I'm back...no, really I'M BACK

and I'm readddyyyy to review!

Wow, when I look back on the last day that I blogged and it says "2014" I cannot believe it! It's been so long. So much has happened. Let me fill you in!

My daughter is now 11. Yes, 11! I was originally posting reviews on products that were mainly geared towards moms with toddlers. I was enjoying reviewing bows, boutique toddler clothing, tutu's and so so so much more. I will do the same but am planning on reviewing more general products (kitchen products, athletic products, household products, restaurants, family-friendly event centers and anything else you have requests for!) I am a Kansan, now. No more Missouri for this girl! I met an amazing man and married him in July of 2018. We also have a pup. His name is Leo.

I've always wanted to go back to product reviewing and I knew I would at some point. It is my passion. I genuinely enjoy it. I will share with you my 100% honest review of a product. I'm hoping that in some way it will improve your life! I've always been an honest person.

Here we go!

Thank you for your support!

Bridgette

Hey guys!

 I'm back. 

I had to take some time away from blogging but now I'm back!

I'm excited to share my new reviews, crafts and recipes with you!

I'll also be doing a 2014 holiday gift guide. I cannot believe it's October! 

Disney on Ice review

 We got to attend the performance of Disney On Ice - Dare to Dream in Kansas City on last Wednesday night. The girls were so excited they could hardly sit still once we found our really fabulous seats. Molly was in a bit of shock, I think. Once the show began they didn't take their eyes off the ice. My 5 year old's eye lit up once she seen Mickey at the start of the show!

 It was smooth sailing after that with performances celebrating summer (with a Hawaiian luau), Carnivale, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, and our all-time favorite holiday – Christmas!

My daughter's favorite there was Aerial!

The evening ended with Toy Story. The pig number certainly got the audience involved and the toy story characters coming to life stole the show!

The skating was great and the special effects were fun. My girls loved every minutes of the performance and I was much more entertained at the Dare to Dream Performance than I was at the Disney On Ice 100 Year Celebration that we attended last fall. These are first rate productions. The choreography is great. The costumes are fabulous. There just a lot to stimulate the senses.

Disney on Ice GIVEAWAY

Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; Mardi Gras with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Disney Princesses; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo and Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains and more in a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe. Come join the party when this spectacular ice show visits your hometown!

Disney On Ice: Let's Celebrate! at the Sprint Center on 2/27-3/2

ONE LUCKY READER WILL WIN A FAMILY 4-PACK OF TICKETS TO THE 

DISNEY ON ICE SHOW ON 3/27/14 @7 PM

AT THE SPRINT CENTER
THIS IS A FLASH GIVEAWAY SO HURRY AND ENTER ;D
REVIEW COMING SOON!

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Join Mickey and his friends as they celebrate festivals and celebrations from around the world in Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate!  Playing at Sprint Center on March 27 th at 7 p.m.

  

Get your tickets today at disneyonice.com or Ticketmaster.

Disney on Ice

The celebration you’ve been waiting for is coming… I have the chance to offer 1 follower 4 tickets to see Disney on Ice Thursday March, 27 at 7 pm. At the Kansas City Sprint Center. Join all your favorite Disney friends for the ultimate celebration! The giveaway will be later on this week so check back!

Merry Christmas from your friends as Best Buy

Disclaimer:  All posts must include the following disclaimer:  The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Can you believe the holidays are upon us already? I sure can't!
Some fun gifting ideas the coupon works for:

Gifts for the Kids:
o   Digital Barbie Makeover Kit
o   Fisher Price Little People Apptivity Barnyard
·         Gifts for Everyone:
o   Misfit Shine
o   Fitbit
o   Jawbone Up
o   Logitech Headphones & Speakers

15% off Health & Fitness, Fisher Price and Mattel Toys: http://www.wolfatbestbuy.com/15-off-health-fitness-products-and-fisher-price-mattel-toys

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• Feature more than 100 products sold only at Best Buy this Holiday
• Offer a market-leading selection of the hottest tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles and titles, wearable technology, health and fitness gear, mobile accessories and much more.

