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VTECH FLIPSIE DOLL REVIEW & GIVEAWAY!!

December 2, 2015 & 3 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

VTech contacted me again to see if I would be interested in getting a Flipsie Doll for consideration and review. I jumped at the chance because Hailey loves the other Flipsie Dolls she has. A few months ago I reviewed the VTech Sit-to-Stand Ultimate Alphabet Train and I’m happy to report that it is still Connor’s favorite toy.

*Note: I know some may be concerned about the recent VTech hack. My kiddos love so many VTech toys that were not part of this. VTech responded to FAQ here.

*Note: Any links shared are NOT affiliate links which means no, I don’t get paid if you purchase : )

FLIPSIE DOLL LINE OVERVIEW:

-Interchangeable toys that encourage girls to dream big and use their imagination!

-Each doll changes from her everyday look into her dream look

-Flipsies use MagicPoint technology, so they can interact with their playsets, and they even talk to each other!

-The product collection has 18 different offerings, and they range in price from $9.99-$39.99

VTECH CARINA MINI GOLF & CHECK-UP TABLE PLAYSET:

-This set transforms from a mini golf course to a doctor’s check-up table

-Carina works on all other Flipsie Doll playsets & responds when placed on any Magic Point on the other Flipsie playset with phrases that match her personality

-Carina comes with 10 fun doll acessories including wigs, clothes, glasses, and more

-Carina uses 3 LR44 batteries (doll comes with demo batteries that aren’t mean for regular use)

-Doll is intended for girls ages 4-9

HAILEY ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT HER FLIPSIE DOLLS AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY:

PROS:

-Encourage imaginative play

-It’s like getting multiple toys in one

-Priced reasonably

-Very easy to put together

-My 4 year old will play with these for hours! She loves using her other small dolls with them, too.

CONS:

-Tiny pieces to look after (*Tip: I immediately bought a plastic shoe box sized bin to store this in!)

-A little paint from the doll came off in the package, but we did open it after it was sitting outside overnight by accident

FINAL THOUGHTS:

We absolutely LOVE the Flipsie Doll line by VTech! Hailey picked one of these out to give her friend for a birthday gift, and I happily spent my own money buying it. I think that these are much cuter in person than I imagined when I first saw a picture! I am so impressed with these dolls. I love the aspirational message it sends to young girls, and I think it’s SO cool that the dolls can work on any of the Flipsie Doll sets. I think these would make a fantastic Christmas gift for any young girl on your list.

HELPFUL LINKS TO LEARN MORE:

GIVEAWAY:

Would YOU like to win the Carina Mini Golf and Check-Up Table Playset?

I will pick a winner on December 12th! The winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before I select a new winner.

RULES:

-Must be in the United States

-Must be 18+ or have parental permission

-“Like” VTech on Facebook

-Comment who you know who would love to get a Flipsie Doll as a gift

-Be subscribed to this blog

BONUS ENTRY OPPORTUNITY:

You can get 1 bonus entry for liking my Facebook Page or Following me on Instagram or Twitter!

You can get 2 bonus entries if you Subscribe to my YouTube channel!

You can get 2 bonus entries if you Subscribe to my Daily Vlog channel!

That means you could get 7 extra entries!!

The next post you see from me will be when we are in FLORIDA at WALT DISNEY WORLD!!!! Be sure to follow me on social media for magic and cuteness overload ; )

Blanket Scarves & Coffee

November 30, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I started thinking about coming up with the usual big list of monthly favorites to share with you, but I realized pretty quickly that I have two standout favorites for November: my blanket scarf & going to Starbucks.

I * just * got this scarf from Target, but I am already completely in love! They have so many cute ones, some gorgeous plaids and one that is Michigan State colors that I of course adore. Check now for Cyber Monday deals. I need to teach my mom about the CartWheel App, too ; )

I am pretty sure I’m the last person I know under 40 to get this, but I FINALLY got a Starbucks account. I love coffee, and throw in the adorable Christmas goodies, pretty mugs, and rewards stars? I am in. I’ve been enjoying getting myself lattes all month and it’s a small splurge to some but it has been huge for me! That little red cup makes me so happy : ) If you don’t have a Starbucks account, I definitely suggest downloading the app! It’s so easy to add money with a card or via PayPal, and you just let the barista scan your phone to pay. You get discounts, and various promotions as you collect stars (stars=points).

