DVD's For Kids Stockings!! #GiftGuide #KidsGifts

Here are some great DVD's out this year that would make perfect stocking stuffers!!

Here comes the most thrilling adventure in the history of Sofia the First! Watch Sofia and Amber join forces with special guest Rapunzel (voiced by Mandy Moore from Disney's "Tangled") as they embark on an adventure to defeat the evil Princess Ivy (voiced by Anna Camp "The Help," "Pitch Perfect") from turning the kingdom black-and-white in, SOFIA THEFIRST: THE CURSE OF PRINCESS IVY

Hey Dude: The Complete Series, featuring all 65 episodes of the fan-favorite series.  The box set also includes an interview with Christine Taylor as a bonus feature.

Come on down to the Bar None Ranch, where well-meaning owner Mr. Ernst (David Brisbin) tries his best to ride herd on his teenage staff, who always seem to be getting into some sort of scrape or other as they work and play  on the range.

Hey Dude stars Christine Taylor as lifeguard Melody, David Lascher as senior staff member Ted, Kelly Brown as horse trainer Brad, Joe Torres as the easygoing Danny, Debra Kalman as ranch hand Lucy and Josh Tygiel as Ernst’s son, Buddy.

Hey Dude ran on Nickelodeon from 1989 – 1991 and has since become a cult sitcom favorite.

Follow the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures to Pirate Island, and help a band of merry mates solve problems, and learn foundational math concepts and skills. In each episode, Peg and Cat face A REALLY BIG PROBLEM, a messy funny crisis they must somehow solve without totally freaking out!

Join Jake and his friends as they battle Captain Hook to save Wendy’s storybook and the story of Peter Pan! Embark on a magical adventure with Jake and Captain Hook in JAKE AND THE NEVERLAND PIRATES: BATTLE FOR THE BOOK! This DVD is value packed with four additional episodes and a FREE exclusive checker board bandana with gold coins fit for any aspiring young pirate!

Assist Doc McStuffins and the whole gang to help Lambie get over her broken heart in "DOC McSTUFFINS: CUDDLE ME LAMBIE,"  This DVD is packed with five song-filled episodes and includes FREE exclusive Lambie hair clips. Celebrate the power of true friendship as Doc McStuffins and her friends help Lambie realize that there is enough love to go around to everyone.

Deck the halls and ring in the season! It may be the coldest day of winter, but it's also the warmest, merriest adventure ever for "Sofia The First". Welcome to the most magical time of the year! This is Sofia's first Winter Holiday in the castle with her new family, but when King Roland goes missing in a raging snowstorm, Sofia leaders her mother, Amber and James on a brave expedition aboard a flying sleigh to find him. As the blizzard whirls around them, their hopes are nearly dashed - until Princess Aurora appears and reminds Sofia that her animal friends might hold the key to finding her dad and reuniting her family. Sparkling with festive fun - plus four additional song-filled episodes - "Holiday In Enchancia" celebrates the greatest gift of all: spending special days with the people you love.

Rev your engines! Chuck and his friends — Digger, Handy, Rowdy, Biggs, Boomer and Flip — are back for more adventures, so get ready to throw fun into high gear!
Episodes Include:
1.      Boomer The Snowplow
2.      Bridging The Gap
3.      Brother Borrowing
4.      Chuck In Charge
5.      Did You Hear?
6.      Little Big Chuck
7.      Sitter Shenanigans
8.      Special Delivery
9.      Speed Indeed
10.  The Bully

Bonus Feature:
A Brand New Sing-Along!

Join all seven dwarfs for an adventure as big as they are small! It’s the eve of Princess Rose’s 18th birthday. Everyone in the kingdom has come to Fantabularasa Castle to celebrate including Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Red Riding Hood. But just before the stroke of midnight Bobo, the youngest dwarf, accidentally pricks the finger of Princess Rose (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty) with a cursed needle and sends the kingdom into a century-long slumber! To find Rose’s true love Jack to save her with a kiss, Bobo and the other six dwarfs must go on a treacherous journey, face a fiery dragon and outwit the jealous, scheming and evil witch, Dellamorta!

For the first time on DVD,  the early years of mythology’s mightiest man are revealed in Young Hercules: The Complete Series! Young Hercules: The Complete Series includes all 50 episodes of the action adventure series in a 6-DVD set, as well as the bonus featurette Writing the Legend of Young Hercules.

