Saturday, March 31, 2012

Toddler Imagination





Its funny how something as simple as a small box can be turned into a wonderment of magic. My son recently got a new pair of boots from Kidorable. The box the boots came in has turned out to be magical. Perhaps its because it was a pair of Dragons boots, I am not sure. My son sure thinks its magical. He carries the box all over the house taking things from the box and using them. Sometimes its food that he will feed to me and then himself. Or treats for the dog and his stuffed animals. He says Yum and makes sure I chew my snack he gives me from his magical box.

It brings me great delight to just sit and watch him "see" the items in his box and interact with them. He loves his magical box so much that he has been taking it in the car with him and offers his magical treats to everyone.



When I was a little kid I had an imaginary teacher, Mrs. Duck. My siblings all went to school so I think I made her up so I could be like them. I wonder if my son will have any imaginary playmates and who they will be.
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Tim's Boots Ladies Cowgirl Boots Review and $50 Gift Certifcate Giveaway


I love Boots! I can never have too many pairs of boots and shoes. But I have not found the perfect pair of Cowgirl Western Boots until now. Locally I can not find a good pair of Cowgirl boots since the only store that had any shut down about a year ago. Thankfully there are online stores that you can shop for Boots for Men, Women and Kids. TimsBoots.com is my go to online store for Western Boots. Since my son has the cutest little red pair he got for his birthday I knew I needed a pair too.

With Spring finally here I thought it would be the perfect time to get a pair of fashionable Ladies Western Boots. I found many great pairs online and decided on a pair of dark brown boots. The Brown Canyon Old West Boots I picked are perfect. I thought they would look great with skirts and jeans. I love the smell of leather in these well made boots. They are comfy and very affordable for leather cowgirl boots.




I was eager to wear my new boots to dinner and playtime for my son at the mall. I loved how they looked and feel great. I have lots of boots but these are by far my favorite ones because they are Cowgirl boots. I am going to be playing the new Kinect Western Dancing game and I now have an awesome pair of boots to dance in. Not mention my husband is jealous of my new awesome boots! lol He said he wants a pair of boots for Father's Day. I think its a great gift idea for Mother's Day too. For Mother's Day we are thinking of going to the mall and getting photos done of me and my son wearing our awesome boots!





Tim's Boots has many great Ladies Boots. I found a few pairs that are now on my shoe wish list. All women need a good shoe wish list! Now I just need to learn now to line dance better :)







To celebrate the fun fashions of Spring Time shopping we are hosting a $50 Gift Certificate to TimsBoots.com for you to get your own pair of awesome boots.



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Win a $50 Gift Certificate to TimsBoots.com

To Enter This Giveaway:

Sign up for the Timsboots.com Email Newsletter 
(when you do this you will also be entered to win a pair of boots from the site. Its like doubling your chance to win!)

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#Win $50 Gift Certificate to TimsBoots.com from @Timsboots at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 4/25 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/03/tims-boots-ladies-cowgirl-boots-review.html

 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 31, 2012 and ends on April 25, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.
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Friday, March 30, 2012

Rain, Rain, Go Away!


Up here in the Seattle region we are famous for the amount of rain we get. And we well deserve that reputation because it sure has been raining a lot! I love the rain, really I do, but even I have my limits.

But then I see the flowers that it brings, our beautiful green trees, children in colorful raincoats, and I am reminded that I'm pretty lucky to live here. We are expecting rain all next week, so I think I'll go buy myself an armful of these dafodills and keep my umbrella handy.
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Kidorable Review and Umbrella Giveaway





 My son has a new found love for Dragons. Or what he calls Dramens. Its the sweetest thing. He calls Dinosaurs Dragons too and tells me that they say "Raaaaaaarrrr" with a very serious face. He makes me laugh. With the Spring rain starting I knew my son needed new rain boots and an umbrella. I love how his personality helps me pick out what he wants. Last year it was Choo Choo Train boots and this year it will be Dragons.