What have you been loving this month? What is your go-to Starbucks order? I love comments ; )

POPSUGAR MUST HAVE BOX | OCTOBER 2015

October 28, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Lately I’ve been doing first impression unboxing videos on my YouTube channel, but because I have so many videos that that need to be edited right now I decided to do this months box as a blog post. The PopSugar Must Have Box is a monthly lifestyle subscription box that has food, fashion, beauty, home decor, and exercise goodies for $39 per box. that If you like seeing PopSugar this way as opposed or in addition to the videos, let me know in the comments.

POPSUGAR MUST HAVE OCTOBER 2015:

Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling

$25

I absolutely love Mindy Kaling’s first book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me, and have listened it to on Audible.com more than once. I hate to admit that I already stored this in our basement, because realistically I don’t have time to read this right now, but I’m happy to have it!

Savvy Sleepers Luxury Satin Pillowcase

$36

I think changing your pillowcase often, and using a satin pillow case are two great ways to keep your skin free from breakouts, and the one I already have isn’t as nice as this one. I am very excited about this, and had just been thinking it was about time for a new one.

Easy, Tiger Brown Paper Liquor Bag Set

I wish I could say I was attending parties where I was bringing alone a nice bottle of wine, but realistically I’m not, however these are adorable and they’ll be saved with my other hostess and housewarming kitchen gear.

Belgian Boys De Stroopwafel

$1.59

This was such a fancy, fun little treat! I shared these with my husband, Stephan, with some tea over the weekend. I love that the waffle sits perfectly over a mug of coffee or tea.

The Honest Company Sea Salt + Sugar Body Scrub

$17

I used this the day that I got it and so far I’m loving it! It’s a great scrub to use before sunless tanning, too. I followed it up with my regular body wash and my skin was super soft!

Richer Poorer Hope Slipper Socks

$15

I absolutely love fuzzy socks, and can always use a new pair. I haven’t worn these yet, but they seem super cozy. It’s nice that some of the proceeds go to support women with breast cancer and that’s a great item for the October box.

Special Extras:

Danielle Stevens Monogram $40 Gift Card

I don’t count this because you have to spend more than it’s worth, but it’s still nice if that was something you were interested in. I do *LOVE* monogrammed jewelry, but I probably won’t use this.

It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product Sample

This is the perfect size for traveling and I already use this product every time I wash my hair! I am very happy to have this for (get ready broken record:) Disney : )

TOTAL VALUE: $102.59 not counting the special extras …cutting that “At least $100 value” a tad close this month, but I do think it’s a fun box. I am the most excited about the pillowcase, slipper socks, and body scrub.

Do you subscribe to PopSugar? You can click here to subscribe to PopSugar or find out more. If there are any other subscriptions you are interested in seeing on my blog, please let me know so I can check them out for you! Have a great weekend!!

The Drugstore Foundations You Need to Know About!

September 16, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I love makeup! And I wear makeup most days, so while I *love* some of my high-end foundations, I don’t want to wear them all of the time because it’s costly. I have found 4 drugstore foundations that I consider my favorites, but keep in mind that I haven’t tried every foundation to ever enter the drugstore!

About My Skin:

I have oily/combo skin that is fairly clear from acne, but does have some discoloration and fine lines. My nose gets VERY oily, and my chin and forehead get some shine as well.

L’ORÉAL MAGIC SKIN BEAUTIFIER BB CREAM

This made me so nervous at first because it says “hydrates” but I find that it works beautifully with my oily/combo skin. I love this for days when I want to wear barely anything on my face, or when I’m in a hurry. It comes out white, but blends to a beautiful perfect skintone match. I like to apply this with my finger or with a regular foundation brush like the Sigma F60. This one costs about $10.

