Posts made in November 2016

PJ Masks Toys and Games Are Here Just In Time for the Holiday!

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PJ Masks has even more new toys and games available just in time for the holiday! Into the Night to Save the Day & Celebrate the Holidays With these new products! I am sure that your PJ Masks-loving kiddos will be so excited to see these toys and to add them to their Christmas list this year!

We received the following new products and Brady loved them all. He especially had so much fun putting together the puzzle!

*PJ Masks Matching Game from Wonder Forge- Such a fun matching game! Find pictures of Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko, plus Romeo, Luna Girl, and more! What masked faces will you see? Pick up the most matching pairs to win! This is sure to be your new family favorite!

*“To The Cat-Car” Book from Simon & Schuster -This book is so cute and quite colorful! Brady has been reading it over and over again!

*PJ Masks Color and Activity Book from Crayola- These Crayola books are perfect for the little ones! We took the last PJ Masks activity book with us on our road trip over Thanksgiving and it kept Brady entertained for hours! This particular book features PJ Mask Favorites Connor/Catboy, Amaya/Owelette & Greg/Gekko and has 32 pages of activities and coloring!

*PJ Masks Lunch Tin with Puzzle from Cardinal Games- This is the most adorable puzzle! It is 24 pieces and so much fun! I love how the puzzle is stored inside a PJMasks lunch tin so that the kiddos can use it for their lunch too!

Any kiddo who loves PJ Masks will appreciate these items under the tree this year! Head over to your local Toys R’ Us to check out the entire lineup of PJ Masks Toys and Games!

Airbrush Like a Pro This Holiday With The Crayola Air Marker Sprayer! #AirMarkerSprayer

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My boys absolutely love Crayola products. In fact, my son Drew owns almost all of the Crayola Maker sets and countless other Crayola products! When he found out that we were receiving the new Crayola Air Marker Sprayer to review he was so excited! 

During the holiday season we love to make personalized gifts for family and friends, and the Crayola Air Marker Sprayer is a great tool to do just that! We decided to do a DIY Ornament project with gift tags and they turned out so cute! This project is a great way to use the Crayola Air Marker Sprayer and to have a fun time as a family! 

For the ornaments, we purchased the clear plastic bulbs in various sizes at the Dollar Store. You add Colored Candies inside and then make the gift tags with the Crayola Air Marker Sprayer. Add a color Holiday ribbon and Voila you have a beautiful gift idea for Teachers, Family, Friends and Anyone on your gift list! 

The Crayola Air Marker Sprayer has won mutiple awards this year and for good reason! Not only is it super easy to use but it converts ordinary Crayola Broad Line Markers into a vivid, smooth spray of ink. Kids can use the sprayer to create their own patterns or pair it with the included stencils for precise themed designs. And thanks to its motorized, electric-powered design, the sprayer provides hours of uninterrupted fun–no batteries required. My son Drew also loves that the Crayola Air Marker Sprayer can be used with the Crayola Window Markers. This means that you can make Fun Window designs too! 

The Crayola Air Marker Sprayer Comes with the following items:

1 Airbrush Sprayer

5 Pip-Squeaks markers

10 sheets of paper

2 stencil sheets

The Crayola Air Marker Sprayer would be the perfect gift this holiday season! You can find this and other Crayola products at the Crayola website HERE. 

Mason Jar Measuring Spoons Only $4.98 Shipped!

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I just love these! Hurry on over to World Market where today they are offering tons of selct items with Free Shipping! One item that I noted were these adorable Mason Jar Measuring Spoons in Pink or Blue for only $4.98! These would be cute to put with a cookbook for a fun gift idea!

GO HERE to start shopping the sale at World Market. 

Yankee Candle: *HOT* $10 Off $10 Purchase Coupon (Valid In-Store and Online)

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Don’t miss out on this HOT offer! Yankee Candle is once again offering a coupon for $10 off your purchase of $10 or more or $50 off your purchase of $100 or more! Coupon is valid both in-store and online through December 2. This should make for something Free or very inexpensive! The last time I used this coupon for Free Room sprays and Inexpensive small candles. The coupon does say not valid on sale items but it is up to the store and they may let you use it on the sale and promotional items. I have not used the coupon yet this time but plan to go tomorrow or Friday. 

