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Tater was so excited when he got the new Rock 'N Learn Sight Words dvd to review! He is working really hard in Kindergarten on reading, and sight words, so this was perfect for him!  We have used the Rock 'N Learn dvd's in the past, and we love them! They are catchy, and fun, and they are also entertaining!  We were really excited to watch this DVD! After watching the dvd just a couple times, Tater could read me the words that were on the front of the dvd, like "up", "down", and "go". I was so proud! Here are some of the sight words that are covered in the dvd:  up • down • come • go • in • out of • the • a where • is • it • here • there one • two • three • red • yellow • blue • little • big look • see • find run • jump • play • away • and you • I • we • can • make • funny • face • get to • for • me • my • give • from • came • as • are no • not • now • said • help • will he • she • his • her • they • that • was •...

You guys know I HATE to cook, and eating out is one of my favorite things! I am always checking out new restaurants, and I love when my favorite restaurants introduce new menus! This time, though, the goodies are all for you guys!  <img src='http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-f4QCdDOj56EYA.gif' style='display: none;' border='0' height='1' width='1' alt='Quantcast' /> For example, Indianapolis readers can treat yourselves to Dinner & A Cold One for only $10.00!! You can choose from some great entrees', including Indulgent Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Jack Daniels Pulled Pork Sandwich, Balsamic Glazed Chicken Caesar,or the Mouth-watering Black Angus Cheeseburger! Plus, you get a drink of choice! This would be a great way to unwind after work, or for a fun (and cheap!) girl's night out! &...

Here at Flip Out Mama we are gearing up for our "Room Rehab" event, where we will be sprucing up our home for fall and showcasing tons of great products for your home! (If you are a company who would like to sponsor our Room Rehab event just email me!)  Anywho, upon thinking of great products for our event, I have noticed the need for some new lighting here at the Flip Out Mama compound. So... yeah. Here's what I'm thinking... First of all, the bathroom lights have got to go! I'm thinking some kind of new wall lighting fixtures in there, probably something like this:  Pretty, huh???? But, that is just the tip of the iceberg.. We are finally going to be able to get some table lamps again, since The Bean is now big enough to understand "don't touch" LOL! So, that starts the whole table lamp search.. my favorite:  Ohhhh, Ahhh! Sooo pretty! But, I am torn between a traditional table lamp, and all the great buffet lamps I have f...

From my lovely hometown news:  Police in Rockcastle County said Monday that a road rage incident Monday morning between two elderly brothers that began on southbound I-75 ended up with accidents that involved four vehicles. The incident began at about 9:20 a.m. when State Police in London received a report from an off-duty KSP trooper of two vehicles involved in what appeared to be a car chase on I-75 southbound in Rockcastle County . Police say a white van operated by Clyde White, 78, of Corbin was chasing a blue van operated by Lawrence White, 82, of Lexington when both vehicles exited the interstate at exit 62. The white van was seen crashing into the blue van multiple times as they traveled southbound on KY 461 at speeds reportedly in excess of 100 mph. As the two vehicles neared US 150, the driver of the white van used his vehicle to force the blue van into a white utility van parked on the southbound shoulder. This parked van was owned by ...

I recently discovered a company called Peaceable Kingdom, and I absolutely LOVE them! They make wonderful products for kids, products that are fun and fresh, but also educational!  We got to review the Stone Soup Game from Peaceable Kingdom! I was so excited to review this game, since it was the first Cooperative Game that I have ever seen. I was really interested in this kind of game, since it means that everyone either wins together or loses together.. This is great, no fighting!  Here's how it works:  From the classic tale of cooperation comes this simple game where players work together to “cook” a soup by making matches of ingredients. Match all of the ingredients before the fire under the kettle goes out and everyone wins! Turn all cards face down on the board. Players take turns turning 2 cards face up. If they match, place the 2 cards in the kettle area of the board. If they do not match, turn them face down. If a player turns a Fire Out c...

Well, don't get any ideas.. This is NOT for me!  We just found out that my hubby's niece is going to be having a baby girl in December!  Yay!!!!  I have never had a baby girl to spoil, so we are gearing up to love love LOVE this little baby girl!  So, when I got the chance to review a Bright Starts Activity Gym, I was totally game!  This is the Lion In The Park Activity Gym. Isn't it the cutest?  I love the bright colors! Initially, I was looking for something pink and purple and frilly, ya know.... but I absolutely fell in love with this one when I saw it! I figure, baby girls have so much pink and frilly, they need some bright and happy colors too! I really love that you can use this as several different things! In this picture, it is being used as a tummy time mat! It comes with 4 different toys: A Mirror, Colorful Bead Rattle, Spiraling Bead Chaser, and Bee Shaped Water Filled Teether! It also includes the cute littl...

It's time for another Man Moment here at Flip Out Mama! This week, hubs is going to tell you all about Kontrol Freeks, an awesome company that makes lots of great products for the gamer guys in your life! Being an avid gamer, I am always looking for ways to step up my play.  Well, Kontrol Freeks FPS freaks have helped me a ton! Here's a little bit about what Kontrol Freeks are:  "KontrolFreek is the leading developer of innovative gaming accessories that enhance the gaming experience and give gamers of all skill levels the competitive edge. KontrolFreek products are developed based on a careful study of ergonomics, ensuring each product also helps to reduce gamer fatigue, improving overall gaming comfort. Our gaming products are designed to elevate the gaming experience by improving performance and reducing fatigue. Each is carefully engineered to reduce force inputs while increasing player comfort, helping to improve accuracy ...

