Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Tolmachoff Farms is opening tomorrow!

***This is not a paid post, I will be receiving complimented tickets in exchange for this post. All opinions about this show are my own and may vary from others.****



Every year my family has a tradition of going to at least one fall festival to pick out a pumpkin, go through a corn maze and visit a petting zoo. This year we are thinking about going to Tolmachoff Farms which is located in Glendale,AZ which isn't too far from where we live. Make this fall season unforgettable, come on over to Tolmachoff Farms and experience the ultimate holiday outing where there is something for the whole family by visiting their 6 acre family corn maze which features a new theme each year, (search for pieces of your map as you walk through), a mini corn maze (perfect for little ones), a petting zoo, a train ride, a hay pyramid, farm theme activities (corn grinder-grind corn to feed chickens), a  play area (corn box, adult/child pedal cart track) and much more.



They also have a Haunted Corn Maze in the back for those seeking a chilling thrill on Friday and Saturday nights in October. The opening day is tomorrow! They will be open October 1 - November 8, 2015. They are located at 5726 N. 75th Ave. Glendale, AZ. 85303 1/4 mile south of Bethany Home Rd on the west side of 75th Ave. You can visit their website to print off a coupon!

October Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(last ticket sold 1 hour before closing)

We will be open on Columbus Day, 9:00am - 8:00pm
November Hours:
Thursday - Friday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(last ticket sold 1 hour before closing)
Admission to farm:
$9.00 each ages 2 & up (MasterCard/Visa accepted)
Admission includes:
family & mini maze, petting zoo, jumping pillow, spider web, pedal carts, play areas, bounce house (bounce house weekends only)

Pork Chomps Review & Giveaway!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. The products mentioned below have been provided by
Pork Chomps for the review & giveaway free of charge.****



My mother has three large dogs who all love treats and toys so we are always looking for new products that are durable and long lasting because these three go through toys like they are going out of style. I received a wonderful assortment of goodies for these three from a company called Pork Chomps, they sent us three amazing bags stuffed full of treats that suited the dogs based off the information I gave on their sizes and likes. I am posting this post a bit late and I am grateful that Pork Chomps is very understanding about it, sadly shortly after we received these products and tested them out we had to put one of the dogs down (the black one shown below) she was old and sick, so she is in a better place now but it was a hard week. Before she went she had the chance to try the yummy treats Pork Chomps sent and she loved them.





When I had spoken with Pork Chomps about a review and giveaway I provided them with some information on the dogs and was expecting just a small package of treats, boy was I wrong! They sent us three reusable bags packed full of goodies, each one had a number of treats, a ball, a Frisbee, a stuffed squeaky dog, and a shirt for the humans.What we liked best about these treats is that the chews are rawhide free, Jack the golden old man you see above has a sensitive stomach which can't handle rawhide and it will make him sick. These are made from pork skin which is easy to digest and didn't upset his stomach which was fantastic and also means we will be buying more of these treats since he isn't allowed to have a lot of the treats the other dogs have.



The large chews you seen above lasted about two to three days before they were completely gone which is pretty good since the youngest of the three can destroy toys in less than an hour given the chance. All three dogs loved these products and would really perk up if you went to give them one of these treats. I like that these treats didn't leave little pieces all over the floor to be picked up and that the treat itself is a lot softer than the tradition rawhide chews but also still sturdy and thick. They are scent free so you don't have to worry about any lingering scent on your hands or on your pooch. All of us are quite happy with these products and think you should check them out as well!

PRIZE ALERT:
Five lucky winners will each receive a prize pack for their dog. Prize will vary depending on the size of your dog.

This giveaway is open to US residents only!

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Saturday, September 12, 2015

CanvasPop Giveaway & Review!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. The products mentioned below have been provided by
CanvasPop for the review & giveaway free of charge.****



I am always looking for new art, decor, and picture frames for my house and one of the things I love is photo canvas prints, I own a few of the regular printed canvas prints that are put onto a wooden frame but I was recently introduced to a new type of canvas print. CanvasPop is now selling frames prints, each print comes in a wooden frame with a plexiglass piece in-front of the print to keep it protected.





I like that the frame has plexiglass insert instead of regular glass because if it falls or if something strikes it the insert won't shatter. I recently received one of these framed prints for a review and I am quite impressed with it, and the process that goes into ordering a print. Placing an order is quick, easy and stress free the most stressful part will be selecting the photo you would like in the frame. Shortly after you place your order (1-3 days) you will receive an email with a proof of your frame and will be asked to approve that image for printing, from there it will take 1-7 days to receive your frame in the mail depending on where you live.

