Kids Learning Academy: Preschool and Kindergarten Learning App

Disclosure: I was selected to review this app and although I was compensated for this, my opinions are expressively my own.

You are never too young to start preparing for school. 
As a mom of a school age child who has many friends with little ones almost ready to start kindergarten, I know the importance if teaching your child important skills before they officially start school.

With the Kids Academy Preschool and Kindergarten Learning App, kids can have fun learning how to trace their letters, number recognition, and even begin to prepare to read all while having fun.  I love how the app is easy to use and will keep your pre-schooler entertained for hours all while introducing them to the joy of learning.

You can download the app in the Apple I-Tunes store:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/preschool-kids-games-kid-puzzles/id543851593?mt=8 

NEW! Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets

Disclosure: "The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own."

I have always loved it when you first take clothes out of the dryer and not only do they feel warm and cozy but I also like the smell of my laundry. If you are looking for a product that delivers all day freshness once your clothes come out of the dryer then you are in luck! NEW Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets leave your laundry smelling fresh and feeling soft yet also reduces static cling like you would expect in a normal dryer sheet.

What I didn't expect after the first time I used this product was the fact that the fresh scent not only was on the clothes but also released fragrance throughout the entire house! Since we have three cats living in the household, I decided to tuck a sheet of Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets near the room to their litter box. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the release of the fragrance from the dryer sheet filled the room with such a delightful scent. I had a friend over at the time for tea and she commented on how nice the scent was and wanted to know which brand of air freshener I used. When I told her it was NEW Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets, my friend was really excited as she wanted to know where she could purchase the product to use in her home.

So besides laundry, you can find other uses for NEW Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets  which will make your home smelling nice and give you peace of mind that you don't have to worry about those unexpected unpleasant odors.

You can find  NEW Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets at Walmart and other fine retailers.

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In addition to the grand prize winner, fifty (50) will WIN a FREE box of Purex Crystals Dryer Sheets.

To enter the contest, please use the following link:

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NEW! Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent

Disclosure: "The Purex" brand provided me with a sample of Purex No Sort for Colors detergent in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own."

I enjoy doing laundry but the one thing I don't like is having to worry about certain colors fading or bleeding because I accidentally forgot to sort my clothing before putting them in the wash.

Introducing, NEW "Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent" which is the latest in laundry innovation from the Purex brand designed to simplify your laundry routine. 

You probably are wondering how this new product can help simplify your laundry. Well, the explanation is quite simple. "Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent" features a breakthrough Anti-Color-Transfer Technology which traps loose dyes in the wash and reduces color bleeding accidents in your mixed color leaving your clothes bright and clean.

I had to try this out for myself as I decided to place my favorite pair of jeans along with a teal blue bath towel in my washing machine. I then added "Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent" and let the washing machine do its magic on my clothes.

The end result was no bleeding color either from my pair of jeans nor from my teal blue bath towel. This laundry breakthrough is awesome as I often am in such a rush to do a load of laundry and don't always have the luxury of spare time to have to go through every piece of colored clothing to make sure it is separated from another. 

Helpful Hint: Please follow this word of advice, wash strongly colored fabrics or new pieces of clothing, especially jeans, separately at least 5 times before doing a mixed color load with "Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent."

Contest alert: Click on the following link to enter for a chance to win $1,000 as one grand prize winner will be chosen or you may be one of 100 lucky 2nd place winners to receive a coupon for a free "Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent." Good luck!

http://insiders.purex.com/TheRulesHaveChangedwithPurexNoSort?id=281

Welcome Spring with NEW Starbucks Spring Blend!

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above for free for the purpose of this review as I am a member of the "Modern Mom Insiders Program."  I was not financially compensated for this post.  The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the product.  

Springtime means different things to different people. Perhaps it is the warmer weather that gets a person excited about spending quality time outdoors riding a bicycle or playing baseball at a local park.

What gets me excited about Spring, is discovering new things. With that being said, I just tried a new coffee perfect for the season, introducing, "Starbucks Spring Blend."

This coffee is crafted with exquisite beans from Latin America and East Africa, to reveal spirited, juicy notes and medium body, Starbucks Spring Blend is available at major grocery stores. It's balance of milk chocolate and sweet orange notes pairs beautifully with everything this season has in store for you.

When I first tried Starbucks Spring Blend coffee, I was really excited to pair it with the perfect treat, an Artisan style dessert bread in chocolate cranberry flavor. 

Pairing Starbucks Spring Blend coffee with a homemade dessert bread turned out to be the ultimate decadent treat that both myself and guests raved about. The best part about the coffee is that it is perfect for anytime whether it is an informal gathering or a major event. One thing for sure is once you had a chance to experience Starbucks Spring Blend coffee, it most certainly won't be the last time you have it since it really has a nice flavor.

With spring time also comes "Teacher Appreciation Week." I know that my son's teacher loves to drink coffee as we got her a Starbuck's gift card as a gift this past holiday season and I know that soon it will be teacher appreciation week so I thought of a perfect idea to present Mrs. B. with a beautiful Starbuck's spring mug along with a bag of Starbucks Spring Blend coffee. It will surely show the teacher how much she is appreciated!

However way you want to celebrate springtime this year, make every moment count with the simple pleasures in life by enjoying a delicious cup of "Starbucks Spring Blend coffee!

