Build-A-Bear Workshop #Review @BuildABear #HolidayGiftGuide #SantasWorkShop #Spon

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Build-A-Bear Workshop has my son's favorite Stuffed Animals.  Even as a newborn we had Pawlette.  It was Pawlette that created his love of Stuffed Animals. 

Our favorites tho are all the Limited Edition Friends. Right now there are Even Santa, and his Reindeer! Along with Frosty the Snow man. My little Ponies, Disneys Frozen, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and other kids favorites to dress, and befriend.

During the Summer we received Toothy Shark (He was also a PUPPET) to review.  My 3 year old Loves him to pieces.  

As you can see, Toothy is pretty unique, and fun.  I love Toys that are playful, along with details.  My son examined, and started to pretend to Chomp Toothy back.

Another fun idea is to Buy Build-A-Bear Bucks, and use them in store, Click here to find a location near you. Build-A-Bear Bucks would make ideal stocking stuffers!

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@NestFreshEggs are a good Source of #Protein #AminoAcids #Organic #Fresh #Spon

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January is soon! Which means it's National Egg Month! Eggs are a great source of complete protein. Which means they are a healthy source of Amino Acids, Low Calorie, and Zero Carbs. My family loves to eat eggs in the morning.  Ideally we go for a certain amount of protein a meal, and eggs really help reach that goal.

Read more easy meals using Organic, Free Range Eggs at Nest Fresh by clicking here.

NestFresh, based in Colorado, offers consumers certified organic eggs from 100% cage free hens for the best tasting, highest quality farm fresh eggs. The brand touts humane, sustainably-farmed eggs from hens that are fed a 100% vegetarian diet without growth hormones, antibiotics or animal byproducts.

#Win a Pair of KidOFit Shoes! #Giveaway #Spon #HolidayGiftGuide

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An original review by Mom's Gone Bronson!

One of the most important things you could buy for your children as they develop [through any stage] is a good pair of SHOES and when it comes to the best, KidOFit really have raised the bar!

Not only are KidOFit shoes beautifully designed and a real treat to look at, but they are comfortable, good fitting and healthily designed for the best feel and use, while brightening up those tootsies at any occassion!

I received a pair of high topped shoes (Tulip) from KidOFit this past week and I was impressed with them before I even opened the box! The presetation of the shoes in their cute little box, neatly wrapped with tissue paper made them feel very special and my daughter was excited to get to the shoes!

The shoes, which are purple colored high-top shoes, with a pretty floral embellishement on the easy to use strap closure!

Inside the box, alongside the shoes, comes 2 sets of inserts, which are designed to make the fit of the shoe much better by either using 1 insole or the other, which provide a slightly different fit, OR both insoles together for a third fit all-together!

My daughter is a size 8 to 8.5 and so I ordered the 8.5 and we used both inserts inside the shoe to make them a nice, cozy fit!

This particular design is so pretty that they can dress up an outfit for an occassion or be worn every day as a well-fitting, practical-yet-pretty shoe! KidOFit shoes also have a Baefoot Sole™ design with a unique, thin, flexible TPU for natural motion akin to walking with bare-feet!

KidOFit shoes do not stop there, either! The soles of these shoes have a clear design so that it is easy to see where the child's feet/toes land at the end of the shoes to make sure that they have a properly fitting shoe! They also have a wide-fitting shape to allow for natural foot function and wiggle room for those tootsies!

Overall I am so thoroughlly impressed by these shoes and feel that they are so worth the money you pay to buy them! They are just the sweetest pair of shoes and my daughter has wanted to wear them daily since they arrived - they are so easy for her to put on and offer by herself, which promotes her independant streak and they compliment many of her dresses for a party look or her pants for an every-day play-at-he-park feel, too!

If you would like to check out these shoes, and more on offer from KidOFit, then just head on over to their website HERE! You can also follow KidOFit on twitter [@kidofit] and Facebook, HERE, too!