The frame is perfect and the picture turned out beautifully, You can see from the third image above that you can see all the details in the photo even in the plants displayed in the background. The frame is thick and sturdy yet looks elegant, and even though it is pretty large the frame is light weight. The framed print comes with a wire secured to the back which makes it easy to hang.

PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will receive a 16" x 20" frame print.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Disney Live! Is heading to Phoenix,AZ!

***This is not a paid post, I will be receiving complimented tickets in exchange for this post. All opinions about this show are my own and may vary from others.****


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If you've never been to a Disney Live! Show I highly recommend searching to see when they will be in your area next. Going to a Disney Live! show is an incredible experience that is unforgettable, my family and I recently saw Disney Jr. Live when we were on vacation at Disney Land and it was one of the best parts of the park.



As you can see from the photo above they put a lot of details into not only their performances but into the characters themselves. Disney Live! Is heading to Phoenix,Arizona next month and will be presenting 'Three Classic Fairy Tales' which will be showing Cinderella, Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs and Beauty & The Beast. It is sure to be a magical experience for you and your family. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster, or by clicking on the banner above.

Prepare to step into a world of wonder where wishing is only the beginning and dreams really do come true in Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. An enchanted quest featuring more than 25 Disney characters, this stage production from Feld Entertainment®, the producers of Disney On Ice, performs at Talking Stick Resort Arena, October 10-11, 2015.  Tickets are now on sale. For all you Mickey lovers, don't worry because Mickey, Minnie and Goofy will all be there as well. Anchored a midst a transforming set, captivating choreography, innovative lighting and breathtaking costumes, this authentically-woven tale of “happily-ever-after” is a heart-warming Disney experience for the entire family.

WHERE: Talking Stick Resort Arena (formerly US Airways Center) 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ  85004

WHEN: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2015 Saturday - 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM Sunday - 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM

TICKETS: Tickets are available thru the Talking Stick Resort Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster outlets.  To order online, go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000 to charge by phone.  Ticket prices start at $20

Which Disney Character would you like to see live?

Monday, September 7, 2015

September Sample Box Giveaway!

If you have followed my blog for a while you know that I absolutely love sample products, why? Sample products are easy to carry in your purse or even your pocket and it helps you test out a product you are interested in buying without actually paying full price that product only to find out you don't like it. Any time I get the chance I like putting together little goodie boxes to giveaway here on my blog, I have one of those giveaways for you now!





PRIZE ALERT:

One lucky winner is going to win the prize package shown above! This box includes French Nail tip guides, a So Susan highlighter crayon, Travel-lite makeup remover wipes, a small bottle of bath salts, perfume samples & more.

This giveaway is open world wide!

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LootCrate August Review!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by LootCrate for the review free of charge.****


I am always excited for the 19th to get here because it means my LootCrate gets shipped out and it is only a matter of a few days before it is in my mail box. I was very pleased to find out the August LootCrate theme was going to be Villains 2 because the first Villains box offered a number of great products including a great Loki item, and who doesn't like Loki? The Villains 2 crate did not disappoint, I enjoyed it so much that I couldn't contain my happiness at how wonderful the products were so I started texting my fiance photos of the products included because I knew he would love them too.





The August LootCrate included a exclusive Joker wooden figure, A Carnage
(some crates contained Venom instead) 3D mug, A Captain America Hydra Pin, The monthly collectible pin and a Los Pollos Hermanos Apron. The Carnage mug is quite large, according to my coffee maker it holds 22oz and still has enough room to add some cream and sugar to your morning coffee, it is easy to wash and looks fantastic plus it is sturdy which is a plus. The Joker wooden figure my son was excited about so I let him play with it, the figure is a fun idea and should be used for more as a collectible you can't really play with it because the wooden pieces don't stay together very well, he kept having an issue with the face falling off of the body. The apron is a one size fits all and has an adjustable strap so you can make sure you have the best fit possible. The Hydra pin and monthly collectible pin are neat and will be going into my pin collection.



LootCrate ships to the US,Canada,The United Kingdom and Australia. Loot Crate is $13.95 a month [plus $6 S/H] the site guarantees $30+ worth of goodies in your box You can sign up for just a one time box or you can sign up for 6 months to a years worth of boxes & you can use the code “LunaMoon10” you will receive 10% off of your purchase price. What do you think might be in Next months box?  

Sunday, September 6, 2015

BetterBox Review!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. The products mentioned below have been provided by
BetterBox for the review free of charge.****



Everyone could use a little extra treat in their life from time to time and a company called BetterBox is here to help you reach that goal. BetterBox is built on the principle that we can all build better lives—and a better world—through simple positive deeds, performed regularly.




