Wednesday, December 30

Easy Lunchbox Resolution Checklist #NewYear #LunchBoxResolution #Spon

Disclaimer: I've had the pleasure to work with Sverve, and Del Monte® on this Sponsored Post.  All Opinions are my own.

It's time to get back on Schedule by committing to A New Years Lunchbox Resolution. I don't know about you all, but this Winter Break has flown by.  I cannot believe it's already a New Year Approaching. 
With my Son, a Schedule is everything, and we've been off track for The Holidays.  Our New Years Resolution is to get back into a school day schedule, with a fun after school snack, and playground routine since the Weather here in Virginia is still unbelievably beautiful.


To Me, Resolutions should be fun, playful, and Easy to obtain.  


  1. It should be Easy to Prepare, while also easily available thanks to Walmart!
  2. Healthy Alternatives that the whole Family enjoys! ( We like the Saputo® - Frigo® CheeseHeads® Cheese Snack, Pepperidge Farm® - Pepperidge Farm® Swirl Bread, and Del Monte® Fruit Cup® Snacks and Del Monte® Fruit & Veggie Fusions.)
  3. Playground Fun for After School along with a Snack. You know, to get that Extra Energy Out!
  4. Use More Coupons, I want to be able to save money, and track using a Free Spread Sheet to see just how much money I am saving monthly while providing for my Family with things we all enjoy.


Be on the LOOK OUT, for these Valuable Coupons ($6.25 off Different Products) available at Walmart this January on Del Monte® Fruit Cup® Snacks and Del Monte® Fruit & Veggie Fusions

What are your Families Resolutions? 


Sunday, December 20

Happy 5th Birthday to My Love #AutisticKidsRock #Carnival #Birthdays


My baby boy turned 5 this month.  I can't believe it.  I wanted to have games at the party that he could participate in since he never gets to do things like that at others parties.  You'd be surprised at how much he's left out of.  I never want to do that to him, so I make sure on his day, we do things he can do.  So I gave Sy a carnival themed Birthday.  We did one of his favorite sensory things, water play, but as the Carnival Duck Pond game.


There also was a couple Stick the sticker on the Poster kind of games, like a Pin the Tail on the Donkey.  Every kid was a winner.   We blew up a lot of Punch balls, and balloons to throw around. We blew up inflatable swords, and animals for Carnival Prizes as well.  Sy had so much fun, and I could tell in his eyes, and his smile that he was enjoying himself.  He doesn't talk, but his eye's said it all for me.  He was happy, the moment that cake came out for him, he was  so happy.


If you want a few ideas for a Toddlers Birthday Party, have a Carnival Themed Party.  I even found a face-cut out Banner for Photo Ops.  The personalized Banner I painted myself that Says Happy Birthday Sy (The Poster Board Cost $1.00), while the red/white table cloth, and Face Cut out Banner was under $10.00.  I also found Red/White Popcorn Bowls to use for the Food Table at the Dollar Store as well.


My nieces dubbed it Best Birthday Ever.  If you have no idea what to do for your Toddlers next Birthday, do their favorite TV Character/Carnival Theme for Prizes.




Guitar Hero Live #Review #HolidayGiftGuide #HGG #Spon




Looking for a fun video game to play together? Check out Guitar Hero LIVE,  make sure it's the Bundle with Two Guitars.


What made me find this game more fun, was how interactive the music, and crowd was, with the songs being played.  I found it a lot different the past Guitar Heroes. The music is more Vast, and I do like a lot of different genres.



Which isn't a bad thing, It's more challenging now,  Even the tutorial, from the moment you turn the game on, felt more like Expert, which made it fun, and challenging. I like a good competition among friends, and this, has it. It felt more real, like the Tech was actually talking to me, instead of just Cartoony-ish Characters.  Even the Crowds cheering you on (just don't make them Boo you off the stage) feels real.


This is a sponsored Post.  Guitar Hero Live is a music video game developed by FreeStyleGames and published by Activision for Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One & Apple TV. Guitar Hero Live is Rated T (for Teen+.)


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Minecraft: Story Mode is like a playable television show based on your favorite game, where YOU are the star, and your choices and actions decide how the story is told.



You are Jesse, and you and your friends are thrown into an awe-inspiring adventure to save the world. While visiting EnderCon, your gang stumbles on something dreadful. Terror is unleashed, and your only hope is to track down the “Order of the Stone”, a fabled group of adventurers who slew the legendary Ender Dragon. But where are they? In a race against time, you will travel across the over-world, through the Nether, to The End, and beyond. This is a sponsored Post. 

