Welcome Wednesday 5/30 - 6/6

Welcome Wednesday is now open ALL week and will start NEW every Wednesday!
Welcome to the "Welcome Wednesday" blog hop, hosted by Take It From Me, Happy Hour Projects, and Making Memories with the McClellen Family!  Welcome Wednesday is a great way to meet new people and learn new things as well as increase your blog followers! So let's have some fun!!

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------This Weeks Blog Spotlight----

Melanie from Bear Rabbit Bear Crafts writes: "Bear rabbit bear came about when I was desperately trying to come up with a creative blog name. Every night before my daughter would go to bed, she would ask for her "bear rabbit bear", a collection of two bears and a rabbit that she had to have with her as she slept. Bear rabbit bear became a saying around our home whenever Princess became cranky or needed some sleep or comfort. It only seemed fitting to preserve a little bit of her childhood comforts through my blog.
I started blogging as a way to combine my love for inspiring others and writing. While you'll find many crafts and DIY projects on this blog, my focus is about anything that inspires you to be the person that God meant for you to be."

What's neat about our Blog Hop:

-Put the same linky list code on your blog and you'll have the exact same list!

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- By adding your blog YOU MAY BE RANDOMLY CHOSEN FOR OUR BLOG SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK!!!

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Scala Tres Jolie Sun Hat REVIEW

What better way to protect yourself from harmful rays of the sun than with a gorgeous sun hat?!  The Scala Collezione "Tres Jolie" hat makes for the perfect summer accessory!  Its feminine, simple, and chic design with stylish 4 inch brim and external bow trim make for the perfect fashionable and functional combo!

I was given the opportunity to review a Scala Sewn Ribbon Crusher Tres Jolie sun hat to review and think it is great!  I like that the hat is so versatile.  You can literally wear it outside to garden or pair it with a glamorous sundress.  At home or out on the town, the hat will add the perfect "pop" to your outfit, as it comes in a variety of great colors including turquoise, lime, fuchsia, white, natural, tan, and black.

So whether at the pool, lounging at the beach, on summer getaways, or more--the Scala Tres Jolie hat is the way to go!  The light weight material the hat is makes it easy to take with you wherever you go!  Worried about a crushed hat in travel?  Don't be!  The Tres Jolie hat has the ability to bounce back into shape so you can pack it up and head out on vacations without any stress!  And speaking of packing...just last night I saw Real Housewives of Orange County star Heather Dubrow packing something that looked very similiar and possibly could have been this very same hat in her luggage to head off to a girls trip to Costa Rica!

Overall, I think the Scala sun hat really is an all-around great hat for your summer needs.  It's stylish, functional, and affordable at only $30!

BUY IT:

The Scala Tres Jolie sun hat can be purchased at http://www.hartfordyork.com/product/6705/scala-womens-hats

COUPON CODE:

ALL OF OUR READERS can grab this hat for 20% OFF, making it only $24 using our special coupon code "SunHatSave20" which is good through June 30th, 2012!! 

ENJOY!

A big THANK YOU to liptonpublicity for providing me with this free Dorfman Pacific sun hat road sample.  I was not compensated for this review. I receive product(s) for free so that I can provide my insight and experience. These are my honest opinions. Your experience may vary.

Honey Bunches of Oats New Fruit Blends REVIEW

One of my favorite cereals is Honey Bunches of Oats.  So, when I found out they were coming out with some new flavors, I jumped at the chance to review them!  The new Post Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit Blends puts great complimentary fruit flavor combos together to make an elevated nutritious and delicious experience in your bowl!

The fruit combinations come when flavored crispy flaks meet the signature crunchy granola bunches that everyone loves.  The two new flavors are Peach Raspberry and Banana Blueberry.   I had the chance to try Banana Blueberry.  I loved that with each bite of this cereal came a new burst of powerful and indulgent flavors!  I also really like the crispy, crunchy textures and the bright new colors found in my bowl as well.  Last but not least, I really enjoy the amazing nutritious properties that give the cereal such a healthy satisfaction!  Who would have guessed the four grains- oats, whole grain wheat, ri ce, and corn- could taste so good?!  Which is why I was so happy that not only did I get to try the new cereal, but I also got to give away free coupons to both readers and friends--Thanks Post!

Mark Izzo, Vice President of Research and Development at Post said, "Finding ways to serve up more flavor in every bowl of Honey Bunches of Oats is the fun part of my job.   Even more surprising for people when they bite into Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit Blends is that there are only six grams of sugar per serving."  Each serving of Fruit Blends provides 10 grams of whole grains and nine essential vitamins and minerals, including 60 percent of your daily value of iron, with only 120 calories per serving. In addition, every spoonful of Fruit Blends delivers a deliciously different flavor combination with zero trans fat and no high fructose corn syrup.

BUY IT:

New Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit Blends are available in 14.5 oz and 18 oz Family Size at grocery stores nationwide.

CONNECT:

For more information, please visit http://www.honeybunchesofoats.com/ or the Honey Bunches of Oats Facebook Page.

A big THANK YOU to Purex and Post for providing me with a free sample of the new Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit Blends cereal to review.  I was not compensated for this review. I receive product(s) for free so that I can provide my insight and experience. These are my honest opinions. Your experience may vary.

Fantastic Father's Day Giveaway!

ToiletTree Products is hosting a Fantastic Father's Day Giveaway! You can enter to win the Grand Prize for the chance to win over $350 in prizes ($100 Amazon Gift Card, ToiletTree's Deluxe LED Fogless Shower Mirror, Toiletry Bag and all 12 Stainless Steel Clippers)! We also have 3 runner ups (each winner gets an Original Fogless Shower Mirror). It ends June 10th! The giveaway is open to everyone in the US!

Good Luck!

NCircle Entertainment: Sid the Science Kid: Sid's Backyard Campout DVD (Review & Giveaway)

"We believe in the importance of preparing your child for school. Early learning skills empower children for future success. NCircle offers DVDs that engage your child with entertainment while teaching reading readiness, science concepts, problem solving tactics, social skills and environmental awareness. NCircle Entertainment's award-winning children's programs offer Entertainment That Educates!" 

Sid the Science Kid: Sid's Backyard Campout

Pack some food and bring your backpack because Sid, Gerald, and Dad are gearing up for a big adventure! They’re setting up tents for a campout in the backyard! Dad is eager to share his love of nature and demonstrates how to have a great time outside with the simplest of necessities. They look for animals, cook their own dinner, marvel at the stars in the sky, roast marshmallows, and sing songs around the campfire. Join the adventure and sing along! It is priced at $6.99 suggested retail. Available at Toys “R” Us, Target, Kmart, Amazon, or www.NCircleEntertainment.com.

What we thought!

This movie could not have come at a better time. We are visiting my parents for a couple months and they have a beautiful wooded piece of property to explore on.  Only a couple days ago my mom decided to go for a walk with my girls to their pond. To get to the pond you have to walk through the "dark" and "scary" forest and my girls freaked out! My mom ended up carrying them home as they cried "Mommy!"

We have lots of camping trips planned in the next couple of months, so after that little ordeal, I thought this movie was PERFECT!  In the movie they talk about the insects and bugs that live outdoors, making and cooking their own meals and how "nightime darkness" isn't scary. My oldest daughter loved it and can't wait for our trips to begin!

Win It!
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A big thank you to NCircle Entertainment for providing me with a DVD to review and for providing one as a giveaway for one of our readers.  These are my honest opinions, your experience may vary.