Blue Shirts and Geek Squad Agents are passionate, highly trained, knowledgeable and impartial so they can help ensure you get the perfect gifts for your family and friends…and yourself
They know price is important to us, and frankly it’s important to them too. Their Low Price Guarantee will ensure you’re getting the most competitive price possible.
The combination of bestbuy.com and their 1,400 stores offers the ultimate showroom to touch, test, try and buy the latest technology.
Technology is evolving quickly and becoming increasingly complex- Best Buy is here to help make it easy for your to choose the products and services that work best for you.

• Phones: At Best Buy you can see and try all of the phones, carriers, plans and accessories under one roof with industry-leading trade-in options
• Tablets: Best Buy is the only place in America where customers can see all of the latest and greatest tablets. 
• Computing: Best Buy features the best selection, advise, services and support in computing. They help set the market by working with the industry's tech leaders to develop a highly specialized and innovative assortment of laptops, many of which are only available at Best Buy.
• Mobile Accessories: Best Buy has one of the largest selections of accessories and wearables this holiday. Bluetooth speakers, smartwatches, health & fitness gear and headphones will truly rule holiday. 
• Home Theater: Best Buy offers the world's newest technology, best assortment and service in home theater.
• Appliances: Best Buy is better positioned than ever to bring the latest small appliances and special deals to you.
• Gaming: Best Buy is THE destination for gaming this holiday. Not only dodo they have the latest Xbox and PlayStation consoles, but the hottest game releases and everything else you need for a great gaming experience.
• Music/Movies/Musical Instruments: Best Buy offers terrific deals on the best entertainment stocking stuffers.
• Digital Imaging: Best Buy features the newest selection of cameras, accessories and advise so you can find the perfect gift or capture your own holiday memories.
• Tech Services: Best Buy is home of the Geek Squad for help installing, repairing, troubleshooting, optimizing and offering all sorts of technical advice from every Best Buy store, in-home, online and by phone
   

Thirty-One review and giveaway Melinda S.

Are you a mom on the go? Yes? Then I have a wonderful product for you! 

I got sent a timeless beauty bag to review from Melinda from Thirty One.

This bag is so versatile it's crazy! Just take a look at what you can do with it:

snack to go

put a portable DVD player or tablet in the top part and you have yourself a tv in your car!

make up

The bag has three different compartments and one area for your make-up brushes,snacks or anything else you'd like to stick there. 

I personally use mine for the car. I use to just take a bag full of books and coloring books to keep my little one busy in the car but now I use my Timeless Beauty bag! There's a buckle that let's you hook it right onto the seat. 

Overall, I like that this bag includes different sizes of holders so you can put certain things in certain ones! Like the other bag I reviewed I like the clear covering so I can see exactly what is inside each bag. Love the design and the fact that you can personalize it! It would make a great gift for your makeup loving friend! I also love the holders for your makeup brushes. Theres nothing I dislike more than putting my used brushes in a bag to see the residues fall everywhere.

These would definitely make some great gifts for birthdays or even Christmas! Get your Christmas shopping started early, they'll love them. Most of the products can be personalized so it would make it really special. Also if you think you would like to sell Thirty-One products you can talk to Melinda and she will definitely help you out. All orders get shipped directly to you, and I can personally say it comes really fast! Click here to go directly to her Thirty One page

Would you like to win one of your own Timeless beauty bag?Melinda was nice enough to give one lucky follower a $31 gift certificate to Thirty One. Just enter here:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZSYZ3G2

Don't forget, For every $35 you spend Nov. 1-26, get a medium utility tote for $7!

ila

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My sister is off at college by herself and I was thrilled to give her a ila Key ring alarm. What a great gift to put in her "off to college"gift bag! It made me feel better about her being away and I know it did my parents too! it has a alarm that omits an ear-piercing 130Db female scream that research has shown others are more likely to respond to than a traditional alarm, as well as disorientating an attacker.

 

I like the sleek look of ila.  A pretty silver chain dangles from the bottom of the device and in case of an emergency, a woman simply needs to grab the chain and pull it out to activate a 130db scream designed to disorient an attacker while at the same time increasing the chances that somebody will respond. The battery has a 3 year holding life when un-used, and the scream is easily silenced by replacing the pull pin.

