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Our Plan For More Family Movie Nights! #DataAndAMovie

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #DataAndAMovie #CollectiveBias

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With a husband, 5 kids and an insanely busy life, I truly do not know how I would do all I do without technology. Our family is seriously “connected”. I love what technology has done for us, the doors it has opened, the lives we can touch and the lives that can touch us because of it. I can earn a living without leaving my home, no commute to some cubicle in corporate America. I have the ability to build my own dream and put my ideas in motion. The possibilities are truly endless. Technology not only opened those doors but it helps us all stay connected and on track. Smartphones are a given but with them we need a great data plan. What good is having a Smartphone if you are getting charged out the you-know-what whenever you use or go over you data plan.

I was at Walmart the other day and saw the newly lunched Walmart Family Mobile Plus Plan. This is a great new service plan that features Unlimited Talk, Text & Data; 10GB 4G LTE. Oh and to further sweeten the deal this new plan includes one free VUDU move per month per line.  All of that for only $49.88 a month! With a family like mine that can mean 5  free VUDU movies every month! Disclaimer: All prices for phones and plans included in this post are accurate as of the date of posting; however, these prices are subject to change. Please refer to this INFORMATION or your local Walmart for current pricing.

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Our son Ethan has been bugging us for a phone and frankly it is something we have been considering as he is getting more involved with extracurricular activities and playing on sports teams. As he gets older, there will be more sports and activities. It will make Mom and Dad feel better knowing we have a way to let him know if we are running late or a way he can call or text us with anything. When I was at Walmart and saw the great price they had on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, I picked it up. It was an amazing deal!

The phone is great, touch screen is very responsive, call sound is clear and crisp, phone is large enough to view recipes or photos in a good resolution. Music sounds great, could not be happier with it.

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With  all that data, I can do more and save more! When I am out shopping one of my favorite apps is Price Match.  That app lets me scan the UPC code of any product and in seconds tells me who has the cheapest price. Since most stores match prices, that app alone has saved me hundreds of dollars.  It really helps to have a plan like this because I use my phone so much.

I am always texting my husband a list of things to pick up at the store, texting my older kids, checking the weather when traveling, looking up  phone numbers, finding restaurants or stores when traveling and on vacation and so much more! There are so many uses for data and so a plan like this is so awesome! The free VUDU  movies, they are the icing on the data cake! A time to unwind and sit down for a family movie night is always a good plan. Oh and one rule-phones off!

We love the time to disconnect from our phones and spend that time connecting with each other and sharing a special movie together. We make a night of it with popcorn and movie theater candy. Hey I have even been checking out some great movie night treats on this Samsung Galaxy Grand via a Food App.

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Let me know if you are going to check out this great plan. If you do, feel free to let me know about any great movies you watched. With 5 free movies a month I can use those recommendations!

 


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Sweet Gift For Kids This Valentine’s Day That’s Not Bad For Their Teeth!

Would you like to get your kids a sweet gift this Valentine’s Day that won’t hurt their teeth. How about one that won’t have them bouncing off the ceiling from a sugar high? Well, I have a great suggestion. The new Sweet Scented Pillow Pets are an awesome choice that will thrill your kids with their softness, adorable looks and sweet, yummy smell.

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There are 3 New Sweet Pets available:

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GummiPup’s fruity scent of the favorite colorful gummy candy is enhanced with a fun, playful pattern of gummy bears dotting the colorful and soft belly.  This pup is a treat for all of the senses!

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Pupcake has a scent just like fresh baked cupcakes hot from the oven.

 

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CookiePup  smells like a yummy delicious chocolate chip cookie! Yummy puppy!

We recently had the chance to see for ourselves just what these sweet, cuddly cuties are like. CookiePup arrived at our house and was instantly showered with cuddles. He smells so good and of course, just as all the pillow pets, is cuddly soft and the perfect place for my little guy to rest his head. He could not wait to test him out. We love pillow pets in this house and my boys have several that have remained favorite sleepy time buddies. This sweet pup is so cute and so yummy smelling! He fits right in like he has always been one of our Pillow Pet family members.

If you are looking for a sweet gift that will be around long after Valentine’s Day, take a look at the Sweet Scented Pets. They are adorably delicious folding plush with subtle scent patches that remind you of childhood favorite treats!  Huggable and definitely lovable, these stuffed animals are perfect as a gift, room décor, travel buddy or overnight friend. Perfect for playtime, sleep time, or anytime, Sweet Scented Pillow Pets are surface washable and feature subtle, long-lasting scent patches

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Win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets To The Big Apple Circus!