#ScottBrandTips Free Digital Coupons at Dollar General. Save on Scott with Digital Coupons. #DollarGeneralDeals #SaveonScott #Spon




SCOTT® is one of my families favorite brands.  I like that there are coupons available for the Toilet Paper, and for the Paper Towels at one of my favorite stores to shop at. The Choose-A-Sheet Paper towels make it easy to separate, and use a square or two depending on how big the job is.  Not only is Dollar General within a mile from me, I also like that you can stack store coupons with manufacture coupons there.  I know on Saturdays Dollar General has a $5 off $25.00 Store Coupon that's usually found on past weeks Receipts or even sometimes printable, or e-loaded.  You can make a digital account to Load the Coupons via your Phone Number by going here, Free Digital Coupons At Dollar General.   .



#ScottBrandTips, SCOTT® is a no-frills, affordable and premium paper brand that wants to help you cut through the clutter when purchasing for your family. SCOTT® is the simple and reliable choice that will always deliver on what you are expecting. In addition,SCOTT® Towels feature unique ridges that quickly and effectively absorb messes and leave surfaces clean and dry. That’s why you and your family can count on SCOTT® Towels to provide a sensible balance of value and performance.

You can find bonus pack offers on both Scott tissue and Scott towels at Dollar General and the best part is digital coupons! Here is how you can save using digital coupons to #SaveonScott

To redeem Digital Coupons: #DollarGeneralDeals

1. Sign up at or visit the Dollar General Free App.
2. Create account and load which SCOTT® coupons you would like to use.
3. Visit your local Dollar General to redeem coupons at checkout.


Digital Coupon Offers: Valid – December 6 to December 31

Save $1.00 off any (1) SCOTT® Paper Towels
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• SCOTT® Extra Soft Bath Tissue, Double Roll 16 pack (2 Free Rolls)

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Thursday, November 19

Enter to #WIN @TheSwissColony 43 Holiday Favorites Gift Box, and Holiday Cookies! #HolidayGiftGuide #HGG #Spon


The Holidays are my Favorite time of the year.  I love the specialty cookies, and snacks.  When I think of Holiday Cookies, and my Favorite things I think of The Swiss Colony.  Every year I buy my family little snacks, and treats for Christmas.


With the hectic Christmas Morning of 5 little ones, all under the age of 6, running around, it's these snacks that give us energy til the bigger meals!

This year I reviewed the Swiss Colony's 43 Holiday Favorites & Holiday Cookies Tin.  There are cheeses, sausages, petite fours, chocolate tartes, mustards, jams, candy, nuts and even coffee in the Favorites Box (5 lbs 6 3/4 oz.) It comes with 43 items to snack on! The Holiday Cookies has it's own assortment of cookies, from Iced, Dipped in Chocolate, even Sprinkles (1 LB Tin.) I think the quality, and assortment of these items made them the perfect Gift for sharing with my Family.

If you like to snack, and love the Holidays too, here is your chance to win some of my Families favorite things from The Swiss Colony.

Winner will Receive The Swiss Colonys 43 Holiday Favorites Gift Box, And,  The Swiss Colony Holiday Assorted Cookies 1 LB Tin! Combined weight of over 6 LBS Holiday Treats! Enter below Via Rafflecopter, and Good luck!


Giveaway Rules:  U.S. Residents Only, Giveaway begins Nov 18, Ends Dec 1.  This is a sponsored Review, and Giveaway from The Swiss Colony.

I received product for compensation for my Review.  One Lucky Winner will be mailed The Same items via The Swiss Colony too!

Tuesday, November 17

Peeps & Company #HolidayGiftGuide #Review #Minions #Gingerbread #RedVelvet #SugarPlum @PeepsAndCompany #Spon


I cannot express in words my love of Peeps, or my Son's love of Peeps.  I would rather do so, by showing a few photos, expressing pure happiness from Peeps with all their delicious new flavors. There is Sugar Cookie,  Red Velvet, Sugar Plum Candy Cane, Vanilla Creme, and Ginger bread for The Holidays!  Some are even dipped in Chocolate, Topped with Sugar, and the Candy cane has crunchy pieces of candy cane on top the Peeps.   All of them are very good.  I also like that the Holiday Flavors are always melt-in-the-mouth fresh.

I also like Peeps for on top of Cupcakes.  It's a simple way to transform regular cupcakes into a Peep treat with the Minion Peeps. Don't forget to also check out Peeps & Company for more Holiday Gift Ideas! 



Disclaimer: This is a Sponsored Post, all Opinions are my own. Check out more of my 2015 Holiday Gift Guide Items!


