LeapFrog Number Lovin' Oven

 This is a great Holiday Gift idea, the LeapFrog Number Lovin' Oven!

 **I received a free product to facilitate my review as part of the LeapFrog Mom Squad ambassador program. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations.

 I love to cook! If you have been around my website you might have noticed the "Recipe" tab above with all of my creations through the years. Since I spend a lot of time in the kitchen I always include my son whilst cooking. Now some things he cannot do as he is still younger like operating the stove and oven. 

 LeapFrog Number Lovin Oven is the perfect solution to my cookin' kiddo! 

Nu Skin Clear Action Skin kit

Before my month of travel I started using a new skin regiment kit. "The Nu Skin Clear Action is a comprehensive system to manage the full range of effects acne can have on your skin. Which includes Clear Action Cleanser, Clear Action Toner, Clear Action Day Treatment, and Clear Action Night Treatment". I knew I was going to be taking several travel photos to publish in magazines and online websites. I wanted my skin to be at it's best. 

I have combination skin and lovely hormone inspired breakouts. I also have scaring and dark spots after a break out. After going over some of the skin treatment in this kit I was drawn to try it whilst I was traveling.  

Macy's Rwanda Path to Peace project

 "When you look at the gorgeous hand-woven baskets sold on line and in Macy’s stores as part of the Rwanda Path to Peace program, it’s easy to see them solely as objects of beauty. It’s hard to imagine the journey the baskets and the women who make them have been on. In fact, each basket represents a journey towards reconciliation. 

“This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.“

In 1994, we in America were totally unaware that a mass slaughter was taking place in Rwanda, a tiny country in the heart of Africa. In just three months, nearly a million people, 20% of the nation’s population, was massacred when tribal hatred between the Hutus and Tutsis turned into ethnic slaughter. Neighbor killed neighbor in one of the worst genocides in human history". 

Recipe- Peanut Butter Smoothie

 Enjoy Fall with a Peanut Butter Smoothie!

 **I received a free product to facilitate my review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations.
What you will need:

1-2 tbs. Cinnamon 

2tbs Mighty Nut Peanut Butter powder (we used the Vanilla Flavor)

1/2 cup milk (we used Horizon's vanilla soy milk)

1 apple

1 banana

Ice

 If you are not a vanilla flavor fan try the original flavor Mighty Nut Peanut Butter powder!

Travel - Robinson Bed & Breakfast

While in Canada we decided to stay at a Bed & Breakfast for our son's birthday. I wanted him to wake up to an amazing home cooked meal! We found Robinson Bed & Breakfast off of hotels.com.

It is a older styled home with  lavish modern luxuries!

California day in the life of my Kia Soul

I have been preparing for my California trip ever since my dinner with Hewlett Packard in NYC in July! I live in New York but have never been out west, let alone the West coast, to sunny San Diego! All sorts of freaking out and excited emotions have run through my veins as I prepared for this trip. All my hard work and dreams are starting to come to life. Travel for a living!

I had to address some "must have's", how am I getting there? How will I get around? The idea of driving across country did not really seem appealing so I booked my flights and started a search for rentals. I booked a Kia Soul without any real information about it.

 It would get me from point A to point B and was gas efficient, yep works for me! After 7 hours of flying I was welcomed to San Diego by this "Alien green" beauty!! 

Never in my life did I ever think I would drive a shiny new car.

Free Educational Apps + Printable Worksheets

 

This blog has partnered with Mom Buzz Media to announce this exciting information!  

Kids Academy Releases Preschool Education Center for iOS and Android!

My son loves playing around with these games and switching between the different options available. Have your child trace shapes, letters and numbers with a touch of their fingers. They also have some great games helping your little one learn to add, subtract! 

Defy gravity with the Wubblex

 **I received a free product to review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations.

We were lucky to have the Wubblex ball in our home this past week. At first glance this doesn't look like a whole lot but it claims to have some of the best fun for kids an parents. I don't know about you but I love blowing Bubbles for small children! They smile, laugh and it is just easy entertainment with fun & fond memories. The only thing is the bubbles pop and blow away. Not to mention after blowing some bubbles you decided "ok", time for a break. I love the idea of a bubble you can inflate and let them have fun with!

It is super easy to inflate with the helium. 

Hopefully you caught are "how-to" on Periscope @westnewyorker!

Travel- Island of Adventures

The Island of Adventures is one park located within Universal Studios. It has seven individually themed islands, each with its own rides, restaurants and shops. Here are the seven located within:

Explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Hogsmeade)

Marvel Super Hero Island^® 

Toon Lagoon^® 

Jurassic Park^® 

The Lost Continent^® 

Seuss Landing™

We headed right for the Jurassic Park^® since my son is such a fan! They have fun fossils, sound effects and displays to see along the path to each attractions.

Top 5 Fall Activities

Top 5 Fall Activities

Michael Todd's CHARCOAL DETOX CLEANSER

The name "Michael Todd is VERY well known in the beauty industry. If you were to search the brand on Youtube for example you would come up with hundreds of thousands of video tutorials and reviews. Michael Todd is known for their effective organic based skincare products and treatments for daily skincare routines including acne treatment and anti-aging solutions. Since we live in a very health conscious household I was excited to try the new Charcoal detox! Michael Todd is an award-winning skincare line with over 5 years in the skincare industry. Having said that my expectations were high going into tho this review!

Gotham's Bat Signal Brownies

 In honor of the Gotham Series being added on NETFLIX and Halloween we decided to create a fun recipe for you all! Enjoy Gotham's very own Bat signal brownies.

 Gotham's Bat Signal Brownies

What you will need:

1 box of brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 

1/2 cup powdered sugar