Give the Gift of Life and Receive Your Own Rewards, Too!

This post is brought to you by Donor Egg Bank USA. 

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Whether finishing college or travelling the world, your goals can truly be achieved by helping others
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Tips for Choosing the Right Family Car #CarsCom

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Who would have thought it would be so hard to find the perfect family car!??

When we first started having kids, we bought a big 3rd row vehicle with lots of room to grow in and a built-in DVD player! It was really great for many years but it is now starting to get old and things are starting to break...it's time to find a new family vehicle and it has NOT BEEN EASY!

We have looked at and tried out several vehicles already in our search for the perfect family vehicle. And one thing I have learned for sure is what to do and what NOT to do before buying that "perfect" new family car! Let me save you the time and hassle by giving you the tips ahead of time so you don't make the same mistakes we have made!

1) Research vehicles that you think will fit your needs AHEAD of time and before you load up ALL the kids, head out in the cold and spend hours staring at car after car until they all blend together! 

Check out helpful sites like cars.com and others that will give you the info you need on the cars you are interested in. You can find out info like does it have a 3rd row, what are the different engine options, is 4-door, etc. 

2) Before you buy a vehicle, make sure ALL your car seats fit in the backseat! 

I can't tell you how many times I have been frustrated by how big car seats are, how many I am and how short my children are so that they can't safely move to a smaller booster seat 😊. I have learned that many backseats do not fit 3 car seats safely or comfortably - so MAKE SURE you try your car seats in a vehicle BEFORE you spend all your money! 

3) Ask others that you know how they like the vehicle you are thinking about buying. 

You will not get the truth all the time from sales people and car dealerships but you will get the real lowdown from others who have used the same vehicle you want. They can honestly tell you what they like, what they don't like, etc. 

Take my advice BEFORE buying a new family vehicle and save yourself from buyer's remorse, screaming and tantrums! 😊

*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine.*

Encourage Exploration & Fun in Safari Tales

This post is brought to you by Safari Tales. All opinions are mine!

Looking for an app game that is both educational and fun for your kids? 

Then let me introduce you to Safari Tales, a game that is truly unique as it encourages exploration in reading and vocabulary skills by engaging kids in a fantastic 3D game which casts the player as both adventurer and storyteller.

In Safari Tales, kids join five baby animal friends as they explore a vast African savannah teeming with wildlife, mini games to master and artefacts and relics to discover and collect. Throughout their in-game adventures, kids learn countless facts and figures about the various environments, their inhabitants and items they encounter on their way, building knowledge and enhancing reading skills.

At the end of each play session, SAFARI TALES uses patented technology to convert children’s adventures, discoveries and achievements into an incredible interactive storybook. Each new tale can be saved and stored to be read over and again with parents and loved ones, strengthening literacy, reasoning and enquiry skills.

I don't like to have my kids play too many games but if I really need a moment of quiet or need them to sit still, this is the game I would choose! First of all, they LOVE anything to do with the jungle or jungle animals so they love all the animal characters in this game! I love watching their stories unfold and their eyes light up and they love learning new facts about animals and their environments along with their personalized storybooks at the end of their adventure!

Aimed at children aged between four and ten, SAFARI TALES has been developed in conjunction with pupils and teachers, to ensure that content is age-appropriate and gameplay fun.

Buy It:

You can purchase Safari Tales for $3.99 from these app stores:

• iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safari-tales/id1003842599?mt=8
• Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kuatostudios.safaritales&hl
• Amazon: http://www.amazon.ca/Kuato-Studios-Safari-Tales/dp/B011VCDF7A

* This post is brought to you by Safari Tales. All opinions are mine!*

NEW LEGO Scooby-Doo Sets & $200 Gift Card #Giveaway

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Check out these amazing Scooby-Doo stop motion videos created using the brand new LEGO Scooby-Doo sets! New videos will be uploaded weekly – so be sure to visit ScoobyDoo.com and subscribe to the WB Kids YouTube channel!