You might remember my previous posts about the fun we have attending The Big Apple Circus.  I don’t know who looks forward to it more, me or the kids! The Big Apple Circus is such an incredible circus. All the action is under the big top and all the seats are up close and personal to the action. We are planning another trip to see their new show in just a few weeks. Major excitement has already set in. I am super excited to let you know that they are giving me a Family 4 Pack of tickets to give away to one of my readers.  Now the tickets are non-transferable and the winners name will be submitted to the ticket office. You will have to show a photo ID with that name in order to pick up the tickets. They are good for the performance on Thursday, February 18th at 6:30 pm in Bridgewater, NJ. This year’s show is .called The Grand Tour.

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THE GRAND TOUR is a circus extravaganza set in the 1920s and featuring acts from the four corners of the globe. Ships, trains, automobiles, and airplanes will serve as the backdrop for breathtaking acts of wonder, accompanied by the seven-piece Big Apple Circus Band playing live at each of more than 100 performances. Acts will include clowns, jugglers, acrobats, and aerialists, from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America, as well as domestic and rescue animals, all creating performances that will leave audiences smiling and cheering. The show runs 1 hour and 50 minutes including a 20-minute intermission.

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If you just can’t wait or need tickets for another location or date, I have a special discount offer for you. Save 20% on your tickets , use promo code BIGAPPLE  (that’s not just off one ticket, but the whole purchase).* (*Limited availability. Offer good on select seats and shows. Other conditions apply. Children under 3 are free when on the lap of a paid adult, one child per lap.)

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Win A Family 4 Pack of Tickets:

So if you want to enter to win this family 4 pack just enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Thanks to The Big Apple Circus for sponsoring this amazing giveaway and hope to see you under the big top!

 

 

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LEGO FRIENDS: Girlz 4 Life Blu-ray Giveaway! #Girlz4Life

**Warner Bros. Home Video provided me with some of the materials I used in this Blog Post/Giveaway. The opinions I share are my own.**lego girls for life

There are few things as important in life as your friends. No matter how old you are, your friends are there to help you when you’re down, support you when you make mistakes, and be your rock when the going gets tough.

The new movie, LEGO® FRIENDS: GIRLZ 4 LIFE, is all about friendship, trusting yourself and standing up for what’s right no matter what the cost. All set to an awesome rock soundtrack you’re going to love! Join Olivia, Stephanie, Emma, Mia and Andrea as they learn that fame isn’t important, it’s your friends that count!

LEGO® FRIENDS: GIRLZ 4 LIFE brings to life (in animated form) the LEGO construction based toy LEGO® Friends. LEGO ® Friends invites girls into a universe, Heartlake city, and inspires them to use their imagination to build and role play their own stories with fun-loving relatable characters.

True Friendship in the Glamorous World of Pop!

Join Olivia, Stephanie, Emma, Mia and Andrea, as they learn about friendship, fame and pop star fun in Heartlake City.

The girls’ friendships are tested when mega pop star Livi comes to Heartlake City. When our friends’ hit song “Girlz” is stolen by Livi’s manager, it’s time for a cunning plan.

As the girls try to tell Livi the truth about her latest hit single, they all learn that fame isn’t everything and sometimes friendship is the most precious thing in the world.

Own LEGO® FRIENDS: GIRLZ 4 LIFE on digital HD 1/19 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD 2/2

Also be sure to visit the official L2M website to stay updated with all things L2M!

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Outdoor Fun For All Ages!!!

Are your kids daring? Do you they love a challenge? Are they happiest when they are active and expending lots of energy?  If so, and you are in or will be visiting Orange Beach, AL, you might want to check out Sharky’s Family Adventure Park. It’s closed right now but they reopen for the season on February 13th! Sharky’s Family Adventure Park is a great  place to have family outings, birthdays and group parties.

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Sharky’s Family Adventure Park features a 32-foot tall, 2 level ropes course complete with 48 exciting elements including zig-zag beams, cargo nets, angled rope ladders, crisscross walks and more. Participants choose their own path through the elements and go at their own pace. The ropes course also has 2 Sky Rail zip line connections over 70′ long. Participants soar down the length of the ropes course on a self-guided zipping experience and over and over. Don’t forget the 18-hole mini-golf course! For young adventurers, there’s a specially designed Sky Tykes ropes course for kids ages 2-7.

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Mommy Ramblings’ Readers SAVE with this current COUPON – #SkyTrail @usfg. Let me know if you are planning a trip there.

 


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Here’s A Unique & Special Valentine’s Day Gift

Looking for a unique and special gift for Valentine’s Day?

How about something you won’t find in any store? One where you don’t have to guess about size or color? A gift that won’t have you wondering if they already have one? Sound good? I thought so, it is a completely customized magazine cover called YourCover that will show the ones you love how special they are!

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Where can you get one?

I was just getting to that, you are excited! It is easy to create a YourCover, all you need is a special photo. With YourCover’s online tool it is easy to create that perfect, one-of-a-kind cover in 3 easy steps.