This prequel series to the smash hit Hercules: The Legendary Journeys explores the dawn of an ancient age of light and darkness as the half-god, half-man Hercules (Ryan Gosling, The Notebook) — along with his friends, Prince Jason (Chris Conrad, Mortal Kombat Annihilation) and Iolaus (Dean O’Gorman, The Hobbit Trilogy) — struggles to find his place in the world and learns what it means to be a hero.



 
This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide

It's beginning to look a lot like.......Just kidding!!  We still have a couple months before the Holidays come a knocking!! 

Do you have a super, awesome, terrific product you would like to showcase for the Holidays??  I am now taking products for submission into my 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.  My Guide this year will start around November 1st, and run until December 15th.

Please send me an email at sarahcoulsey03@gmail.com with your products information.  

Here is what is included with each submission-

For products valued at over $100 you receive-

A full review post
Sidebar picture ad
One (1) Facebook post (13,700+ Followers)
A minimum of three (3) Tweets (10,200+ Followers) 
One (1) Google+ Post, 
One (1) Instagram Post
A pin to my Gift Guide Pinterest Board.

For products valued at $50-$99 you receive 

A full review post
One (1) Facebook post (13,700+ Followers) 
Two (2) Tweets (10,200+ Followers) 
One (1) Google+ post 
One (1) Instagram post 
A pin to my Gift Guide Pinterest Board.

For products valued at $25-$49 you receive 

A full review post
One (1) Facebook post (13,700+ Followers) 
One (1) Tweet (10,200+ Followers) 
One (1) Google+ post
One (1) Instagram post
A pin to my Gift Guide Pinterest Board.

For products valued at $5-$24 you receive

Your products information in a post 
One (1) Tweet (10,200+ Followers)
One (1) Instagram post

Product giveaways are welcome, and highly encouraged!!  Giveaways are always free when accompanied by a review.  If your item is valued at between $5-$24, we ask that a minimum of two (2) items be given away.  Giveaways run for two weeks and are promoted heavily.  When the giveaway ends, I will supply you with the winner(s) information to mail the item(s) directly.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at sarahcoulsey03@gmail.com

Thank you and Happy Holidays!!




This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Reebok ZQuick Electrify Sneakers Review

I am not a girly girl.  I do not own 600 pairs of shoes (I think I own 6!!) Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't want to be girly, it just costs a lot of money, and I rather spend my money on my kids.  You know how it is, Mommy always comes last (which is fine by me!!) 

One thing I do make sure I get myself is a really good pair of sneakers.  I wear sneakers ALL the time (chasing two kids,) so I need shoes that are comfy, and will withstand all the abuse I put them through (Trips to Disney!!)

I used to buy discount sneakers (you know the ones that cost $10.)  They may be cheap in price, but they are also cheap in quality.  I would be lucky if I got a couple months out of them.  I once bought a pair and the first time I wore them, I broke the heal end.  My sneakers were flapping in the breeze!!!

Over the last handful of years, I have been getting myself Reeboks.  They have some awesome styles, and the shoes last!!  This is a picture of sneakers I have had for two years now.  They are just like new (except for the dirt,) and it's two years later after a lot of use, and three Disney trips!!  You can see the original review here.  

This year I got to try the ZQuick Electrify sneakers.  I switched it up color wise and got myself some pretty cool electric blue/green ones!!!

Inspired by Z-Rated tires, this running shoe's unique geometry and midsole foam deliver sports car handling for your feet, while the evolved NanoWeb upper technology makes sure you're buckled up tight for a breathable and breathtaking ride.

No-sew upper and bootie fit system for comfort with NanoWeb tech for locked-in support

Low-cut for mobility with Injection molded EVA midsole for lightweight cushioning

Inspired by sports car tires, the Z-rated midsole geometry is designed for improved handling and traction

Gas fueled Carbonated Foam for a light, cushioned and responsive ride

Underfoot grooves let the midsole to flex and expand for extra ground contact and a smooth ride


CRTek rubber only in high wear areas for lightweight durability

These sneakers are extremely comfortable, breath easily, and actually make me want to run!!  I was at my sons school the other day for 3 hours of non stop standing.  No pain!!!  

The padding in the bottom gives your feet much needed support, and even the tops of the sneakers inside are soft and comfortable.

Reebok sneakers are made from quality materials, and as I showed above, are meant to last!!

Right now almost everything at Reebok.com is 30% off, including these beauties!!  Perfect time to get yourself, or others a long lasting treat!!




