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January 24, 2015 · 4:37 pm

Our Trip To The Big Apple Circus In Lincoln Center To See Metamorphosis

A couple of weeks ago, on Saturday, we went to New York City for the last Saturday performance of The Big Apple Circus in Lincoln Center. The theme of the show was Metamorphosis and it was a spectacular show. It was an entirely different show than 2 years ago when we saw them in Lincoln Center and it was filled with fun, death-defying acts and adorable animals. My kids were wide-eyed during the entire performance and my husband and I were just as amazed.

The Big Apple Circus not only impresses with their stupendous performers, but in the way they treat their animals, the way they give back to the community and how they help bring laughter to sick children and the elderly. They even have Autism Friendly shows.

Francesco, The Musical Clown is the first performer to see and he gets right in the audience supposedly searching for his seat. He keeps us entertained throughout the circus and is absolutely hysterical. The quick change Smirnov Duo still has my husband and I shaking our heads with how they do what they did. We saw it but it does not seem possible. There were many performances that had us asking, “How did they do that?” Trapeze artists, contortionists, jugglers and amazing feats of all kinds has us still talking. Ringmaster, John Kennedy Kane keeps us on top of everything under the big top. If you get a chance to attend, you should, it will make memories for a lifetime.

Check out the cities and dates to see if there is a performance near you. You can buy tickets HERE and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. You can check out more pictures from our trip to the circus on Instagram.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ

FEB 26 – MAR 15 2015

AUTISM-FRIENDLY SHOWS

MAR 10 – JUN 2 2015

BOSTON, MA

MAR 24 – MAY 10 2015

QUEENS

MAY 17 – JUN 14 2015

Did you see Metamorphosis from The Big Apple Circus? If so, I would love to hear where and what you thought. Please let me know in the comments.

Disclosure: As a USFG Blogger I was provided with complimentary tickets to the performance but as always my views and words are 100% my own.

Batching Errands For The Win With Walmart & Pennzoil #DropShopAndOil

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.#DropShopAndOil #CollectiveBias

I just finished creating the curriculum for a course I am teaching at SoFabU in Mastering Time Management. One of the tips in the course is batching your errands. I really don’t know anywhere I can batch more diverse errands than at a Walmart Supercenter. It’s almost like a contest for me of how many things can be taken care of in one trip. This past Saturday I dropped my van off at the Walmart Automotive Care Center and did a #DropShopAndOil.

With the holidays behind us, it was time to catch up with some needed maintenance tasks on the vehicle that carries my family around all year. An oil change with Pennzoil motor oil was the first thing on the agenda. So driving the van around the back of the store to the Automotive Care Center entrance was the first step. We then entered and stepped up to the counter to pick the service we wanted.

We had a very helpful associate named who assisted us and helped us pick the best Pennzoil motor oil for our van.

All Pennzoil products help clean out sludge lesser oils leave behind. Pennzoil is engineered for complete protection that will allow you to drive an extra 550 miles per year vs a dirty engine. No other motor oil provides better protection from friction.

With the help of our associate we chose the High Mileage Vehicle Pennzoil and it helps reduce leaks and oil consumption in higher mileage engines. It is specifically designed for new or late-model vehicles with over 75,000 miles, to help keep the engines running clean and going strong for a long time. Walmart Auto Care Center Oil Changes are a lot less than I would pay at the dealership, so I save time and money! Our Walmart Auto Care Center is open 7 days a week making it super convenient.

With our van in good hands, it was off to get the little guy a hair cut!

Then of course we took a stroll through the toy department for some great shark theme toys. Can you tell his newest interest is sharks?

After that, off to grocery shop.

After checking out our groceries, we went back to the Automotive Care Center to pick up our van.

Starting on 1/21/15 you can save $5 off one 5-quart bottle of Pennzoil Platinum with PurePlus Technology. Click HERE For the Special Offer! Hair cut, grocery shopping, and a well needed oil change with Pennzoil in one trip! That is power batching errands for the win! I would love to hear about your most successful batching errands adventures, leave a comment letting me know!

