Weekend In Pictures - Homemade Gingerbread Houses

Toddler Bowling

We recently went to John's Incredible Pizza where my son has discovered toddler bowling lol. Its the cutest thing ever! They have little kid mini bowling alleys with tiny bowling balls. He is really good at it too! He asks everyday now if we can go bowling. I get the puppy dog look of head tilted,  big blue eyes, a smile and a please Mom. I am hoping we can take him back again soon.

Do you have a John's Incredible Pizza near you? Have your kids tried the mini bowling?

Frugal Friday Coupons!

• $3.00 off (1) ROGAINE Hair Regrowth Treatment
• $2.00 off (1) REMBRANDT Toothpaste or Rinse
• $1.00 off any (1) LUBRIDERM Men's product
• $1.00 off any (1) TUCKS product
• $0.75 off ANY (1) o.b. product
• $2.00 off (1) ZYRTEC product 14 ct. or larger
• $2.00 off (1) VISINE product 1/2 fl oz or larger
• $0.50 off (1) LISTERINE Pocketpaks
• $1.00 off any (1) NEUTROGENA MEN product
• $1.00 off (1) LISTERINE WHITENING Rinse
• $1.00 off on any (1) Children's TYLENOL product
• $1.00 off (1) NEOSPORIN product
• $0.50 off any (1) JOHNSON'S Baby Product
• $1.25 off (1) AVEENO Hand and Body Lotion
• $0.50 off (1) BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages
• $1.00 off any Reynolds Wrap Pan Lining Paper
• $1.00 off ONE (1) Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners
• $10.00 off Philips Razors and Select Groomers
• $50.00 off Philips Norelco SensoTouch 3D only
• $1.00 off any REACH ACCESS Flosser Product
• $1.00 off any REACH Floss Product
• $1.00 off REACH Floss or REACH ACCESS Flosser
• $1.00 off (1) Silk Fruit&Protein quart or larger
• $0.75 off one Silk Quart or Half Gallon
• $1.00 off Juice and any 2 Kellogg's Krave Cereals
• $1.00 off Fruit and any TWO Kellogg's Cereals
• $1.00 off Yogurt & any TWO Kellogg's Cereals
• $1.00 off any 1 Gerber Graduates 2+ Kid Selects
• $6.00 off DOC MCSTUFFINS DVD and Digital Copy
• $1.00 off any one Gerber Graduates 2+ Dippers
• $6.00 off two Select Disney Junior DVDs
• $5.00 off Tigger Movie Bounce-a-rrrific dvd

Ideas for Christmas Gifts

I love shopping for gifts and Christmas is a wonderful time to shop for your friends and family. There is so much joy in gift giving. First the excitement of searching either in the store or on line for the perfect gift, then wrapping it and finally presenting the gift to them. Watching someone unwrap the "perfect gift" is so much fun. Seeing their eyes light up, the smile that comes across their face is priceless. In my family gift giving varies over the years. It seems as our family grows more and more drawing names for gift giving is the best way to go. Every year on Thanksgiving, when we are all together to celebrate and being thankful for the things in our lives, we put all of our names in a bowl and everyone gets to draw a name out of the "hat". Included on the paper is three of your top choices for gifts. It gives whomever drew your name an idea of what to get you! It works out great and everyone gets a really great gift. It is a win win!

Sometimes finding that perfect gift can be tough. Especially shopping for kids these days! There are so many ideas for Christmas toys out there that narrowing it down can be tough. Not to mention with all of the electronic gifts that kids want, deciding what the best one for their age and level is it can be overwhelming. I have found that checking and comparing prices on line is a great way to go. For me a sale, great deal and customer service are very important factors. When I buy something not only do I want the person who is receiving the gift to love it, I want to know that I got the best price at the time.

My boys are 6 and 2.5, electronics are already on their list of wants. My 6 year old wants a Nintendo DS and my 2.5 year old wants whatever his brother wants. I am looking for something age appropriate for him but still in a handheld fashion, so he feels like he is getting the same thing as his older brother. Whether you are looking for a Nintendo game system, a Furby, Barbies, or a fun board game on that special someones Christmas list I suggest you narrow it down and hurry because Christmas is right around the corner!!   




*This post is brought to you by Tesco. All opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.

Funkins Review and Giveaway - Holiday Gift Guide

 

You might be saying what is Funkins? Let me tell you...

Funkins are bright, reusable cloth napkins made especially for kids. They are ideal for lunch boxes, and perfect for meal and snack time at home, and on the go. Funkins are a smart alternative to throwaway napkins and tablecloths, and they are the perfect complement to environmentally-conscious families and schools that practice waste-free lunch programs.

Funkins have double-sided patterns and are made from 100% cotton fabric using low impact dyes. They are a fun and cute way to spice up a kids meal or bring happiness to the table while also being eco-friendly. We use ours for almost every meal, they can be used as both a napkin and a placemat. Not only do the boys like to have "their" placemat at their own spot, but it keeps some of the mess on the Funkin, not on the table. I folded the top down so that both patterns were visible, I liked being able to see both sides.

Liam and his Funkin. We call him monkey so this was a great pattern choice for him!

JJ is using one of the holiday patterns, not to mention he LOVES penguins!

The choices and patterns Funkins has to offer is great. They have some especially for Boys, Girls, and Holidays! Another great thing Funkins offers is if you start a waste-free lunch program and promote Funkins in your school, they will give back to your school’s activities and programs. Check it out here.


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