Check out the Fun Videos Below: 

And make sure to enter the giveaway below for a chance to win one of four $200 gift cards from Target, Wal-Mart, Toys R Us & Amazon!

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Get ALL Those Pictures Organized with Ruly!

This post is brought to you by getruly.com. All opinions are mine!

I will admit it...I am a picture taking fanatic! I just love to capture moments of all kinds, whether they are funny, sad, memorable, milestones, or just everyday life! I want to have pictures of all kinds to look back on of my kids and my family and to show them when they are older. Let's face it. My memory isn't getting any better as I get older so pictures really help tell a story!

So what does this mean for me? Well, I have pictures everywhere! My husband always makes fun of me for how many pictures I have on my computer and phone at all times. I have memory sticks full of pictures, previous computers full of pictures and my phone is usually maxed out!

And the worst part is none of them are organized and it has only got worse the more kids I have! :)

So who do I turn to when I need some picture organizing help???

How about a great company that I just learned about called Ruly!

They are an AMAZING company that makes tech jobs for women living in poverty who then organize and edit my messy photo library!

I just love how they are helping others while helping me and, in turn, I am helping others when I get help!!!

Ruly uses a combination of technology & a highly trained human workforce built in partnership with Digital Data Divide.

How? 

Ruly links to customers' photos through their cloud storage service. Then they get to work. First, they assess every photo to separate out the “Klutter” & identify “Keepers.”

What’s Klutter? They're the photos that don't pass technical & photographic criteria. For example:

• Unnecessary duplicates

• Out of focus, greatly under- or over-exposed

• Mistake shots

• Embarrassing facial expressions

The Keepers are all your good shots; everything that's left after the Klutter is separated. Typically about 65-70% of photos are Klutter!

Once the Keepers are identified, Ruly finds the Highlights and edits them so they look great. These are the really fun shots because they tell a story and have the best photographic qualities.

Lastly, Ruly aggregates all the Highlights from the year into a folder called Annual Highlights. This might be their coolest feature, because it makes end-of-the-year photo projects really easy. Many customers like to make annual family photo books or holiday gifts. Ruly puts all the Highlights in one spot and they're edited and completely ready for creative projects!

How Much Does This Awesome Service Cost?

Ruly uses a fee-for-service model. Their primary service is the monthly subscription plan. With this service, Ruly automatically processes photos twice/month. This is designed to keep your photos Ruly as you take them throughout the month. The cost is $12.99/mo. for 300 photos or $3.99/mo. for 100 photos.

Their second option is a Batch Service. It’s designed to process large batches of historical photos that were never organized. For this service, Ruly charges 8-10¢ per photo depending on quantity.

And it is ALWAYS Secure!

Ruly has multiple layers of security to ensure our customers’ privacy is always protected. First, Ruly is built to work with customers’ Dropbox service, so the multiple layers of security built into Dropbox is still at work for Ruly customers. This includes physical, technical, and heuristic security measures to protect user information from unauthorized access. Nobody - including other Dropbox or other Ruly users - can view photo files unless the customer deliberately shares them.

Additionally, our overseas offices are "no-save" facilities, meaning the computers used by our photo specialists cannot save or forward files. USB ports on these machines are disabled and they are not connected to the Internet. Also, photo specialists are not allowed to have camera-enabled devices while at work. This way, files are isolated from saving/distributing technologies and remain secure throughout the Ruly process.

For more information on Ruly make sure to visit www.getruly.com.

* This post is brought to you by getruly.com. All opinions are mine!*

Master Lock “Safety Through Every Life Season” #MasterLockProtects

*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine.*

As a health professional and athletic trainer, I get certified by the American Red Cross in CPR as a Professional Rescuer every two years or so. They always provide a great information class that helps me stay up to date on the latest CPR guidelines and I always leave feeling ready to help anyone who is having heart problems or may need CPR.