I was thrilled to see that Kidorable has a new line of Knights and Dragons. My sister Sam introduced me to Kidorable when she got her sons some of their products. Now my little guy can be Kidorable too! As soon as he saw what the boots and umbrella were he shouted Dramens and grabbed them. My son loves shoes and boots so he wore them all day and did not want to take them off even for bed. I had to wait until he was asleep and slip them off.





 On a cloudy day we decided to go to our local mall Disney store for an event called Sticker Mania. My son insisted he wear his Kidorable Dragon Boots. The weather forecast said rain so I grabbed his umbrella so we could have a little dance in the rain with his umbrella. It did not end up raining but we still had fun walking around outside with his boots and umbrella. He roared as he held the Kidorable Dragon Umbrella, so cute! A few moms in the elevator after we left the play area asked about his boots and I was happy to tell them they are from Kidorable!







To celebrate Spring and the rainy season we are hosting a giveaway for a Kidorable Umbrella to keep your little one dry while looking so cute!


GIVEAWAY

Win a Umbrella from Kidorable in your style choice.


 
To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

Which Style of Umbrella do you like?

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#Win a Kidorable Umbrella from @Kidorable at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 4/25 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/03/kidorable-review-and-umbrella-giveaway.html

 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 30, 2012 and ends on April 25th 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Attending In Store Decorating Seminars











We are currently working on redecorating our home. The Spring cleaning buzz has me wanting to re-arrange organize and buy some new items. For me one of the biggest challeneges is picking colors that I will want to see everyday. I am a commitment phobe when it comes to decorating.

Last week when we were shopping for furniture at RC Willey we read about a In Store Decorating Seminar about Color. I knew I wanted to attend this one. Spending money to decorate your home is a investment in your happiness, I wanted to make sure I was making good decisions. I enjoy looking at the room set ups on display on the showroom floor, its always great for ideas. We learned about color theory and many aspects of interior decorating. It was presented in a simple and understandable way. They did a great job.




When we arrived 10 minutes early to the Decorating Seminar we were surprised to see the huge line of people and an already filled room. Even the store employees were surprised by the turn out. They had to get more seating, more flyers and get out a microphone system. The event started much later than they had planned. My son was doing a great job trying to behave. He colored, had cookies and rolled around on the floor. Thankfully our seating was a nice plush couch! There were many families there with their kids. The man next to us had his little girl who was playing a hand held video game that my son was trying to get a peek at. Towards the end of the 1 hour seminar my son began to grab things and tried to drink out of a candle lol. But he did great and nothing was broken in the store.  RC Willey was nice enough to hand out $25 gift cards for everyone who attended and a giveaway of 5 $50 giftcards, I am sure thats why the crowd was so big.





My favorite thing we learned was about the 60-30-10 rule of decorating. They explained how its like a mans suit where there is 60% one color, the pants and dress coat, 30%  an accent color, the dress shirt, and 10% the accessories color, the tie. In relation to room decorating its the wall paint, the furniture color and the room accessories like lamps, vases, pillows. We had a fun time, learned some new stuff, found some color inspiration and will be going back later in the week to shop with our gift cards.
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Imagine Toys Review and $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway


Toys are one of the fun parts when shopping for kids. I always see cute stuff that I want to get for my son. When we go out to the mall shopping he wants everything he sees, of course! I like to be able to look at items and read reviews before I buy something. I find the best way to do that is to shop online for toys. That way I can read reviews and not have my son telling me he wants everything.

I have shopped online before at ImagineToys.com for Christmas. We were wanting to get my son something fun for Easter and that he could get some outdoor play. I have heard from other moms about the Rody Horse and was curious to try one.




I was surprised how durable the Rody Red Horse is. My son thought it was hilarious! The smiling face on the horse is really cute. He bounced on it and giggled when he was trying to punch it. Its a ride on hippy hop type of toy. Its made of soft latex free Vinyl in Italy. Its made for toddlers 2-4 to help build balance and coordination. We plan to take the Rody Red Horse to the park as soon the rain lets up so he can bounce his way across the big grassy field.