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January 18, 2015 · 2:11 pm

Stop Posting “FML” Statuses!!!

Nothing gets under my skin more than “FML” statuses that people post. In fact I hate them so much, that as I go through my Facebook Feed and just quickly read them, I have to stop and say a prayer that lets God know I was just reading that and didn’t say that myself about my life.

I know to most of you that probably sounds crazy or silly, but it’s the truth. The biggest reason I despise it is that it’s often said about very trivial things. You know like asking for no mayo on your burger and getting one with mayo. Sometimes it could be something more, say your car skidding on ice even though you did not hit anyone else or receive any injuries. That should not have a “FML” status but a “Thank God” or “Life is Good” status.

There are so many people struggling just to live, those with life-threatening illnesses, who are in pain and still fighting with every ounce of strength left to make it another day. They are not posting “FML” statuses, they know how precious” life is and they are thankful for every minute. To post a status that you missed the bus or were late to work with “FML” is just crapping on your life. Maybe it was destiny that you missed that bus, perhaps getting on that bus would have led to something very bad for you. I believe every thing happens for a reason so if you didn’t catch the bus, try to look at it in a different way. Value your life no matter how hard it may seem at times. Never think it’s not worth it, because you need to remember there are people all over, who would trade places with you in a heartbeat. Parents who have to stand by helplessly while their child takes their last breath, moms who have to say goodbye to their families way before their time, dads who will never get to show their son how to shave.

Life is precious, life is fragile, life is fleeting, please don’t put such little value on yours. Cherish your life instead. I am not saying you can’t post about having a bad day or something bad happening. Of course you can share that and get some encouragement and hugs from friends. It’s just the “FML” that you need to lose. In the words of Max Ehrmann, “With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.”

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January 15, 2015 · 4:18 pm

Kyocera Vertical, Double Edge Peeler Review & Giveaway

Kyocera Advanced Ceramics Vertical Peeler is a great peeler for any size hand. The ergonomic handle fits comfortably and securely whether your hands are small or large or left or right-handed.

The handle allows you to peel in a vertical style. Easy care, just pop the peeler in the dishwasher. The peeler’s vertical blade is made from advanced ceramic and it is super sharp and stays that way 10 times longer than steel blades. It is so easy to peel vegetables because the optimal cutting angle just glides right through foods effortlessly. The blade will not rust or corrode ever! The ceramic blade also will not brown foods or transfer a metallic taste or smell.

My husband tried this peeler out and loves it. So easy to peel any type of fruit or vegetable and the ceramic blade is so much cleaner and more sanitary than metal. The sharp red color makes it easy to locate the peeler in a drawer. If you are in the market for a new peeler, do yourself a favor and check out the Vertical, Double Edge Peeler from Kyocera Advanced Ceramics.

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January 12, 2015 · 5:06 pm

Baking Up #BigGameTreats With SNICKERS® & Skittles®!!!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.#BigGameTreats #CollectiveBias

The older I get, the more I can’t stand winter and in New York we are experiencing extreme, frigid temperatures. The kind of dangerously low, temperatures causing our schools to close for! We went into NYC this past Saturday and after going to the circus, I so badly wanted to walk with my husband and little ones on the streets of Manhattan, pick up some Italian pastries and show them the sites of the city that never sleeps.

However, literally a couple of blocks and we felt like we had frostbite so we ducked into a restaurant, had a late dinner and hailed a taxi to go back home. Very disappointing. It’s times like now I love when I see stores putting up spring displays and anything that makes January and the winter go faster. Which is why when I went to Walmart to pick up some candy I needed for baking, I soaked in the spring merchandise on the shelves.

I am focusing on the next big event, we will be entertaining friends and family for the “Big Game” in a few weeks. I love to bake and so I tried out some recipes this past weekend. Who doesn’t love chocolate, caramel and peanuts? Not any one I know, so I was excited to mix it up in the kitchen with SNICKERS®. I first made some decadent, SNICKERS® Cupcakes.

Don’t they look fabulous? See the ooey, gooey filling! SNICKERS® Minis on top is so much better than a cherry.