GO HERE to print your coupon. 

Designer Inspired Stackable Bangles Only $5.48 Shipped!

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I just love these! What awesome stocking stuffers they would be! Jane is offering the Designer Inspired Stackable Bangles for only $3.49 each. Shipping is $1.99 for the first item and $0.75 for additional items. 

GO HERE to take advantage of this offer. 

Hot Wheels Basic Car 50-Pack Only $29.99! (less than $0.60 per car)

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Hurry on over to Amazon.com where you can snag the Hot Wheels Basic Car 50-Pack (Packaging May Vary) for only $29.99! This makes each car less than $0.60 each! What a great idea to break up for several gifts or teachers this would be super for you as well!

  • Great for small reward from moms and gift bundle for kids
  • Each Hot Wheels car is individual packages, perfect hand-outs for any occasion
  • Features 50 Basic Hot Wheels cars with branded Hot Wheels storing case
  • Ultimate starter set complete with storable box
  • A great way to start your Hot Wheels collection!

*Amazon pricing and promotions can change at any time so act now if interested! These prices are current at the time of this posting.

*HOT* Silhouette CAMEO Essentials Starter Bundle With $25 Silhouette Studios Gift Card Only $189 Shipped! (reg. $377.93)

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Several people have asked me for a deal on a Silhouette CAMEO and this is a crazy good deal! Walmart.com is offering the Silhouette CAMEO Essentials Starter Bundle With $25 Silhouette Studios Gift Card Only $189 Shipped! (reg. $377.93)

Get creative with your crafting projects when you use the Silhouette CAMEO Starter Bundle. Much like a home printer, it can be quickly and easily hooked up to your Mac or PC using a simple USB cable. Once it is connected, you can use it to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric and more. This scrapbooking starter kit also has the ability to register and cut printed materials. It allows items up to 12″ wide and 10′ long, so you can use your imagination to create fun and exciting projects. The Silhouette CAMEO essentials bundle comes with a $25 silhouette studios gift card and has what you need to get started. The AC adapter, power cable and USB cable are included so you can get set up right away. If you’re not familiar with how to use it, simply reference the included instruction guide and instructional DVD. It also comes with a one-month basic subscription to the Silhouette Online Design Store so you can pick some patterns. Get started today with the Silhouette CAMEO Starter Bundle. 

New Set Of Wheels? Upgrade Your Family Car Without Splashing The Cash With These Tips

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It’s always a stressful time when your car decides to stop working. After all, you need a good set of wheels to take your family from A to B. Therefore, if the garage does say your car has no hope, you need to look for a new car. However, with the average car costing thousands of dollars, it can leave your family short. Therefore, here are some tips to ensure you can get a new family car without having to splash the cash. 

Always research prices before making an offer

To ensure you don’t spend too much on the vehicle, you need to make sure you do plenty of research before choosing a car at the dealership. After all, they might have hiked up their prices which mean you might spend more than you have to on the vehicle. Therefore, look online to make sure you are getting a good deal on the car. And although there are some advantages to buying a car from a garage, it’s sometimes worth looking at buying a car from a private seller. After all, you might get it for much cheaper as they want to get rid of it quickly. Just make sure you inspect the car properly before handing over the money!

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Don’t buy it brand new

A lot of people opt for buying a brand new car. After all, it will have new parts that have never been used. However, to save your family a fortune, you should consider buying a second-hand car. Even if it’s only a couple of years old, you could end up saving thousands of dollars. And if it’s got a low mileage, it’s barely been used much, so it’s as good as new. Just make sure you check it over so that you are not buying something which will fall apart in years to come!

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Look into finance and loan options

For a lot of families, handing over $20,000 is a no-go. After all, it’s a lot of money that not a lot of families have hanging around. For one thing, dealerships can arrange a finance option for you. That way, you can pay back the car on a monthly basis. Or you could even look into getting a loan such as loans for homeowners. These will take you humble abode into account, so you are more likely to get a substantial loan to pay out for the new car!