Twice a week, I play recreational volleyball. A couple months ago a situation occurred with another volleyball player where they went into cardiac arrest and I was the first one on the scene! At that life or death moment, I was so glad to have my CPR training from the American Red Cross.

Now I never head to another volleyball game without the safety of my fellow volleyball players on my mind. I always want to be ready for any emergency that happens while I am there!

Master Lock is also around to help consumers stay safe! They recently announced their continued focus on helping consumers stay safe with a yearlong campaign dedicated to safety through every life stage and season.

To kick off the campaign, Master Lock will ask consumers via Twitter to share the time in their life when safety and security has been most top of mind. The campaign will continue throughout the year with a series of safety tips and advice for every life stage and season.

Sweepstakes and Donation

When in your life has safety and security been most top of mind? 

Starting today through January 31, participants who tweet their reply to this question using #MasterLockProtects will generate a $1 donation to the American Red Cross and will be entered for the chance to win one of 20 prize bundles. Each winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card and various Master Lock products to help keep consumers safe through different life stages and seasons.

Master Lock will donate an initial $10,000 to the American Red Cross and will donate up to an additional $10,000 based on consumer participation in the sweepstakes for a total of $20,000 in donations – just one way the company hopes to keep consumers safe and secure through all life stages and seasons. Master Lock’s donation will support the urgent needs of the American Red Cross mission, whether it is responding to a disaster, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills to save a life, or assisting military members and their families during emergencies. This marks the second Twitter sweepstakes that Master Lock has hosted to benefit the American Red Cross. In 2014, Master Lock donated more than $15,000 to the organization.

Yearlong Education

Throughout the year, Master Lock will continue to provide educational information to consumers on remaining safe and secure through various life stages and seasons. These tips will be available on www.masterlock.com, and will address the following topics:

* Senior Safety

* Tax Tips for All Life Stages

* Safe Moving / New Home Safety

* Marriage / Newlyweds

* Back to School

* First Job / New Job

* Fall Family / Home Safety

Join the Party!

Make sure to join the #MasterLockCares Twitter Party on Tuesday, January 27 at 8 PM ET with @Resourcefulmom.

You can RSVP here: http://resourcefulmommy.com/14562/master-lock-cares-twitter-party-2/

Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad blog panel will join the conversation and provide personal tips, stories, advice and product recommendations for remaining safe and secure through various life stages and seasons. 

Join the conversation now using the hashtag #MasterLockProtects, and visit www.masterlock.com for more information.

*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine.*

Scoop NYC

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Looking for stylish apparel, shoes and accessories this winter? Then let me introduce you to Scoop NYC!

Scoop NYC’s iconic fashion boutiques offer a highly edited selection of the season’s best styles for women and men.

Scoop NYC, the iconic New York City-based boutique for men and women that boasts 17 boutique locations and an online website, brings to you a highly edited selection of the season’s best fashion items from both internationally acclaimed and young emerging designers.

The store is merchandised as the “Ultimate Closet” offering style savvy customers the season’s best fashion all under one roof. Their stylists serve as wardrobe builders, providing unrivaled personal customer service. Their shopping bags that change with the seasons have become coveted collectors’ items.

They have such a great selection of fashion for women and men. Below are two of my favorites:

For women, I really like the LONG-SLEEVE 12-GUAGE DRAPED CARDIGAN. The exclusive draped cardi features oversized, draped lapels, which fall gracefully down the front for a casual, cozy style.

And for men, the Byron sweater from Theory is a great option to layer on for a day at the office, or to keep on hand for chilly nights. I love the freckled coloration and soft texture accented by a mock neck and four-button placket.

Scoop first opened in New York City in SoHo in 1996. Since then, Scoop has opened additional New York City locations in the Upper East Side and in the Meatpacking District. Scoop can also be found in East Hampton and Greenvale, New York; Greenwich, Connecticut; the Shore Club Hotel in Miami Beach; The Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas; Chicago; Dallas; Boston; Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, CA.