Would you like to make these? I knew you would. First thing is to bake up some chocolate cupcakes. I used just a boxed Devil’s Food cake mix and prepared and baked according to the package directions.

When the cupcakes are cool you make the filling by mixing milk, butter, soft caramels, chopped peanuts and marshmallow fluff. You add milk, butter and caramels to a saucepan and melt on the stovetop over medium heat until melted stirring constantly.

Then add peanuts and marshmallow fluff to the melted confection and stir until everything is combined well. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow to cool and thicken for approximately 30-35 minutes.

When you are ready to fill the cooled cupcakes, you cut out a hole in the middle of the top of the cupcake where the filling with go. Then you can fill with a pastry bag and decorator tip all the cupcakes with the filling.

For the cupcake frosting I made a peanut Butter Buttercream by mixing butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, peanut butter and milk. Put the frosting in a pastry bag and top all the cupcakes with the frosting.

Last I make a chocolate glaze by mixing confectioner’s sugar, cocoa powder and milk and drizzle the glaze over the cupcakes. Top each cupcake with a half of a SNICKERS® Minis. Yum, these made the final cut and it was a unanimous decision that they will be found on our game day buffet. If you want to try the list of ingredients is below.

Chocolate Cake Mix of Your Choice ( Prepare and Bake Cupcakes According To Package Directions)

Cupcake Filling:

3 Tbsp of Milk
6 Tbsp of Butter
8 Oz. Caramels
1/4 Cup Marshmallow Fluff
1/2 Cup Chopped Peanuts

Peanut Butter Icing

1 Cup Butter
4 Cups Confectioner’s Sugar
1 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
2/3 Cup Peanut Butter
2-3 Tbsp Milk

Chocolate Glaze and Topping

1/2 + 1/8 Cup Confectioner’s Sugar
1 Tbsp. Cocoa
1 1/2 Tbsp of Milk
18 SNICKERS® Minis

SNICKERS® Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies were the next treat on my baking agenda. These are an easy peanut butter cookie that is stuffed with a SNICKERS® Mini.

First step is to make your cookie dough so cream butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with your electric mixer. Add egg, vanilla, milk, salt and baking soda and mix until completely combined. Slowly add your flour a little at a time and mix until the dough comes together. Chill your dough for at least 30 minutes.

Take your chilled dough and scoop out two tbsp. size balls of dough, flatten slightly with the palm of your hand and place a SNICKERS® Mini in the center of one of the flattened dough balls.

Top with the other slightly fattened dough balls and seal the edges and form into a ball. Continue this process placing the cookies on a cookie sheet approximately 2″ apart.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 13-16 minutes or until they just begin to brown.

Cool 5 minutes on the cookie sheet and then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container or freeze them between layers of paper towels for up to 1 month.

So what did my family think? Was this cookie a game day winner? You betcha and it will have its special place on our big game day buffet extravaganza! Want to try them? The recipe is below.

SNICKERS® Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Salted Butter
3/4 Cup Peanut Butter
3/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg
1 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1 Tbsp Milk
1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
1-1/2 Cups Flour
SNICKERS® Minis (about 20-24)

Okay one more but we are going to appeal to those who are looking for something less chocolatey and more tangy. For those guests I tried a Skittles® Drop Sugar Cookie. Big thick, soft and chewy sugar cookies with a colorful mix of Skittles® are easy to make and oh so good. The cookie even has a lemony, citrus flavor from the candy. It was quite remarkable when I tasted that because I was surprised they would flavor the cookie itself but it was a delicious surprise.

I first made a drop sugar cookie batter. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy then beat in one egg plus one egg yolk. Add vanilla and mix well. Then incorporate the flour, baking soda and cornstarch (first combine the dry ingredients ) and mix until well blended.

I used a cookie scoop to scoop out the dough onto a cookie sheet and then pressed in the Skittles® candies on top. If you had a favorite team that was yellow and red, purple and yellow etc, you could use just those 2 colors to show your support for your team!

Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for about 12-14 minutes or until edges look set and just beginning to brown. Remove and let cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes and then remove them to cool completely on a cooling rack. This recipe makes about 24 large cookies. See full list of recipe ingredients below.

Skittles® Drop Sugar Cookies

2 Cups Flour
1 Tsp Baking Soda
2 Tsp Cornstarch
1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Salted Butter
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Egg plus 1 Egg Yolk
1-1/2 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Skittles® Candy

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I would love you to share with me your results if you make any of these recipes and also share what you are planning on whipping up for the “Big Game!”

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January 10, 2015 · 1:14 am

KUHN-RIKON, Collapsible Colander Review & Giveaway!!!

Are you trying to streamline your kitchen and free up space? It seems in January everyone starts thinking about organizing and clearing out clutter. A colander is something no kitchen should be without but they can be awkward, bulky and take up a lot of space. That’s why I really like the Kuhn-Rikon Small Collapsible Colander. The sturdy silicone colander is ready in a second to handle your rinsing and straining needs but when its work is done, it collapses into a flat disc shape that can be stored in any drawer or cabinet with ease.

The colanders come in two bright, fun colors and sizes. They are BPA free and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

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· 12:38 am

Reduce, WaterWeek Villa, 5 Day Water Bottle Set Review & Giveaway!!!

Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Reduce the amount of plastic from ending up in landfills? WaterWeek™ offers the ONLY true solution to end the costly and wasteful purchasing of bulk bottled water without giving up convenience. Just fill, chill & go!™ WaterWeek™ makes it easy and economical for consumers to reduce the millions of bottles that end up in landfills every day.

The WaterWeek Villa set is colorful and fun. If you lose a cap you can buy a set of four for under $3 and if you want to change to a push/pull lid, they sell a set of four for under $5. The bottles are BPA Free, hold 16 oz., dishwasher safe and the set comes with a free fridge tray to hold your bottles neatly and compactly in your fridge. So what are you waiting for? Ditch the Disposables!

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January 7, 2015 · 5:47 pm

How To Survive Winter Travel With Kids & Safety 1st, Advance SE 65 Air + Convertible Car Seat Giveaway!!!

The holidays may be over but Winter travel is in full swing. As the temps get colder many families decide to motor south for some fun in the sun and escape the winter chill. Schools seem to know this too and many have a winter break carved out for families to do just this.

I thought this post from Safety 1st Consumer Safety Experts on “How to Survive The Holiday With Kids?” would be applicable for any kind of family getaway this winter season. After reading, be sure and enter the giveaway to win a Safety 1st, Advance SE 65 Air + Convertible Car Seat!

According to AAA last year 94.5 million people were on the roads, train tracks or in the skies during the holiday season. That’s a lot of people! Then add your own kids into the mix of congestion and for some it can mean holiday headaches. However, Safety 1^st has some tips to help fight some of those headaches this season.

1. Avoid peak travel days –Try not to fly or drive the days immediately before and after the actual holiday. Those are the busiest travel days. However, if you fly or take a train you might save money by traveling on the actual holiday, the roads are less congested too.

2. Prepare your child for the trip – Holiday parties can be overwhelming with sensory overload. Especially for young children it’s good to talk about the upcoming trip days even weeks in advance. This will help him or her get excited about the journey. Show photos of family members or friends your child has not met yet, this way the new face might be a little familiar on arrival.

3. “Are we there yet?” – To help avoid that dreaded phrase an hour into your six-hour trip reserve a bag just for the kids, include books, toys, diapers a change of clothes and snacks. Pre-load a tablet or smartphone with kid friendly apps or games. If you are driving keep all necessary items such as wipes, hand sanitizer or tissues easy to reach in a second – there are times you may not want to be digging through the bottom of a bag for such items. The Safety 1^st Car Door Sanitation Station is a great solution.

4. Car Seats – If you are flying check to make sure your car seat is FAA certified. If it’s not clearly labeled contact the manufacture. For parents with older children the Safety 1^st BoostAPack can double as a kid survival kit, it’s FAA certified, and will fit in the plane overhead bin.

