Birthday Bash - Century Novelty

When planning a party I am always on the lookout for those different items that just add something special to the event. This year I was working with a Disney Princess theme but I wanted to add some touches that went with the theme but weren't Disney. I turned to a great site, Century Novelty, to find some magic touches!

Century Novelty is a great place to go when planning any sort of event. Their website is easy to navigate and search for what you're looking for. For my event I types in princess and came across these adorable tiaras that would made the perfect touch for each little girl to receive when they walked into the party.

I placed one tiara in front of each child's goodie bag.

From there I found so many great items! I found balloon holders that had crowns in them, crowns for the boys to wear, necklaces for each princess to receive and wands for them to feel truly magical. Each item added a special touch to a wonderful and special day! We even got princess bubbles to put out on the tables for all the guests. Bubble blowing contests were happening all over the place!

Be sure to check out all the fun and affordable items from Century Novelty for your next party or event!

*I received samples to write this review. However, all opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

Honey Bunches of Oats

 I had never tried Honey Bunches of Oats and neither had my husband. So when we received a box to try through the Purex Insiders we were both anxious to give it a try! We received the Honey Roasted flavor, so we poured a bowl filled with crispy flakes, crunchy oat clusters, and a touch of honey.

The verdict was great! My husband described it as light and tasty. He specifically liked the crunchy oat clusters. We both liked that it was a little sweet with the honey but didn't taste sugary sweet like so many other kinds of cereals. A bowl kept us full and satisfied until lunch, which is sometimes tough to do!

 I was shocked when I turned the box over to see the wide variety of flavors that they offer. They have Honey Bunches of Oats with strawberries, pecan bunches, cinnamon bunches, raisin medley, vanilla bunches, peaches, almonds, and their new fruit blends. So many sound delicious and we can't wait to give them a try! Combine the taste with the fact that they offer 10g of whole grains per serving and are heart healthy and you just can't beat it!

You can learn more about Honey Bunches of Oats on their facebook page at www.facebook.com/honeybunchesofoats.


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* Post provided a free sample of their Honey Bunches of Oats - Honey Roasted so I could review them. However, all of the opinions expressed here are my own.

Birthday Bash - Kids Party World

Every year I get so excited to pick the perfect theme for my little one's birthday party. I did "Fun to be One" for her first birthday and a "Tea for Two" tea party theme for her second birthday. This year I had tons of ideas floating around in my head when, to my surprise, my little told ME what she wanted for a theme!

In March we went to Disney for the first time with our little girl and she has had princess's on the brain ever since. So she chose a Disney Princess theme... which is great because there is so much adorable stuff out there to decorate and dress up your party. Kids Party World is the perfect place to go for all the fun stuff you need to make a party special... and they have every theme you could imagine!

I was lucky enough to receive an entire party pack highlighting the great products that Kids Party World has to offer!

Within this pack I had everything I needed to throw a royal bash for my little one and 7 of her closest friends. They had me covered from plates, napkins, and cups to goodie bags and all the goodies to fill them. My daughter and all of her princess friends were thrilled and I was thrilled to be able to just add a few decorations and be done! Kids Party World sure made it easy to throw a great party.

Kids Party World is the perfect one stop shopping for party items at great prices. Whether you are planning a kids party, a graduation party, or even a party for adults... they have tons for you to pick from!


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Birthday Bash - String Things

String Things is another fabulous find on Etsy! This shop specializes in making gorgeous tutu dresses that will surely make any little girl feel like a princess. There are several options listed in her shop, such as Tinkerbell, Alice in Wonderland, a ladybug, Rapunzel and more. But she is also more than happy to create a custom dress just for you in the colors you would like!

For this event I was lucky enough to receive her gorgeous Cinderella dress for my own little princess.

This dress was obviously created with great time and care. I love the top and how the little touches go a long way. The dress is also very full making it a great dress to wear for a fun event, like a birthday. My daughter loves to twirl around in this dress!

If you are looking for a beautiful tutu dress I would definitely recommend that you check out String Things!

Birthday Bash - MyBabyClothes.com

When my little one's birthday rolls around I know that summer is on it's way! In fact, the year that she was born she was born the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. So as I am planning her party I also have summer on my mind. And with summer comes her fabulous summer wardrobe!!

MyBabyClothes.com is one of my favorite sites. They offer an incredible variety of stylish and unique baby clothes, accessories, tutus, baby headbands and more. And with the hot summer sun you will be sure to want to check out all the adorable baby hats they have in stock.

Every outfit that I have received from MyBabyClothes.com has come fast and in perfect condition. The products they carry are high quality at affordable prices. And they have tons of options for boys or girls. And the outfit I received this time was all that I expected and more!

