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Turbo In theaters July 17th

I always root for the underdog. Turbo is a the story of a snail who just wants to go a little faster.
Turbo the Movie

From the makers of Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda, TURBO is a high-velocity 3D comedy about an underdog snail who kicks into overdrive when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed. But after making fast friends with a crew of streetwise, tricked-out es-car-goes, Turbo learns that no one succeeds on their own. So he puts his heart and shell on the line to help his pals achieve their dreams, before Turbo-charging his own impossible dream: winning the Indy 500.

Stay tuned next week for a Gift Card and Turbo Swag Giveaway.

 




Loving My AVEENO Men’s Collection

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Dad Central Consulting for AVEENO. I received product samples and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

I have thought about growing a full beard so many times just so I wouldn’t have to shave anymore because I hate shaving that much. Unfortunately my last job required me to shave daily which was a total drag because my neck is super sensitive so shaving every day really irrated my skin.  I  have tired almost every single men’s skin care product on the market and recently I received the Aveeno Men’s Collection to try out and so far I am really enjoying it.

I think the reason why I love the Aveeno Men’s Shave Gel so much is because of its active naturals oat formula that is designed to help prevent razor bumps, nicks and cuts.  I have been using it for about 2 weeks so far and I can say I have not cut myself shaving like I used to with my old shaving cream every single time I would shave.  The Aveena Men’s Shave Gel also contains Vitamin E and Aloe to protect and sooth skin while shaving which is awesome as my skin needs all the protection that it can get.

I also really love the Aveeno Men’s Face Wash.  I typically was my face 3 to 4 times a daily and my face is very sensitive and breaks out easy but it hasn’t since using the Aveeno Men’s Face Wash which I am extremely happy about.

Overall I am very happy that I was sent the Aveeno Men’s Collection because it has been the best thing for my skin.  Shaving used to be something that I would avoid at all costs but I no longer dread it like I used to.

Have you ever used any Aveeno shaving products? If so what are your thoughts on Aveeno?

 




A.C.Moore kicks off Summer Fun Wednesdays with Alex’s Lemonade Stand

 Each year A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts launches their FREE Summer Fun and Craft Program.  Each Wednesday between June 26 and August 14, the program offers free craft activities from 1 p.m. through 3 p.m. for children ages 4 – 12 years. This year, the program kicks off with a summer fun tote bag project benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (www.AlexsLemonade.org).

On June 26, shoppers at all 139 A.C. Moore stores can purchase a canvas tote bag for $1. All monies raised through the sale directly benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. kids can use Simply Spray® to create a special design on their tote bags for free while learning more about holding their own lemonade stands in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and pediatric cancer research. Lemonade stand projects can be found at the A.C. Moore website,www.acmoore.com. Shoppers can also donate to the foundation via the purchase of paper “lemons” at checkout.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Citrusy Tote with ACMoore

“Our Summer Fun Wednesday program is designed to tap into children’s creativity, and this year, we are hoping families get creative with ways to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation through lemonade stands of their own,” said Robin Beam, Director of Education.  “We know the tote bags will serve the kids well this summer as they enjoy all the wonderful activities that summer brings, including crafting and lemonade stands.”

Summer Fun Wednesdays begin June 26 and continue through August 14. Scheduled activities include:

  • June 26, Simply Spray® Canvas Bag project
  • July 3, Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics®  Bling Stickers
  • July 10, Crayola® Model Magic Owls
  • July 17, Schur-Tech Duck Tape Duckling™ Frames
  • July 24, Karmin International™ Design a Puzzle
  • July 31, Melissa & Doug Scratch Art® Tube
  • August 7,  Fashion Angels® Tapeffiti™ 
  • August 14, Polyform® Eraser Clay Sweet Treats



Happy Father’s Day to our own #DespicableDad

We are being compensated to share this information. All opinions are our own.

Despicable Me is one our all time favorite movies. It was Shae’s very first movie theater experience and we enjoyed it as a family. On July 3rd, Despicable Me 2 arrives in theaters with more Minion Madness and antics with Gru and the girls.

Gru is the villian turned softie of the movie. The girls, Agnes, Edith and Margo stepped into Gru’s life when he least expected it and made him realize that it was time to hang up his freeze ray. Gru’s life is dramatically different in the new movie. While he’s learned compassion and forgiveness he still manages to work on his super-villain skills.


Our own Despicable Dad deals with these same issues every day; well maybe not making enemies. Rob is a tough dad, strict and demanding but there are times that you can visibly see his heart melting when the kids are by his side. Some days they are his nemesis and some days they are his sidekick but they are always his number one priority. Happy Father’s Day to you Rob.

