Road Trip! Destination Nowhere

Today we got in the car and drove up the freeway for about 30 or so minutes and got off to drive around. We were not going anywhere just out driving around. We saw all sorts of stuff, a small town full of historical buildings and stores ( we are planning to go back and get out of the car next time!) farms with horses, cows and chickens, lots of small wineries and wide open spaces. It was awesome! I love seeing houses and front yards to get decorating ideas for my own home. It reminds me of how my Mom would take us to walk around the bumpy sidewalks of old Pasadena when we were kids. I loved those walks. We would get ice cream cones and just enjoy the beautiful old neighborhoods filled with huge oak trees as we walked to a park to play.

Today our plan was to drive to no where and find our way back home. We saw things that are close by and would not have known if not for our mini adventure. We found a great place to access a local lake and we are planning a sandwich picnic to go back there very soon.

Even though it was a road trip that did not stop I had a wonderful time!

The Price Is Right Decades by Ubisoft for Wii Video Game Review

I enjoy watching games shows. They are fun and I always shout out what I think the answer is. Price is Right is one of those games where I always say I could do better than them. Now I can test my Game Show skills on the new The Price is Right Decades. This game is tons of fin since you can play in the items and prices of other decades. I played in the 2000s, then the 80s and 90s. Its crazy how the prices of things has changed so much! I plan on playing this against my MIL next time she comes over. I enjoy beating her in video games lol but she might have the upper hand since she shopped in the decades I have not.

Can you see my Mii its a brown haired girl with a pony tail, typical me!

My Mii playing a game! Id love to be on the real PIR

I spun the wheel and did not win a chance at the show case show down. I will try again!

"Come On Down"

Game info from Ubisoft:
The Price Is Right® Decades game brings all the excitement of the show to your home. Feel the thrill of being called to “COME ON DOWN!” Players participate in Contestant’s Row and through challenges of pricing games, including Plinko, Cliff Hangers and Punch-A-Bunch. Spin the Wheel for the chance at a pay-off at the Showdown! The Price Is Right Decades allows players to experience over 40 pricing games from all four decades of the show: 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s, and thousands of items up for bid. The new game includes rare pricing games taken from The Price Is Right TV show vault, and new games not included in any previous The Price Is Right video game. And for the first time ever, play pricing games simultaneously with up to 4 players in both multiplayer modes.

Features
2 Game modes: Single Player, Multiplayer local. For the first time ever, play pricing games simultaneously with up to 4 players in multiplayer mode.

Over 40 pricing games from all 4 decades of the show: 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s, and thousands of items up for bid.

Includes rare pricing games taken from The Price Is Right TV show vault, and new games not included in any previous The Price Is Right video game.

Pricing games now in 3D for stunning visual effects.

Authentic show music and game sounds for a true-to-TV game play experience.

Unlock pricing games and bonus “funniest moments” video from the show

*I was not paid for our review. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others. I was provided the game in this post to review for free from the PR company that represents them.

Gift Cards Rock $50 Applebees Giveaway

Gift Cards Rock! is an online community for people who love to give and receive gift cards. It is an online community where you express your love for gift cards and share great deals and exciting gift-giving tips. Gift cards make a perfect gift. You can give a gift card for any occasion knowing the recipient will be able to shop or dine at their convenience. The facebook and twitter pages of Gift Card Rock list giveaways and contests for Gift Cards so you can enter to win. As a sweeper myself I find it helpful to find giveaways listed in one place.

To help raise awareness for the community of Gift Cards Rock they are offering one of our readers the chance to win an Appelebees gift card.


GIVEAWAY

Win $50 Applebees Gift Card


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

Who would you take to dinner with you gift card?

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts February 2 , 2012 and ends on February 20th , 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. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

MK Totem Brown Leather Hobo Bag Review

If you crave something luxurious, beautiful and unique, MK Totem has a collection of handbags that is just right for you. Weather you would like to treat yourself this Valentine's Day or someone you care about, these bags are an investment in quality and beauty that will last for years to come.

The large brown leather Hobo bag is made of soft lamb skin. It features antique brass hardware rings on the handle and decorative brass studs on the bag's bottom. It is so spacious that not only will it easily carry all of your everyday needed items, but you can even toss in enough things for an overnight trip with ease.

The bag feels beautifully luxurious but is practical as well. I love how it stays up on your shoulder, freeing your hands, and doesn't slide down the way other bags tend to do. The combination of butter soft leather and antique brass lend it a bohemian vintage feel.

Business partners Maya Yogev and Keira Guez have come together to create a company that offers truly beautiful handbags for today's fashion conscious woman. Visit their website at mktotem.com to see the full collection of bags available.



*I was not paid or compensated for this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine. I was provided the products pictured to review for this post by the Company / PR Company.

I See Me My Very Own Name Book Review and Giveaway

I love personalized items! I think its a fun and special way to give a gift and to also get one that has your child's name in it. As a kid my Mom bought Sam and I personalized items. One of my favorites was a box I used for my sticker collection. My son loves books. He loves to have me read a story then him "read" it back back to me. Its precious time spent cuddled up reading books. We recently have been trying to get my son to say his name. He likes to call himself baby but we want him to know his name.

When we had the chance to review a book from I See Me that would have my sons name in it I was thrilled. The book is My Very Own Name Story. Its a sweet book about how the animals of the world help pick the name of your child letter by letter to make the perfect name. You can include the date of your child's birthday in the book as well as a personalized dedication. I made his dedicated in honor of Valentines Day from Mommy and Daddy.

My son adores animals! The first page of My Very Own Name Story is filled with them and we spent at least 10 minutes pointing to each one and him saying what it is and making the sounds. Some of them he did not know and I was glad to tell him who they were and the sound they make.

I See Me makes all sorts of great personalized books for children. They are sweet and special. One book that I found on the site would be perfect for Sam's little girl, My Very Own Fairytale Story.

GIVEAWAY

Win a Personalized My Very Own Name Book

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Who would you win this personalized book for?

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#Win a Persoanlized I See Me Book at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 02/20 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/02/i-see-me-my-very-own-name-book-review.html

*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts February 3 , 2012 and ends on February 20th , 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. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize