Giveaway! Lil' Lemonade Stand-Off™ A Memory Matching Game

You have probably heard the saying, 'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Learning Resources has taken that saying to heart, creating a brand new matching game called Lil' Lemonade Stand-Off: A Memory Matching Game. This one isn't your typical cardboard squares flip-over kind of memory game.What makes it different than other matching games? 

Buying Stock for Yourself or as a Gift has Never Been Easier! #HappyInvesting #GiveStockpile

In exchange for my honest and unbiased review, I received a $25 gift card to try out Stockpile. This post contains a referral link. I am not a market professional and not responsible for gains or losses that you may experience. I am not affiliated with or own an investment in any company or brand mentioned, and have no plans to do so. Securities products are not FDIC insured. Not bank guaranteed. May lose value.

Can you invest in the stock market? Would you gift shares to someone?

How To Make Extra Cash For The Summer

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Just about all of us could use some extra spending money, especially during the summer when there are so many things that we want to see and do. Unfortunately for a lot of us, money can be tight. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make extra cash. Here are some tips on how you can get the money you need to do the things you love this summer.

Yeezy Boost 350 Shoes That are in Stock!

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WonderKicks.com has the Yeezy Boost 350 Shoes in Stock!

I have two boys who are grown and on their own. I see them both fairly regularly (hurrah!), but since they've moved out of the house I don't really get to spoil them all that much. Today, however, I will get to treat them both, as I hand over to them a brand new pair of Yeezy sneakers; the latest and greatest sensation from Adidas and musical artist Kanye West. To be quite honest, I hadn't heard of this kind of shoe, but only because I'm a grandma who doesn't much follow the latest trends in fashion. When I asked the boys if they had heard of 'Yeezy' though, they both definitely had (they're both in their 20's), and one of them had a friend with him who got extremely excited by the name. 

Help Share the News! Freshpet® Sends Help For Shelter Cats

I've always been an animal person, especially when I was young. I used to get so worked up when I'd see a dog running loose, afraid he'd get hit by a car or not be loved (lonesome). It was a big deal to my youthful heart.

We always had dogs when I was growing up (one I brought home from the fair, hahahaha, but that's a story with a funny twist for another day ;) ). They always lived to be 15 or older, so they were family, AND they made me think I was just a 'dog person.' Enter today where we've had a cat enter our lives and steal our hearts. When we first met him he was old and broken, a victim of a raccoon attack we think, he is now (still) old and completely healthy (save for the one eye he has that could not be saved), content and a real sweetheart.

Peach Skin Sheet Set Giveaway

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I keep seeing these sheets online and everyone just raves about them. Someday soon I'm going to pick up my own set, just to give them a whirl. They have a new Cotton Candy Pink set I'm really diggin' Yeah...some people still say, 'diggin.' ;)

 Good luck to all who enter!

Little Bites® #Giveaway $25 Visa Gift Code and Product Coupons!

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The new Smurfs movie was only the 2nd movie ever
that she'd seen in a theater, and she loved it!

It's funny how unpredictably things turn out sometimes isn't it? Awhile back we took my granddaughter to see her first movie. It was a little rough, but the only movie for kids on at the time, so we decided to give it a go. She LOVED it (Pete's Dragon). We had her over again when the Smurfs were playing in theaters, so when she asked me, 'Grandma Rosey, are we going to see another moovvviieee?' it was a sure bet that we were gonna (yes, I know 'gonna' isn't a real word). 

Guess what? She LOVED the movie, Smurfs: The Lost Village too, but when it got to a certain part towards the end (I won't give it away for those of you who haven't seen it yet) she almost started to cry. She was empathizing with the character. Of course, I jumped right in with my instant grandma aid (they're so easy to appease at 4) and told her oh boy, "I'll be glad when such and such does such and such..." (again, no spoilers here ;) ) and she perked right back up and agreed in that sweet little breathless, big-eyed voice only a toddler can give you, "Oh me too, Grandma Rosey!" The movie stole her heart and now the Smurfs are one of her most favorite characters ever. Enter a new generation of Smurf Lovers. My mom's favorite cartoon is the Smurfs too. I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. And of course, we enjoy them too. Who wouldn't? 

Community® Coffee Company has kicked off its Annual Tailgate Traditions Sweepstakes!

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Community® Coffee always hits the spot!

Coffee is one of my most favorite things. I know I am not alone on this...there is just something awesome about kicking back with a warm (or iced) cup of coffee and all out relaxing for a minute or two. It's grounding and enables me to get back into the groove of the day (or to start the day) in a motivated way. I have a question for you though...

Merlin Entertainments Makes for a Magical Family Time in Orlando

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Merlin Entertainments has these three great attractions, all in a row, that make for an awesome way to spend some time in Orlando. We went there recently and it was a great alternative to the hustle and bustle we usually voluntarily dive right into when we are in the area (theme parks, most generally). In fact it was so low-key that it was relaxing and so, so very nice. It was definitely an easy way to get quality family time in, away from the daily tasks of life, and w.o.r.k. (which I love and appreciate, but you get what I'm saying). You can select one to attend, or get a discounted ticket price if you go to all three!

