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I am so excited to bring you guys a review from Fisher Price today! You guys know they are one of our favorite brands!  Well, the product we got to review was absolutely perfect for my Bean!  He has been feeling a little left out of the technology loop lately, and I felt really bad for him. Mommy has her laptop that I am always on, Tater has his iPod and his 3DS and daddy has his iPad. Poor little Beanie has nothing at all, and he has been really jealous!  We got the chance to review the Fisher Price Smart Tablet , and I can't even tell you guys how excited he was to unwrap that box!  "Masey has an iPad! Masey has an iPad!" he just kept screaming! It was so cute! The Smart Tablet is adorable, and it is perfect for little ones! The screen lights up and changes colors, and there are tons of educational games and activities on it. There are numbers, letters, music, typing, games, and more! It only takes three AA batteries, which we always have...

I am a picky pillow person. There, I said it.  I have a hard time finding a pillow that I really like. We own about 12 pillows, and I don't like any of them. The only pillow I've ever really loved?  Let me tell you about it.  It was my daddy's pillow. Yes, my daddy that died eight years ago.  I took his pillow, and I kept it.  It was made of down, and really heavy. Absolutely the perfect pillow.  I hoarded that pillow. It was almost like that pillow was my only connection left to my daddy, and I hung onto that pillow.  Until 2006. When we got the boxer from hell.  And, I mean that. Jada was the absolute worst dog in the world.  One day, I came home from work, and she had EATEN (ate?) the loveseat, my wicker clothes hamper, and my lovely daddy's pillow.  And that was the end of it.  Until now.  When Pacific Pillows gave me the chance to review one of their pillows, I jumpe...

Usually when I am telling you guys about a great product or brand, it's for the boys. (Boo. they get everything.) But, every great once in a while, I get to tell you guys about something great for us! (Moms, I mean..) I found a great site called PlusSizeLingerieBoutique.com , and they have some really cute lingerie!  Here is the product I got to review:  This is the Peggy Chemise and Robe set, and I absolutely love it!  It has been SO hot here, I mean really like 105 degrees, and this is absolutely perfect for those hot nights when my usual sweatpants are not an option!  It is absolutely adorable, too! I love polka dots, and I like the fact that this set is casual and playful while still being sexy.  It's made of satin and is really silky and soft, perfect for those summer nights when I have to go to bed with a sunburn. (Wait, what am I talking about, that's every night!) That wasn't the only cute thing I found, though. The...

Let's just say, how freaking scary is buying your first home? Why did no one tell me this!? We are discussing buying a house, and I am so scared! There is so much to learn! What a scary process this has been!  I have tried to research the process and learn as much as I can.  I have been looking online and reading as much as I can about all things home buying, and all things real estate.  Last night, my hubby was freaking out because I was looking at santa  monica ca real estate!   "Do you think we are moving there!?" he asked.  NO, I am just trying to get my head around all the different aspects of the real estate market. I'm trying to get an idea of what different houses are selling for in different parts of the country.  I'm trying to figure out if we need a real estate agent, and what one can do for us. Not to mention how to choose the right one. So freaking stressful!! Why did I want to do this in the firs...

If I was a rich girl, there are so many things I would do.  I would buy a big house, nothing fancy, just big enough for everyone!  I would get some new cars, dependable and nice!  Buy us all a fancy wardrobe, well, not fancy, just nice...  My boys would get toys, all the toys they wanted, and not just at Christmas time like they do now! I would make sure we all had everything that we could ever need!  I would put some money up for the boy's college funds, and then...  Then, we would take a big family vacation!    And, how would we get there? Oh, I'll tell you how! We wouldn't drive, we wouldn't even fly on a regular plane.  We would take an air charter service , our very own plane.  Ahh, how nice would it be!?  It would just be so nice to not have to stress, to not have to worry for a change.  To know that the bills were going to be paid, and on time! (Does such a thing exis...