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Don’t miss any of the fun with Gru, the girls and of course the Minions. Visit Despicable Me Get behind the scenes peeks, view fan artwork and follow the Despicablimp as it tours the country.

Like Despicable Me on Facebook

Follow @DespicableMe on Twitter #DespicableMe2

Watch the trailer on YouTube

Follow Despicable Me on Google+

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Sears #GrillingIsHappiness Twitter Party 6/13 @1pm ET

We are being compensated to share this announcement with you but all opinions are our own.

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Father’s Day is a few days away so that means time it’s to get the party started with the #GrillingIsHappiness Twitter party on Thursday 6/13/13 at 12pm CT/1pm ET.

See below for full details on how to be entered.

·         Follow the host @Sears account and co-host @SearsDeals and @SearsLatino accounts.

·         Retweet one of the promotional tweets announcing the party. These normally contain “RT to RSVP” in them.

Get ready for Father’s Day! Join us 6/13 at 12PM CT for our #GrillingIsHappiness Twitter chat! RT to RSVP: bit.ly/13xtFCc

·         Participate in the conversation when it occurs Thursday, June 13th at 12pm CT, by answering questions and chatting to others under the #GrillingIsHappiness hashtag. Make sure you use #GrillingIsHappiness, or we won’t be able to see your replies!

The winners will be selected as the party goes on, but if any of the above criteria are missing you will be unable to claim your prize. If you are announced a winner, simply reply that you accept the prize and a Sears Holding rep will be in contact with you via DM for the next steps.

 




Teaching My 17 Yr Old About Finances #GenworthUSA

This post was brought to you by Genworth as part of a campaign by the  Brandfluential team. All opinions, humor and thoughts in this post are my own.

I can say that when I was growing up I had no one in my life to turn to for financial advice, wish I knew about Genworth back then.  When you are 17 with your first job most kids turn to their parents for advice on how to open a bank account, balance a check book and just overall financial direction but for me that help was never there which really sucked.  I feel that is why to this day I am still not the greatest when it comes to money and why I am what you would call the spender in my marriage but thankfully Melinda is the saver.  Melinda even had me start the 52 week challenge where you put money away every week for an entire year and I must admit so far it’s going pretty well (24 weeks in I think).

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Picture courtesy of Tax Credits via Flickr

Being that I never really had any sound financial advice when I was growing up I wanted that to be different for Sabreena.  Sabreena recently landed her first job about a month ago and like most teens had no idea what she needed to do to get started.  First I had her read an article on Yahoo title Women and Money : Why You Need to Take Control Now. Again, I am not the best saver but I do have a degree in finance and have worked in the banking industry my entire career so I figured I could at least  help her with the basics so that she could be a better saver than I was when I was her age.  I opened a checking a savings account for her so that she could have her paycheck direct deposited with no effort on her part.  The other day I helped her create a log in so that she could go online and look at her account to see her transactions and how much money she has in checking and savings (even though her savings isn’t to be touched) and I am also teaching her how to balance her checkbook.  Melinda jokes and says Sabreena will be married and I will still be balancing her checkbook and doing her finances for her and I disagree.  I want Sabreena to be an independent women who knows how to manage her money on her own with no help from any one (unless it’s from me of course, LOL).

Do you have teens that currently work?  Are you there for them to help them with financial advice when needed?

 




The Way Way Back Summer Movie Release

A new Comedy From The Studio That Brought You LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE and JUNO; THE WAY, WAY BACK.

THE WAY, WAY BACK is the funny and poignant coming of age story of 14-year-old Duncan’s (Liam James) summer vacation with his mother, Pam (Toni Collette), her overbearing boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell), and his daughter, Steph (Zoe Levin).

Having a rough time fitting in, the introverted Duncan finds an unexpected friend in gregarious Owen (Sam Rockwell), manager of the Water Wizz water park. Through his funny, clandestine friendship with Owen, Duncan slowly opens up to and begins to finally find his place in the world – all during a summer he will never forget.

In theaters on July 5 this overly talented group of actors is sure to melt hearts and please the crowd. Stay tuned because in a couple weeks we’ll have a giveaway to go along with the realease 🙂




Be an Educated Caregiver with Help from Walgreens and Medicare Part D

his is a sponsored post with information provided from Walgreens. All opinions are my own

Taking care of your family is a natural part of growing up. Getting married and raising your children is how many of us see the future of our lives. That future can change when we are faced with the decision to become caregivers to our parents and elder family members.Schedules and routines are changed. Family dynamics are put to a test and budgets are stretched to accommodate new expenses. Bringing in more family to the household can put a lot of strain on everything from space to the wallet.

Walgreen's Pharmacist

Walgreens in there to help where it can. Not only are they a trusted neighborhood retailer for many of our everyday purchases they put together plans and programs to help save their neighborhood money where they can.