2015 Holiday Gift Guide Coming Soon! #HolidayGiftGuide #Sponsors #Giveaways #Gifts


For the past few years I have been doing an online Holiday Gift Guide. If you are new here, that means Reviews Plus Giveaways! Yay! I love the Holidays, and am very thankful for great products that also sponsor Giveaways, so not only do you see my Review for it, you also have the chance to win it yourself, and have your own opinion.

I am currently accepting Sponsors for Reviews & Giveaways for GreenVics.com 2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Children, Men, Women, Pets; Including Gift Ideas, and Holiday Recipes.   From each Gift Guide you can easily click the Past Reviews & Giveaways.


If you, or your Company want's to be featured on my website, email me for more details. I am looking for items to review, and promote on my Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. Email me at, angel@greenvics.com

Monday, November 16

.50 cents off Kandoo! #KidsDependence #Spon

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Wednesday, October 28

A Parents Formula For Happiness. Free Certified Sleep Consultant! #FormulaForHappiness #Ad


When I found out I was going to have a baby, all I wanted was a healthy, happy mini me.  I would say a lot has changed after having him, as in just a stronger will to make sure he is developing while being healthy, happy and everything else.  There are still nights that I have many questions, and just need that reassurance and suggestions on what works for other babies too.   Happiness can be a peace of mind, and accepting help from others.  I needed help with maintaining a bedtime routine without feeling judged on Nutrition Consultant, Breastfeeding Support, and Sleep Support,


Gerber® Good Start® Gentle believes that the Formula for Happiness™ can be a lot of things, and moms have different ways of enjoying the journey through motherhood. That journey isn't always perfect, but getting support every step of the way helps. That is why Gerber® Good Start® Gentle is happy to introduce a Certified Sleep Consultant to support expectant and new parents by providing free, personal 1-on-1 baby sleep consultations.


I went to the website, and requested a time/date for the Certified Sleep Consultant to call me.  I like that an Email was sent while making the appointment, and reminders.  The website is easy to navigate, and all I did was click the day I wanted to reserve my appointment.  When Christina called, she was very polite, informative, and asked me questions about my Son.  Some of my fears, and what others mothers told me to do, she helped me find a better alternative than sleep aides.  I like that Christina was friendly, and easy to talk to.  I started a routine with my son that is easy to follow, and he's bathed, and in bed around 8pm, no matter what.  Routine, and a healthy sleep schedule is everything.  I'm still learning, but I feel better that we all are on a schedule that is easy to follow. My favorite time to spend with my son now is taking him new places, and to the park,  the swing,  bath time, and reading to him before bed.  We do this everyday, and I love it.  His happiness means everything to me.

Make your free appointment to have A Certified Consultant to call you. Gerber Start Healthy, Stay Healthy even has Pre-Natal Consultants that can help answer any questions too, Check all the free Services offered by going here to Gerber Experts, http://www.gerber.com/experts.

Disclaimer: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Gerber® and MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Monday, October 19

Win a YEAR’S supply of Boogie Wipes + a $100 Target gift card! #NannyNoseBest #Giveaway #Spon




WIN a YEAR’S supply of Boogie Wipes + a $100 Target gift card!
 Go here to Enter, http://www.boogiewipes.com/solutiontosnotty/

Boogie Wipes are made with saline to dissolve boogies (mucus) caused by the common cold, allergies or otherwise booger-filled kid moments. They’re also great for cleaning messy faces and hands - and removing an extra stubborn booger wall. (Unfortunately, this was learned the hard way.)

The wipes are extra soft and scented in Great Grape, Fresh Scent and Simply Unscented. Boogie Wipes are recommended by Pediatricians as a gentle, effective alternative to a dry tissue - and they’re pretty much guaranteed to make your kids WANT to blow their noses. (Seriously!)

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Monday, October 12

#iKandooIT 8 Winner Kandoo Wipes Prize Pack #Giveaway #Spon





Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored Review/Giveaway.  Prize is open to U.S. Residents only. Giveaway Begins 0ct 12, Ends Oct 20, 2015.  Winners are chosen at Random Via RaffleCopter.  Prizes are mailed directly to the Winners from The Sponsor/Kandoo Team.  Life According To Greenvics is not responsible for prize fulfillment.  




I always try to make my son have a fun time while potty training.  The shirt, and Kandoo Super hero cape that comes with the Kit is adorable.  Not only did he want it on, he kept running around, wanting to sit on the Potty.  I think the Kandoo Wipes are soft, and easier to use than a baby wipe.  What I also like more about Kandoo Wipes, than Baby Wipes, is that Kandoo Wipes are Flushable!  Scroll below to print your own Kandoo Training Kit, and don't forget to enter my giveaway above! There will be 8 Winners!





