Win A Beautiful Necklace From Our Friend Amanda At Make A Strand Jewelry! Ends December 22, 2013

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This bright gold freshwater pearl necklace also features cherry-red freshwater pearls and is offset by gold metal spacer beads and a pretty flower toggle clasp. Designed by Australian jewelry artist Amanda Webb of Make a Strand, this necklace can also be worn as a triple bracelet and would be an elegant addition to any woman’s jewelry wardrobe - especially during the festive season! Make a Strand is a boutique jewelry design house based in Sydney and Amanda specialises in working with semi-precious gemstones and pearls – her favourite designs usually combine lustrous pearls and beautiful stones. Amanda regularly custom designs pieces for fashion and editorial photo shoots and her growing client base, please visit her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MakeaStrand to Like her page and see her latest designs, current projects and portfolio of work.

One Honey Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham #Giveaway!

Hosted by: Sweet Cheeks and Savings

Sponsored by: The Tender Filet

A big thank you to Kathy's Freebies and Savings, Sassy Mom 2 Spoiled Bratz, Bargain Hounds Daily Deals,  Life According to Green Vics  and Priceless Product Reviews Giveaways and Freebies  for helping us promote this giveaway!

Recently my family enjoyed a Honey Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham by The Tender Filet!  It was so delicious!  You can read about our full experience HERE!

Oh, yumm!  The glaze was perfect, smokey flavor was perfect..  This ham was absolutely perfect!  Now its time for you to enter to win one for yourself!  Enter on the form below!  Good Luck and don't forget to share with your friends!

The Giveaway:

How to Enter: Please use the Rafflecopter Form below!

Prize: One Honey Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham from The Tender Filet

Dates: Starts December 2, 2013 12 am EST.  Winner will be chosen December 15, 2013 11:59 pm EST. 

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Disclosure:  Sweet Cheeks and Savings teamed up with The Tender Filet for this giveaway. Other participating bloggers are not responsible for choosing the winner or shipment of product. They have not receive any compensation for this post.

What's On Your Wish List Giveaway, $1,000.00 Visa or Amazon GC!

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Organized by Mom Powered Media and the MPM Blogger Network.

Co-hosted by these amazing bloggers: Life According To GreenVics, Mrscpkc - Personal Memoir and Lifestyle Blog, My Dairy Free Gluten Free Life, Mama Orquesta & Miami 4 You, Libby's Library, Barefoot In Bluejeans, The Jenny Evolution, Capri's Coupons, DownshiftingPRO, Plum Crazy About Coupons, Giveaway Bandit, Growing Up Bilingual and Making of a Mom.

$1,000 is a lot of money,  What would you do with Money like that? Splurge to buy gifts, or pay some pills?? I would do a little of both! Plus, never know unless you ENTER!!  Don't forget to also check out my Giveaways, and Holiday Gift Guide.

One lucky winner will receive $ 1,000 Visa Gift Card or Amazon Gift Card {choice}!

Giveaway ends December 1st at 11:59pm, open worldwide, ages 18+. Please note if the winner is a non-USA or non-Canadian resident, they will receive $1,000 via paypal instead. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck.

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LeapPad Ultra Review! Sy loves it.

LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra Kids' Learning Tablet, Green (Toy)

Retail Estimated Value: $149.99, on Amazon for the LeapPad Ultra.

Absolutely love our LeapPad Ultra. We received ours a day before a storm knocked power out, and I was beyond glad that we had purchased 3 series of Backyardigan episodes. We also like the preloaded pet games, and draw pad. I can't wait til he gets older, and this grows with him. Connecting the wifi was easy, and Youtube loads fast. The picture app has some fun things to do too.

From the moment it arrived, my Son was intrigued with the Leap Frog Ultra.  I wasn't even allowed to touch the box. He was too busy reading it.

Doesn't he make the cutest bear cub EVER!? This is one of the pre-loaded apps with the built in camera.  There are two cameras.  One in front, and one behind. Other critters to change yourself into.

Go read the specs, and find out more about The LeapPad Ultra by going here to Amazon, Lots of great Black Friday Deals going on!

All that matters is if he likes it, and he really does enjoy the New LeapPad Ultra.  

Oh, I also wanted to mention, he has thrown it during numerous Melt downs, and so far, so good. Maybe it's built Sy tough.

Disclaimer:  I received product to facilitate an Amazon Review.  Read my review, and others.

Make the Switch To JENNIE-O Oven Ready Whole Turkey , The Better Alternative for Socialites, minus the time to prepare, but still the same great moist, plump, white meat.

I am a huge fan of Jennie-O Turkey.  In my experience Jennie-O has always been delicious. Even my picky 2 year old likes it.  We are just a family of 3, so we don't need a huge Thanksgiving meal, but just one that we can be more thankful for, and spend time together, instead of sweating it out in the kitchen.

Piece of my JENNIE-O Turkey Breast.  Just take it.. take another little piece of my turkey breast.. 