*This post is brought to you by Scoop NYC. All opinions are 100% mine. *

Mini Bakers from Crafts Direct

*This post is brought to you by Crafts Direct. However, all opinions are 100% mine.*

If you love to bake but only have one or two people to bake for these days, then I have the perfect kitchen item and/or gift idea that will quickly become a staple item in your kitchen...and one you don't know how you lived without! The item is the Mini Baker and it is a product from Crafts Direct, the Midwest’s largest independently owned arts and crafts store! It comes in so many fun, colorful colors - you are sure to find the perfect match for your kitchen decor or your favorite color!

The Mini Baker is great for preparing meals, side dishes, appetizers and more! I love that it can be used in the oven, microwave and even washed in the dishwasher! It such a versatile kitchen must have for small families, newlyweds, and singles!

There are so many great recipes and foods you can make in the Mini Baker. My favorite way to use it is to make an egg bake for my kids for lunch! I just stir up some eggs, add in my children's favorite ingredients like chicken sausage, tomatoes, spinach, onions, cheese and add a little seasoning like onion salt and pepper and pour it all into the Mini Baker and stick it in the oven. I bake it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until well done. It is the perfect size for my kids and they love their own little egg bake!

Check out lots more recipes that you can make in the Mini Baker on the Crafts Direct Mini Baker recipes page.

You can also mix up your favorite dips and serve them in this cute dish. Or create personal sized meals.

You can bake it or microwave with the lid on to reduce mess and it is also great for reheating leftovers. Best of all, the handles stay cool in the microwave!

Dimensions: 6.25" wide x 3.5" high - 4.5" wide x 2" high diameter cooking space (holds approximately 2 cups).

100% Stoneware. 

Buy It: 

You can purchase the Mini Baker for $5.98 from the Crafts Direct website.

And make sure to use coupon code RS20 for 20% off your purchase from the Crafts Direct online shop. 

It is valid until December 15, 2014

*This post is brought to you by Crafts Direct. However, all opinions are 100% mine.*

Fight Off Nightmares with P'Jamerz

* This post is brought to you by P'jamerz. All opinions are 100% mine.*

Do you have a child that has trouble sleeping at night or has frequent nightmares that wake them or keep them up at night? 

Well, you and your child are not alone and not without help! 1/4 of all children have at least one nightmare a week but interrupted sleep habits can lead to unhealthy sleep cycles in children and developmental issues.

Luckily, security objects such as toys can help children sleep through the night and that is where P'Jamerz, a toy created to help children sleep by conquering their fears, comes to save the day (or night!). Each toy comes with a beautifully illustrated bed time story.

The Story: 

The dreamworld was created by twilights, fairies whose job it is to make the dreamworld a fun place for everyone, a place where dreams come true. 

An evil fairy named Nightmare corrupted part of the dreamworld to induce fear into the heart of dreamers.

The twilights sought to fight back NightMare by giving special kids the magical power to transform and harness the power of their animal pajamas.

Their goal is to help children sleep better without the need for expensive therapy or medication. We believe that the only thing needed lies right in the imagination of the child.

P'jamerz is launching their kickstarter campaign TODAY, Nov. 10 and it will run through Dec. 24.

Come show your support for a toy brand and storybook that helps children face their nightmares and empower them to take on their fears. The toy will help promote a secure fun happy and light routine! that can help a child sleep through the night.Story

* This post is brought to you by P'jamerz. All opinions are 100% mine.*

The Brookland Fairies

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Does your child have a wonderful imagination full of fairies, dream lands and fairy tales??

Then let me introduce you to the awesome children's and teen's event company, The Brookland Fairies.

The Brookland Fairies is a premier Children's Event and Lifestyle Brand where your child will find the freedom to explore new worlds and delve into the delightful mysteries of their imagination!

