Flip Out Mama

Disclosure: I received a complimentary product in order to facilitate this review. Although a product was received, all opinions are my own and my experiences are in no way influenced by any outside means.  We have always had a love/hate relationship with our boys sharing a room. I love the fact that all of their toys,  crap,  games, bedding, etc. is confined to one room, but it is really hard to find them both a way to express themselves without leaving the other one out. We tried to divide the room into two "halves", one for Tater, one for Bean, but that didn't work out. So, we were stuck with finding something that would work for both of them. Enter Fathead.com . Problem solved!  When we got the chance to review one of Fathead's giant wall decals , I was thrilled, but a little worried. Would we be able to find something to fit both boys personality? Could the hubby and I actually pull this off (literally and figuratively), and make it look decent? What if we...

Can you believe Crayola is celebrating their 110th birthday? That is crazy! To celebrate, the eight original crayons are throwing a huge birthday bash at The Crayola Experience, which is the world's only Interactive Family Crayola Attraction. Right now, we're helping them spread the news, and telling you how you can join the fun!  How can you join in on the fun? You can FOLLOW the crayons on their adventure, LEARN more about each color and enter to WIN a trip for 4 to celebrate their birthday and the Grand Opening of the all new Crayola Experience this coming May, 2013! Visit the Crayola Facebook page and click "enter now" for your chance to be first in line when the Crayola Experience reopens. The new Crayola Experience features four floors of new interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind attractions that will bring the magic of color and your child's creativity to life! The winner will be among the first to experience the fun, along with a three- night, a...

It's time for a great giveaway! Yay!!! It's spring time, and that means new beginnings, and fresh starts! Nothing better to give you a fresh start than a fresh new look, right? I don't know about you guys, but any occasion to get new makeup is good for me! We have some awesome new products from Rimmel London to share with you guys today, and we are going to give you a chance to win too! Yay!  Here's how to get the perfect smoky eye!  The first product that we have to tell you about is the awesome ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner. This eyeliner is really great, it goes on easy and smooth. This eyeliner is perfect for a smoky eye! It's smudge proof and sweat proof, which is great, and it's only $4.49! It also comes in ten different shades!  Next up? ScandalEyes Eye Shadow Sticks! I LOVE eye shadow sticks, they are so easy to apply, no mess, no stress! These eye shadow sticks are $4.49 each and come in nine different shades. I love the ...

I always LOVE to check out new products, and I am especially partial to health and beauty products! I think every girl is, aren't they? So, I was beyond thrilled when I got the chance to try out some of Olay's new Fresh Effects products!  Here is a little bit about each of the new products and what they have to offer:  Va-Va-Vivid!- Powered Contour Cleansing System: This powerful brush with super-soft, supple bristles gently massages your skin for a healthy-looking glow and a full-face cleansing. Shine, Shine Go Away!- Shine Minimizing Cleanser: This cleanser has all the purifying power of a mask, but lathers and rinses like a daily cleanser to remove 2X more dirt, oil, and make-up than basic cleansing. Bead Me Up!- Exfoliating Cleanser: Foaming bubbles and exfoliating microbeads come together to gently purify and lift away dirt, while softly scrubbing your skin for a beautifully fresh, healthy look. S’Wipe Out!- Refreshing Make-up Removal Cloths: Thes...

Most of you that know me, know that my hubby is the cook in our family. He is the one who works in a restaurant, he is the one that makes up delicious recipes in his head without ever looking at a cookbook or pinning a thing to Pinterest like me! He is the brains and the brawn in the kitchen, and I am very lucky to have a guy that likes to cook, and better yet, is good at it! However, the one thing my hubby does complain about is how uncomfortable our kitchen is. After spending all day in a fancy, commercial kitchen, our little tiny kitchen is just too small for him. The other thing he complains about is how much his feet hurt. At his job, they have special anti fatigue floor mats that are approved by their corporate offices to make sure they help keep their feet from hurting, and don't slip. However, at home, we just have our regular old tile floor. When my hubby comes home from a long day at work, and wants to cook dinner, he goes from standing on those nice mats, to st...

With two boys in my house, it is no secret that we have to try every new toy for boys as soon as it comes on the market. That is just the way it is! So, when the new Transformers Prime Beast Hunters were announced, the boys knew they just had to get their hands on them! There are several new toys coming out right now, and they are all awesome! There truly is something for everyone!  The new toys include, TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS DELUXE Assortment (Approximate retail price: $14.99) TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS VOYAGER CLASS Assortment (Approximate retail price: $19.99) KRE-O TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS RIPCLAW STRIKE Building Set (Approximate retail price: $16.99). Buy them HERE! I knew that my boys would LOVE these new Transformers, and I was right! We were sent the Predaking figure to try out, and the boys were soooo excited! Here's some important Predaking info if you need to know: Take your Transformers adventures to the next level with this in...

I was reading an article the other day about the NYU Cardiac Center and all the great work they do there, and it got me thinking. March 29 was my one year heart surgery anniversary. The whole process was so surreal to me and I still can not believe that it is one year out from the surgery. I was so so scared and I just couldn't even process my feelings on that day. But, now, one year later, I am just extremely and incredibly thankful for the way that science has progressed and made things better for my whole family.  The whole process of the surgery in and of itself was just so surreal and strange. I was awake for the whole procedure, although I napped on and off during the six hours it took to get things done. I felt the catheter being put in,I felt the wire as it went through my groin up to my heart. I actually felt the doctor burning the extra pathways off of my heart. It was the most surreal and crazy thing I have ever experienced in my life. I remember the songs that were o...