  • Take Care Clinic
  • Balance Rewards
  • Immunization Services
  • You’re Worth Savings

Walgreen’s You’re Worth Savings is built to help customers understand Medicare drug plan benefits and find ways to save money. With the recent changes to Medicare Part D Walgreens is there to ask questions about covered pharmacy services, the funding gaps and how free products for qualifying diabetes patients.

Walgreens Medicare Part D

Walgreen’s spokesperson Joan Lunden knows firsthand the complexities that occur when faced with the decision to care for an elderly adult.

A Caregiver’s Take: A Few Simple Steps Could Make Health Care More Affordable
By Joan Lunden
As a caregiver to my 94-year-old mother, I have come to understand many of the challenges seniors and caregivers face in trying to navigate on a day-to-day basis. One of the more difficult aspects to understand is Medicare. From the logistics of enrolling to understanding the best plan for an individual’s needs, the process is confusing to many.

Read the rest of Joan Lunden’s article here

Visit your local Walgreen’s Pharmacist to get all the details of how they can help save you money on your Medicare Part D prescriptions and services.




Sears #ThisIsSuper #ManOfSteel Twitter Party 6/6 @ 1pm EST

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We are being compensated to share this announcement with you but all opinions are our own.

Father’s Day is right around the corner so why not try to win up to $200 in prizes by joining the #ThisIs Super #ManOfSteel Twitter party on Thursday 6/6/13 at 12pm CT.

See below for full details on how to be entered.

Thank you for your interest in joining our Father’s Day #ThisIsSuper #MANOFSTEEL Twitter party! We’re happy to have you. To RSVP and have a chance to win one of the prizes, make sure you do the following:

  • Follow the host @Sears account and co-host @SearsDeals and @SearsLatino accounts.
  • Retweet (Can use below tweet) one of the promotional tweets announcing the party. These normally contain “RT to RSVP” in them.

Join us 6/6 at 12pm CT for our Father’s Day #ThisIsSuper #MANOFSTEEL Twitter chat! $200 in prizes, RT to RSVP: http://bit.ly/18E0Kyg 

  • Participate in the conversation when it occurs Thursday, June 6th at 12pm CT, by answering questions and chatting to others under the #ThisIsSuper hashtag. Make sure you use #ThisIsSuper, or we won’t be able to see your replies!

The winners will be selected as the party goes on, but if any of the above criteria are missing you will be unable to claim your prize. If you are announced a winner, simply reply that you accept the prize and a Sears Holding rep will be in contact with you via DM for the next steps.

Thanks again and see you at the #ThisIsSuper party on Thursday 6/6/13!

 




Building Forts With Energizer Work Headlight #lightmyway #cbias

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Yesterday while Melinda and I were out running errands we picked something up that we thought would be perfect for Shae.  Since she loves to build forts in the house out of blankets we picked up an Energizer Night Headlight that we knew she would love and I knew it would be perfect for her and I to use while playing in her fort.

Every one of my kids had an obsession with building forts out of blankets anywhere they could in the house. They would use the coffee table, couch, ottomans or whatever else they could get their hands on.  All three were pretty creative when making a fort but Shae has taken it to a whole new level.

Like I said Sabreena and Shaun would use living room furniture and even turn their bunk bed into a fort but Shae used her head and made the ultimate fort using the kitchen table. I am sure Sabreena and Shaun are thinking to themselves why didn’t they ever use the kitchen table but if you ask me it makes the best fort.

Since she uses the kitchen table she can only keep it up until dinner time but she makes sure she spends hours in her fort once it’s built using night headlights.  Shae loves when her and I play games in her fort and now that I bought her a new night headlight I can see her and I spending a lot more time in her forts.

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I must admit that I am pretty impressed with the Energizer Pro 6 Headlight that I bought for her as we used it yesterday as soon I got home from Walmart.  Below are a few details on the Energixer Pro 6 Headlight that I bought:

  • Push button switch with 4 Light Modes; Red Night Vision and White Spot, Area & Flood Light
  • Focusing lenses project 46 Lumens of Light for a 33 meter beam distance
  • Packed with 3 AAA Energizer® MAX® batteries that provide a 18 hour of runtime
  • Pivoting headlight adjusts beam up to 90o to point light where needed
  • Durable case and an adjustable headband

Shae loves her new work headlight and I am sure she will try to use it in bed every night once we tell her it’s bedtime and who could blame her.  I was thinking of trying to use it in bed tonight but I am fairly certain Melinda would shoot me down, LOL.

Next time you are out and about be sure to check out the Energizer Headlight if you are in need of hands free light.

Also, be sure to follow Energizer on Twitter and Facebook.