To celebrate the Spring and Easter we are hosting a giveaway for a gift certificate to Imagine Toys to buy your little one a toy. Imagine Toys has a large selection of toys include some great outdoor and sports toys so your little ones can enjoy the outdoors. They also have Easter Basket filler suggestion for Easter.




GIVEAWAY

Win a $25 Gift Certificate to ImagineToys.com


 
To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

What item would you like to have from Imagine Toys?

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#Win a $25 Gift Certificate to ImagineToys.com from @imaginetoys at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 4/25 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/03/imagine-toys-review-and-25-gift.html

 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 29, 2012 and ends on April 25nd, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.
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Thermos Raya 24 Can Tote Bag Review and Giveaway






I am so excited that the Spring is here and Summer is right around the corner. We love to have picnics at the park, the lake and attend festivals. Being outdoors doing an activity is what we love. Every time we go to a fun outing I always bring lots of liquids to drink and usually sandwiches and snacks. I have always had a square, bulky and not cute ice chest that I bring with me each we go out. Its ugly and never fits in the bottom of my sons stroller. Its always left up to me to lug it around on my shoulder.

This year when the weather started to get warmer I told myself I would not lug that cooler around with me. My search began for a stylish, functional and a brand name I trust for a new cooler. I was thrilled to find not only one that was all three of those but also a tote bag. I had not thought of a tote bag being a cooler. Its perfect for me. I can store soda cans, juice boxes, snacks and sandwiches without having the constraint of a perfectly square box.



I love my new Thermos brand Raya 24 Can Tote bag. I love that its purple and flowery. It has sturdy straps and looks cute like a tote rather than a bulky cooler. I can place it into the stroller compartment with ease. I look forward to bringing it with us to the park for a picnic on Easter and the many outdoor adventures to come.

Here is some product info about the Thermos Raya 24 Can Tote Bag:
  • IsoTec™ superior insulation keeps foods fresh
  • Heat-sealed, leak-proof PEVA lining
  • Generously sized interior
  • Zippered closure
  • Durable, easy-care fabric
  • Capacity: 24 can
  • Dimensions: 15" W x 6" D x 12.5" H





GIVEAWAY

Win Thermos Raya Purple Flower 24 Can Tote 



 
To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

What is another item you would like from Thermos?

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#Win Thermos Raya Purple Flower 24 Can Tote Bag from @ThermosBrand at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 4/25 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/03/thermos-raya-24-can-tote-bag-review-and.html

 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 29, 2012 and ends on April 25nd, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them.The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Wild Wednesday At The Library


I've said this before and I'll say it again, I'm a huge fan of the library. What's not to love where everything is free? I use my library all the time and I really appreciate all the services they provide.

My two grandsons are now old enough to go to the library and enjoy it. Story hour is a new favorite. Books to read, toys to play with and Dragons to slay. Yeah, they love the library too.
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Swaddle Designs Angry Birds Review and Giveaway

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I love Swaddle Designs, we worked with them when we were having the Baby Shower Event here at Frugal Family Tree and when we found out they had the Angry Birds Baby Collection we couldn't wait to work with them again. Angry Birds is a big deal around here with my 5 year old JJ. I have the game on my phone and he always wants to play it! Sometimes it causes fights, but I get it, the game is addicting. Recently I bought him his very own Angry Birds shirt so he was thrilled when he saw that his baby sister was wearing one too!


JJ's baby sister sporting her own Angry Birds gear, Long Sleeve Body Suit and Marquisette Swaddling Blanket.



Love the new Angry Birds Baby Products, so cute for the baby but also fun for the older children to see them wearing one of their favorite things!

P.S. Did you know that is an Award Winning Seattle -Area baby product company? Love to see a company founded right in my own backyard!