BUT WAIT! Yep! You've guessed it, there is MORE!

In the spirit of giving, this season, KidOFit is offering one of our lucky readers the chance to win their very own pair of KidOFit shoes!! You can choose one pair of shoes in the size of your choice (where available) and start your love for these stunning, practical shoes, today!

All you have to do in order to enter is scroll down the page and enter via the Rafflecopter! The giveaway will run until midnight of 12/26 and a winner will be chosen at random on 12/27! Please note that you have to be over 18 to win and reside in the U.S.A! Winners will be notified via email and so please also enter with a valid email address!

Winners will have 48 hours to reply to a winning email at which point, if no response has been received, their prize will become forfeit and a new winner will take their place until we have a confirmed winner!

**Neither Mom's Gone Bronson, nor any other participating blogger, is responsible in any way for the prize fulfillment. This fulfillment falls to KidOFit. Thank you!

With all that said, what are you waiting for? Head on down and enter!!

Good luck!

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Innotab Max #Review #ChosenByKids @Walmart Toyland Event Visit #HolidayGiftGuide @VTechToys #Spon

I received product, and compensation from AMP & Sverve for my opinion, and photos. Most importantly, My son's reaction to the Toy!

Walmart In-Store Toyland Event, and V-Tech Innotab Max (Mine was $84 on Rollback!!) Review. Some stores have these Tablets for $120.00+ ( Learning Tablet was on his Christmas List. So it was nice to be able to see how well he interacted with it in store at the event.)

There is nothing better in life than a happy, content Toddler using a Learning Tablet!

The Walmart In-Store Toyland Event was a blast! Not only was the Toy Testing area fun, it was also very interactive. From the voice activated animated Olaf, RC Tumbler Car, Nerf Guns, Light up FLYING! Flutterbye Fairy, and most importantly, my 4 year olds favorite, the V-Tech Innotab Max. What made this event different was the fact the Children were allowed to test the Toys, and actually play with them.  I only went in for the Innotab Max, but ended up buying the Vtech Innotab Max Tablet, and the RC Tumbler Car too.(The RC Car I only paid $9.97 for!! It does 360 Circles!!) He didn't want to put down the Tablet while in the store.  He was amazed at the Penguin Game. It will be fun to add going to the Toyland Event each year to Our Holiday Traditions.

Setting up the Innotab Max was as simple as plugging it in, allowing it to update (literally a few minutes, connecting my Wifi, and adding my son's favorite Sites to the Allowed Websites (Under Parental Controls) under Favorites in the Web Browser.  

It also comes with a year warranty (Covers Malfunctions/Product Error Not User) However, Walmart does offer a Warranty that covers everything else too that can be purchased. 

I thought it was pretty awesome that the Max came with a game cartridge, and 2 free Game Downloads once registered.  

• HDMI Connection (Can connect to other devices like TV's, and Stream using the Innotab Max.
• MicroUSB (Add more Storage!, or Images & Videos to the Tablet!)
• Ability to Lock, Unlock, and Add Webpages to Surf.  There are already preloaded Kid Approved Sites, but it's nice to be able to add Any Site!
• The Removable case can be folded to create a stand.  There is also a handle on it too.
• The Camera can rotate 180 degrees.  
• Fast Charging Lithium Battery.
• Based on Android 4.2 Content. Includes 18 Apps.
• Age-Appropriate Content.
• The Stylus has a soft tip Nib on it unlike some of the harder Tip Stylus pens that most Kids Tablets have.
• Easy to use 7" Touch Screen. 
• Free V-Tech Kid Connect to be able to Message (Photos too) Back and forth from Android Phones, and Iphones once the App is downloaded on the device to the Innotab Max Tablet too.
• The Learning Software Library has 650+ Educator-Supported VTech and Android learning Apps.

I am hoping that VTech soon allows you to Download apps from Google Play soon straight to the Tablet, since it is Android Based.  I have my fingers crossed for that.  