Once upon a time, there was a girl. A girl who wanted to get a job. She was a very smart girl, witty and cool and a super awesome blogger.  The position she was applying for was one that she would be great at.  A customer service call center rep for a very big online retailer.  The job paid more than this girl had ever made before, and included benefits from day one!  How exciting!  The girl filled out the application, no problem, and clicked send.  Oops, only one problem. The part that said please attach your resume. And it was required. Uh, oh.. what was the beautiful, smart girl supposed to do?  I mean, she had heard of resume letters before, but she didn't have one of her own.  Flashbacks to high school business courses flashed in her head.  What in the world was she supposed to even put on a resume?  She was a waitress for ten years and a stay at home mom after that.  This g...

Well, I have no more excuses.  I am now a full time, stay at home, blogging mama.  And it's time to start exercising! Ewwww.. So, no more excuses..  I have been thinking of what I want to do...  I am really not sure.  I have considered Zumba, workout videos, ab toning belts, the treadmill... Nothing really sounds fun for me though, but I guess it's not really supposed to be fun is it?  I'm wondering if I can just play more with the boys, maybe running around, on the trampoline, in the pool, maybe that would work?  I don't know, excersise has never been one of my favorite things.. And it shows, lol!  Anybody got any recommendations? Fun and easy workout tips? Help!

Today I am really excited to share a super cool product with you guys. The product is called Prevention, from a company called Skin Smoothy and it is an acne cream unlike any acne cream you have ever seen before!  Look at what this product can do:  Here's what the folks at Skin Smoothy have to say about this product, called Prevention: Daily Clear Skin Lotion SkinSmoothy™  fights adult acne with a powerful synergistic blend of Amazon botanicals.  Studies show this blend reduces acne lesions by 72%, and sebum production by over 63%.    Deep from the harsh climate of the rainforest emerge some of the most healing plants on earth.     Prevention delivers the legendary antioxidants of the acai plant for ...

As you guys know, our family LOVES Fisher Price products. If I had to pick a single brand as my family's favorite, it would have to be them! Fisher Price makes really durable, cute, and fun toys that I know my kids will enjoy (even the big one!)So, anytime we have a chance to work with them, I am always ready for it!  This time around, we got the chance to check out a new product line called the Giggle Gang ! These little guys are SO cute!  They are soft, round plush toys, but they have a twist. When your baby squeezes or shakes them, they each let out their own funny, adorable giggle! They are the sweetest thing!   I didn't know how Bean would react to these, since he is getting bigger these days. These are recommended for six months and up, so I thought he might be too big! I was wrong! He LOVES his little Giggle Gang guy.. In fact, he calls it "HIS BABY!" How cute is that!? He carries it around all the time, and every time it laughs, he laughs...

This morning, I spent two whole hours looking at plants online. I mean, seriously, who does that?  I just kept looking at these beautiful plants that I wish I had. I found some really beautiful plants, online shop Seranata. This place had some really gorgeous ones! I really have to get my garden back. Or at the very least, a couple of containers in the back yard. I hate having no plants (except weeds, of course!) and I really miss them! These days, the only gardening I worry about is trimming the grass when it gets up over the toys in the backyard.  I have got to get a handle on my yard work, and also on my gardening! I really miss having fresh veggies and herbs, and beautiful flowers to look at!

Almost everybody is doing it…. Getting Hemorhoids! At some point in your life, you will probably get a hemorrhoid.   How am I so sure?  Because at some point in our lives, we might be overweight, have a sedentary job, be pregnant, not eat properly, lift things that are too heavy, not have enough fiber, etc.. (The many reasons for hemorrhoids) So now that we have established that you will probably get a hemorrhoid, I can certainly enlighten you to the fact that you will not find this a pleasant experience.  A hemorrhoid is no badge of honor, not fun dinner conversation, and not something that you post about to all of your friends on your Facebook account… (STATUS: with hemorrhoids)… 5 people like this??? The one product that has worked for me, and I know it will work for you as well, is Anuice (www.anuice.com).  Anuice is a cold therapy medical device that is FDA approved!  To be more detailed, it’s a medical grade plastic device that is shaped lik...

