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Red, White, and Blueberry Salad with Raspberry Lemon Vinaigrette

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Red White and Blueberry SaladIt’s summertime which in our house means LOTS of fresh fruit.  I was so excited to receive a Good Cook 3 Piece Cut Fruit Bowl set to try out.  It is the perfect bowl for fruit because it keeps watermelon and cut fruit fresher longer.  It consists of a very generously sized bowl on the bottom, a colander that fits inside it, and a lid.
fresh fruit bowlWashing fresh fruit is such a breeze with the Cut Fruit Bowl.  The bowl on the bottom has a pour spout making it so easy to pour out any liquids.  Since fruit doesn’t sit in liquids it stays fresher longer which means saving money on wasted fruit.  This Good Cook product is exclusively available at Bed Bath and Beyond.
P1220185Once all my fruit was washed I was ready to create my yummy salad recipe that is just perfect for The 4th of July or any summer day.   I used the bottom bowl to assemble the salad ingredients.

Salad-
Spring Mix Lettuce
Baby Spinach
Strawberries (sliced)
Raspberries
Blueberries
Feta Cheese Chunks

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1/4 cup Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Spicy Brown Mustard
2 Tablespoons of Honey
1 Clove of Garlic- pressed
Juice of 1/2 Lemon (fresh is better but you can use about 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice)
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/8 Teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Whisk together raspberry balsamic vinegar, spicy brown mustard, honey, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.  Slowly stream olive oil into vinegar mixture while whisking briskly.  Transfer to a container you can close and store in.  Shake well before pouring over salad.  A little goes a long way with this dressing so pour slowly.

Makes about 8 servings.

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Little Tikes Anchors Away Pirate Ship Activity Table Review

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Love at first sight is what first came to mind when we first saw the Little Tikes Anchors Away Pirate Ship Activity Table. I mean just look at it! There is so much to play with and imagine! They definitely didn’t have toys like this when I was young. I guess that’s why I have to get them for my girls, so I can play also..

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I must admit when we opened the box and what seemed like 73,849,573 pieces fell out, I was a little intimidated. I was thinking there is no way I would ever get this bad boy together before summer was over. Ok, maybe that is a little dramatic.. Thankfully the instructions were super easy to follow and I had it together in about an hour or so. Kust a few screws and snaps and viola!

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Totally worth every minute it took. I mean seriously look at all of the things there are to do on one amazing water-table. It’s so spacious and has many stations so multiple kids can play at a time.

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Kids love to play and use their imagination. This Pirate Ship Activity Table is the perfect way to keep their minds fresh and to explore new things. Totally sensory play. They don’t even know they are learning. Double WIN!

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Look at her face! She is so concentrated. This wonderful and imaginative toy keeps her busy for a long time. Way better than some TV show!

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Everywhere you look there is detail. I love it! Nothing was left out when designing this water table. I am so grateful we were able to review such a fun and useful toy!

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And by the look on her face I think she is just as grateful! Here are a few awesome fun facts about the Little Tikes Anchors Away Pirate Ship Activity Table:

  • Little Tikes pirate activity table features durable plastic construction
  • Center mast is a constant-flow water fountain
  • Keep water moving with pump or by pouring water into the crow’s nest
  • Spinners cause current in the ship which moves floating objects around
  • Aim and squirt water from the water cannon
  • Spinning steering wheel
  • Anchor raises and lowers by cranking handle

The Little Tikes Pirate Ship Activity Table includes:

  • 1 Anchors Away Pirate Ship
  • 2 Characters
  • 1 Character-sized Life Preserver
  • 1 Squirting Shark
  • 1 Dinghy
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Scooper
  • 1 Bucket

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Little Tikes Cook ‘n Play Outdoor BBQ Review

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I have been looking for some new outdoor toys for a while now. Let me tell you, it has been a looong winter to say the least. When I saw the Little Tikes Cook ‘n Play Outdoor BBQ I knew it would be a perfect way to bring in the summer. After all, nothing says summer like grilling out in the sunshine with your closest friends and family.

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I was so thankful when we opened the box and saw that there was very little to put together. Heaven forbid my 2 year old wait for Daddy to get home to put it together and I am no master builder. There were just a few screws to screw in and a few pieces to snap. Easy enough for Mom to handle. No drill needed. Thank you for that Little Tikes 🙂

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I love how light weight it is and I can move it place to place. We keep in mostly in the toy room for storage and we are able to bring it outside during the day. It’s so sturdy and durable that I don’t have to worry about it getting roughed up. It’s made tough! We have had a few other outdoor toys that just don’t make it through the summer and need to be replaced the following year.