Don’t opt in for extras

A lot of people choose a car then are left staggered by the bill. And it’s often down to all the extras that the dealers put in. For example, they might try to persuade you to go for a built-in sat nav or rear parking sensors! Before you agree to these expensive extras, you need to think about what you really need. After all, if it’s a car for short journeys, you won’t need a sat nav! And make sure you have a good idea of your budget before you go to the dealers. That way, you won’t end up spending more than you want to on the new set of wheels.

And to help you stretch to a new set of wheels, you will need to make some cutbacks on the family spending. You can read our previous blog for advice on stretching the family budget.

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K’NEX Thrill Rides 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set Only $38.49! (Reg. $54.99)

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What a FUN set! My boys would go crazy over this! Amazon is offering the K’NEX Thrill Rides – 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set for only $38.49! (Reg. $54.99) 

  • THEME PARK FUN – Operate an amusement park right in your home as you build thrilling rides with K’NEX 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set. This building set consists of colorful classic parts and pieces that allow you and your children to create 3 different models, one at a time. Create a majestic Ferris wheel that stands almost 3 feet tall, a heart-pounding boom ride, or an exciting swing ride with this versatile set. All models can be built one at a time.
  • MOTORIZED CONSTRUCTION TOY – The K’NEX 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set features a battery-powered motor that gives life to connected K’NEX rods and pieces to create a model ride. Each thrilling ride can perform a particular movement. It can either spin or rotate in an authentic, rail-driven motion, just like a real amusement park ride!
  • CLASSIC PIECES – Enjoy hours of interactive fun with K’NEX. This building set is one of the first K’NEX sets that was designed and built by Joel Glickman, the inventor of K’NEX. It contains 744 classic parts and pieces, including rods and connectors, that form 3 different amusement park rides. These durable plastic pieces can be easily attached to one another and are simple to reassemble as well.
  • REAL MOVING PARTS – With K’NEX toys, builders can create unique structures that actually move. Builders can go as far as their imagination will take them, bringing an amusement park and thrilling rides to life. Explore the endless possibilities with the 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set! Ideal for ages 7 and up.
  • STEAMagination™: It’s the connection of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math) with a child’s natural curiosity and creativity and it powers the fun of each and every K’NEX building set. Building with K’NEX puts children on a path towards a fundamental understanding of STEAM/STEM subjects.
  • THRILL OF THE BUILD: K’NEX Thrill Rides allows each child to build bigger models that move to create an amusement park right in their home! Using the included parts and pieces, each K’NEX Thrill Rides building set you can build a massive roller coaster, a majestic spinning Ferris Wheel and more – the heart pounding fun is only limited by your imagination.
  • DEVELOPMENT BENEFITS: K’NEX supports key areas of a child’s developmental growth. As they click the different parts together and discover how the building system works, they’re strengthening hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, spatial awareness and exercising their imagination!
  • PARTS GUARANTEE: Broken part? Missing part? If you find yourself in need of a replacement for any reason, just give us a call! We’ll get you what you need so that your child can get back to building as soon as possible.

*Amazon pricing and promotions can change at any time so act now if interested! These prices are current at the time of this posting.

BLACK + DECKER 16 Volt Lithium Cordless Dust Buster Hand Vac Only $37.99 Shipped! (reg. $89.99)

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Today Only, Amazon is offering the BLACK + DECKER CHV1410L 16 volt Lithium Cordless Dust Buster Hand Vac for only $37.99 Shipped! (reg. $89.99)

  • Always ready – holds a charge for up to 18 months, Less bending with on-board extension
  • Lithium ion for long battery life and outstanding performance
  • Long life, lightweight and no memory effect
  • Smart Charge Technology uses up to 50% less energy,Air Wstts: 18.2 Watts, Voltage: 14.4 (Max: 16V )
  • Cyclonic action helps to keep the filter clean and power strong, Translucent bagless dirt bowl easy to see dirt and empty
  • Rotating slim nozzle for a variety of applications, Removable, washable bowl and filters for thorough cleaning