Step 1-Choose a Template from a selection of over 80 designs

Step 2-Upload Your Photo (you can add an optional 2nd photo if you choose)

Step 3-Personalize The Headline

 

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How Soon Can You Get It?

You are not a last-minute shopper are you? Did you forget about Valentine’s Day? No Worries, YourCover can be delivered instantly as a photo file download you can print at home. If you are one of the planner types buying your gift with time to spare, YourCover can print and frame your special cover (prints are $19.95 and frames range from $10 – $40).

YourCover  is a unique gift for birthdays, holidays and milestone events – Sweet 16, New Baby, Wedding, 1st Birthday, Anniversary, Sports, Dance, Music, Hunting, Fishing, & more.

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Want to save a little?

I know you do, who doesn’t? Mommy Ramblings’ Readers can  Save 20% Off  your entire purchase using the code USFGVD20 at YourCover.com.

Let me know if you do take advantage of this offer and how that special YourCover came out.

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Do You Want To Receive Free Product In Exchange For An Honest Review?

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If you think being able to get free or deeply discounted products in exchange for your honest opinion sounds great, keep reading. If you have Amazon Prime, already have at least 10 product reviews written there, like testing and evaluating new products in exchange for leaving a well written review with original photos, you are in luck. Visit Reviews 4 Success and click on the reviewer tab in the menu. Then sign up to be a reviewer. You will then be contacted and sent an email with a link to our review panel. It is extremely fun, rewarding and addicting. Are you ready?

 


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See The #1 Subscription Box For The Fisherman In Your Life

Subscription boxes are hot but you may not think of fishing tackle when you think of subscription box services. You might be surprised to learn Lucky Tackle Box is the #1 monthly subscription box in fishing.

With LTB you pay a low monthly fee and you will receive a box jam-packed with new lures and baits on the 10th of every month. Shipping is free throughout the United states and you are not roped into a contract, so you can cancel at any time.

If you want to have the same products at the end of your line that professional anglers are using to catch the big fish, you will want to try a Lucky Tackle Box subscription box. If you don’t, you might be telling fish tales about the one that got away.

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Unlike other fishing subscription box services that send samples in their boxes, Lucky Tackle Box sends subscribers full size products that give them the biggest bang for their buck. I recently had a chance to sample a Bass Fishing subscription box for largemouth and smallmouth bass.

It arrived in a timely manner and was full of all kinds of lures and baits perfect for anyone fishing for largemouth or smallmouth bass. I liked that the box contained full sized products all picked specifically for bass fishing. We live on a lake filled with bass so it was nice to give this to my older sons who were very impressed with the products.

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You can choose a box based on whatever type of fish you are fishing for. I like that there is a variety to choose from. I think this subscription service that is suited to anglers of all experience makes a great gift idea. Sometimes it is hard to buy for a man in your life but if they like fishing, they would find that Lucky Tackle Box is a definite “Keeper.”

You can find Lucky Tackle Box on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

 

 


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How To Relieve Cold and Flu Symptoms

Tis the season for colds and flu. My poor little guys were hit hard with a marathon fever virus that was going around. They literally had fever for over a week and they were not alone. Our pediatrician said it is hitting the area hard. It then turned into strep throat and our youngest missed many days of school leading up to Christmas vacation. They are still not 100% but there are some things we are doing to keep them more comfortable.

One of the things that can make already sore throats feel worse is breathing dry, stuffy air. A cool mist humidifier and make the air much more comfortable. I love this one from Safety 1st, the Ultrasonic 360° Humidifier helps to ease cold symptoms and reduce dry skin and itchy eyes.

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Some features that make this my go-to humidifier are that it has 2 fully rotating mist outlets which let me control the direction of the mist and is perfect if you have 2 children who share a room. The other thing I am stoked about is that it requires no filters, so no expensive filters to replace!

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It operates very quietly so it works well in the bedroom without making noise that might be frightening or keep children awake. It has a super large tan so you do not have to fill it up as much as one tank lasts about 36 hours. When it is time to refill the unit it will shut off automatically and light up to let me know.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children get an average of 8 to 10 colds every year. In the U.S., the flu is most common between October and May, and peaks in January, February, and March. Parents everywhere should be ready to tackle this season.

If you are looking for other ways to help ease your baby or child’s discomfort when they are sick, Safety 1st has many products besides the humidifier above to help you do that. Check out their extensive selection of thermometers, nasal aspirators, medicine spoons/dispensers and more.

What are some ways you keep your child comfortable when sick. Let me know in the comments, I would love to hear your suggestions. Stay healthy!

I was provided with the above product for free to facilitate my post. As always my words and views are 100% my own.

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