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Look at the details on this thing. It’s so realistic! Plus it comes with a ton of accessories so your little one can be a cook just like you. They can never start too early. It has so much storage and surface space also. More than most of the other pretend grills I’ve seen. It even has working oven and fridge doors, molded-in pegs to hang kitchen utensils and pans, plus clicking knobs that make fun sounds! What more could you ask for?

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The Little Tikes Cook ‘n Play Outdoor BBQ is the perfect hight so kids of all ages can play. I love it when both of my girls play together. With the age gap of 8 years I am always looking for ways to bring them closer. Using their imagination is perfect!

By far this is one of the best outdoor toys they have played with in a long time. A great way to get kids out of the house and keep their minds active. I am so grateful for Little Tike Toys and can’t wait to see what they come out with next!

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Signature Sleep Mattress Giveaway- June 24 to July 16, 2014

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bsav-ga-sshmfm-BS If you’re undecided between a coil mattress and a memory foam mattress why not experience the best of both worlds with a Signature Sleep Hybrid RenewFoam Coil Mattress?

The Gel infused memory foam and Coolmax® outer cover are perfectly paired to provide a fresh and cool sleeping surface, while the independently encased coils eliminate motion disturbance. With the Signature Sleep RenewFoam Coil Mattress, always wake up feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and renewed.

Hybrid RenewFoam Coil Mattress features:

  • Coolmax/Polyester ticking in outer cover
  • Layer of RenewFoam
  • High Density Foam
  • Independently encased coils
  • Available in Twin, Full, Queen and King

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To find out more about this awesome mattress, check out the fully detailed review over at BellaSavvy.net.

Signature Sleep (a division of Dorel Industries, Inc.) offers a complete line of quality mattresses and accessories, guaranteed to satisfy every customer. Choose from their Signature, Acclaimed, Allure, and Luxe Collections that include memory foam, gel memory foam, and coil mattresses to fit any taste.

With Signature Sleeps eco-friendly certification, years of innovation and commitment to quality and comfort, they’re easily the better, smarter choice when choosing a new mattress.

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One lucky reader is going to win a 10″ Hybrid RenewFoam Coil Mattress courtesy of Signature Sleep. Choose your size. ($411 value).

This giveaway is open to residents in the United States, ages 18+. Giveaway ends July 16, 2014 at 11:59pm. EST. Void where prohibited by law. Winner will be chosen randomly from all eligible entries and will be contacted via email. If winner does not reply within 24 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Signature Sleep is responsible for prize shipment!

 

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ASUS Memo Pad ME176 Giveaway- June 23rd- July 11th

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Welcome to the ASUS MeMO Pad ME176 giveaway, sponsored by ASUS
and hosted by Thrifty Nifty Mommy and Viva Veltoro.

ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet devices, servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones. ASUS is a global technology leader in the digital era. It is the world’s top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world’s best-selling and most award-winning motherboards.

Janessa at Thrifty Nifty Mommy recently had the opportunity to review the ASUS ME181 MeMO Pad 8. ASUS also just released a similar yet smaller version of that tablet, the brand new MeMO Pad ME176 7-inch Tablet! Features of this new tablet include:

  • Intel Atom Bay Trail-T Z3745 Quad Core 1.33GHz (Turbo up to 1.86GHz)
  • Android 4.4 (Kit Kat), 7-inch HD Screen
  • 16 GB Storage, 1 GB RAM Memory
  • 0.65 pounds, 0.38 inches thick

One lucky person is going to win an ASUS MeMO Pad ME176!

