NCircle Entertainment Kids DVD Collection Giveaway - Ends 11/2

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Welcome to the NCircle Entertainment Kids DVD Collection Giveaway

Hosted by: SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways 

Sponsored by: NCircle



DISCLOSURE: SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways received free products to facilitate this giveaway post.  This blog did not receive any compensation for promoting this giveaway.    

My preschooler is such a big fan of a lot of these shows offered through NCircle Entertainment.  One of his favorites right now is The Wiggles!  So, we're pretty excited to offer you the chance to win this great set of DVDs!


The Wiggles: Apples & Bananas – Join the Wiggles as they add their special Wiggles magic to favorite nursery rhymes and songs.

Krusteaz 10-Minute Flatbread House Party #KrusteazParty

DISCLOSURE:  I received free products from House Party in order to host Krusteaz 10-Minute Flatbread House Party.  All opinions are my own.

I'm not that great of a cook.  There are really only a handful of dishes I can make without a recipe.  My husband, on the other hand, can take whatever we have in the house and whip up a great meal.  So, I'm always on the look out for any products that can help me make a delicious meal for the family.

I recently had the chance to host a Krusteaz 10-Minute Flatbread House Party.  I was sent a really nice party kit that included:
  • 2 boxes of Krusteaz Flatbread Mix
  • 1 coupon for a free box of Krusteaz Flatbread Mix
  • A Krusteaz branded apron
  • A Krusteaz branded timer
  • A Krusteaz pizza cutter
  • 12 coupons for guests
  • 12 recipe cards

Nickelodeon Halloween-Themed DVD Roundup Giveaway - Ends 10/31

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Welcome to the Nickelodeon Halloween Themed DVD Roundup Giveaway

Hosted by: SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways 

Sponsored by: Nickelodeon


DISCLOSURE: SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways received free products to facilitate this giveaway post.  This blog did not receive any compensation for promoting this giveaway.    


This is an awesome prize pack of 6 Halloween DVDs from your favorite Nickelodeon characters, like Dora the Explorer and Yo Gabba Gabba!  This would be a great way to get your kids excited for Halloween!

SpongeBob SquarePants Ghouls Fools
Take a haunting, hilarious dive into Bikini Bottom and enjoy some ghostly tunes!  In addition to the double-episode, “Ghoul Fools,” go on a treasure hunt, learn to tie nifty knots and board the Flying Dutchman to haunt the Seven Seas.             
Catalogue: 891564
DVD SRP: $12.99
Special Features:
• Behind the Scenes
• “Ghoul Fools” Animatic
• Yule Log

Bobee Whale Wall Decals Giveaway - Ends 11/6

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Welcome to the Bobee Whale Wall Decal Giveaway!


DISCLOSURE: All About Parents received free products to facilitate this giveaway post.  This blog did not receive any compensation for promoting this giveaway.   

I'm so excited to offer you the chance to win a set of whale wall decals from Bobee!  When my youngest was a baby, I had wanted to get a diaper and wipe dispenser from Bobee.  They had cute decals that you could stick to the dispenser and decorate.  I never got to buy one, but now they have these cute wall decals that you can use to decorate baby's room, the bathroom or any room you want to add some fun to!

This most adorable little whale is perfect for the nursery, baby or child's room or make a splash in the bathroom. 100% guarantee the vinyl will remove without residue or damage of the wall for 2 years from purchase, or your money back!
 Make a splash! Whale stickers are the perfect way to add a bit of color and cheer up your life! Fun to add to the bathroom and won't be harmed by humidity. Decorate near the tub on tile, on the mirror by the sink or any wall. A fun way to add to a nursery aquatic decor. Perfect around a light switch, above the changing table or crib. Place next to a growth chart as your child swims up in growth.
The easily removable vinyl decals are completely safe for painted walls, glass, furniture, and most anywhere you'd like to add a splash of happiness. Remove without pulling off the paint or damaging the wall.
All Bobee decal stickers are very easy to install and take only minutes. Peel off the backing paper and position the decal on a clean, dry surface. Rub the transfer paper in place adhering the sticker to the desired location, Peel the transfer tape and admire your hard work! Instructions included.

Giveaway!
One lucky winner will win Bobee Whale Wall Decals of their very own in the color of their choice!
This giveaway will run from 10/23 through 11/6. Have fun and good luck!


Disclosure: In no way is this giveaway associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other social media website. If you have any questions about this giveaway please fell free to contact Deb at any time. Thanks for participating, have fun and good luck!

DIY Halloween Wreath

Wednesday, October 22, 2014


It's a little more than a week before Halloween but I'm just getting started decorating.  I've had a Mickey wreath hanging on our front door ever since we threw a #DisneySide @Home Celebration party this past winter.


I thought it was time for a change, so I decided to turn it into a Halloween wreath.  It already had the black tulle.  I figured I could take the red tulle off and replace it with orange tulle and maybe add some spiders on it.

Fast Relief with Advil Film-Coated #FastAdvil

Monday, October 20, 2014

DISCLOSURE:  I received free product from Crowdtap to facilitate this post.  All opinions are my own.

I've been a user of Advil for many years.  It's the one medication that helps to get rid of my aches and pains the fastest and the most effectively.  Other meds can take too long or just dull the pain, rather than getting rid of it completely.

Recently, Advil has introduced Advil Film-Coated Tablets.  This Advil is formulated to absorb quickly and offers the fastest pain relief among over-the-counter pain relievers currently on the market.

SportsTek Lightwear 4-in-1 Multifunction LED Headlamp Giveaway - Ends 10/29

Welcome to the SportsTek Lightwear 4-in-1 Multifunction LED Headlamp Giveaway

Hosted by: SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways 

Sponsored by: SportsTek

DISCLOSURE: SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways received free products to facilitate this giveaway post.  This blog did not receive any compensation for promoting this giveaway.   