This is the Bonnie Jean Yellow Ruffle Tunic and Capri Set.  I ordered a size up since my daughter seems to sprout like a bean towards the middle of the summer! I adore this set because I can use the tunic alone on a hot summer day and throw on the leggings as the night cools down. I love how bright and fun the colors are. This outfit just screams summer to me! And it's very soft and comfortable for my little one to run and play in while still looking stylish and cute.

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*I received one or more of the above mentioned items for review purposes. However, all opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

GetCoffee.com Review

My husband and I are big coffee drinkers. We don't just drink it for the caffeine boost in the morning (though we certainly need that with out active three year old), but we genuinely enjoy the taste. Because of this we are always on the lookout for quality coffee flavors that we can fully enjoy. I love coffee with a little added flavor because I drink my coffee black. So I can really indulge in the aroma and taste of a steaming hot cup of coffee.

A few weeks ago I came across a site that I hadn't visited before through twitter. Getcoffee.com is a great site to visit when looking for some high quality coffee. And this site has several ways to make your shopping experience even easier. If you're a little unsure of what you are looking for you can take advantage of their suggestion tool to help guide you by what you like. And once you've found a flavor you love you can use the Auto-Refill to make sure your coffee arrives on your doorstep right when you need it. Imagine never having that heart wrenching feeling when you realize you are out of coffee and you have a big day ahead of you!

With all that GetCoffee.com has to offer I was really excited when they offered me the chance to pick a flavor to try for myself. After browsing their selection I decided on Espresso #9. On the product page you can learn everything you need to know about your selection from it's region to it's roast level. Then you can read about the distinct flavors that are present, and in this particular brew I was really looking forward to the black cherry and fudge flavors!

The coffee arrived quickly and at the perfect time. We were having a bunch of family come for my daughter's birthday, so my husband brewed up a nice big pot and we passed it around.  The results we unanimous that this coffee is delicious! From the aroma to the taste it was a great start to a busy morning. Be sure to head on over to GetCoffee.com and check out all they have to offer!

*I received one or more of the above mentioned items for review purposes. However, all opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

Happy Birthday, Princess!

I can't believe that my little girl is three years old today! These past three years have been the fastest and best years of my life. I never could have predicted the love that I feel for her. She is truly amazing in so many ways. Every day gets better and better as she grows into a little girl.

Three short years bring so much change!

Costume Super Center - Cinderella Review

This past weekend was my daughter's 3rd birthday party. She decided that she wanted to have a Disney Princess theme so I really ran with it. I wanted to make the day as magical and special as I could. So as part of her special day I wanted her to get to dress up as her favorite princess. Well, that's easier said then done since her favorite princess changes  by the day. But she said she wanted to be Cinderella which I thought would be the perfect fir for the party!

We have several princess dresses but we didn't have a Cinderella dress. Luckily Costume Super Center came to the rescue! They have an amazing selection of costumes for boys, girls, infants, and adults. Anything you are looking for you can find there. I love having this site available to me throughout the year when the need arises for a costume. My daughter adores dressing up so shopping online makes it easy and affordable to let her imagination run wild with costumes galore!

I am so thrilled with the Cinderella costume! It has some really nice details like pearls drapped across the top and a Cinderella broach in the center. The skirt is sparkly and she certainly felt like a princess. I received so many comments about how beautiful she looked and how nice it was that she dressed the part.

Costume Super Center made this a very positive experience. The size was just right, it arrived quickly, and it is a great product. I would definitely recommend you check them out this Halloween or for any special costume needs you may have.

BabyLegs Review

As a girl that grew up in the 80's I fin legwarmers to be stylish and fun. So when I found out I was having a little girl I knew she would need legwarmers. Besides being really adorable on little chubby legs they are also very functional. Legwarmers allow you to dress your little one in cute dresses while still keeping her legs warm, protecting your babies knees as they learn to crawl, and a really easy item to wear when potty training.

BabyLegs is definitely the place to go if you are in the market for some stylish and fun legwarmers. They have an amazing selection of colors and designs for boys and girls. And they are a smart investment as they will fit for several years. We wear them everywhere from dance class, to school, to under our fancy dresses.

I was really excited to learn about a great product for summer, which is creeping up on us at lightning speed! In their BabyCool collection you can find a sweet pair of legwarmers called Summer Love Legwarmers. These legwarmers are light weight with a mesh style. They also contain UPF 50+ protection when they are wet or dry, making them the perfect summer accessory! I don't know about you, but in the spring and summer we tend to have a lot more skinned knees. These soft legwarmers offer some protection for my little ones knees while also protecting from the sun. Love it!

They also currently have two other designs in the BabyCool collection, Dino Stomp and Shark Attack.