Ferrero Rocher ”25 Days Wrapped In Gold” Sweepstakes + #GIVEAWAY! #25DaysGold #spon

Looking for a way to start the holidays off with a BANG, maybe even a little sparkle? Me too! This time of year is all about family, friends, gift giving, and endless acts of kindness. While it is the season to take care of others around us, we can't forget about ourselves either. Everyone deserves to be spoiled at some point and this is the perfect opportunity to do so!

Do you love chocolate, fabulous things, and being spoiled absolutely rotten? If the answer is no, please seek professional help. If the answer is yes, then you won't want to miss the Ferrero Rocher ”25 Days Wrapped in Gold” Sweepstakes! They are giving away an indulgent gift every day from December 1st through December 25th. Once in a lifetime luxury trips, swoon worth designer heels, jewelry fit for royalty, we're talking AH-mazing stuff.
 
Be sure to check out the “25 Days Wrapped in Gold’ Sweepstakes on the Ferrero Rocher Facebook page. Want another chance to win your very own delicious box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates? One lucky Young At Heart Mommy will be taking home this package of sweetness. This is a quick giveaway that will only last a few days. Get your entries in now!

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Good luck and don't forget to enter each day in the month of December for the chance to win these incredible prizes. You can get your entry in by visiting their Facebook page and answering the question asked each day. Remember, it's not always about diamonds. Chocolate is a girl's best friend!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of 48 contig.U.S & D.C., 18+ w/ valid email & Facebook acct on date of entry. Starts 12/1/13 at 9:00 am (ET) and ends 12/25/13 at 11:59 pm (ET) w/ 25 daily entry periods beginning at 9:00am (ET) and ending at 11:59 pm (ET) each day. For complete details, including entry & prizing details, see Official Rules @ http://bit.ly/1959aNE.

 

Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with Ferrero Rocher as part of the 25 Days Wrapped in Gold campaign. 

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25 Days Of Elf On The Shelf! (Days 1-20) #ElfOnTheShelf #AppleJack

Christmas is right around the corner and last year we started a new tradition in our home. It involves a mischievous little elf named AppleJack, also known as Elf On The Shelf. Last December I had learned about the "Elf On The Shelf" phenomenon and got a late start due to the fact that my creative juices weren't flowing as freely! The holidays can be stressful and with so many other things to think about, acts of goofyness can sure lighten up the mood. This year I made sure to plan early and I am determined to compose 25 Elf On The Shelf ideas to share with you, my awesome readers. Each week I will update this post highlighting what AppleJack got into and how I brought my fun ideas to life.  There may even be a few bonus ideas given the fact I am becoming completely addicted to my silly friend and the priceless reactions of my daughter!

Check out AppleJack's naughty, nice, and quirky antics this week..

Have ideas of your own? Please share in the comments below as I would LOVE to visit your blog and see what your Elf On The Shelf is up to!

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Warm Up The Holidays With Tropical Island Chex Mix + BOGO Deal At Publix! #sponsored

Looking for a tasty seasonal snack to nibble on while your decorating the tree or wrapping gifts? Tropical Island Chex Mix is sweet, tangy, tart, and crunchy. This week Toodie and I prepared a whole batch at home and everyone has been munching on it since. This recipe is VERY easy to prepare which means you can have your children lend a hand in the process! If your family loves Chex Mix then this is sure to please. It's a delicious alternative to the traditional Chex Party Mix varieties. Plus you can make it at home in under 15 minutes. With the weather getting a bit chilly here it sure does help to warm up the holidays and add a little "tropical tang" to tradition. Take a look at the recipe below and let me know what your family thought!

Ingredients:

• 8  cups Rice Chex® cereal
• 1   cup shredded coconut, if desired
• 1   cup dried banana chips
• 1   package (7 oz) dried tropical fruit mix
• 1   jar (3 oz) macadamia nuts
• 3   tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/4    cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4    cup frozen (thawed) pineapple or orange juice concentrate

  
Directions:

1. In microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in brown sugar and pineapple juice concentrate. Microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until hot; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture just begins to brown.Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

2. Oven Directions: Heat oven to 300°F. In ungreased large roasting pan, mix cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical fruit mix and nuts. In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar and pineapple juice concentrate over medium heat until hot. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.  

3. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, coconut, banana chips, tropical fruit mix and nuts.

If you are planning to make this recipe or any others involving cereal you may want to stop by your local Publix for these current savings:

11/14—12/31: Save $1.00 off 2 Chex cereals, find coupon in the “All The Trimmings” coupon booklet, available now until 12/31/13 in Publix stores. 

12/12—12/18: BOGO on the following Chex cereals:

• 14.25oz Chocolate Chex
• 13.75oz Apple Cinn Chex
• 13.5oz Cinn Chex
• 14oz Corn Chex
• 13.8oz Honey Nut Chex
• 12.8oz Rice Chex
• 14oz Wheat Chex
• 13.5oz Vanilla Chex

Disclosure:  I received the products needed to complete this recipe from General Mills in partnership with Plateful Co-Op. & Publix. All opinions are my own!