The days are getting shorter and it's getting darker earlier.  My husband, though, still likes to go for runs in the evening and I worry about his safety.  I make sure he has reflective clothes on and if it's really dark, I have him make sure to wear his headlamp.

I'm excited to offer my readers a chance to win a headlamp!  The SportsTek Lightwear 4-in-1 LED Headlamp is much more than just your basic headlamp.  You can use it in all sorts of ways -- pretty much any time you need a hands-free light source!

SportsTek Lightwear 4-in-1 LED Headlamp
  • Multi-Function Capability – Outdoor/Indoor, Water Resistant, 220 Lumens, Zoomable 
  • Great for Hiking, Biking, Kids, Reading, Military, Camping, Grilling, Backpacking, Auto Repair & More. 
  • Provides Safety and Security – Fits Around Head, Helmet, Bike or Belt. 
  • Can also be used as a spotlight and placed on a desk, countertop or floor. 
  • Lightweight, adjustable


Now for the giveaway!
One lucky person will win a SportsTek Lightwear 4 in 1 Multifunction LED Headlamp. This is open to US residents and ends 10/29/14 @ 11:59 pm EST. To enter, simply complete the tasks on the Giveaway Tools widget below and you're set to have a chance to win! Remember, you can't win if you don't enter.

Good luck and thanks for entering!
Disclaimer: Please note that SaraLee's Deals Steals and Giveaways and Stuff I Got are not responsible for prize fulfillment.  This blog did not receive any compensation for promoting this giveaway.

10 Things I'm Thankful For #TDCLBlogtober14

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

For the month of October, I signed up to participate in The DC Ladies Blogtober14 Challenge.  Each day they give a writing prompt and so far, I've been failing miserably at completing the challenge!  Today's challenge was to compile a list of 10 things I'm thankful for.

For as long as I've been celebrating Thanksgiving, I don't think I've really sat down and thought about all the things that I'm thankful for.  So, I thought this would make a great post!

TEN THINGS I'M THANKFUL FOR

#10 - A flexible career
I'm thankful that I've been able to work only part-time as an optometrist.  I may not be getting rich by only working on the weekends, but it allows me to be home with my kids during the week.  I love that my job is flexible and that I work only on the days that I tell them I'm available to work.  They even allow me breaks to have the baby come to the office to nurse!

Primp, Protect & Pamper with Skintimate #SkintimateHappyLegs

DISCLOSURE: I received free products from Crowdtap in order to throw a #SkintimateHappyLegs party.  All opinions are my own.

I've been shaving my legs for a long time.  Yikes, now that I think about it, it's been probably about 20 years!  (Ugh, I'm getting old!)  For as long as I can remember, I've almost always used Skintimate Shave Gel when I shaved. Yes, I might have purchased some other brands from time to time, but I've always gone back to Skintimate.

Recently, I had to opportunity to share my love of Skintimate and host a #SkintimateHappyLegs Party.  I was sent a pretty nice kit that included:
  • 10 trial size bottles of Skintimate Shave Gel in Raspberry Rain
  • 10 Schick Quattro for Women Razors
  • 1 Sea Salt Scrub
  • 1 Hand and Body Lotion
  • 1 Sinful Colors Nail Polish 
  • 10 Toe Separators
I was really looking forward to hosting a spa party with my friends!

Monster High vs Angry Birds Birthday Party

Friday, October 10, 2014

DISCLOSURE:  I have no relationship with any companies or brands mentioned in this post.  All opinions are my own.

I'm pretty late posting about this, but I did want to share about the party I threw for my oldest daughter and youngest son.  My daughter turned 10 in August and lately she's been obsessed with Monster High and Ever After High.  She has the books, the dolls, the movies, clothes -- they're her favorite thing right now.   Because it was hard to find any Ever After High party things and because I just wasn't feeling crafty enough to make some, I went with a Monster High theme for her.

My youngest son turned 4 in mid September.  But, because no one was going to be around in September to attend a party for him, I had to combine his party with his sister's.  One of the things he loves right now is Angry Birds.  His older sister and brother introduced him to one of the Angry Birds apps that they play on their tablets.  Since then, he loves everything Angry Birds.  He'll even ask to watch the Angry Birds channel on our Roku.

I spent a lot of time on Pinterest, looking for party ideas.  I wanted the decorations and food and activities to all go along with the Monster High and Angry Birds themes.  But, as always, I was too ambitious and ended up not making a lot of the things I wanted to make.

Apple Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze

Tuesday, October 7, 2014


It's fall and apple picking season is here!  When we go, we usually end up getting more apples than we can eat.  Here's a great recipe to use up some of those apples!

The recipe is from one of my favorite cookbooks, Piece of Cake by Camilla V. Saulsbury.  The recipes in the book all use one bowl and it makes it easy to whip up something yummy with minimal fuss.

This cake is a family favorite and I hope you enjoy it too!

Sweet 'N Low - The Sweeter The Better

Sunday, October 5, 2014

DISCLOSURE:  I received free products from Crowdtap to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.

Other than when I'm out running errands or picking kids up from school and with me working practically every weekend, I haven't had the chance to really get out of the house.  It's been so long since the last time I went out to dinner with girlfriends or did anything with friends.  Every time I try to set something up, either no one's available when I'm free or something comes up and we have to cancel.

Recently, I was chosen by Crowdtap to host a Sweet'N Low Girls Night In.  I thought this would be a perfect alternative to going out with friends.  They could all come over for dinner and drinks and we could rent something from Redbox!  It would be a fun way to catch up with everybody and not have to deal with driving somewhere.