This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

PowerSkin PoP’n iPhone Charger Review

**All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  I was not compensated for this post.  I was given product(s) for review**

Keep working, keep playing, keep moving, and keep growing. PowerSkin believes in empowering through technology and inspiring through creativity. Our goal is to provide customers with the slimmest and stylish easy to use, easy to carry battery solutions. Customers should expect only the highest in quality and design from PowerSkin and never have to worry about power and can live life, fully charged.

At PowerSkin®, we believe everyone should live life, fully charged; therefore we’ve created a life-friendly line of technologically advanced, functional, and stylish portable power solutions for keeping smartphones and tablets powered.

And when (not if) you drop your phone along the way, we’ve got you covered… literally. Our sleek, expertly designed cases fit your phone like a second skin, keeping it protected AND charged all day long.

There are two important things you need to know about me when it comes to my phone- I use it ALL the time, and I DROP it all the time!!

Shortly after I got my iPhone, I managed to drop it in my dogs water dish.  The speakers did not work.  I had that thing in rice for three days to dry it out.  After that, my Husband bought me a water proof case!!

With my job, I am on my phone all through out the day.  Checking and responding to emails, and posting on social media.  It kills the battery quite quickly.  I am not always in an area where a power outlet is available, so I need something really reliable.   

PowerSkin PoP'n iPhone Charger has been a huge relief for me.  When I am on the go, I plug her in, and I am saved for hours!!

The charger is really simple to use.  Just plug her in to your computer to charge her with the USB wire.  The blue lights on the back flash until she's fully charged.  

The PoP'n connects to your phone where your charger connects.  It has suction cups on one side so it stays secure on your phone.  It is designed so you can plug and go!!

The lights on the back show you that the charger is on, and will show you how much charge you have left in the device.  

If you are looking for a terrific gift that constantly gives back, the PoP'n Charger is it!!

You can purchase the charger for iPhone 4/4s, iPhone 5/5S/5C, and even iPhone 6/6 Plus.  They also carry them for HTC, Samsung, Motorola & Sony.  iPhone 6 chargers sell for a little more, but the others are only $49.99!!  


PowerSkin just announced this great 48 hour sale on their popular PowerSkin PowerStand, Buy One Get One Free on Tuesday, December 16th & Wednesday December 17th. For $39.99  you can get 2 PowerStands, one for you and one as a gift  - the PowerStand charges tablets and mobile phone, including the HOT iPhone 6/6Plus (that's $20 for an iPhone portable charger!!). http://www.power-skin.com/portable-power/powerstand.php

The PowerStand's unique design allows you to prop up your phone and tablet to easily view photos and videos (ideal for holiday travel) without draining power. It comes in titanium and ice silver and is very compact & lightweight with a 2800mAh battery. 

This is a perfect stocking stuffer for everyone on your list. 


And as a reminder PowerSkin also has a great Travel Bundle promo  - Buy the multi-device charger, PowerSkin Recharge and get a FREE Tablet Spin-Pad Grip, a $109.98 value for only $59.99, a savings of $49.99. http://www.power-skin.com/device/tablets/xp5001.php - Recharge’s powerful battery easily charges cellphones and tablets, and is remarkably lightweight and portable, perfect for road trips, holiday travel & keeping the family's devices charged & the kids occupied.



This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Belli Skin Care Review And ~~Giveaway~~

Belli ® delivers trusted skin care solutions that pamper and protect without known harmful chemicals so you can expect beautiful skin and enjoy peace of mind during any stage of your life: pregnancy, motherhood and beyond.

Belli Skicnare is a company that obsesses more than most about the purity and safety of its ingredient.  Belli’s facial and body care products were originally formulated for expecting or nursing mothers, so they undergo intensive screening to make sure no ingredients have any links whatsoever to birth defects or other problems of pregnancy.   Naturally that also makes them great for anyone who prizes peace-of-mind and glowing, healthy skin.  Every ingredient in every Belli product is teratology screened, or studied for even the remotest links to problems of pregnancy or birth defects.  All of the products are also allergy tested, free of parabens, BPA, phthalates and artificial dyes.  And new tubes and airless pumps are also BPA and phthalate-free.   Bellis is the purist’s purist, and that’s great news for anyone who likes to know exactly what ingredients their skin may absorb.   Belli proves that pure luxury can exist in skin care;  the products are as pampering and delightful to use as they are safe and effective.   The company offers facial and body moisturizing products, acne-fighting products and more, cleansers, exfoliators and more, all with purity and efficacy as their foundation.   To see the selection, please visit www.belliskincare.com,

Being a mother of two boys, my poor body has gone through a lot.  Both of my boys were premature, and I had and still have a ton of medical issues because of my pregnancies.