And, the thing I think that makes me love this Tablet the most, is it's ease of use for my Son.  He loves it.  He is autistic, and it's fast. It keeps up with him,  Right now we draw with it, make movies, and Watch his Shows.  He also loves the apps that have Music.  I feel hopeful that he will grow with this, and able to use other apps on it himself.  If he didn't like the tablet, he wouldn't even touch it at all. He's pretty ritualistic, and he's taken by this. I am pleased, when he's pleased.

So if you are looking for an inexpensive Childrens Tablet for ages 3 - 9 Years old I definitely recommend the Innotab MAX.  It's the newest series from V-Tech. Right now they come in Blue, or Pink.

The Walmart #ChosenByKids In-Store Holiday Events are over now, but remember to check them out next year!  

Pictures on Gold #Giveaway valued at $249 #HolidayGiftGuide #WIN #Spon

Disclaimer: I was provided with product in order to perform this review. I was not otherwise compensated for my time and my opinions are my own! Thank you!

An original post by Mom's Gone Bronson

1. If you are looking for a little special gift to give this Holiday Season, then this is definitely something you might like to consider! It is a beautiful silver locket from picturesongold.com, which can be engraved on the front, the back and then inside with your favorite photos!

I had a bee engraved on the front of mine, which is sybolic of my last name, which begins with the letter "B" and then an "L" on the back for my first name - just because I can! I also have a larger locket and an 18inch rolo chain.

Inside the locket I had one of my favorite photos of my husband and I engraved, alongside a photo of our beloved dog, Rozz! You can, of course add photos of your chilren, or nothing at all if you want to gift it to someone who might like to add their own personal touch, later!

The locket comes available in several different sizes, with different types of chains [also in differing lengths] and with so many options to personalize it that you really can make something delighful for absolutely anybody, which offers something truly unique and heartfelt to call their own!

If you aren't immediately sure of the photos you would like to add to your locket, you can have it sent without the photos and send it back to include them when you do - you can also cut out your own photos and add them in the same way as you might have in an traditional style locket.

Picturesongold.com offers so much more than this pretty locket and so you can also pick up I.D bracelets, charms and gifts that everybody is sure to adore! What's more! You can use the promotional code: HOLIDAY 14 at checkout for a nice 10% discount on all orders placed on their website by December 23rd, 2014 and so there is even more reason to head on over and pick up that gift, today!!

But WAIT! There is also MORE! The lovely folk over at Pictures on Gold are giving away a "Build Your Own Locket", valued at a whopping $249, which is sure to delight someone you love or to treat yourself as we near the end of our shopping spree this side of Christmas!

The giveaway is open to U.S residents only and you must be 18 or over to enter! The giveaway ends on December 23rd, 2014 and the winner will get to make a locket their very own!

To enter, just scroll down to the rafflecopter, below!

Happy Holidays, and Good Luck!!


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Note: Neither Mom's Gone Bronson or any other participating blogger is in any way responsible for prize fulfillment. Prize fulfillment is via Pictures on Gold. Thank you!

#TastefullySimple Chewy Chocolate Cookie, Perfectly Potato Cheddar Soup, and Nanas Apple Cake #Review #HolidayGiftGuide @tastefullysimpl

I received product from Tastefully Simple to facilitate a review.

I actually loved these mixes.  The thing that I liked most about Tastefully Simple was the fact they encourage you to play around with the basic dry natural mix, and add more natural foods to it. The mix itself tastes good without adding anything else, but it's always fun to add the little things that ya like too!

What also makes this company different than the rest is that they are donating $1.00 for every box of Cozy Chocolate Cookie Mix bought to Help the fight against Kids Hunger in America.  So please go check out those cookies!!

Like the Perfectly Potato Cheddar  Soup Mix,  the box says you can add different meats, and veggies.  I cut up Potatoes, Onions, Shredded Carrots, with some local Virginia Sausage. I didn't change anything to the Soup itself.  I added the 6 Cups of Water, and just let it cook like the box says.  It turned out delicious, and made a lot! I love soup on these colder days.