Zulily Contest! Great Prizes! Limited Time to Enter to #win! #ZulilyPictureDay

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Important to Note: Everyone who enters gets $10 off $75 purchase! 

Perfect timing for Back-to-School Shopping! 

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The MyCharge AdventurePlus Allows You to Charge Two Devices on the Go!

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Photo Source: Powering Things on the Go With MyCharge.

Yes, it's nice to unplug sometimes, but it's important too, especially if you're going to be far from home, or somewhere you might need to communicate at some point, to ensure your phone or other electronics are charged, if for nothing else, then for the 'just in case.' MyCharge has a large selection of chargers and the like but it's this highly portable AdventurePlus (from the Adventure series) that I am really loving right now. This keeps my electronic devices charged when I'm camping with the kids, traveling across states or just out and about, away from home for the day or the weekend.

First Thing You Buy for a Cruise? An Otterbox...Gotta Protect that Phone!

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'tis the season to travel and when you're on the go, you simply have to take an Otterbox with you to protect your phone. If you're like me, you've learned this lesson the hard way. Almost every person I know has had a cracked phone screen or broken phone at one point or another, because it's hard to hold onto them all of the time. We take them with us so many places that they're bound to have a spill or two (or twenty). We had an incident today, the phone was charging on my computer, one of my kids didn't realize it and slung it clear across the room accidentally. I admit, I was worried for a second or two, but I picked it up and there was no damage. I have an Otterbox.

Graeter's Handcrafted French Pot Ice Cream Giveaway!

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Ice Cream is good any time of the year, but it's especially good this time of year when it's so hot outside. My youngest and I like to have ice cream cones, mm hmm, oh yes, we do, and we indulge in them at least once a week during the summer. We make a big deal of it too. Graeter's Handcrafted French Pot Ice Cream helps make that time extra special. With their rich, creamy, and oh so delicious varieties we can't help but ooh and ahh over the ice cream cone creations we've been having fun making.

International Trips are Affordable when you Book with Hotels.com

Get your Passport Free!! Find out how to get a $110 credit from Hotels.com
when you book your international trip with them. Offer ends July 31, 2017

The most important thing you need for international travel is a passport, but surprisingly, only 36% of Americans have one. Have you been dreaming of traveling abroad but didn't really want to spend the money for the passport? Hotels.com has a motivating sale going on now through the end of July (offer ends July 31st, 2017) where you will receive a $110 credit for all international trips planned that are $800 or more. That's the price of your passport. Talk about incentive. No more excuses is a good thing, right? Saving $110? Even better.

We used to travel internationally on our Spring Breaks and that is one of my fondest memories of that time in my life. There's something exciting about visiting places that are far from home, that you've only heard of but never seen. I only wish I had known then what I know now, and that IS that you can get great deals and save a ton of money when you book your international trips on Hotels.com.

Emoji Labels from Label Daddy are Perfect for School or Camp!

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The emoji labels are cute.
Choose from a large variety of emoji characters/colors/backgrounds to make your camp labels!

Label Daddy is a company that was created by two dads who have been best friends since they were 16-years-old. That is pretty awesome, the American Dream right in front of our very eyes. :)  The company is a good one too, creating all kinds of high quality labels for any kind of need you can imagine.

The 4Ever Extend2Fit 4-in-1 by Graco is the Only Car Seat You Will Ever Need

Reinforced Steel Frame & Safety Features by the Dozen!
This photo was taken to show you how it looks.
We still had to straighten the belt on the bottom and add the TWO
cupholders (one for her snacks and one for her drinks) before we took her on the road.

My grandchild is my most precious 'cargo,' and while riding in the car, I want to make sure she is comfortable and first and foremost, safe. Graco has this new 4Ever Extend2Fit 4-in-1 Car Seat that will meet your every need, her every want, and has every safety feature you can imagine (and more). It is definitely not your ordinary car seat. I think every inch of this Graco Car Seat is extraordinary.

These Selections from Silver Dolphin Books are Simply Magical

NOT your average book!
Wait until you see how cool these are...I think you'll love them!

Silver Dolphin Books has a lot of great selections for the kids, that has always been the case, but these books I'm going to show you here are the most interactive books I've seen that are non-technology and the kids just LOVE them!

Don't Entirely Trust the Car Dealer? Go to Cars.com Before You Purchase!

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When it's time to buy a new (or used!) car, you want to have your facts straight. Once you've narrowed it down to the few choices you like and might want to test drive (or perhaps you can use it as a tool to be able to narrow it down), head on over to Cars.com and access their written and video reviews to get the good, bad and in-between from people who have actually driven them.

I Haven't Done a Random Thoughts Post in a LONG Time!

It's been awhile since I did a random thoughts post, and I have a little down time for a change, so... why not?!

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

First and foremost, while my weekdays have been full of nothing but work, work, work, work, work (blame Rihanna and my kids, I can't say 'work' without that song coming to mind), my weekends have been full of family time!

Winner Announcement

Congratulations to Kim whose name was randomly selected by Rafflecopter as the winner of the Polaroid Snap Touch Camera.