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January 25, 2016 · 12:11 pm

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.

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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January 16, 2016 · 11:32 am

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.**

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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January 13, 2016 · 7:10 pm

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.

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.

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

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· 3:38 pm

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!

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

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.

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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January 5, 2016 · 4:13 pm

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

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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January 3, 2016 · 10:05 pm

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.

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.

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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· 4:16 pm

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.

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!

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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December 23, 2015 · 5:34 pm

It Pays To Be A Dog Person

This post is sponsored by Rover.com and I was compensated for my participation in this campaign as a social media influencer and blogger who is part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network.

Do you love dogs? If you do and you are looking for ways to earn extra income, you may be interested in working as a Rover Sitter with Rover. Rover is a website-based service that helps dog owners find professional sitters who will care for their pet at home while they’re away. Whether you want to be a full-time dog sitter or just want to dog sit when you have free time, Rover makes it easy to earn money doing something fun. Join their community of over 25,000 Rover sitters today!

Main Benefits of Becoming a Rover Sitter:

Extra income: Sitters earn on average, between $1,000-$3300 per month. Set your own rates and work as much or as little as you like.
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Create a profile and set your prices for the services you’re offering. You choose which dogs you want to care for and where.
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You can follow Rover on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If this interests you, you can fill out the application on their site. Let me know if you are a Rover Sitter or plan to apply to be one.

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· 3:20 pm

Check Out These Creative & Fun Kid’s Apps From Kuato

You may remember the learning app I told you about in September called Safari Tales by Kuato that helped children learn Reading, Vocabulary and Reasoning Skills through games. I am super excited because Kuato has 2 newly developed pre-school dinosaur apps. These are aimed at younger children and feature cute and colorful dinosaurs from their Dino Tales as well as a Christmas theme. Dino Paint and Dino Flip are the brand new apps.

I recently was able to test and try these apps and I am impressed. My young sons both love them and they keep them very entertained.

Dino Paint is an awesome panting App for young children. It lets kids pick their paint colors and brushes to paint 24 assorted Christmas themes. Each picture features adorable baby dinosaurs getting ready to celebrate Christmas with decorations, candy canes, Christmas trees and ornaments. There are even 4 blank pages so kids can use their imagination and creativity to design their own, unique masterpiece. The designs can be painted and erased over and over. Masterpieces you want to save can be stored on you camera roll so you and your child can look at them any time. Dino Paint is a great game for all little Dino fans and is a great way to get in the holiday spirit. Dino Paint is only $.99 and there is never any in App purposes or advertising so games are safe for your kids to play.

Dino Flip is a FREE APP and is Kuato’s way of saying “thank you” to all the fans of their Tales games. In this memory matching game kids will try to get matching baby dino pairs. There are 4 board sizes, as the boards get larger so do the challenges. Kids turn over 2 cards to find the matching pair. The game aids in memory and recall and visual spacial awareness. Dino Flip features Kuato’s adorable dinosaurs in a Christmas theme. Dino Flip will be free throughout December as a Christmas present to all of Kuato’s fans. Again there are no in-App purchases or advertising so your child can play safely.

Let me know what you think if you give them a try.

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December 19, 2015 · 2:25 am

Amazon Weekly Roundup Buzz

Welcome to a brand new, weekly feature on Mommy Ramblings. You probably do not know that in addition to the reviews I do right here on Mommy Ramblings, I also do quite a few Amazon Reviews. I come across lots of great product every week and thought I would do a weekly roundup of some of the awesome items that I have the chance to review. So let me show you some favorites I have reviewed recently.

The Huixinda 2-in-1 Gooseneck Flexible Cell Phone Holder is a great product that works with most smartphones and devices. If you take video with your smart phone or want to view it from various angles, you will love the flexibility and positioning options you have with this holder. It clamps firmly to most surfaces and would make a great gift for just about anyone! Sold by Boom Shop on Amazon. Check it out!

Have a GoPro? If so, this floating camera strap and bonus adjustable wristband will keep your GoPro save and handy. Straps are sturdy but comfortable on your wrist and have a Quick Release type connect. It comes with 2 connects so you can have 2 devices connected to the wrist strap. This would make a nice stocking stuffing for any GoPro owner! Check it out on Amazon below.

Speaking of on-the-go, the SportifyMe Reflective Running Belt is perfect for runners, cyclists, hikers, travelers and anyone with an active lifestyle. I got this for my daughter who is an avid cyclist and jogger.She does not like wearing anything that would draw unnecessary attention to what she is carrying. This belt in black blends in well with black jogging or yoga pants. The reflective piping and logos are great to let her be seen by oncoming traffic. The belt has slits in it that hold her Smartphone, keys, id and similar items safely. There are 3 slits that open to reveal a pocket to put stuff in. The belt is not bulky or old-fashioned looking and she likes that a lot. It is made of a fabric that does not make her sweat and is easy to care for. View it on Amazon below.

Next up is a gorgeous Daisy Flower Wreath by Valdler. It is very nice for many occasions. Perfect for weddings, proms, sweet sixteens, vacations, portraits, for photographers, flower girls and more. It looks very real when on and in photos. It gives a very natural and earthly feel to portraits. This is comfortable to wear and will fit a wide variety of head sizes. The wreath can be adjusted with the satin white ribbon in the back. It is sure to make any girl or woman feel crowned with natural beauty from the earth. You can see more of this product on Amazon.

This Norcho Anti Slip Safety Bath Mat is a nice full-length bath mat that has 93 suction cups on the underside so it attaches securely to you bathtub or large shower base. I plan to use this in the tub my little ones use. It has a texture that feels nice on your feet and helps you not slip on slick wet tub and shower floors. You can also use it on your bathroom floor to prevent slips when getting in and out of the tub or shower. There is no odor to this mat. It is made of soft TPR that cleans easily and can be rolled up when not in use. The size of the mat is 34″ by 23″.

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