Even though I am old, I still have teenage issues like acne if I use certain products.  My skin just does not like certain chemicals.

Belli skincare sent me their Pure & Pampered Body Wash and All Day Moisture Body Lotion to try.  I was very excited to give these a try.  Belli's products are allergy free, and dermatologist tested, so I was hoping they could help me.

I have used both for a couple weeks, and am very happy with the results.  First they both smell terrific.  I was afraid they would have a more medicinal scent to them, but no, the Body Wash smells like Lavender (one of my favorite scents) and the Body lotion smells like Lemon!!  

Since I have been using the body wash, I have not had any breakouts!!  My skin is soft, and feels clean (which to me is the most important part)

The body lotion has been a huge blessing too.  This time of year my hands are now winterized (dry, cracked and very painful.)  Using the Body Lotion has cut that down by more then 1/2 of what it was last year at this time!!  That is a huge relief for me!!  

Belli carries a wide variety of products for all women from pregnancy to old age like me!!  Their products would make terrific gifts for any women on your shopping list!!

Right now they have a terrific promotion going on where you buy 3 get 1 free!!  Just use promo code: Buy3Get1

How would you like to win some products??  The good folks at Belli are giving one lucky reader a bottle of Pure & Pampered Body Wash and All Day Moisture Body Lotion!!

Enter using the rafflecopter form below, and good luck!!

Merry Christmas!!

Smithsonian Young Explorer And Discover Products Review And ~~Giveaway~~

**All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  I was not compensated for this post.  I was given the below items for review.**

Now that my boys are getting older, they are more interested in how things work, and all things Science.  I feel really silly when they ask me questions that I can't remember the answer too.  I have been out of school for a long time!!

If your kids are as inquisitive as mine, then I have just the thing.

Smithsonian Discover: Space-

Take a spectacular journey into the farthest reaches of space with the Smithsonian. This engaging and informative guide to the galaxy, the planets, and the universe brings the incredible experience of a visit to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum into the pages of a fun and fantastic book. Smithsonian Discover: Space is organized as a virtual trip through outer space, starting at the edges of the expanding universe, continuing into the spiral Milky Way galaxy, then arriving in our solar system to explore each planet in turn.


And when kids are done gallivanting around the galaxy, there are 12 solar system fact cards, a large double-sided poster, and glow-in-the-dark stars and planets to turn their rooms into a sparkling space scene. So get ready—the Smithsonian is about to take you out of this world to discover the spectacular science of the universe!

This is a book packed with fun!! Included is a ton of information about the Universe, Solar System and Space Exploration, with fun stickers, posters, and fact cards to help with a more visual approach to learning.  

My boys love that the stickers are glow in the dark.  Now they can see all the stars day and night!!

If your children love airplanes, Smithsonian Discover: Flight, is a great book packed with everything about flight.  The history of how we started flying, to some of the newest technology behind being in the sky!!

Smithsonian Discover: Flight brings the awe-inspiring experience of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum right into the pages of a book. This authoritative guide to the history and science of flight answers all the questions that kids will ask (and that parents may not be able to answer), like “What makes a plane stay in the air?” “What’s a sonic boom?” and “How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?” Arranged into three sections, Balloons in the Air, Machines in the Sky, and Starships in Space, Smithsonian Discover: Flight chronicles the history and evolution of flight in way meant to inspire future aviators and astronauts.

This unique title also delivers hands-on activities like you would find at the Smithsonian. Bound right into the book are 12 fact cards on the coolest aircraft, a large double-sided poster, and 9 paper airplanes in three designs (a historic glider, a military jet, and a space shuttle) with easy-to-follow folding instructions. Altogether, Smithsonian Discover: Flight offers kids a chance to take off on a trip to the Smithsonian without ever leaving their seats.


You can learn all about Hot Air Balloons, to Airplanes, to even ships that take you to the stars.  The book also comes with a poster, 12 fact cards, and 9 fun to make paper airplanes!!  We copied the designs on separate paper, so the boys can make them over and over again!!

Both books are full of vibrant colors, are great reference manuals, and are perfect for those little learning minds!!

If your children love puzzles, here are two that we really enjoy.

Young Explorers Oceans-

Get ready to go under the sea with the Smithsonian—and experience life beneath the waves. Smithsonian Young Explorers: Oceans provides the perfect introduction for kids 6 and up to our undiscovered underwater world. The lively and fun fact book covers the science of ocean movement, pollution, and fascinating facts on marine life. From profiles on the Pacific, to waves and tsunamis, kids will love to learn about the basics of the ocean.

