and Tote - U.S. - Exploring Domesticity *RC

The Secret Life of Pets on Blu-ray Combo Pack - U.S. - Jen is on a Journey *RC


Over 250 Entries:
Pocket Watch - U.S. - Susan Heim on Writing *RC

Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse - U.S. - GayNYCDad

Goodnight, Manger - Children’s Board Book - U.S. - Heart of Deborah *RC

Signed Copy of "Waking Amy" (U.S.) OR an ebook of "Waking Amy" (Worldwide) (2 Winners) - Rockin' Book Reviews *RC

Festive Fabric & Templates (Festive 5-piece fabric bundle (100% cotton) and 8-piece Sew Easy template set) - U.S. - QUILTsocial *RC

$10 Jamba Juice Gift Card (5 Winners) - U.S. - Carrie Elle *RC

Celebrate Nativity Pillow from Sew a Fine Seam - U.S. - A Delightful Glow *RC

Stick Stack game (Great for ages 8 and up) - U.S. - Finding Debra *RC

The Secret Life of Pets DVD - U.S. - Three Different Directions *GL

Momentum Jewelry Prize Pack (Sparklets, Motivate Wrap, and Footnote) (2 Winners) - U.S. - Funner Runner *RC

North Pole Kids Club #Review! #HolidayGiftGuide #HGG2016

The North Pole Kid's Club Official Membership Kit contains a North Pole Kid's Club Official Handbook, a Letter from Santa, an Official Elf Hat, Santa's Magic Key, Elf Certificate, and so much more!

The handbook includes a Kid's Club Elf Meter that gives the kids 6 activities to complete like reading the story, cleaning the house to get it ready for Santa and Christmas, making reindeer food, do something nice and helpful for someone else, do a craft or entertain others, and to have some family time, another craft or a Christmas Tradition. When all of these activities are complete, the child or children become fully-trained North Pole Kids and part of the North Pole Kid's Club!

The magic key is to be hung on the front door to lead Santa straight to your Christmas tree or next to their stockings. After Santa uses the key, he often puts it on the Christmas Tree.

There's also directions to make Magic Reindeer Food, Finley's Favorite Cookie, a Night Before Christmas Checklist, Arts & Crafts Instructions and much more!



My Review:
My children really enjoyed finding their boxes brought to them by their Elves! The opened them up, checked out the book, activity books, put on the hats, read the letter from Santa, and found the Magic Key!

I really like the North Pole Kid's club Kit! Out of all of the different and unique kid's things like Elf on a Shelf and Magic Key's with a storybook, this one is the best! The looks on my children's faces were priceless! I couldn't do or create anything on my own that would have brought them so much joy and curiosity as to why they got them! Why would Santa send these special kits to them! We are really enjoying doing the activities together and we already made our reindeer food!

HURRY and order yours today at www.NorthPoleKidsClub.com! The sooner you order it, the better!

Connect with North Pole Kids Club:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/northpolekidsclub
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rGWEcpu_P5OFYrdtLSy2Q


Disclosure: I received two North Pole Kids Club kits in exchange for my post. No other compensation was exchanged or received.

Saturday 12/17, Low Entry #Giveaways! #contests

NIrV Kids' Devotional Bible, Hardcover: Over 300 Devotions (@9pm CST) - U.S. - Gypsy Road *GT

Secret Life of Pets DVD - All 50 U.S. States - Enza's Bargains *RC

$25 Gift Card To Chef’d Meal Kit marketplace - U.S. - Close to Home *RC

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Dr. Seuss Thing Two and Thing One Whirly Fun Game - U.S. - Finding Debra *RC

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Swago: Unwrap Your SB Bonus

It's time for you to unwrap your SB bonus this holiday season courtesy of Swagbucks. This month's Holiday themed Swago board offers a possible 400 SB ($4) Bonus! Sign up for Swagbucks Today!

What is SWAGO you ask? It's a bingo-inspired promotion run by Swagbucks, a website that rewards you with points (called SB) for completing everyday online activities. When you complete a task, watch that square change colors like a twinkling Christmas light. You can then redeem those SB for free gift cards. If you've never used Swagbucks, participating in SWAGO is a great way to learn how to use the site, and it's a lot of fun!

Here’s what you need to know to get your 400 SB Bonus:

• Swago will begin on Monday, December 19th at 8:01am PDT/11:01am EDT, make sure you hit “Join” otherwise you won’t get credit for completing the action items. Each square on your Swago Board will contain an action item to complete.
• Once you complete the action item in a particular square the square will change color signifying the action item is complete.
• You have a limited amount of time to mark off as many squares as possible so use your time wisely.
• Be mindful of the patterns and their corresponding bonuses located on the right of your Swago Board. The patterns will vary in difficulty and bonus value.
• Once you’ve achieved a pattern the corresponding “Submit” button will light up. You can have multiple patterns available for submission, however, you can only submit ONE pattern so choose wisely.
• The game ends Monday, December 26th at 12pm PDT/3pm EDT. So make sure to hit “Submit” on the pattern you wish to submit. If you don’t hit “Submit” before the game ends you won’t receive your SB bonus.

Friday 12/16, Low Entry #Giveaways!

$50 basket of artisan cheese (@6pm MST) - Main 48 U.S. States - Prairie Wife in Heels

Jesus: A 365-Day Devotional - book (@9pm CST) - U.S. - Gypsy Road *GT

$50 Stitch Fix Gift Card - U.S. - Organic Deal Diva *RC

Whimsy Alpha stamps - U.S. - K and R Designs


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Two store coupons valued at $6.99 ea ($13.98 total) redeemable for FREE Gluten-Free Feel Good Frozen Foods products where ever they are sold (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Reviews, Chews & How-Tos *GT

3 Inlight Trial Skincare Kits (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Planet Weidknecht *GT

Novica $35 Gift Code (@10:59pm CST) - U.S. - Gathering My Roses *GT

$25 to Noteworthy of Vermont - All 50 U.S. States - The Shop Gal *RC

The Pencil Grip Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint - U.S. - Closet of Free Samples *RC

$100 Gift Card to Amazon - U.S. - Live Love Texas *RC

Put Me in the Story, Personalized Children's Books and More! #Review! #HGG2016 #HolidayGiftGuide

Get ready to DREAM BIG with your little princess! Families can now explore the stories of the 11 Disney Princesses as they share their adventures and dreams with Disney’s Dream Big Princess book by Put Me In The Story, the #1 personalized books site in the U.S. Greeted with a personalized letter and Princess Passport, little readers can check off the back of their passport when they meet each princess throughout the book. Whether readers are filling in their own dream restaurant's menu alongside Tiana’s or discovering treasures like Ariel, your child will learn that being a princess is more than just princes and castles...it’s about being brave, honorable, kind, and hardworking. Your little reader is encouraged to write, draw, and imagine all the things they can be, led by the adventurous, independent, and ever faithful Disney Princesses!

About Put Me In The Story
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Put Me In The Story inspires a love for reading, across all ages and generations, through the experience of shared, personalized stories.

My Review:
I love personalized children's story books and products! "Princess Dream Big" children's book is super adorable! Each page you turn has a new story about a different princess. On each page, there's a little personalized space either asking what your child's favorite treasures are, or letting her write down her favorite songs or foods. My four and a half year old daughter and her older sister have read and re-read this book many times. They really enjoy sharing it and reading about the princesses.

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Disclosure: I received a book from Put Me in the Story in exchange for my post. No other compensation was exchanged or received.