This giveaway is open to residents of the US only who are 18 years of age or older, unless prohibited by law. The giveaway will end at 11:59pm EDT on July 11th, 2014 and a winner will be drawn randomly from all eligible entries received. Enter using the Giveaway Tools entry form below. Good luck!
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Build-a-Bear Workshop Introduces Disney Princess Palace Pets Collection Plus $25 Bear Buck$ Gift Card Giveaway

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build a bear disney princess palace pet collectionWho doesn’t love Disney Princesses and their adorable pets?  Now Build-a-Bear Workshop has the make-your-own Disney Princess Palace Pets plush pets.
With the addition of Berry and Beauty, the collection has been expanded to four special pets based on the Disney Princess characters.  All of the Disney Princess Palace Pets will be available at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at buildabear.com.
For added fun, Guests will be able to dress their new pet in a variety of clothing and accessories:

  • Berry, Snow White’s bunny, ($25) can be dressed in her Red and Blue Dress ($13.50) and Disney’s Berry Accessory Set ($12.50) with Red Sparkle Bow Flats ($7.50 per pair).
  • Beauty, Aurora’s kitten ($25) can be dressed in her Fuchsia and White Dress ($13.50) and Disney’s Beauty Accessory Set($12.50) with Fuchsia Sparkle Bow Flats ($7.50 per pair)
  • Guests can extend their fairytale by making any furry friend a princess with Disney Princess costumes for favorite characters including Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Snow White and Tiana ($16 each).Berry and Beauty are so adorable with their crowns and sparkly shoes.  My girls love theirs.  They are perfect for cuddling and pretend play.  Perfect for any Disney Princess fan.

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Beauty and Function With Aromatically Yours Essential Oil Diffuser Pendants

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necklaceIf you’ve been following along on my road to feeling better posts, I’ve been using essential oils for a while now to help with fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue, stress, and more.  There are 3 ways to use essential oils- internally, topically, and aromatically.
I take some oils internally and apply some topically but I also like to have my oils with me so I can smell them and use them aromatically.  When you use essential oils aromatically they enter your body right away by inhaling them.
That’s why I am so glad I found Aromatically Yours Essential Oil Diffuser Pendants.

These pendants are not only stylish but also functional.  Each one opens up to put a few drops of your favorite essential oils onto the pad inside.  Close up the pendant and inhale away!  Your favorite fragrance will be with you all day.
necklace2Aromatically Yours Essential Oil Diffuser Pendants come in many styles and colors.  Plus they also make matching bracelets and earrings.  Don’t see what you’re looking for?  Contact Jennifer Barina at Aromatically Yours.  Ask about the Awareness Inspiration options available, too.
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Wantable- Monthly Jewelry, Makeup, or Intimates Delivered Right To Your Door!

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If you like receiving the hottest styles in jewelry, makeup, and intimates delivered monthly right to your door then you’ll love Wantable.com.  With Wantable you get to choose from the monthly makeup box program, accessories box program, or intimates program which are all hand selected by professionals in the beauty and fashion industry.  Once you decide if you want makeup, accessories, or intimates, answer a few short questions so Wantable’s professionals can hand pick items for you.
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If you choose the accessories box it is packed with 3 to 4 unique and on-trend pieces hand-picked by their stylists just for you.
jewlery-rectangleIf you choose the makeup box it is packed with 4 to 5 premium full sized make up hand-picked to perfectly match your preferences.
13_May_Makeup_V3If you choose the intimates box it comes with 4 to 5 premium essentials hand picked based on your preferences.  Camis, panties, socks, and more!
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With any of the programs you can choose from a one-time purchase for $40, or subscribe for $36.  Subscriptions are monthly and can be paused or canceled at anytime, no strings attached.
wantableI was offered the chance to try one of the programs so I chose makeup after all I am a bit of a makeup junkie.  What I love about this program is that you aren’t getting samples of products like some other programs.  You are getting FULL SIZE products that are picked just for you.  The quality of all the items I received is great.  In my June shipment I received 5 full size items plus a cosmetics case- 2 eye shadows with a compact, 1 lip gloss, 1 liquid eyeliner, and 1 brow liner.  It was so much fun to try out each new product.  Premium cosmetics are expensive so paying $36 is a great deal.

Try Wantable.com for yourself.  You can skip or stop your monthly subscription at any time.  They offer no questions asked refunds so if you are not happy for any reason, send it back.
Let me know which one you pick!

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MOSHLING RESCUE- A New Match 3 Game For Mom and Dad- NOW AVAILABLE ON iOS AND FACEBOOK

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 photo Game_ipad_zps4c14a65e.jpg THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF THE MATCH 3 GAME IS HERE! MOSHLING RESCUE NOW AVAILABLE ON iOS AND FACEBOOK

Don’t let your kids have all the fun.  The creators of the UK’s Ultra-Successful Moshi Monsters Franchise Come to the US with a New Game for Mom and Dad That Takes Match 3 Gameplay Further than Ever Before.  Mind Candy, the UK based entertainment company behind the incredibly successful Moshi Monsters brand, launched Moshling Rescue, the first game targeted to moms and dads. This free-to-play Match 3 title is available on iOS and Facebook and is already receiving five-star ratings!