Car Seat buying is one of the most important purchases that you have to make for your babies. There are so many things to take into consideration. I recently came across a great website, Carseatonline.net, that takes all of the questions out of car seat purchases and installation. They have tons of tips and tricks for new parents and experienced parents.  There are lots of tips for choosing the right car seats, installation guides, FAQ's and much, much more. It is really a go to guide for all car seat related info!  This site can be a great asset to any parent who is needing advice, or just wants to make sure that they are choosing the correct car seat and installing it correctly! This has been a sponsored post.

Sometimes it seems like my whole life is a mishap of some sort! Really, it's like every day there is some kind of crisis or catastrophe. As we speak, Bean just knocked the metal door off of the fuse box somehow. How did he get to it? Who knows! I swear, this house is like a circus!!  Of all the mishaps I have faced, there is perhaps one that stands out in my mind as, while maybe not the worst, definitely the one that hurt me the most!  When Tater has two, we decided to take a trip to the zoo. It was the first time we had ever done anything like that since becoming a "family", and we were really excited! Although we got lost along the way,  and the 1.5 hour trip to the zoo took almost four hours, we were still optimistic and happy when we arrived! It was going to be a great day! Back then, I was a "prepared" mom. I had packed us a whole bag of nice snacks, including some fruit and bottles of water. I had one of those fancy little "co...

Hey everybody!  Can you believe that it is almost time for back to school?? It's almost here!  We are planning a big Back To School Bash here at Flip Out Mama, and we are looking for sponsors!  We are going to be featuring all sorts of Back To School products, from clothes and shoes, to school supplies, snacks and much, much more!  If you are a company that would like to be featured in our Back To School Bash, feel free to contact Dawn at burton40444@gmail.com anytime!  Remember, there is no fee to participate, but we do have a limited number of spots available, so get in touch! 

The thing about Tater is.. he has no idea that he is six. Seriously.  He thinks he is like sixteen. Staying up all hours of the night, sleeping late, throwing clothes everywhere. Eating everything in the house, playing on his iPod and 3DS ALL THE TIME. Seriously, the kid thinks he is grown. So, for the last six months, when he has asked me for his own email account, I wasn't really surprised. But the answer has always been NO WAY! I just didn't feel like it was safe for someone his age to have that kind of responsibility. I didn't think it was a good idea. Until now, that is.  We recently got the chance to try out Kidsemail.org, and I have changed my mind about letting Tater have his own email account! Kidsemail.org allows me to have complete control over what is going on in Tater's email account. I can see every email that comes in and every email that goes out. He is still able to keep in touch with his friends, his grandma that lives in Texas,...

Even if you didn't get dad a present this father's day, it's not too late to send him a great e-card! He will think you were on the ball the whole time!  Ojolie has some beautiful Father's Day ecards and you will love them! So will dad!  If you are looking for thoughtful, artistic ecards for dad, you will not be disappointed! So, what are you waiting for?? Hurry up and head on over to Ojolie, so dad won't think you forgot him! 

Decisions, decisions..  It seems like every thing in my life these days is based on the fact that I need to make a decision.  I am kind of tired of making decisions. I would like for everything to just kind of fall into place now. As most of you know, I quit my job about a month ago, to go back to being a stay at home mom where I belong.  Or at least, where I thought I belonged.  My hubs got a second job, making much more than I was at my job.  He stands by the sentiment that he would much rather work two jobs and have me here with the boys than have to do dinner, baths, bed, etc by himself like he has done for the past year.  I am very grateful for that.  However, I have the never ending guilt that I am doing nothing to help pay the bills, and am just dead weight. I mean, the blog makes me a little bit of money and gets us some cool stuff, but not enough to pay the bills.  So, when I heard about a *giant...

I am such a fan of Suave products! They make great quality products at an affordable price, and that is something that everyone can enjoy! What I really love about Suave is that their Naturals line smells just as good, if not better, than the *much* more expensive "Bath and Body" brands!  Recently, we got a chance to try a BRAND NEW product from Suave, their Everlasting Sunshine scent! We got to try the Body Wash and the Body Lotion . I was very impressed with both of them!  The first thing that I noticed about this scent is how much it smells like B&BW Pearberry, which is one of my favorites!  The body wash is really good, it left my skin really soft and smelling good, and the lotion just added to the silky softness!  This is the perfect Summer scent, it is uplifting and yummy! I absolutely love it, and I think it might be my new favorite! (Replacing, of course, my old favorite of Suave Wild Cherry Blossom!)  I just wanted to s...