I also tried Nanas Apple Cake Mix.  I made mine in Mini Loaf Pans.  I chopped up apples in my nutribullet, and used that to the dry mix, along with a few bigger chunks of apples.  I also added some cinnamon, organic vanilla and oat/raisin mix to the tops of the mini loafs while they cooked.

We loved Nanas Apple Cake Mix.  My mini especially.  He kept helping himself to the mini loafs.

There were also the Chewy Chocolate Cookie Mix.  The Cookie mix we threw crasiins in.  Right now, for every Package of Chewy Chocolate Cookie Mix Sold,  Tastefully Simple will donate a dollar to the No Kid Hungry Campaign.

Chewy Chocolate Cookie Mix
Tastefully Simple’s Chewy Chocolate Cookie Mix makes soft, bake-shop cookies loaded with white chips and chocolate chunks, and each box sold helps to support the fight against childhood hunger in America. For every box of Chewy Chocolate Cookie Mix sold (SRP $7.99), the company will donate $1 to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign.

Cozy Comfort
TS’s Cozy Comfort gift package makes it easy to send comfort and joy with a trio of mixes for a homemade meal. The pack contains Tastefully Simple’s famous Bountiful Beer Bread Mix®, Nana’s Apple Cake Mix® and Perfectly Potato Cheddar Soup Mix wrapped perfectly in a chocolate colored gift bag.

Check out all the delicious Tastefully Simple Mixes & Seasonings, TastefullySimple.com,

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Surf Sharks #Giveaway #HolidayGiftGuide #Spon

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An original giveaway from Mom's Gone Bronson

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Surf Sharks: The First Ride [by Chance and Shelley Wolfe] is a great adventurous, fun book for children, which introduces you to these colorful characters in the form of sharks!

"#1 Shark Brand for kids!"

New York Style Bagel Crisps Are The Perfect Thing To Bring! #HolidayGiftGuide @NewYorkSnacks #Spon

This is a sponsored post through Sverve for New York Style Bagel Crisps.


Are you looking for that unique, easy natural, made in less than 10 Minutes Holiday Party Appetizers that will make everyone hoover around them. Even the Children?! Something you've put together!!? Something delicious, and even more visually appealing!?

Check out some of these recipes using New York Style Bagels.

S'Mores Recipe! Using the Cinnabons! There is also a Chocolate, and Cinnamon NY Bagel Crisp too.  What I like about these are they are Light, but still Sweet!  Perfect for snacking on.

Prep Time: 5 Min
Serves: 8-10

INGREDIENTS:
large marshmallows
New York Style® Cinnabon® Sweet Swirls
1 chocolate bar

DIRECTIONS:
Heat the marshmallow over an open flame until it begins to brown and melt. Sandwich the chocolate and hot marshmallow between two Cinnabon® Sweet Swirls crisps.

You could also try the Cream Cheese & Fruit Topped Bagel Crisp Recipe.

Prep Time: 5 Min
Serves: 5

INGREDIENTS:
cream cheese
strawberries
blueberries
mint

DIRECTIONS:
1. Spread cream cheese on Bagel Crisp.
2. Top with berries and garnish with mint.

It's a lighter Carb Choice, but still a great Treat for everyone.

Find Out More Easy To Make NY Style Bagel Crisps Recipes by going here, like This BLT, Or Even PIZZA Bagel Crisp!

Find Your Favorite Combos, and Recipe Using New York Style Bagel Crisps by going here,

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35% off Sale @whitemtshoes Hayward Black Flats #Review #HolidayGiftGuide #Spon

Disclaimer: I received product to facilitate a review. Who doesn't love shoes!?

I am absolutely in love with my new Hayward Black Flats by Cliffs Mountain Shoes.  Not only does the cross over crochet Vamp like texture work on the tip cries out unique to me, but the bottoms also get a bit of traction to them.

