A Fun New Snack Giveaway

I was recently given the opportunity to try and review a new product from Betty Crocker. They're called cereal treats and they are yummy!!

Travis loved the Golden Grahms flavor but for me, it was all about the Lucky Charms. As one of my favorite childhood cereals, I was excited to see the box in with the gift pack. With my current healthy eating plan, I figured there was no way I could eat this . . . although it does contain sugar and would only be a once in a while treat, it has only 100 calories!! (Way less than a serving of the cereal itself in a bowl with milk) I was also impressed that each of the boxes has two box tops . . . a great help to your kiddo's school.

I don't think I need to even mention how much Haley loved it . . . although I should post a picture of her excitement when she saw the box! Hannah is at grandma's so it was a perfect time to sample a gluten-filled treat!

Just for trying this new product and posting a review, I am able to give away one free gift pack to a blog reader who enters their name in the comment box . . . I'll contact you by email to get your mailing information and get your prize on it's way!! The prize pack contains two boxes of cereal bars, a great quality shoulder bag, a cute tube of colored pencils and a locker white board.

I can't wait to give this away . . . enter today!!

Go Fly a Kite

We woke up this morning to gray skies and wind blowing in the trees. Travis (a true spontaneous kid at heart) announced that we would fly a kite. We have been trying for the last three years to fly a kite to no avail. We don't usually get the right wind here . . . but today - a random day in August - we had wind . . .

What do ya know? Success and smiles and kites in the sky!

The Help

Want an incredibly moving, funny, powerful, thought provoking, historical, fantastic book to read? And want to watch an amazing movie that will make you laugh and cry and everything in between? You cannot miss The Help.

I love to read and have read many books this year but must say this is hands down one of my favorite . . . maybe ever. It is a can't-put-it-down book. It is a talk-about-with-your-friends book. And it is a won't-forget-for-a-long-time book.

As a huge fan of books, I am not usually a huge fan of movies based on books. They are usually a huge disappointment as the film industry can't do justice the literary depth and insight that the author can weave throughout the journey of the book. BUT, this movie is incredible. It does an amazing job of following the story line, it has perfectly cast and brings to life this beautiful book.

I saw the movie last night with a group of fabulous ladies who love to have fun. Could we just show up to such a movie in normal attire? Oh no . . . we decided to dress in period attire to add to the fun. It was a blast to dress as 50's housewives . . .

I found this perfect blue skirt and blazer at a vintage thrift store for $15 . . . paired with little bow heels and a long strand of pearls, I truly felt as though I'd entered a time machine. Although we looked ridiculously adorable together, I've decided to leave the other ladies anonymous . . . not everyone wants to share all their silliness with the whole world!! (But I must say it was a memorable evening . . . how often do stay-at-home moms get to play dress up, attend an incredible movie together, wipe tears together, and laugh out loud?)

You must go see the movie . . . and you must go read the book . . . you won't be disappointed (and go find yourself a proper housewife dress . . . who knows - we might start a comeback?!)