I had to try this out. I was a little hesitant because I didn't know exactly how loud it was.The sound was surprisingly shrill and certainly realistic. I can’t imagine a thief not being alarmed if they suddenly heard that!

 

Overall, I found the ila Security products to be easy to use, effective and so stylish. I hope I’ll never need to use them, but I’m certainly glad to have them just in case. An ila alarm would make a great gift for a friend or a teenage daughter and is a handy item to pick up for yourself as well. Check out the collection today and find a personal alarm that suits your style while it keeps you safe!

 

A note from me

Hello all, I'm very sorry I haven't been blogging lately. We had a death in the family. I'm back and ready to get back on track. Reviews and giveaway coming soon! =)

Lumnique Candles #Holiday Gift Guide 2013

Lumnique Candles specializes in personalized scented candles. Each 8 oz. candle is made-to-order using a soy wax blend, clean burning dual cotton wicks, eco-friendly color dyes, and essential fragrance oils that retain their scent while the candle burns. Mother's Day is quickly approaching. What better gift than to give mom a beautiful glass candle that is her favorite color and scent. She will absolutely love it. Luminque Candles also make excellent hostess, housewarming, birthday and any other occasion presents. The recipient will appreciate the effort that you put into designing the candle especially for them!

I love candles for many reasons. Mainly they relax me. That is why I'm excited to share with you this company!

The candle is quality made and the glass is very sturdy and durable. The fire color is a bold and rich red which reminds me of a tropical island. I chose coconut because the light fruity scent reminded me of summer too, even though I had never smelled it before.

I love the double wick of the candle, it's a fun twist on a regular candle. The candle smells delicious when burning and in no time the fruity aroma hugged my room. I really like that Lumnique made a candle with eco-friendly materials. I'd like to think that the candle brings tranquility and a peaceful environment into my home. If you're looking to de-stress, lighting a Lumnique candle and sitting back and relaxing would do just the trick.

I also love that they send you matches! I often don't have a lighter around me so this was nice.

Thinking of purchasing one? Here's how:

1. Choose Intention
2. Choose Color
3. Choose Fragrance
4. Choose Gift Set
5. Personalize

Fun!

They have fun scents like:
Pear, cucumber mint, sweet pea, cookies for Santa and much more!

Do you know someone who loves candles? They would make a great Christmas gift!

Costume Discounters Toddler custumes Doc McStuffins Review

Is it really September?!  Where did this year go?!

Fall is near and that means Halloween is right around the corner! My daughter can't wait!  Recently,I got the chance to review a costume from Costume Discounters and choose the Doc McStuffins costume. She is in love with Doc! I didn't tell her it was coming I wanted it to be a surprise. Costume Discounters offers this costume for $29.58, save 20% by using the code FUN20. The price for me was fine considering everything that comes with it.  This unique doctor costume comes with a faux white lab coat and name tag that will fit your child perfectly, pink and purple leggings, a toy stethoscope, and a headband. Also included with this costume is a colorful purple and white striped dress that features a red sparking bottom that give this entire costume its unique look. Medium (fits most size 3T-4T), Large (Fits most size 4-6x)

When I gave my daughter the package to open, her eyes lit up when she saw Doc McStuffins inside! She immediately tried it on and wanted to play Doctor!

This costume is very comfy. I like that it has leggings and a jacket for the fall weather coming up.

You can find more costumes here.

Brite ideas f

 Today I would like to introduce you to a wonderful company called  Brite Ideas. This company makes the most fantastic realistic flameless candles I have ever seen! As a person with a on-the-go 4 year old it is dangerous for me to burn "real flame" candles, so I was really excited to be doing this product review

Each flameless candle is individually hand casted before the art work is transferred by hand in a multi-step process, giving each piece a special uniqueness.  The 5 hour timer makes it easy to come home to candlelight every night.  At the time you wish the candle to start flickering, slide the switch at the bottom to the right (TIMER), your candle will flicker for 5 hours then automatically shut off.  It will come on again at the same time the following day.  To reset the time your candle comes on, simply slide the switch to OFF and then back to TIMER, at new desired time.

We have four collections: Child's, Romance, Beach, and Special Occasions.