Losing weight is a dream for those who are overweight or obese. This is something very horrible and difficult to live with excess weight as it makes their lives miserable and stops them to take active part in social activities. In some cases, this problem gets even worse and people are hunted by psychological problems. The real problem is that once you become overweight, it will be very difficult for you to get rid of it. There are countless  weight loss programs in market that claims to help you reduce your extra weight but only some of them actually work. Now the time has come for you to completely get rid of overweight issue and you no longer need to hide yourself into your home to avoid getting punched by friends or colleges at work. Vic Magary, a former soldier and personnel trainer introduced a very successful fat loss product known as “31 Day Fat Loss Cure”. He has shared some very effective exercises that are helping people to reduce there extra fat within 31 day...

I don't have any girls to dress up in pigtails and dresses and cute sparkly shoes.    It's a sad, sad world.  So, I am stuck trying to dress these two stinky boys as cute as I can, with what I've  got...  Luckily, I now have a new partner in the fight against ugly boy clothes, and it is Headline Shirts!  They make super funny, witty tee shirts for men, women and kids.  We recently got the chance to review Headline Shirts, and I had the hardest time choosing!  I couldn't decide which one we should get!  Just look at some of the hilarious and fun shirts I found:  I loved all of these, especially the Muppet one! I finally decided on this one, since Tater loves Darth Vader!  How awesome is this? Darth Vader with a Pinata! Here is what the kid's version looks like:  (This is not Tater, his shirt is in the dirty clothes pile---AGAIN!)  He was SO excited w...

As you guys know, I always have big plans, goals that I am *for sure* going to do, that don't always come to pass. Right now, I am working on our own little homestead, fixing things up and all that that entails. However, I have always wondered what it would it be like to own a winery. I have been to some beautiful weddings at wineries, and I have always wondered what it would be like to be the people behind the scenes.  Well, for 18 years, Peter Svans was the guy behind the scenes! He owned a winery for 18 years, and he knows the ins and outs, all the details that everyone wants to know! And now, he has written a book about his experiences, both the good and the not so good, and he is sharing it all!  Peter's book is called " Making Your Own Wine (What It's Really Like To Start, Run, and Profitably Sell a Winery )". I can not wait to start this book and find out all the juicy details of running a successful winery. I think it will be pretty awes...

Okay, usually I am here to tell you guys about the best products, brands or companies that I have seen lately. But, today, I am going to be telling you guys about something a little bit different. Today I am going to be telling you about a super talented young actress that I think is going to be making a big splash in Hollywood and I bet she will soon be a household name!  Sadie Calvano is only fifteen years old, but this girl has some serious talent! (And, as most of you know, my beautiful niece is named Sadie, so I am a bit partial to people named Sadie!) This girl has been acting since she was seven years old! She has starred on the show NCIS as well as appearing in the bio-epic "J. Edgar", which was directed by Clint Eastwood! She is absolutely gorgeous, and extremely talented!  You can check out her website to find out a little more about her, and watch this hilarious clip from her ABC Family Pilot that she did with one of my favorite actresses, Jennie Gart...

I wish that I had went to school for a full time MBA. My life would definitely be in a different place than it is right now. Not that I am not happy, because I am, but it would be so nice to not have money worries. To just be financially stable for a little while, would be nice! I would love to go back to school someday, but at this point in my life, it really doesn't seem like that is going to be a possibility! Maybe someday. Who knows? I just want my boys to be proud of me. I know that they don't care if I have a college degree, but I still want to make them proud. I just want them to be happy. And know that I tried my best. I know that they love me no matter what, but I don't want them to think of me as a failure. If I had never left college in the first place, going back now would be so much easier. I know it's cliche' but, really, after you quit you never go back.  So, if you are thinking of quitting college, do not do it! It is not worth it! Jus...