GIVEAWAY

Winner will receive their choice of bodysuit size and bird OR marquisette swaddle blanket


 

To Enter This Giveaway:
(mandatory entry before extra entries)

What color of Angry Birds is your favorite?

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#Win a Angry Birds Body Suit or Swaddling Blanket from @swaddledesigns at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 4/25 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/03/swaddle-designs-angry-birds-review-and.html

 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 28, 2012 and ends on April 25th, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Finding Decor Inspiration

This last month I have been trying to makeover my living room. It has been the same drab room for almost 3 years now and I need change. Its the Spring time and I want this Spring and Summer to feel more inspirational. I have started to realize my surroundings are greatly effecting my attitude. I can be a frugal shopper so for me its harder to spend a lot of money on something nice if its for me. Its easy to buy someone else something nice, just seems harder to rationalize something nice for me. So I have told myself to decorate for the person I would like to be, rather than the me right now.  My sister Sam and my Mom have great decor sense they shop great places to find their decor. They seem to decorate as if the house is apart of their personality and I love that. I want to be more that way.

To get inspiration for redecorating, or should I say decorating in the first place! My room is a bare lifeless landscape. It needs personality. I went to the local mall and visited a few stores to get ideas from. I did sneak a peek at the sale items to see if there was anything I had to have. Its the frugal woman in me that hates to pay full price. But if its a piece I feel will make my room complete or is the piece that the room will be inspired from I am willing to pay full price for something like that.

Restoration Hardware is a really cool store. Its a sophisticated store full of updated classic high end furniture. I told my husband we could just bring our laptops and son and live in the store lol. It has a winter feel to me though. It has rich colors and would be beautiful for a den or a living room.


 Pottery Barn has been a long time favorite store of mine. They have cute stuff at a reasonable price. I love the light feeling of their products. They have colorful items that fit with my personality. I love the white Spring look that they have display at my local store. It reminds me of the ocean and looks so fresh. Its beautiful but with a wild 2 year old there is no way I could have a white living room or bedroom set up. I looked at many of the accessories as a small inspiration. It was so fun to look at all the great home decor items at my local mall to find ideas for my living room makeover and future ideas for other rooms.







What is your favorite store to look in for Home Decor inspiration?
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Inmod Kids Decor Night Owl Wall Clock Review and Giveaway




Looking for a Modern Furniture, Lighting or Home Decor? You can find it at inmod. Inmod is a store where you can find your modern decorating needs and shop by Space, Category, Featured Designers or Design your own. They have classic pieces and lots of Modern Eco-Friendly Furniture and Lighting. I love this Kalon Studios Echo Crib they carry, which also converts into a toddler bed!



Our nursery is decorated with the "Owl" and tree theme so I am always on the hunt for decor that is related to our nature room. Inmod carries beautiful wall clocks and when I saw the Night Owl Clock I knew we had to have it. I chose the Clipboard backing with the pink and green color combination but if you are looking to decorate a little boys room it also comes in blue/yellow and orange/blue. So cute, modern and I just love seeing it when I walk into the room.






Here it is hanging in the Nursery :)


As much as I love decorating the nursery, I also love things for the rest of the house. Check out this Grant Featherston Style Contour Lounge Chair. I want it, among other things they carry!




I could spend hours looking at all the great stuff at Inmod. To celebrate the Spring and to get you started on all that Spring redecorating we are hosting a giveaway for a Inmod Night Owl Clock.

GIVEAWAY

Win a Inmod Kids Decor Night Owl Wall Clock

 

To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

What color combination of the Night Owl Wall Clock would you select if you win?

*Leave a comment answering the question and be sure to leave your email address if its not public in your Google account*

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#Win a Kids Decor Night Owl Wall Clock from @inmod at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 4/25 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/03/inmod-kids-decor-night-owl-clock-review.html

 *Limited to US residents (this giveaway excluded Hawaii and Alaska); 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 27, 2012 and ends on April 25th, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.
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