The reason why I like flats, and slip on's is because I am a tall person already.  I don't really need any more height.  I'm also a fan of slip on, and out the door.  Plus to me, these go with everything.  There are even silver studs at the overlapping of the straps.  I wish I had a pair in every color imaginable. 

I also like the fact that Cliffs Shoes are available in half sizes as well. 

Right now for the Holidays there is a Spend Over $35.00, use promo code HOLIDAY35 to get 35% Off.on the website, http://www.cliffsshoes.com

Lot's of great flats, and Boots on Sale!! Looking for Cute Winter boots to chase away those Cold Bitter Days!? Lots under $50.00 PLUS Use the Promo Code HOLIDAY35.

#PerplexusWarp #Review @PatchProducts #HolidayGiftGuide #Spon

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I am impressed with how fun and competitive Perplexus Warp is. My son loves IT! Its for ages 6+ but I want to emphasis on the plus part.  It really did keep every ones attention.  Following the loops, the upside down drops, and the plastic hooks you use to help guide on the spots that have no sides to the Zones.  There are even steps to go down, and bump into Warp Drive over a steep like hill on the zone's course.

If the ball falls off, you have to begin all over again. It's not just "Oh lets barely shake it to get it back on track" Nope, even to get it at the start point you have to use a little Brain Power.  Soon as it starts, it's a turn sideways, back and forth down the middle of the white track zone.  Patchwork Products really has creatured a fun, problem solving puzzle.

I really do recommend this puzzle.  It's nice to unplug, no batteries needed, and just problem solve while thinking fast.

Don't forget to check out more from Patch Products, www.patchproducts.com

#Win an HP Touchscreen Laptop ~ $750 value (Enter Daily, Thru 12/22) | BuyDig #Giveaway #HolidayGiftGuide #WinALaptop

Do you want to enter to win an HP Touchscreen Laptop? ~ $750 value (Enter Daily, Thru 12/22) | BuyDig. Enter Below!

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This HP Pavilion Touch Smart Laptop provides all of the benefits of desktop, with the portability of a notebook computer. You don’t have to give up performance to be mobile, and now you don’t have to pay more either! Check it out at BuyDig.com! I highly recommend them, as well as this laptop. It would make a great gift! For further info read the HP Pavillion TouchSmart review! Get the best deal on an HP Pavilion Touch Smart Laptop at BuyDig.com! The price is SO low … you’ll actually need to add it to your cart to see the price. PriceWatch.com, a site devoted to finding the lowest prices on consumer electronics, lists BuyDig.com as the lowest price on the internet! Looking for a computer? Check out BuyDig.com’s extensive selection of computers, laptops, 2 in 1’s, and tablets, including the HP Pavilion Touch Smart we’re giving away! Then head on over to enter and win!

Two ways to win!

 

1. #DigMyOrder ~ Winner every week!

On Twitter? Purchase between November 10^th and January 20^th, follow @BuyDig, tweet your order number and a brief description of your purchase, include the hash tag #DigMyOrder, and BuyDig.com will automatically enter you in a weekly contest to receive a full refund on your order of up to $500.00! Looking for a laptop? Check out BuyDig.com’s extensive selection of computers, laptops, 2 in 1’s, and tablets, including the HP Pavilion Touch Smart that we’re giving away!  

2. Win an HP Touchscreen Laptop from us!

Through December 22, enter every day for your chance to win a HP Pavilion Touch Smart Laptop from BuyDig.com! The entry form is located below, and can also be found on every participating blog. Check them out for more chances to win! Except for selecting a product that you would like to own and leaving comment, all the other methods of entry are 100% optional (but are strongly encouraged - it’s a $750 laptop, guys!) It only takes one entry to win, but the more entries you complete – the better your chances! Good luck!