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#GIVEAWAY: Angry Birds GO! Jenga Pirate Pig Attack Game! #Hasbro

It's no mystery that over the years Hasbro has released some of the most popular games played by families all over the world. From Monopoly to Trouble, you are bound to find at least one of these in every gamers collection. With the Angry Bird craze in full throttle, Hasbro has combined this addicting game with one of it's own classics. Angry Birds GO! Jenga Pirate Pig Attack Game takes the traditional game of Jenga and creates a new experience for players.

This game is fun for all ages and the whole family can enjoy a little competitive action if you decide to play on teams. It;s designed for two but you can easily take turns to add more players. This game does a good job of bringing the popular Angry Birds phone application to life. You are able to create your own pirate ship and choose from seven little characters who are meant to knock it down. The pirate ship is a little difficult to put together and keep in tact. But with help from an adult I can see older children really enjoying this game. Players are encouraged to knock down pieces of the ship by using the ramps, cannons, and cars. Oh, Angry Birds too of course! Even though Toodie is younger than the age recommended she had a blast flinging the birds on to the pirate ship and watching it break into pieces. This is a great edition to any family's game collection.

ANGRY BIRDS™ GO! JENGA® PIRATE PIG ATTACK™ GAME
Set sail as you battle pirate pigs in the new ANGRY BIRDS GO! JENGA PIRATE PIG ATTACK GAME. Race head to head against your rival to destroy the pirate ship! Slingshot your kart down the slope to capture the victory flag and take down the pirate pigs. Players can also unlock ANGRY BIRDS GO! in-app content with a special code in each pack.
(Age: 8+; Players: 1-2; Approximate Retail Price: $29.99, Available: Now)

If you or someone in your family is an Angry Birds fanatic I have a great giveaway for you. Upon entering the giveaway below one lucky reader will win their own Angry Birds GO! Jenga Pirate Pig Attatck Game courtesy of Hasbro.

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Disclosure: I received this game from Hasbro in exchange for my honest opinions and to provide a giveaway for my readers. All thoughts are my own.

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Holiday Trends At The Children's PLACE! #PLACEHoliday

Shortly before Thanksgiving I was invited to shop at The Children's PLACE for their #PLACEHoliday event. In my previous posts I have always ranted and raved about how much I adore shopping here for my daughter. If you have a child then I am sure you have experienced the struggle of having to constantly replace clothes and update wardrobes due to their ability to grow like a weed! This is why I stick to affordable clothing that can grown into and not just worn for a month or two. At The Children's PLACE I am always able to find stylish clothing for my four year old. She may be little but she loves to look good! A little fashionista at heart, she gets excited when she sees the big blue bag sitting in her room just waiting to be rummaged through. As a mom I don't mind because I am always getting the most for my money here. It doesn't hurt that they frequently have amazing sales and coupons that can be stacked right on top for extra savings. I could keep on going but I am sure by now you all know how much I enjoy shopping here!

This time around I had the opportunity to check out their holiday selection from frilly dresses to glittery purses. I saw a lot of glitter, glitz, glam, and stars! I love the theme this year. I even put together two of my favorite outfits that I think Toodie would look great in. The Children's PLACE has everything you need to complete your child's holiday look this season. From the shoes to the matching headband, the perfect look can be pulled together in one shopping trip. If you aren't doing anything fancy for the holidays you can always pick up one of their festive graphic T's which can be dressed up or down too. These are great to have on hand for school activities and holiday parties this time of year.

Now that Toodie is slowly making her way out of the toddler section into the little girl clothing I have a lot more fun shopping for her. These colorful sets caught my eye and I thought they would be adorable for the Summer time. There were even mini colored and patterned jeans that could easily be paired with a solid top for a casual look. 

 

Every time I attend a blogger shop at The Children's PLACE I make a point to express how much I love their pajamas. I take advantage of their sales and stock up on a few new pajama sets and nighties for Toodie each time I visit. This is has become the only place I purchase her sleepwear from because they are so soft and the material is high quality. Just like all of their clothing, they don't fall apart after a few washes and the colors remain vibrant. My favorite Children's PLACE picks have made more than a few appearances in our recent holiday activities, including decorating the Christmas tree! Sometimes I can't get Toodie out of them as she thinks they are, quote "the softest cozy jammies in the land."

As always, thank you to The Children's Place for inviting me to shop!
 
Get social and connect with The Children's PLACE on Twitter and Facebook.  Want more? Head on over and view all of this season's looks in their Holiday 2013 Lookbook here.

Disclosure: I was provided with a gift card to shop the holiday trends at the Children's PLACE. All opinions are my own!

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Add A Little Magic To Your Blu-Ray Collection This Season + GIVEAWAY! #MovieMagic

Looking to add a little "magic" to your movie routine this season?  You haven’t seen your favorite movie until you’ve seen the special features!