REVLON COLORSTAY MAKEUP COMBINATION/OILY

This is the drugstore version of my absolute FAVORITE foundation the Esteé Lauder Double Wear. I do find that this doesn’t wear quite as long, but it’s very very longwearing (not the 24 hours it claims!) and keeps me matte. This one is about $12. Has anyone tried the “Whipped” version of this? I want to! I like to apply this using my Sigma F60.

COVERGIRL OUTLAST STAY FABULOUS 3 in 1 FOUNDATION

People were RAVING about this about 2 years ago when it came out and I just didn’t get it…until I tried using this with my Beauty Blender sponge! This looks gorgeous and has buildable, medium to full coverage. I really love this! I do not use the “3 in 1” claims…I still wear a primer and a concealer with this. This one also costs about $12 at most drugstores.

COVERGIRL READY SET GORGEOUS FRESH COMPLEXION FOUNDATION

When this came out I was unimpressed because I thought the packaging was cheap looking but now I actually love the packaging because you can get every bit out. This foundation is FLAWLESS!! And crazy cheap at $6-8 at Ulta and most drugstores. I find this very easy to blend and it does last all day. I would say it’s a very nautral matte finish, and it is very full coverage.I like to apply this with my hands and then follow up with a foundation brush, usually a stippling one like the Sigma F60.

What foundation do you wear? Let me know in the comments!! Have a wonderful weekend! You can see what we are up to on our Daily Vlog channel.

VTech Sit-to-Stand Ultimate Alphabet Train Toy Review

September 9, 2015 & 3 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I can’t believe I’m about to type this, but Christmas shopping is right around the corner! So, today I want to share the Sit-to-Stand Ultimate Alphabet Train with you because we have been enjoying it SO much in our house. Hailey is 4, Connor is 2, and Logan is 7 months old and all of them have been able to use it.

*Note: I was contacted by VTech and asked if I would like to review a few of their toys. I recieved four toys for consideration for honest reviews and was not paid to review any of them. Links are NOT affiliate links and are provided solely for your conveinence! A.K.A I do not get any money if you purchase ; ) Also, I apologize for the poor picture quality, but these are action shots!

PRODUCT OVERVIEW:

-10 Activities that help teach letters, numbers, and colors

-Helps with fine motor skills with the storybook, clock, gears, and 13 double-sided letters that can snap into the side of the train to learn letters.

-The “caboose” converts into a wagon that can be filled up with toys and used as a pull toy

-Helps with gross motor skills when using as a ride on toy, push walker, or pull toy

-Target age is 12-36 months

$49.99

HOW MY KIDS USE IT:

Hailey, age 4, likes to use the letter blocks to work on letter sounds, and word formation. She also is interested in the clock and now wants to learn how to tell time!

Connor, age 2, LOVES to ride his train! He immediately claimed this as his (he is the only one of my kids who fits into the targeted age right now) and uses it all day long! I love that he practices his fine motor skills while not even knowing it, because he is a go-go-go little guy who usually gets bored pretty fast.

Logan, 7 months, likes to sit by the train and work on cause-and-effect as the lights and sounds go at the touch of a button. I know soon he will be walking behind it and riding on it!

PROS:

-Appeals to all 3 of my kids!

-So many toys in one! This is such a multi-purpose toy

-Easy to assemble and very sturdy

CONS:

-This is a large toy, so consider storage (I rotate our toys so the kids never get bored and my house isn’t overtaken!)

-It’s a somewhat pricy toy

FINAL THOUGHTS:

I really do love this toy! We already have the VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker (which I purchased long before I was blogging with my own money!), so I hadn’t planned on purchasing a new one for Logan, but I am THRILLED we recieved this! Connor especially absolutely adores this thing! Each one of the kids uses this daily and I love that it engages them all together! That isn’t an easy task! And like I said it *is* a little bulky, but how cute would it look as the “big gift” for a birthday or under ther tree? I think VTech does a great job because the kids seem to really love the toys, and because of that use them enough to learn with them.

Please let me know some of your favorite gifts for kids or what you have on your holiday shopping lists! If you found this helpful please feel free to share! Thank you all for your support!

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