If you are driving make sure your car seat is installed correctly. If it’s been awhile since you visited a car seat check, it’s recommended to check your seat with a Certified Child Safety Technician in advance of your trip. Safercar.gov is a great resource.

5. Prepare the guest room – If your child will be sleeping in a Play Yard during the trip, use that for bed or nap time the entire week before. This will help him or her get used to a new sleep environment. Also if your infant or child sleeps better in a dark room or tends to wake up early with the morning light, bring garbage bags or dark fabric to tape over windows.

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January 6, 2015 · 9:47 pm

Sorry For MIA-Down With The Flu!!!

Wow, today is the first day I can truly stand up and keep my head up. I was so sick the last few days, felt like I was going to die. Had a fever over 103 F for 3 days and just miserable. I have so much to catch up on and lots of posts, reviews and giveaways to get up. I am slowly getting back in the groove but just as I started to catch up on so much I got sick. Not to mention miss the first 2 days of the #31 Days Challenge.

There is only one thing to do, just jump in and try to catch up. That I will do but wanted to let you all know where I was and I will be catching up with drawing winners too. Hope you are all well and doing well in the #31 Day Challenge.

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January 1, 2015 · 4:09 pm

Play Doh Ruined Christmas? Parents Say Sweet Shoppe Cake Mountain Playset’s Penis Shaped Extruder is Obscene!!!

My Facebook feed was filled the last day or so all about some obscene Play Doh toy that is included in the Play-Doh Sweet Shoppe Cake Mountain Playset. Apparently the tool that is supposed to be used for cake decorating to dispense icing resembles another type of tool. Reports of outraged parents who claim the playset with its phallic shaped icing dispenser looks like a penis and is inappropriate for children. The two-part icing extruder’s picture has been blasted all over Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and more. There are even reports that Hasbro removed parent comments on their Facebook page which outraged the already furious parents even more.

In a statement posted on their Facebook page Tuesday, Hasbro said, “We have heard some consumer feedback about the extruder tool in the Play-Doh Cake Mountain playset and are in the process of updating all future Play-Doh products with a different tool. Should any consumer want a replacement extruder for this item, they can contact Hasbro’s Customer Service Department at 800-327-8264.”

If you look on Amazon the Playset is still available for sale and people are scooping up the playsets for collectibles. The reviews on Amazon are mostly tongue in cheek and make references to the extruder like the ones below:

My wife is never giving this back to the kids

By et on December 31, 2014

It loses a star because while I got this for the kids (and they loved the IDEA of it once they tore off the wrapping paper), my wife has been keeping the ‘shoppe’ for her own use. In fact she’s been in our spare bedroom playing with it all day. When I call through the door to ask when she’s going to be coming out, she keeps telling me she’s off to a good start but she hasn’t ‘finished.’ I just hope next time I get in on the action. Meanwhile, the kids are just heartbroken that their toy is now mama’s toy. Play-Doh’s marketing department really screwed the pooch on this one.

Extruder is elegantly designed and titillatingly fun!

By Mike on December 31, 2014

Product Packaging: Standard Packaging

Great fun for young and old! For some reason, the extruder keeps turning up missing. But luckily my wife always ends up finding it. The Play-Doh always comes out of the ribbed extruder with a nice creamy texture. Caution: Don’t push in and out on the extruder too fast or hard, or it will release its contents way too soon.

Sometimes an extruder is just an extruder, January 1, 2015

By Sabriel

This review is from: Play-Doh Sweet Shoppe Cake Mountain Playset (Toy)

Sometimes a toy is just a toy and not a Dil-Doh. If you like to make pretend cakes, then this is the toy for you. If you like to project your insecurities onto your offspring, this might also be the toy for you!

You can read more reviews HERE.

Love to hear you sound off on this. Did Santa stuff your stocking or pack your tree with the Play Doh Sweet Shoppe Cake Mountain Playset? What do you think? Are parents justified to claim this toy ruined their Christmas? Do you think the design was intentionally and designed by an employee wanting to screw with their boss (no pun intended, oh maybe I did intend on using the pun lol). Let us know what you think in the comments!