This Holiday rediscover the #MovieMagic behind your favorite films. Blu-ray offers exclusive special features that put you in the filmmaker’s chair, with a behind-the-scenes access to all of the magic: Special effects, talent interviews, alternative endings, unreleased scenes, bloopers, and more!

Check out the blog app below for these fun features..

• Behind-the-Scenes #MovieMagic GIF Grid - Mouse over each of the GIF squares and click to view a behind-the-scenes clip exclusively from the film's Blu-ray special features.

• The Next Generation of Blu-ray - Don't get left behind with old tech! Check out what's next for Blu-ray in 2014 and beyond.




With a Blu-ray combo pack, you can enjoy your favorite films in high-definition whenever and wherever you want. You can keep the Blu-ray disc in the living room, DVD in the car, and the digital copy on your phone for when you’re on the move!

• Blu-ray lets you to watch your favorite movies with unmatched sound and video that is SIX TIMES the quality of DVDs!

• Blu-ray offers the most premium possible in home entertainment experience.

• You don’t have to worry about the buffering that happens with streaming videos.


Ready to expand your Blu-ray collection? You could also be the lucky winner of one of the following titles:

• The Little Mermaid - Diamond Edition
• The Lone Ranger
• Monsters University
• Angels Sing
• Rise of The Guardians
• Despicable Me 2
• Turbo
• Grown Ups 2
• Wizard of Oz 3D
• The Wolverine
• Star Trek: Into Darkness
• White House Down
• Fast 6
• Pacific Rim
• After Earth
• Man of Steel
• Red 2
• World War Z
• 2 Guns
• Weeds: The Complete Collection
• Predator 3D


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Each household is only eligible to win ONE #MovieMagic Title via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.


Disclosure:   This is a sponsored post facilitated by Partner's Hub & Blu-ray.
 

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Making The Most Of Black Friday Shopping At Target #MyKindOfHoliday

It's that time of year again. Black Friday shopping has begun, already. This year many retailers have opened their doors early and given shoppers a head start. At this time last year I would typically be struggling to stay awake, still shuffling through my lists, and hitting people's ankles repetitively with my cart as I browsed each aisle like a walking zombie. Not this year. For the first time I headed straight to Target to begin my shopping and made it out in under the normal 5-7 hours. Yes I calculated this given my experience two years ago! It was a breeze this time around and much less stressful. Target had their ad out ahead of time which made it easy for early birds like myself to get organized. 

Am I the only one that cannot go into Target without making a sharp right to the stand alone Starbucks first? Coffee & shopping go together. They just FIT! It's tradition and I don't think I could ever tackle Black Friday without my frappuccino in hand. Truth is, I couldn't stay awake either. Everyone knows what a turkey coma will do to you and it isn't always pretty. With this pre-shopping ritual you can't get mad if a deal-crazed mom runs over your foot or hits you in the head with an overflowing handbag stuffed with coupon flyers. Coffee is zen. Hello happy place!

  
This year Target opened it's doors at 8 pm Thanksgiving night and started the season by offering a long list of deals that will run through Black Friday. These include electronics, toys, clothing, housewares, bedding, and much more. I was there earlier enough to make the line before the mobs arrived! Take a look at a few of the popular deals I noticed other shoppers going for. I even picked up a couple of these myself.

1. e.l.f Essential Makeup Kit ($20) $18
2. Nikon L320 16.1 MP Digital Camera ($229) $99
3. Furby Boom ($64.99) $40  
4. Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Headphones ($179.99) $115 
5. Keurig Elite Single Cup Brewing System ($109.99) $99
6. Monster's University 3 Disc Combo Pack ($29.99) $10
7. Burt Bees Holidays Tips & Toes Kit $12.99 
8. Crayola Color Cube $12

Now here is a peek at what I got. Two hours later and I was able to make it home with video games, movies, toys, and art supplies. The Blu-Ray movies alone were only $9. There was even a 32'' television being sold for $98. I don't think you can beat that! Pre-Black Friday shopping was definitely worth it this year. I actually feel relieved that I was able to eliminate a portion of my list before Friday even arrived. 

 
Target has found a way to add convenience and cut out frustration while you shop the Black Friday deals this year. With the Target Floor Map you can enter in your city, state, or zip code to locate your nearest store and a layout of each department's doorbuster deals. Now you can be prepared and plan your shopping trip ahead of time. Not only does this save you time it will also help you avoid the crowds and wandering shoppers who have no idea where to find what they are hunting for. With the Target Floor Map you are two steps ahead and even closer to that great deal you don't want to miss out on. Check out your local Target floor map!

Also, don't miss the chance to maximize your savings with additional Target coupons and savings from Cartwheel. You can access the application via your smartphone and combine these offers with your REDcard discount too. With all of these tools in hand (and a Starbucks coffee) you are ready to tackle the mobs and begin conquering those Christmas lists. Happy Black Friday shopping!

Disclosure: This post is in partnership with Target. All opinions and thoughts are my own!

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