Moshling Rescue‘s deep character-driven narrative and unique collection mechanic provides hours of enjoyment for an older audience. With fun yet challenging gameplay, players must match the gummies to rescue the Moshlings as they explore hundreds of adventure-packed levels.

I was asked if I would review Moshling Rescue and I have to admit that even after I played it enough to write my review I’ve been going back to play some more just because it is fun.  If my family asks, I’m doing research! 😉 Map

London, 18 June 2014: Mind Candy, the UK based entertainment company behind the hugely successful Moshi Monsters franchise which has spawned several games, a theatrical feature film, a top 5 music album, the number one selling kids’ magazine in the UK, toys and more, have launched their first game targeted to the moms and dads of their millions of young fans with the new Moshling Rescue . This free-to-play Match 3 title is the latest installment of the franchise available now on iOS and Facebook, and marks Mind Candy’s first major foray into the North American market.

 photo Boss_ipad_zpsf478920a.jpgMoshling Rescue is the next evolution of Match-3 gameplay, combining a variety of unique gameplay modes with a character-driven narrative and a unique collection mechanic, to provide hours of enjoyment for an older audience. With fun yet challenging gameplay, players must match the gummies to rescue the Moshlings as they explore hundreds of adventure-packed levels. When the going gets tough, players can purchase boosts and extra lives to enhance their entertainment.

Moshling Rescue is unique in game functionality, with six game modes:

  • Home mode ­ For the first time in a game of this genre, players must collect specific gummies to move the Moshling across a game-style track to reach home.
  • Boss mode – Big Bad Bill tries his best to prevent players from reaching their goal.
  • Dig mode ­ explode and select gummies to dig further down the screen to complete the level.
  • Drop mode – Rescue the Moshlings by dropping them down through a big stack of gummies.
  • Clear mode – Everything is covered in gloop! Match over it to clean it all away.
  • Treasure mode ­ Unlock treasure and win jellybeans by merging sacks, crates & chests together.

Additionally, players can connect their mobile or tablet edition of Moshling Rescue with their Facebook account to pick up and play where they left off for even more fun.  Players will also receive an extra life across both platforms by connected to their Facebook account.

 photo Dig_ipad_zps637670fe.jpg“Moshling Rescue is a fantastic game that makes great use of the Facebook platform, not only on Facebook canvas, but also on iOS” said Bob Slinn, Head of Gaming at Facebook EMEA. “It’s a great game, with huge potential and we’re very happy to see our partner Mind Candy bringing quality content on Facebook.”

What sets Moshling Rescue apart from other games of this genre is the deep character driven narratives, which are synonymous with all Mind Candy games. There is a unique collection mechanic where players earn a Moshling after completing certain levels, with rewards earned for completing a full set of characters that can then be viewed at any time in The Tree House.

 photo Treasure_ipad_zpsa867a4a7.jpg“Mind Candy has expanded from just kids entertainment to becoming a broader family entertainment company.” said CEO and founder of Mind Candy, Michael Acton Smith. “This is our first game aimed at an older audience and we’re incredibly excited about launching it.”

Moshling Rescue was developed in house by Mind Candy and can be downloaded for free, however some game items can also be purchased for real money.  In the coming months, Mind Candy will offer content updates and enhancements to the already feature-rich game as well as release the game on Android devices.

 photo Clear_ipa_zps34fa6da0.jpg I LOVE this infographic that shows the evolution of the Match 3 Game.  I’ve played several of these games.  How about you?  Remember Tetris?  My thumb used to be so sore from it!  And Dr. Mario, another favorite of mine!The Evolution Of Match 3_Moshling Rescue Game

 

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Maleficent Printable Fun Activity Sheets, Coloring Pages and Mazes #Maleficent

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Don’t the the Maleficent fun end!  Here are some great FREE printables including fun activity sheets, coloring pages and mazes! I wanted to post these before the movie came out but I had technical difficulties.  Sorry about that.  If you haven’t seen Maleficent, what are you waiting for?!?!  My whole family loved it.  It’s a nice twist on a familiar story.  Go see it! image002 image004

Click below to grab these great sheets and more!

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