And of course, all the cutest sea creatures (sea otters and dolphins!) and the fiercest (great white sharks and poisonous jellyfish!) and all their ocean friends are covered in detail for young ocean explorers.

Once young explorers get their feet wet in the world’s oceans, they can continue their education by assembling the included floor puzzle of colorful marine life. The puzzle and poster give kids extra opportunities to learn about the ocean and engage them in the sciences. And once kids are ready to dive in headfirst, the book, puzzle, and map all tuck neatly into a snap-shut suitcase, ready to embark on a journey on the high seas.

130 piece puzzle set with a beautiful ocean scene.  Sharks, Dolphins, Nemo!!  The puzzle comes in a sturdy case with a handle, and a 32 page fact book with information about our oceans, how waves work, and all sorts of sea creatures.  While the kids have fun with building the puzzle, they are also learning!!

You can also check out the Young Explorers Dinosaurs puzzle.  

Get ready to go back in time with the Smithsonian—and experience life among the dinosaurs. Smithsonian Young Explorers: Dinosaurs provides the perfect introduction for kids 6 and up to the fascinating world of dinosaurs. The playful and informative fact book teaches kids how we learn about dinosaurs, how they are classified, and which dinosaurs ruled the land millions of years ago. Read about the mighty T. rex and the chicken-sized Compsognathus. Learn how scientists solved the mystery of the plates of the Stegosaurus. And find out which animals descended from dinosaurs surround us today.

Once young explorers have become paleontologists-in-training, they can continue their education by assembling the included dinosaur floor puzzle. The colorful puzzle and poster give kids extra opportunities to learn about the different dinosaurs and engage them in the sciences. And once kids are ready to go on the hunt for their own dinosaur bones, the book, puzzle, and map all tuck neatly into a snap-shut suitcase, ready to uncover the new greatest dinosaur that ever lived.

Another fun colorful picture to build, with some pretty cool looking dinosaurs!!  The T-Rex and pterodactyls are Ben Jr's favorite dinosaurs, and they are center stage in this puzzle.  It comes with the hard case with handle, and a 32 page fact book all about dinosaurs.  This is sure to be a ton of fun for your little dinosaur lovers!!

Smithsonian has lots of other fun books, puzzles and even model sets, to help kids learn while they have fun!!  

I am very happy to give away all four items above (two books, and two puzzles) to one lucky reader, thanks to Smithsonian and Silver Dolphin Books.

Enter below using the rafflecopter form, and good luck!!

Happy Holidays!!   

Some Fun Stocking Stuffers!!

Here are some of my favorite items to fill those stockings with!!

The time has come and ADVENTURE TIME: FINN THE HUMAN is out on DVD!!  The DVD includes a fun exclusive backpack!!

Walkers Shortbread Cookies

Walkers Festive Shapes Shortbread is made to our traditional family shortbread recipe. Our festive carton is full of festive shaped pure butter shortbreads including Christmas bells, Christmas trees, Christmas stars and Father Christmas faces.

Ingredients: Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), butter (milk) (32%), sugar, salt.

Delicious buttery goodness!!!  These are a perfect addition to those stockings!!

Frozen Sing Along









The voices of Olaf from around the world sing in this clip from "In Summer” in 17 Languages!  Sing A Long to the full piece exclusively on Disney Movies Anywhere. 

HICKIES is a no-tie shoelace replacement, designed for an active lifestyle. HICKIES lacing system is the perfect compliment for running shoes (you'll never worry about stopping to tie your shoes again) and has been embraced by golfers, tennis players and fitness trainers as well. HICKIES lacing system is made from a memory-fit elastomer that moves with your feet while providing the fit and stability to keep you moving forward. Whether you are simply looking to upgrade your sneakers or looking to add some more pop to your workout outfits, they offer an unbeatable combination of fit, function and fashion.

Stance Festive Socks

We made a list and checked it twice to make sure the Holiday Holwup was as totally tacky as the sweaters that inspired it. On top of our signature buttery soft combed cotton we piled on the presents: red lurex ornaments are knit right in to put some jingle in your jaunt. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. 

Sip your way to a healthy baby with all natural, delicious Bump Water.

Healthy babies start with healthy women. Before you even have a baby in your arms or a bump in your belly, folic acid works hard to give your baby the best start possible. Getting enough folic acid is critical to healthy development and this bottle-for-your-bump is full of it. So take a sip and a big sigh of relief; we’ve got your folic acid—and a bunch of other baby-nourishing vitamins—covered.























This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.