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Great Gift Ideas for Parents

December 18, 2014 by Danielle 6 Comments

One thing I always seem to have a problem with is making my own holiday wishlist. My kids have theirs done in October and ready to send off to Santa but gift ideas for parents can be a bit harder to figure out. Luckily I have a little help this year. Thanks to Microsoft and their great holiday gift guide for sponsoring this post.

From big ticket items to great stocking stuffers, Microsoft has everything covered to make the holidays run smoothly. With a quick stop to the Microsoft store at my local mall, I was able to test out and play with almost everything on the gift guide.

Not only did I find great ideas for myself but I also found fabulous ideas for my husband as well. [Read more…]

Filed Under: gift ideas, Technology, Uncategorized Tagged With: gift guide, Microsoft, Microsoft Bloggers, Tech Gifts, Technology

Give the Gift of Cooking Classes with Groupon

December 12, 2014 by Danielle Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Groupon Gift Shop. All opinions are 100% mine.

One thing I absolutely love to do is take cooking classes. Not only do I always learn something new, I also am able to enjoy the fruits of my labor with a friend or my husband.

When brainstorming gift ideas for family members I thought that the gift of cooking classes would be a great gift when paired with a few other fun items. Instead of simply gifting a paper Groupon, I put together a themed basket to go along with my Groupon for cooking classes.

This is the perfect way to personalize a gift and taylor it to the recipients likes and wants. Grab a few ideas off of their wish list and build something you know they’ll absolutely love. [Read more…]

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The Perfect Pampering Gift Set: How to Gift Groupon

December 10, 2014 by Danielle 25 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Groupon Gift Shop. All opinions are 100% mine.

One thing I love to gift when possible is something that the receiver can use to relax and feel pampered. Most of the women in my life don’t take the time to pamper themselves so figuring out the perfect pampering gift set to give as a gift this holiday season is something I love to do.

Luckily with the help of Groupon, I was able to do just that for one amazing woman in my life. By putting together a few other products the receiver loves I was able to create this gift set that not only looks pretty, it includes some fabulous gifts.

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Filed Under: gift ideas, gifts, Uncategorized Tagged With: Day Spa, facials, gift guide, gift ideas, gift sets, gifts, Groupon, massage, pampering, Spa

Finding The Perfect Gift For Someone Who Has Everything: The Gift of Groupon

December 3, 2014 by Danielle 1 Comment

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Groupon Gift Shop. All opinions are 100% mine.

My husband is one of the hardest people to shop for. Sure he likes a broad variety of things but he buys just about everything he needs! That means that I usually end up getting him either an electronic he’d probably purchase for himself anyway or a tool of some sort.

Luckily, with the help of Groupon I was able to score an awesome deal for one of his favorite local restaurants, Bice. $40 for $70 plus I had a coupon for 15% off a local deal since they were out of one of the deals I wanted to purchase. You can’t get better than that.

So what am I to do with a gift certificate to his favorite restaurant? Make it a full on date night gift! I paired the gift card with a pair of tickets to go see Wicked and arranged babysitting with my mother in law so he wouldn’t have to worry about anything. Kind of worked out for the both of us, don’t you think? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Date Night Ideas, gift ideas, Restaurants, San Diego, Uncategorized Tagged With: Date Night, gift ideas, gifts, Groupon

Creative Gift Ideas to Encourage Imagination

December 2, 2014 by Danielle 6 Comments

This post featuring creative gift ideas to encourage imagination is sponsored by RadioShack. #GiftSmart

Is there any better feeling than waking up Christmas morning to watch the joy on your child’s face as they open up a gift they’ve asked for all year long? I really don’t think there is. And for my little engineers, any gift that puts their mind to work and gets their hands involved is something they will have on their list.

I don’t know how it happened (ok, maybe I do) but both of my kids seem to have the drive to create and imagine up these crazy contraptions and inventions. So when I find gifts that will fill that need to work on something I snatch it up right away.

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Great Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

November 13, 2014 by Danielle 5 Comments

So one of my girlfriends reminded me the other day that there are only 6 more Fridays before Christmas. Whaaat?? That was totally a wake up call to get the ball rolling and start thinking of gift ideas for the whole family.

Good thing my kids never stop adding things to their “list” year round when we’re at stores and when they watch a show on one of “those” networks with all of the kid-geared commercials.

I’ve rounded up a few of our favorite gifts this season and have included something for each member of the family! Including me. Because you can’t forget the big pregnant lady, right?

How to Be A Princess: 5 Tips to a Princess Makeover

October 14, 2014 by Danielle 15 Comments

This shop sharing how to be a princess has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DisneyBeauties

It’s official… the princess craze is in full force in our home and there’s no denying it. And with a second little girl on the way I foresee many years of pink tiaras, Princess costumes, and jewelry ahead of me.

In an effort to turn the princess perception into a teachable moment for my girls I’ve come up with 5 tips for releasing your inner princess. To help focus on the great things about princesses and what they bring to our society. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Disney, gift ideas, Uncategorized Tagged With: Aurora, Princess costumes, Princess Halloween costumes, Princess makeover, Sleeping Beauty Blu-Ray, Sleeping Beauty DVD

Star Wars Rebels Star Destroyer Inspired Paper Airplanes

October 8, 2014 by Danielle 15 Comments

This shop featuring Star Wars Rebels Star Destroyer Inspired Paper Airplanes has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.

Sometimes you have to just give into your inner kid, sit on the ground, and start making paper airplanes based off of your favorite movies and your son’s new favorite TV series.

That’s exactly what my husband did after we took home Star Wars Rebels on DVD last Friday. He even let my son pick out a Star Wars toy so that he’d stop playing with my husband’s Millennium Falcon and X-Wing fighters.

Luckily Walmart has a great selection of Hasbro Star Wars toys that piqued my son’s interest. He ended up deciding on a pretty sweet Star Wars Rebels Comand Star Destroyer Set. [Read more…]

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5 Great Tools for Moms On The Go including the Cheapest Wireless Plans

April 30, 2014 by Danielle 11 Comments

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This #FamilyMobile shop featuring great tools for moms on the go has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and this year will be a bit different. You see, I’ll be away from my family on Mother’s Day attending a blogging conference. It’ll be the first away from my family so I’ll be relying on one of the cheapest wireless plans for moms on the go to keep me connected that day.

Luckily with my Walmart Family Mobile plan I’ll be able to video chat with the kids while I wait at the airport during my layover as I try to make my way home.

When I first checked out Walmart Family Mobile I was pretty impressed. $39.88 for unlimited talk, text, and data? Come on! that’s awesome. And for this mom on-the-go it makes complete sense. Here are a few more tools I use when I’m out and about! [Read more…]