My Review: The generous folks over at Brite Ideas sent me 1 of their flames candles for my product review. I received the Moon Cloud. First of all, I am really impressed with how realistic these candles look! My daughter is the one who claimed it first. She carried it around with her all day. Even showing it off to family members. She was very proud! The flameless candle gives off a soft flickering yellow light. It' s very relaxing. My daughter ending up taking it to bed with her! Sleeping with it all night long. I really liked the soft beautiful paining on them. They are hand painted!

Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to receive a flawless candle of their choice!

Click here to look at the entire collection.
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Fab Kids Summer look review

I love shopping for my girl. It's so fun! She's really a girlie girl! She loves it all! Glitter, tutu's and bows!

I recently received an email from FabKids. FabKids has ALL that! Glitter, tutus and bows!

FabKid is a monthly box subscription where you choose your own complete outfits! Get 50% off your first box now!

How it works

1. Create A Style Profile. Take our fun, quick and free Style Profile Quiz so we can get to know your FabKid.
2. Shop Your Outfit Picks. Each month you'll find new outfits styled just for your kid. Every outfit includes 3 pieces for just $39.95. You can buy the outfit you love or skip the month altogether.
3. Receive Your New Outfit. Your new FabKids outfit ships free and will arrive within a week!

Here is what I choose for my daughter

I love these colors! It's so summer!

The materials were super soft! My daughter LOVED it! She wears this outfit with her Fancy Nancy heels all the time! ;D

 

Have a boy? Well, FabKids just came out with a brand spankin' new boy's line!

Click here to see it!

Zarbee's seasonal relief

We all have heard of Zarbee's childrens cough syrup and Zarbee's adult sleep, right? Well, they have come out with a new cproduct! Introducing new, Zarbee's seasonal relief. It's natural,safe and effective. 

Until the last couple of summers, I have never really had a problem with allergies. I have struggled with drippy sinuses, cough, water eyes and the sore throat that results from it.  I  have tried so many products, over the years, to give some relief.  All of them designed to relieve or mask symptoms and get us through the worst of the season. A popular one even makes me sleepy! I don't like that! It's non-drowsy and non-habit forming.  Its all natural oroduct becuase of the main ingredient,Butterbur Plant Extract Ze339. Recently, I was introduced to Zarbee's seasonal relief and I feel so much better about using them for myself. Best thing is it's all natural! Here is some info. behind Zarbee's:

As a pediatrician and founder of Zarbee’s, I am thrilled that parents are learning more about safe and natural cough remedies for their families and that you’ve chosen Zarbee’s as your answer for bringing comfort into your home during those rough moments. In 2007, when the U.S. Food & Drug Administration ruled that children’s cough syrups were unsafe for kids under the age of four, I experienced first-hand the frustration that many of my patients also expressed. As a father of four boys, my wife and I would do anything to make our children feel better in their time of need, but (in the past) struggled with the available options for cold medicine. This frustration over not being able to offer relief to my boys and my young patients (and their parents) turned into passion to find an answer. I discovered a compelling clinical trial showing dark honey was effective at calming coughs and sore throats in children and young adults. With the help of my test subjects (aka our four sons), I was able to create a great tasting, all-natural, vitamin-enhanced, safe and very effective product, Zarbee’s All Natural Cough Syrup, specifically designed to keep

I was given samples of Zarbee's seasonal relief and took it right away! I like that they were small round pills opposed to large wide ones. There easy to swallow and had no side effects. It really helped my allergy symptom's! It relieves congestion and pollen defense. Thanks' Zarbee's! Zarbee's allergy relief is $8.99 a box. I think the price is very reasonable. Pick up a box at your local CVS and Target nationwide in the allergy aisle. 

Physician developed & recommended

Proven congestion relief*

Defense against pollen

Contains 10 tablets

The lunch punch~Making food fun!

The lunch punch sent me this super amazing sweet and puzzle cutters to try out! My 4 year old and I love it! It's so easy to use that even C can make sandwiches with it! She's been asking to make cookies with it! I think pancakes would work well too! We'll have to try some soon!

The Sweet set includes a cupcake, cake, ice cream cones and gum ball machine! My daughter choose to test out the cake first. The sandwich was easy to cut out. Very easy to clean. My daughter loved eating off the candles one by one. =)

I choose the Match & Munch for my older two. They thought it was neat that they could put together there pb&j.
 We love our Lunch Punches!