NEW Purex Crystals LIMITED EDITION fabulously fresh

Disclaimer: "The Purex" brand provided me with a sample of Purex Crystals Limited Edition Fabulously Fresh in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own."

If you are like me when it comes to doing your laundry you not only want your clothes to look and feel their best but also look for a fresh scent that is long lasting.

Introducing NEW Purex Crystals LIMITED EDITION fabulously fresh. The first time I used this
product while doing my laundry, I was excited to see the end results which was a long lasting, fresh scent that really enhanced my laundry routine.

The benefits you will get out of this product are:

• Clothes that smell Fabulously Fresh for weeks at a time, not days
• Product does not reduce the absorbency of towels
• Safe for all loads and washing machines including HE-"High Efficiency Washers", children's sleepwear and athletic wear

So if you are ready to wake up your senses the next time you do a load of try laundry, don't forget to add Purex Crystals LIMITED EDITION fabulously fresh.

While your add it, don't forget to enter  for a chance to WIN a $1,000 shopping spree plus a year's supply of Limited Edition Purex Crystals Fabulously Fresh. Good Luck!

To enter the contest, click on the link:

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NEW! Dial DEEP CLEANSING HAND SOAP

Disclosure: "The Dial" brand provided me with a sample of Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own."

If you are like me and want to experience a more luxurious way to get your hands clean then NEW Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap will knock your senses. First, I was really enthralled by the invigorating scents of Coconut Lime Verbena and Water Blossoms that not only were pleasant to your senses but really instantly put me in a good mood.

I like how this soap was easy to dispense as it comes in a convenient pump as well as it instantly made my hands feel hydrated and after rinsing, I felt instant softness against my skin. I like that the product contains micro-scrubbers which gently remove dirt from your hands leaving them feeling smooth and refreshed. This is especially important for my son who seems to get dirty especially his hands at the drop of a hat. It is nice to know there is a product gentle enough for the entire family to use.

NEW Dial Deep Cleaning Hand Soap comes in three exciting scents to choose from:

• Yellow Raspberry & Black Sugar which refreshes your senses with a tart and rich sweetness.
• Water Blossoms which invigorates with a crisp floral scent inspired by aquatic botanicals.
• Coconut Lime Verbena which brightens your day with juicy and tangy citrus.

Choose your favorite scent or better yet, why not try all three!

Contest alert: Enter for your chance to win a free product coupon of New Dial Deep Cleaning Hand Soap by posting a comment below which scent you would most like to try of this new product and why.

I will choose two winners in a random drawing. Good luck!

‪#‎DisneySide‬ @ Home Celebration

Once upon a time in a place called "Las Vegas", the Mauro family gathered their close friends and
family together at nearby Hills Park to show our #DisneySide. The party was carefully planned weeks
in advance as the very first thing that needed to be done was creating the invitation:

Once it was determined who would be able to come celebrate with us at our #DisneySide @ Home Celebration, it was time to start preparing for the party. We narrowed down the menu to assorted sandwiches, yummy snacks, and cookies and decided on some fun games which this particular one, "101 Dalmatians Guess How Many Candies in the Jar" would sure to be a big hit with the guests:

After counting down the weeks, the big day finally arrived! The Mauro family got up super early on a Saturday morning and gathered all the party items into the car. The final task that needed to be done before heading to Hills Park to set up was picking up the yummy food that we would be serving at the party.

We finally got to the park around 9:30 AM  so we would have plenty of time to set up the party before the first set of guests arrived. My son was such a great helper and he proudly is standing near one of the tables after we had set everything up for the party:

Our first set of guests that arrived at the party were grandma and her partner. The fun part about Disney is that you can be any age and still show your #DisneySide! I took this cute family photo of the three of them together:

Here is some of the highlights of our #DisneySide @ Home Celebration:

Guests dined on assorted peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, assorted ham and turkey tea sandwiches, chips, pretzels, juice, soda, and bottled water:

Everyone had such a blast playing games and here are some pics of two of the top games that were big hits with the guests:
A guest who correctly guessed the number of Hershey Kisses-83 total inside the "101 Dalmatians Guessing Game" proudly displays his prize which he got to take home the jar with all the yummy chocolates inside: "Way to go"!

I decided to come up with a variation on the popular cake walk game as instead we played the "Disney Walk" which the guests would go around in a circle and step on a popular Disney character. Once the music stopped, whoever stopped on the name of the Disney character that was drawn randomly was the winner! Here are guests having a blast showing their #DisneySide by playing the "Disney Walk" game":

Last but certainly not least, all guests did not leave the party empty handed. Each got to take home a goody bag filled with some special momentos as a reminder of this fun-filled day where they got to spend a couple of hours with friends showing their #DisneySide:

Many thanks to a local sponsor, "Popcorn Girl" who donated a goody box filled with her delicious gourmet popcorn as one of the door prizes at the party. You can order her delicious popcorn anytime as she delivers nationwide. To view her website, please visit: 
http://www.popcorngirlvegas.com/

Disclaimer: I was selected to host an #DisneySide @ Home Celebration compliments of Mom Central and did so of my own free will. I was sent a free party kit with items from various sponsors but was not paid to host nor endorse my party as this was done for fun!