Terms: Winner will be chosen randomly on 12/22/14 and notified using the email given at registration. Winner must contact us within 48 hours (by Wednesday night - 12/24, 11:59 pm Central) to claim their prize, by sending an email. Failure to claim prize will result in forfeiting prize and another winner will be chosen and contacted, and will have 48 hours to respond. This will take place until a winner confirms. This randomly drawn sweepstakes is sponsored by BuyDig.com. Prize fulfillment is the responsibility of BuyDig.com. This contest is in no way sponsored or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or Google+. Entering to win means you agree with these terms and release any liability regarding these rules. Good luck!

Teen Safe #WIN A $50 Amazon Gift Card #Giveaway 12/11 - 12/25 #HolidayGiftGuide

It takes great responsibility, and a lot of multitasking to be a parent.  We have to be strict, but still give our children space to be themselves, and find who they are. Teen Safe is easily affordable, and downloadable for Iphones. Teen Safe allows you to monitor text messages, sent, received, even deleted.  What I found different about Teen Safe is its ability to even track messenger apps as well. It can tell location of your childs phone.  My child is autistic, and the reason why I find Teen Safe great is I do like knowing where he is.

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Enter below to Win A $50.00 Amazon Gift Card.  Open to US & Canada.  Giveaway runs from 12/11 through 12/25 11:59 EST. GreenVics is not responsible for prize fulfillment.  Prize is emailed to the winner directly from the Sponsor.  Good luck!

Few of My Favorite Holiday Gift Ideas @BestBuy #HintingSeason @Xbox @TomTomUSA #TomTomGo @BestBuyWOLF #Spon

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

It's not that hard finding Holiday presents for the Adults in my life. Usually I think What is it that I would want as a gift.  Maybe the New XBox One, Speakers, a Newer Camera or GPS (My current GPS is about 5 years ago, and yea It's seen better days.) I know I can't be the only one that likes newer Toys! Don't we all?! The Holidays are about sharing, caring, and Toys for us adults too.

With Expert Service and Unbeatable Price these top gifts are on my list this Holiday and here's why they should be on yours:

Xbox One is the place for games.

What is Xbox One?

Xbox One was built by gamers, for gamers. With the best exclusive titles (Halo, Sunset Overdrive), the biggest blockbusters (Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty) the hottest sports franchises (Madden 15, FIFA 15, NBA 2K15) and top family titles (Fantasia: Music Evolved, Just Dance 15, Skylanders) Xbox One takes gaming to a whole new level.

In addition to being a great gaming console, Xbox one connects consumers unlike any other device. Xbox One enables access to the latest TV shows and movies through your favorite apps. With Xbox One all of your media is at your fingertips when you want it.

Check out, XBOX One at Best Buy.

JBL:

JBL Charge 2- Between the twin passive radiators for deep bass, the massive 6000mAh battery and the hands-free conference speakerphone the key benefit is the Bluetooth Social Mode which allows up to three different users to take their turns to play their own playlists on a single speaker.

JBL Flip 2- Aside from the dual performance-tuned JBL drivers and a built-in bass port, the key benefit of the JBL Flip 2 is the SoundClear echo and noise cancellation combined with the state-of the art microphone system to pick up calls on the speaker.

JBL Reflect Earbud headphones- Sweat proof ergonomic design. With a 5 hour rechargeable battery and a reach of about 40 feet, the JBL Reflect BT’s key benefit is the design of the ergonomic eartips along with the built-in magnets which keep your buds on standby without loose cables.

Check out, http://www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/jbl-holiday-130158

TomTom Go 50s

Feauting bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, traffic and weather updates. Lane assist, Lifetime traffic and map updates. Voice Recognition Technology.

Lifetime TomTom Traffic: Drive with TomTom Traffic for the lifetime of your device Lifetime Maps (US, Canada, Mexico): Always drive with the latest map 3D Maps. See buildings and landmarks in stunning 3D 5" touchscreen with advanced lane guidance.

Check out, http://www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/gps-holiday