The lunch punch has three other sets of cutters, C Cutters and VRRRM and Sand*wishes*

How fun!

SophieLaVae

Have you been looking for a new way to display your photos? I was! That is why I contacted Joni at Sophie LaVae on Etsy. I was looking for a new way to spruce up my entry way. I didn't have anything on my walls and I didn't want plain ol' picture frames.

Joni let me choose a frame from her shop. I choose this one:

 

-Painted black and slightly sanded through to brown base coat
-Four rubber coated wires stretched across and pulled through buttons on sides of frame
-16- 1 3/4" clothes pins included
-Frame made from 1 5/8" X 3/4" solid pine
-Great for photos, memos and bulletins, Christmas cards, school pictures, friends graduation pictures, souvenirs and mementos, (play bills, tickets, postcards, etc. )
-Two holes drilled through top board, 16" apart, for easily connecting to wall
-Screws and anchors included
-Chair buttons for covering screw holes included

 

I loved that it had tiny clothes pins to hold up the pictures. They are so dainty and cute. You can also add a design on them by using scrap book paper. I was thinking about doing that! Just think of the themes you can do with that. Christmas, Halloween...

 

You can also put your Christmas cards  in it this December.

 

This frame is very sturdy. I love the dark black mixed with brown base coat.

 

This frame was shipped so fast also!

 

I think these frames would make a perfect house warming gift or wedding gift!

-Painted black and slightly sanded through to brown base coat
-Four rubber coated wires stretched across and pulled through buttons on sides of frame
-16- 1 3/4" clothes pins included
-Frame made from 1 5/8" X 3/4" solid pine
-Great for photos, memos and bulletins, Christmas cards, school pictures, friends graduation pictures, souvenirs and mementos, (play bills, tickets, postcards, etc. )
-Two holes drilled through top board, 16" apart, for easily connecting to wall
-Screws and anchors included
-Chair buttons for covering screw holes included

Bart's Cookie Giveaway~Win 1 dozen cookies!

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Holiday gift guide 2013!

I'll be hosting my 2013 Holiday Gift Guide this October through December, and I am looking for some great companies to feature in this Blog Event.  My event is all about helping my readers find the perfect gift for everyone on their Holiday Shopping List - from Children to Adults! Right now I am looking for companies that would like to partner with me for this event.  

Here's How -  If you would like your product or service featured in my gift guide, I will require a full size non-returnable sample to be considered for inclusion.

If you would like to sponsor a giveaway for my readers as well, I would love to discuss that with you.  Just let me know in the initial email what you are willing to do for the giveaway.

In return for partnering with me for this event, your company will receive it's own sponsor spotlight post, facebook and twitter mentions.  I will also be putting up free 125x125 buttons in my guide to give  sponsor companies a little bit more exposure during the Christmas Season. Just send me the graphic and link codes!

Contact Me if Interested @ 

catokayyou21@gmail.com 

Thanks!

Barts cookies

I got a yummy review for you all today! Cookies from BartsCookies.com I received his fresh chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip peanut butter.The first thing I noticed was their cute little round shapes. It looks like he used a ice cream scooper. There so cute!

Bartman packaged these in a zip lock baggie. They stayed fresh!These cookies have great texture. There a little smooth and a lil' crunchy. These little baby's are packed full of chocolate chips! The chocolate was oozing out of them once I bit into it! The chocolate was very smooth and sweet. The peanut butter chocolate chip was my fav!It had real chucks of peanuts baked right into it! Mmm...I'm making myself hungry!I think I'm going to eat another one right now!

The different types of cookies that he makes are pretty simple. Dark Chocolate Chip, Milk Chocolate Chip, Dark + Milk Chocolate Chip Combo, Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chip + Macadamia Nuts. Pretty much all of your classic cookies. They also have a gluten free option for all of the cookies.

Another thing I loved about Barts Cookies is that he makes them with simple ingredients!

Fun Fact: Bart Smith owes his success in business to his cookies. Whenever he has an interested client, rather than give them a business card, he would offer to send them a dozen of his cookies.