The Brookland Fairies consists of 3 different parts.

First...

The 42 Event Themes cater to everything your child needs to have the perfect celebration. They take care of everything from the invitations to décor and ambiance, food, activities, dessert and gift bags. Allow their Fairies to come in and turn your home or chosen venue into your child’s dream for 3 hours!

Secondly...

Each party has a Fairy and each Fairy has a wonderful and intriguing history. These 42 Fairies make up the world of Brookland and each Fairy’s story guides your child into a journey of self-discovery, confidence, and friendship.

Lastly... 

They have what is called Brookland Treasures, a space dedicated for brands that their company believes in and supports. They sell products from these brands. The parents and adults can also find treasures in the world of The Brookland Fairies on this part of the site or an activity/craft/project to do at home from the Brookland Blog allowing there to be something for everyone!

What a wonderful and unique way to celebrate a birthday or fun celebration for any child!

Right now, SAVE 25% on the Best New York City Theme Children/Teen Birthday Party, THE BROOKLAND FAIRIES with the coupon code below! They take care of everything from invitations to decor to food, activities, and dessert!

To redeem enter "THEREVIEWSTEW14" in the message field when reserving!

Expires January 1, 2015

*This post is brought to you by The Brookland Fairies. All opinions are 100% mine. *

Tips to Relieve Back-to-School Stress Symptoms and Polish Up Spelling Skills

This is a sponsored blog post that contains affiliate links and images. Content was provided by Rolaids® for a sponsorship fee.

As the first day of school approaches, parents take on the challenging task of gathering required supplies - averaging more than $300 for some middle and high-school students this year! The time crunch and heavy price tags may be a cause of stress for parents.

Heartburn and acid indigestion can be a result of stress in some adults, which can manifest through burning sensations in the chest, upset stomach, burning or pain in the upper abdomen, nausea or bloating. To help these symptoms, parents can adapt some lifestyle changes like eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day. Heartburn and acid indigestion are also made worse by smoking and drinking, and eating tangy or spicy foods.

Click here to learn more from Rolaids® about how to recognize and limit the symptoms of heartburn and acid indigestion.

Parents can also prep for the new school year in the first-ever ‘Rolaids® Eat Your Words’ Spelling Bee challenge.’ The contest is live right now on the Rolaids Facebook page. “Bee” participants will go up against culinary tongue twisters such as jalapeño and bratwurst for the chance to win prizes, including a $500 grand prize, as well as daily and weekly prizes. The game ends August 23, 2014.

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Save Time in Line with Fiverr!

This post is brought to you by Fiverr. All opinions are 100% mine. 

As you head Back to School this Fall, the lines at the store and the homework assignments can be daunting! Instead of waiting in line at the store with all the other parents during the back-to-school rush, you can get your kids their accessories and trinkets for school online or help with school work for only FIVE dollars at Fiverr, the largest global marketplace for services.

Fiverr is the world’s largest marketplace for Gigs starting at $5! Fiverr leads a growing movement called the Gig Economy and created a marketplace for new entrepreneurs to monetize their skills and talents. As the leader of the Gig Economy, Fiverr is proving that everyone has a chance for financial independence by doing what they love.

It is really easy to use. Just simply pick out what Gig you would like: learn French or Chinese, get your papers edited and proofread, get custom decals made and SO MUCH MORE - all for only $5! Then you can track the progress until you receive your order! Then give your feedback and tell all your friends!

Also, make sure to check out the Fiverr app to use anywhere, anytime as you head back to school: http://fiverr.com/l/mobile_app

* This post is brought to you by Fiverr. All opinions are 100% mine. *
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Play2Shop & Giveaway

This post is sponsored by Play2Shop. All opinions are 100% mine!

I like to play games online in my spare time (when I get any...) and even better is playing games online and earning points towards really great rewards! Sound like a double whammy of greatness??!!

Well, it is and you can do it at Play2Shop, a fun community where you can play games, earn rewards and get free stuff!