Have you seen Jennie-O's Whole Turkey Oven Ready Birds? You literally just take the frozen bird out of the bag, and bake it. No digging your hands into holes, you fear like prepping other birds. If you don't feel like baking, There are even Jennie-O fully cooked Turkey Breasts.  I found these in the Bakery Section next to the Rotisserie Chicken to go. While the Whole Turkey were in the Frozen Turkey Section. Both are more than enough for a family of my size.

Jennie-O Says,

Thanksgiving dinner preparation can be overwhelming –even for a seasoned cook. If you’re new to the world of Thanksgiving entertaining, turkey preparation can be the most daunting task of all. From thawing and cleaning to seasoning, preparing the turkey can be a time-consuming and messy process. With a house full of invited guests and six or more other dishes to prepare, who has that kind of time?

A recent study,conducted by Harris Interactive, showed nearly 1/3 of Thanksgiving hosts spend 2 hours or fewer socializing with guests on the big day (is that even enough time to eat?). Furthermore, 27% devote 8 hours or more just to cooking.

This infographic provides a snapshot of America’s time-stressed holiday preparation.

For busy women (and men!) assigned the task of preparing the Thanksgiving turkey, especially those who are newly married, first-time hosts, juggling work and home, hosting extended family, or have small children tugging at their apron strings, there is a delicious and easy alternative. JENNIE-O® OVEN READY™ Whole Turkey is a foolproof shortcut that takes turkey from Freezer to Oven to Perfect!™

Step 1: Remove the outer wrapping.
Step 2: Place the frozen turkey in a pan in the oven.
Step 3: Roast, cut and serve.

This juicy, tender turkey never disappoints because Jennie-O has done everything for you. JENNIE-O® OVEN READY™ is the only turkey that goes directly from freezer to oven with no thawing, easy clean up and no worries. Jennie-O helps hosts to serve a flavorful Thanksgiving turkey without the stress or mess, giving time-strapped entertainers more time to give thanks this season.

Disclaimer: I received product to facilitate a review.

More than just a princess.

Girls to build the spaceships! 




I love the concept behind GoldieBlox, and better toys.  I was lucky that my mom embraced whatever toy I wanted, and didn't name things boy/girls.

The video is catchy, and I am a little disappointed to find out that The Beastie Boys are taking GoldieBlox to court for copyright infringement.  The beat is similar but not exactly, and none of the lyrics are are the same at all.  Of all things it really is a cute play on words, and a fun parody.

TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS Review & Giveaway!

(Transformers Construct Bots Review by, Greenvics)

I am a total tom boy at heart.  I grew up playing, and transforming, Transformers.  It is great that they are back.  Not just because I like them, but now since I have a son I can show him just how cool mommy really is with these kits!

Momma has skillz Sy, Momma has mad skillz. (Or so she likes to think.) They were fun to set up, and when it says interchangeable, it means, everything is interchangeable.  It's like creating your own Transformer.  We named ours YETISTOMP.  

TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS SCOUT Action Figure Assortment
(Approximate retail price: $9.99); Ages; 6 & up.

Build YOUR Bot! Each TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS action figure includes a robot frame, armor, a weapon, and accessory parts so you can construct, customize and convert your favorite TRANSFORMERS characters --each figure can convert from robot to vehicle and back without taking it apart! Plus, all the parts are interchangeable between all TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS figures )each sold separately(, so there's almost no limit to what you can create! Choose from your favorite AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON characters. Eight figures in all to collect, including STARSCREAM and IRONHIDE. Each sold separately.

TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS ELITE Action Figure Assortment
(Approximate retail price: $14.99); Ages; 6 & up.

Build your bot! Each TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS ELITE action figure includes a robot, frame, and lots of armor, weapons and accessories parts (55-pieces!) So you can construct, customized, and convert your favorite TRANSFORMERS characters- Each figure can convert from robot to vehicle and back without taking it apart! Plus, all the parts are interchangeable between all TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS figures (each sold separately), so there's almost no limit to what you can create. You can also store your figure in the included resealable case! Choose from 10 characters like WHEELJACK and SOUNDWAVE, each sold separately.

TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS TRIPLE CHANGER Action Figure Assortment
(Approximate retail price: $24.99); Ages 6 & up.

Build Your bot- Then convert between three different modes! Kids can customize BUMBLE BEE, like never before-with a TRANSFORMERS CONTRUCT-BOTS triple changer that can quickly convert from robot to race car to jet! Includes a robot frame and lots of armor, weapons and accessory parts so you can construct, customize and convert BUMBLEBEE or BLITZWING-plus mix and match with parts from other TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS figures (each sold separately), so there's almost no limit to what you can create! Also includes duel firing weapon launchers! You can also store your figures in the included resealable case! Each sold separately.

Disclaimer: I received product for free to facilitate a review, and giveaway.

One lucky follower has the chance below to enter to win A TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS Triple Changer Set. Est Prize Value, $24.99, Good luck!

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Open to U.S. Only. Giveaway begins 11/22/13 12:00 AM Est, Ends 12/1/13 12:00 AM Est.  Winner is chosen at Random Via RaffleCopter.  Winner has 48 Hours to reply to winning email.  Prize is mailed directly from the sponsor, Prize fulfillment may take up to 4-6 Weeks for prize fulfillment.  GreenVics is not responsible for prize fulfillment.