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Sunday, September 27

Big Bucket Of Zombies Action Figures on Brain Cupcakes #Review #Halloween #‎BigBucketOfZombies‬ ‪#‎FTWD‬ ‪#‎TWD‬ ‪#‎Walkers‬ ‪#‎Zombies‬ ‪#‎Spon‬


With Halloween approaching, and my Favorite Zombie Shows like Fear The Walking Dead, and The Walking Dead on I can't get enough of the Walkers.  It made complete sense to me why I needed a Bucket of 100 Plastic Zombies, Men/Women Running From Zombies, Zombie Pets, and matching Zombies escaping from Grave stones all Night of the Living Dead in my collection too.


I am going to add a handful to my Halloween Candy bowl as well.  There are plenty to go around! I also am going to use them for on top of Brain Cupcakes.


For the brain cupcakes I just use a basic red velvet cake mix, whipped icing with a little bit of red food coloring and put the dark pink icing in the corner of a sandwich bag, twirl the bag til all the icing is just in one corner, then cut a small hole in that corner. Then do this Brain pattern on to of the cupcake. It makes it look like brains!


If you want to do a Zombie Cake without the unwanted effort, you could use this to make a Grave yard with Zombies, and still have a lot left over to put in Party Favor Bags. The possibilities of these Action Figures are almost endless.



What I really like about The Big Bucket of Zombies Action Figures is the detail of the characters, One is holding a brain.. another is stretching out plastic intestines..  some looked like they've been undead longer than others. The Zombie Dog that's ready to attack made me laugh.  It's those type of details in Plastic Action Figures (Think retro Plastic Army Men, but as Zombies!)  that make these different.

*Ceramic Graveyard Set Not Included. 

If Zombies aren't your cup of tea check out Big Bucket's other Action Figure sets: Animal Adventure Action Figures, Civil War Soldiers, Farm Animals, Firemen, Safari Animals; Sea Creatures and Dinosaur Skeleton figures. They are available for purchase for $19.99 by visiting: www.scsdirectinc.comwww.amazon.com, and at specialty retailers nationwide.

  • Instead of handing out big buckets of candy, Big Buckets of Monsters and Zombies are an unexpected alternative to offer trick-or-treaters.

  • Each Big Bucket comes with 100 assorted spooky action figures- including zombies, gravestones, humans, werewolves, and even Frankenstein! With over a dozen unique sculpts... down to the poses!

  • Each set of creepy creatures comes in two colors, so you can have awesome undead battles! Buckets of Zombies are also available in glow in the dark, for late night fights. Each bucket includes an assortment of durable, heavy plastic action figures, great for indoor or outdoor action-packed play and electronic-free fun!
  • Unlike the average figurine, these menacing monsters stand up on their own, and they definitely put the action in action figure.
This is a sponsored post, I received product for my review, and opinion.  Photos of my Zombie Graveyard, and Cupcakes are my own.  *Ceramic Graveyard Not Included in Bucket of Zombies (I'm just a Halloween Nerd.)

Thursday, September 24

Bake Crunchy Pecan-Banana Coffee Cake Muffins For The Fam! #Recipes #Spon #PostFood


The thing that I love most about this delicious recipe for Crunchy Pecan-Banana Coffee Cake Muffins. is that it can be baked, and then saved for the rest of the week as a quick Breakfast as you're going out the door. Between Work, Kids, and Everything in between, the convenience of meal prepping, and having the meals for the week just makes one less thing to worry about.  To me, it's also better than caving into a Breakfast that isn't full of Healthy Grains, and Nuts. Great Grains Crunchy Pecan cereal is perfect for this Crunchy Pecan-Banana Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe.

Prep Time: 15 mins,  Total Time: 25 mins, Makes: 12 Muffins

Ingredients

Streusel:

  • 1/3 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup Great Grains Crunchy Pecan cereal


Batter:


  • 1 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 ripe bananas (14 ounces total), peeled
  • 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 1/4 cups Great Grains Crunchy Pecan cereal


Directions for the Streusel:


  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 12 standard muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. Toss the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl to blend.
  3. Stir in the oil and maple syrup. Stir in the cereal. Set the streusel aside.



For the batter:


  1. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl to blend.
  2. Using a fork, coarsely mash the bananas in a large bowl.
  3. Stir in the yogurt, oil, and egg white.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the yogurt mixture and stir just until blended.
  5. Stir in the cereal. The batter will be thick.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel over, gently pressing it into the top of the batter.
  8. Bake until a tester inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  9. Cool 5 minutes in the pan on a cooling rack.
  10. Remove the muffins from the pan and cool completely on the rack.
  11. The muffins can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored Post, I was compensated with Product for my Review.