Spring is Coming

I am getting happier as it gets closer to March 1st. To me that means Springtime! I am loving that it stays lighter out a bit longer. I can feel that the warm weather is on the way. No more cold nights, no more running the heater and shorts weather will be here soon. I want to plant a garden, make sun tea and have picnics at the park. My son has changed so much since last Spring and I am looking forward to the many new experiences we will have. I want to get him his own little fishing pole for the lake and a mini pool so I can show him the basics of swimming.

What are the signs for you Spring is coming and what do you look forward to this year?

Magic Mouse Toys in Seattle

My family and I moved to the Seattle area when my youngest child Megan was six years old. We loved walking in all the different neighborhoods in Seattle and making new discoveries of things we liked. In Pioneer Square we found the most delightful toy store called Magic Mouse Toys.

This has become our favorite toy store, and we have come here many times through-out the years to pick out birthday and Christmas presents. There are two floors filled with the most beautiful and unique toys imaginable. Dolls, puzzles, educational toys, games, cars and more will be sure to completely delight you and your child. And if you don't have a child, this magical store will delight the child in you.

My daughter Megan is all grown up now. We were recently walking by Magic Mouse Toys and I said to her "Remember?"

So if you are in Seattle, or planning to visit Seattle, go to Magic Mouse Toys. Like the name says, this store really is Magic.

T-Fal 2-Slice Avante Deluxe Toaster Review

I love using a toaster. Bread, english muffins, eggo waffles, toaster strudel and my favorite bagels! My last toaster was attacked by ants on a hot summer day when a toaster strudel got over cooked and I could not get it out. While attempting to extract my burnt strudel the side was torn and sticky cinnamon goo went everywhere. Then the ants came! It was not good! Some of the ants even got stuck inside the toaster and the toaster was ruined. I have been weary of getting a new one until I knew what needed to be improved on my toaster so this did not happen again. Mainly the extraction of toasted items is when things are broken or torn on your toasted delights. With this in mind I looked for a toaster that would make it easy to get items out of it.

The T-Fal 2-Slice Avante Deluxe Toaster was just what I was looking for. The toasting area is at an angle so it makes it easy to see and remove your toast. Pus it has a lift button that pushes your item up above the toaster level for an easy grab of your toasted items. This toaster has two other great functions that I have not has on a toaster. 


The bagel button made me say "oh yes!" Since I am a huge bagel fan this was an awesome feature for me. The first time I made a bagel I did not push the button just to be able to compare the results. The first bagel came out burnt and I wondered if I really did to use the bagel button. I tried it again using the button and it came out perfect! Not too tasty and warm all the way through. The stop button is great too. If you see its getting to toasted you push is and up pops your toast.

The angled design provides effortless viewing of the bread while toasting as well as safe and easy removal of toast. With 1200 watts of power this toaster toasts bread 40 percent faster than conventional toasters. The extra-wide self adjusting slots that are ideal for any bread thickness so you'll get perfect toast every time.

• Bagel toasting technology toasts the inside and gently warms the outside
• One touch light-up function to toast frozen breads
• 7 customized toasting levels for desired browning quality
• Brushed stainless steel front with cool-touch exterior
• Stop button stops toasting process at any time

If you are in the market for a toaster I would recommend this one since its simple but up to date on cool extras like a slanted angle for easy pull out, a lift lever to push the toast to you, a Bagel button (so cool!) and a stop button.



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

Lady and the Tramp Movie now on DVD and Blu-ray Review

Classic Disney movies like Lady and the Tramp are fun to watch with my son. I remember watching it as a kid and sharing it with him is a delight. As a girl I think I was more swooned by this movie as a little girl. Its a cute romance between a dog, Lady who is a upper class dog living a pampered life with her humans and the dog Tramp who is a run a muck street dog who lives his doggie life without boundaries.

There is the classic spaghetti eating scene that all romantics know about. Its a cute movie for kids and adults. My son LOVES dogs so he though this was a great one. We have watched 4 times already! When Sam and I were kids we would sing the Siamese cat song and laugh and laugh! My son was big eyed for the cat scene. With dogs and cats he was in heaven. I loved being able to relive a great movie with my little guy and I know he will enjoy this movie for years to come. With the Blu-ray combo pack I know we will be able to keep up with the technology to keep watching it.




Blu-ray Bonus Features:

• Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad
• PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs
• Disney Second Screen
• Inside Walt's Story Meeting
• Audio Commentary: Inside Walt's Story Meetings
• Three never before seen deleted scenes
• Never before heard deleted song
• Classic DVD bonus features

Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition is now available on DVD and Blu-ray in stores and online.

At select Walmart stores the movie comes with the cutest little Lady and the Tramp bowl and spoon with a combo pack.



*I was not paid or compensated for this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine and may vary from other opinions. I was provided for free a copy for my review. 

Why my Kid is like a Cat

My son loves cats, but I think he is starting to turn into one! He has a few characteristics that make me think this.

1. He hates water on his head. Getting him into the tub is a wrestling match. He hates it! He grabs onto the towel bar in fear of the tub and will shriek and jump onto me trying to get out if water touches his head.

2. He will jump off of anything! ANYTHING!

3. He loves to eat fish!

4. He has a strong "escape instinct" lol if I try to get him for a diaper change, nap time or to wipe his hands or face he runs for it.

5. He will follow you around and jump on your lap as soon as you sit down.

6. He is an aggressive player. Just like a cat jumping, rolling, biting, wrestling are all things he thinks are apart if playing. Thank goodness he does not have claws!

7. He likes to lick up his beverages. He cracks me up he will pour a small amount of liquid onto a surface and lick it up like a kitten. He thinks its hilarious!

8. He will jump into your seat the second you get out of it then just lay there like it was his spot in the first place.

9. He likes to chase birds! If he sees them at the park he will run for them full force trying to catch one.

10. He has different noises he makes that mean different things. He does talk but he likes to make noises to say things. If he starts to purr I am going to really worry.