The following post is brought to you by your friends at Walden.edu. Sometimes I wonder if it really will ever be possible for me to go back to school.. I am really not so sure.  Between blogging and housework, being a mommy during the day, and working at night, It really just seems like there is never enough time to fit in the things I already have on my plate. How would I ever juggle something else? I would definitely have to go about it in a more non-traditional way, that is for sure.  I recently came across this site: WaldenU.edu, I was surprised to learn that Walden University is an all-online college for people just like me! I love that I could do it all from home, while blogging, doing housework and taking care of the kids! Walden University's Online Degree Programs include everything from Forensic Psychology to Child Development. They even have PHD programs! While I am not sure that this will ever be a viable option for me, it sure does give me something to think ab...

Last week, a horrible incident happened. Bean threw Tater's beloved Nintendo DSI in the toilet. It was a sad, sad day. Then, we got a package...and the day was saved! In that package, was an awesome toy! It was the new Hot Wheels Nitro Speeders toy that we were getting to review! Talk about saving the day! LOL! These are the cutest little cars ever! They are really tiny, the car actually stores INSIDE the controller, that's how small they are! They are actually around 1.5 inches long, a little bigger than a quarter. Here's what Hot Wheels has to say about them: Hot Wheels® continues to elevate the radio control (RC) segment with the newest generation of micro RC vehicles, Nitro Speeders™. With lightning speed and precise responsiveness, the Nitro Speeders™ RC cars deliver unprecedented performance that is sure to amaze boys of all ages. The Nitro Speeders™ vehicles come in their own carrying case, which serves as the remote control and acts as a ch...

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My nappy hair has been documented on many occasions. I am always on the lookout for something to tame the frizz, help the curls, smooth the waves, etc.. But, being a poor chick, I don't have a lot of money to spend on hair products. If I did, I would just pay for some magical treatment that would take away the yucky hair stuff! But alas, I am not. I am usually stretching my hair care budget between Tater's hot wheel obsession, and Beans eat-all-the-food-in-the-house obsession, so the available funds are usually pretty slim!  But, lucky for me, I recently got the opportunity to try out some of the Suave Professionals Hair Care Line! I have seen these products in the store, but I haven't ever bought them before. I was really intrigued when I saw the tiny price tag! Could a line of products so cheap really work? I was about to find out!  The first product I tried was the Touchable Finish Lightweight Hold Hairspray. I used this hairspray on a day that I had str...

My kids, God love their hearts, are not very adventurous when it comes to food. They have a few favorite things, but they don't stray too far from those. At all. I've been working on them though!  When SeaPak was nice enough to let us review their new Popcorn Fish, I was pumped! It looked so good, just staring at the bag made me hungry! But, alas, I had to do some real talking to get my boys interested.  "What are those, Mom?" "Fish, boys. Really yummy fish!" They were not convinced. ..  But finally, I lied my way into getting them to try them! They were okay with it once I told them they were Fish Stick Balls! LOL  After that, everybody wanted some! We really enjoyed the new Popcorn Fish from SeaPak! I love that they are ready in the oven in only 14 minutes! I mean, who isn't all for a healthy, quick meal? And unlike fish sticks, these are made from whole Pollock fillets, and not minced fish! Yay!  These are...

I think it's pretty easy to see, I blog mostly about stuff for the kids. But, occasionally, a product comes along that mommy just REALLY wants! This time that product came from Flat Iron Experts. They are a one stop online beauty shop specializing in some of the best professional styling products on the market today! I have some really nappy hair. I mean really. It's thick, it's frizzy, it's curly. It's yuck. I am always trying to straighten it to make it look a little better. I really worry about the damage I am doing to my hair using my cheap dollar store flat iron. I mean, sometimes you can smell it burning my hair!! That can't be good!  So, when I got the opportunity to review Flat Iron Expert's #1 Flat Iron, I was totally up for the challenge! The KQC X-Heat Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron is one of the top selling flat irons of all times, and used by renowned stylists around the world! The plate is only one inch, so you can use it to s...

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I can't believe that my little baby boy is officially a Kindergartener. No more big fat crayons, or fingerpaints. We're the real deal now, with pencils and folders and notebooks. I was even informed that he would like some "cool pencils", and not the "junky" yellow ones.. So, I was on a mission.  How do you think I did guys? These are Cadoozles from the Zebra Pen company! Aren't they so cute!? I love the Cadoozles, they are mechanical pencils that come in six bright and fun themes!  I love the fact that they look just like a regular pencil, down to the eraser. That way Tater gets used to using a "real" pencil, how to hold it, etc, but still gets the fun designs, and the "super cool" look! I also like that now he doesn't need to worry about keeping up with a pencil sharpener. I can help him fill the lead and then he doesn't have to worry about it. These pencils are a great hit with Tater and his friends. In fact,...

I am so excited to announce that I am a Glow Crazy Brand Ambassador! I love Glow Crazy products, and I was so excited to be able to work with them again!! Tater really loved the Glow Crazy Distance Doodler, so we were really excited to get to try the Glow Crazy Glow To Go this time around! Now, let me start off by saying I am always trying to find products to keep the boys busy in the car.. This one is perfect for Tater! He is crazy about drawing, coloring and art anyway, so this was right up his alley! The Glow To Go includes four different colored glow pads, a easy to carry handle, and a lightwand (attached with a string so it won't get lost!) I liked the fact that it has a pocket to keep the stencils in.. We had a really hard time keeping up with the Distance Doodler stencils, so this will help a lot! We do a lot of driving at night, so this was great for Tater to keep busy in the car. He seems to have an aversion to sleeping in the car, so I was happy to see him ...