The box I received contained a smiley face sugar cookie, a small box of tea, a heart shaped note pad, a few greeting cards, a small glass tube of bath salts and a small clay stone that says Gratitude. Once you receive your box it has several small notes included the first is your welcome letter which tells you how to unlock your seven-day quest which is where they will email you a task to do once a day that has something to do with one of the items in your box. Everything was packaged well and gives you a warm feeling right off the bath because they are all lovely items and can all be used as a way to relax.















Day number one included a mind map which included the following exercises to fill out "I am Grateful for." "Because they have these qualities" "Which reminds me to be grateful for these". Day two wanted us to send a note of appreciation to a friend or loved one, which I love because I enjoy sending cards. Day three you are instructed to relax and enjoy a cup of tea, I am not a huge fan of tea so I let someone I know who likes tea drink this while I enjoyed an iced coffee and we relaxed together. Day four we were told to go to our happy place, a place for which we are extremely grateful. We were to spend 30 minutes there in quiet appreciation and leave our gratitude stone behind for someone to find.

Day four reminds me of a stone my fiance and I used to have that said "love" and was used as a game of hide and seek, sadly one of us hid it so well we never found it again even after we moved. Day five asked you to perform an act of kindness, I had no problem fulfilling this because I am always trying to do random acts of kindness when ever I can. Day six we were to use 5 of our sticky notes, write all the things we are grateful for on them and post them somewhere we would see them on a regular basis, I placed them where my fiance could see them as well because I am grateful for him and our children. Day seven was the last day and you were instructed to relax in the bath with your bath salts! Over all I think this is a well thought out box and think that these will do extremely well because not only do they hold wonderful items but it gives you something fun to do and look forward to during the entire time you have this box. I received the seven day sample box the normal boxes last for twenty one days, and they have different themed boxes which each have their own set of activities and products. Boxes are $34 each but you can save 30% by signing up for a subscription instead of a single box.

Friday, September 4, 2015

Treat Yourself Giveaway!

Summer is slowly but surely coming to an end, the weather is cooling down little bit by little bit and the fall/winter months are almost here which means the holiday season isn't far behind. During the holidays I am guilty of putting everyone else ahead of me, heck I usually do that year round. I've even had my mother gift me a gift card for Christmas and tell me " I want you to buy clothing for You, not your fiance or the kids, just You!" and I know others are guilty of doing the same thing. It is wonderful doing things for other people and buying things for the people we love, but everyone should take some time for themselves too even if it is just getting a Starbucks coffee and relaxing for an hour by yourself.

So before we head into the holiday season and start picking out Halloween costumes, making Thanksgiving plans and shopping for Christmas presents I want to host a "Treat yourself" contest. However since I can't seem to not include others as well I included a little something for the kids as well so you can take a second day to spend with the little ones.



PRIZE ALERT:

Treat yourself with a $50 Ulta gift card and buy some new makeup or get your hair done, Treat yourself to that book you wanted or a new movie with a $30 Amazon gift card and enjoy sometime with your kids, a loved one, or yourself by creating a cute animal with a $10 Build-a-bear workshop gift card.

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Capresso Review!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Capresso  for the review free of charge.****



I enjoy drinking coffee but the crazy thing is I've never owned a coffee maker before, that is until recently when a brand called Capresso sent me one of their on-the-go personal coffee maker to test out. This coffee maker comes with a 16-oz stainless steel thermal travel mug but it isn't shown above, my fiance had taken off with the mug to work by the time I woke up to make myself a coffee, this maker can use a coffee mug up to 7" tall.





You are able to Brew with ground coffee or soft coffee pods which is nice! It brews a single cup of coffee at a time which is perfect for us because we don't drink coffee everyday and when we do want a coffee we only drink a cup each. This coffee maker heats up quickly to cut your brewing time down, and the removable permanent filter is easy to use and clean I clean it after every use. Having a removable and reusable filter eliminates the need for paper filters which saves you money. Getting the coffee maker set up and ready to brew, you just need to add some water to the back and three to four tablespoons of coffee grounds in the filter.















I did find that the "max" fill level line can be a little difficult to see depending on the lighting of your kitchen because it hides down in the back corner, I would love to see the sign for it a little bigger or a different color to make it easier to see. Over all my coffee was ready in less than three minutes, then all you have to do is add your cream and sugar and you are ready to go. This coffee maker is easy to clean and it doesn't take up a lot of room in your kitchen, so if you are like me on only drink coffee on occasion when you want a cup or two or even if you drink coffee everyday this is perfect for you. The Capresso on-the-go personal coffee maker sells for $49.99 on their website, they also offer a number of other coffee makers, extra travel mugs and bags of coffee.