Play2Shop is similar to Ebates in that they offer cash back for online shopping but they also offer points which you can use to redeem in their rewards showroom. Points can also be accumulated by a bunch of other free actions like playing free online games on our site or entering contests etc.

You then cash in your points for shopping at over 1,000 partner merchants that include stores like Amazon, Macy’s, Sears, Nordstrom, Tiger Direct, Kohls, Toys ‘r Us and more or you can use your points to get free stuff, buy gift cards or other merchandise, get additional discounts, or bid on your favorite items in our daily product auctions. Best of all, it’s 100% FREE!

They have a great selection of games to play - fun, classic games for all types of game lovers! Bouncing Balls is my favorite - and so ADDICTING!

And then after you get done with the addicting game (that probably took WAYYY too much of your time :), you can watch how many points you accumulated and check out how to cash them out! They really have a great variety of stores and places to spend them and I love that you get rewarded for playing games that you LOVE!

So head over right now to Play2Shop to not only play games you already love, but get rewarded for your addiction! :)

Win It: Play2Shop is generously offering (1) $50 Paypal Cash or a $50 Amazon gift card (Winner's choice) to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) $50 Paypal cash

OR

$50 Amazon gift card 
(Winner's choice)

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*This post is sponsored by Play2Shop. All opinions are 100% mine!*

Make Money Easily with Slidejoy!

This post is brought to you by Slidejoy. All opinions are 100% mine. 

These days and in this economy, I don't know a single person who wouldn't love to get extra effortless cash! And usually these same people like a good deal!

So I have the perfect money making, deal finding, easy and effortless app for your phone: Slidejoy! People view their phones on average almost 100 times per day, and Slidejoy wants to make that experience more profitable and enjoyable.

Slidejoy is an intelligent Android app that pays users to view beautifully designed ads every time they unlock their phones. Over time, the app learns the preferences of a user and curates a more profitable and relevant user experience.

Don't worry - you always have the choice of ignoring the ad by sliding right to unlock their phones or engaging with the ad by sliding left. By sliding left, the user will unlock the phone and be directed to a destination specified by the advertiser (YouTube, Advertiser website, Google Play, coupon page, etc.). To prevent bias, users will be paid the same amount regardless of whether or not they engage with an ad. The app notifies a person daily how much money they've made; they can cash out monthly using Square Cash electronic payments or donate the money to a charity,

So how much will you get paid?? Well, since they are so new (just launched this week!) they have no substantial data yet, so it's hard to give an exact amount for payouts. But they are targeting between $5 to $15 per month initially and as the algorithm learns, this range will increase.

No matter what, it is an easy way to make extra cash...just for doing what you do tons of times a day: checking your phone!

Buy It: You can try Slidejoy out by downloading it for free from Google Play. It's currently only available on Android but will be also available on iOS later this year.

* This post is brought to you by Slidejoy. All opinions are 100% mine!*

ColorbookIt.com

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Universally, coloring books can be seen as a passion for all children. They're a inexpensive way to involve the greatest creativity that envelopes the imagination of your little one. Whether it's an image of their favorite character, or simple shapes matched with their favorite color, hours can be spent creating works of art akin to those of Van Gough, each shared with pride deeper than the most fanatic NFL follower.

One twist that's little seen with coloring books is what happens when you add your personal touch to them. Instead of a coloring page of Iron Man, watch your kid's eyes light up when they color in pages of their last birthday party. What if you could see the excitement of they coloring in their winning soccer goal from last fall. Or, perhaps, running for the crayons to color in faces of their grandparents.

Although this isn't something you will ever find off the shelves at your local craft store, these coloring books are something you can create at ColorbookIt.com. ColorbookIt.com lets you transform your favorite pictures into your kid's favorite coloring books. Download digital prints, or order professionally printed and bound copies, you too can see the excitement personalized coloring books can bring to your child's activity time. 

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