{The Search for Santa Paws on Blu-ray & DVD}

One of my favorite times of the year is around the holidays. I have 3 kids and 2 of them are younger and we are just getting them into some of our holiday traditions. And one of them is watching holiday movies and spending time together as we get closer to the holidays. We love to make cookies and hot chocolate and just enjoy each others time. On our list of family movies to watch is The Search for Santa Paws!

{23 Giveaways Ending Soon! Just a Reminder}

We have 23 giveaways ending really soon and that will wrap up our Holiday Gift Event! We hope if you havent entered that you will get your entries in for some of these wonderful products!

{Hickory Farms Blog Tour}

My family and i are no strangers to Hickory Farms. They have a great selection of yummy gifts. If you have been lucky enough to try one of their gift sets then you know what i am talking about. We love the sausages and the cheeses. The spreads that they pair with their items are always fantastic . This year like others i know their will be a few people that receive Hickory Farms from our family for the holidays. We love their great selections and always find their products make wonderful gifts.

{CSN - Elenco Snap Circuits}

If you follow our blog, you probably already know that we love CSN stores. They make shopping online really convenient, fun and best of all they have over 200 stores carrying over a million products, including tons of things that would be perfect for Christmas, including home decor, housewares, cookware, toys, bedding and much much more.

While I of course always make sure to get the kids some fun things for Christmas, I also love giving the kids gifts that they can learn from. But giving things are fun AND educational - that's my favorite combination!  If your kids enjoy building things or figuring out how things work, I found a great gift idea at CSN stores that I just love. It's the Elenco Snap Circuits Pro Board Game which kids can use to learn about electronics. It's recommended for ages 8 and up.

{"Mom's Sanity Saver Car Box"}

I've never been the best at planning.  It never bothered me much until I had kids.  When my daughter was little, I started out carrying a diaper bag; but as she got older, I started thinking, "We're only taking a quick trip to the store; I won't need the diaper bag."  So as you can imagine, it wasn't long before I found myself out with a wet, hungry toddler with no diapers, no snacks and a 20 minute drive home - total meltdown!

{Amazing Clubs}

I love finding the perfect gifts, but sometimes that can be tough. We have discovered a gift club company that makes it easy. It's called Amazing Clubs. The offer over 30 different clubs with 3, 6, and 12 month memberships and seasonal memberships (or if it's a gift for yourself you can sign up for a month-by-month renewable membership).

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{Tips for a Happy Holiday}

On the Holidays, do stress and worry go hand in hand with food and family for you? Yeah, for us too. Here are some ideas I’ve come across that might help:

Keep It Real - To help reduce stress, set realistic expectations (and then be willing to let even those go) or even set your expectations a little bit low to start with. Have you ever gone to see a movie that everyone was raving about and then thought, well that was alright, but not worth all the fuss. Sometimes I think that happens because you’ve heard amazing stuff about it and built it up in your mind so much that it couldn’t possibly live up to the hype. If you build up the most fantastic, amazing day in your mind, it can’t possibly live up. Keep in mind that things won't be perfect; just relax and have fun.

You are Not Martha Stewart - accept this fact and move on.  That right there will get rid of a lot of stress and pressure.

Reconsider Tradition  - Don’t feel like you have to follow everyone else's ideas for the Holiday.  Two kinds of gravy, three kinds of cranberries, and three different kinds of pie is enough to stress anyone out!  If you want to start a new tradition or be completely un-traditional, you might want to try it. You probably want to let everyone know in advance on this one especially if you have a conservative family. And hey, it might get you off the hook of ever having to host a family dinner ever again, lol

Be Prepared - Get ready whatever you can ahead of time - clean rooms a day or so in advance (and banish the kids from those rooms), fix desserts salads breads and sides ahead of time. The less you have to worry about, the more you can relax and spend time with your family and friends.

Be Willing to Ask for and/or Accept Help - Have friends and family bring a dish to share and/or games to play - This can make things easier when it isn’t all up to you to provide all the meal and all the entertainment. This makes it as easier on you, and most people really like to help and participate.

Just Roll With It - If turkey takes longer to cook than you thought, your brother arrives late, or the rolls burned, just roll with it - don’t let little things ruin your day, just go with it, keep a sense of humor, and make the best of things.

Keep in mind that the meal does not define you. Your family and friends will love you ( or hate you :-)   ) regardless of the meal. You do not have to plan, cook, serve, and clean up perfectly and without any help. Don’t try so hard to impress anyone, just enjoy yourself and keep in mind the things you are thankful for.

Happy Holidays! . . . and good luck  ;-)







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{Winners Announcements 11/21}

Here are the winners from the first part of our Holiday Gift Event. You all have been emailed and i await your email back! Dont forget we have 23 new giveaways listed! Including a {Human Touch Foot & Calf Massager (ARV $449)} Woohoo! Thanks to everyone who entered:) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!


{Kidtoons Prizepack}#57 Briann

{Snapware 2 Layer Cupcake Carrier}#197 c allen

{EatSmart Precision Pro Kitchen Scale}#18 Addison K.A.T.

{Zuvo 150 Water Filtration System}#94 termakova

{Trading Phrases Wall Decal}#50 captainliss40

{Spin & Go Touchless Mop System}#35 Haydensmommy05

{Lotus Home Cleaning System}#92 D.Calvert

{Oransi Robby Wash Ball}#23 ruthhill74

{Izola Shower Curtain}#85 Shawna

{VerTerra Dinnerware/5 winners} #178#99#39#12#87
Tabathia
Keonte' S
Rebecca W
Judy
Fairy Good Mommy


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{Bakugan - Review}

Everytime that I think that Bakugan can't possibly get any cooler, they do! I'm sure you're familiar with Bakugans. They are the ball-shaped miniature figures that pop open when rolled onto a special metal card.  They are used in a strategy game in which the player's bakugan battle to win the Gate cards. My kids love the figures and play with them even without playing the actual game.

{The Human Touch CirQlation Elite Foot & Calf Massager - ARV $449 } + Giveaway

I absolutely love the Human Touch CirQlation Elite HT-1360 Foot & Calf Massager. Human Touch is a great company that provides high-quality, massage and wellness products, including award-winning massage chairs, handheld massagers, foot and calf massagers, and relaxation furniture. They have been in business for over 30 years developing state-of-the-art massage systems that are designed to do the same massage movements used by massage professionals. Being able to get a massage that emulates what massage professionals do, whenever you want, in the privacy of your own home.  Love it!

These are a few of their awesome looking massage chairs:

{Hannah Montana Forever: Who Is Hannah Montana? DVD}

One of my daughters favorite shows for the last few years has been Hannah Montana. I must say that i have been known to catch an episode with her, and she just loves it. You never know what Hannah/Miley will do next to keep her identity a secret. With only a few of her friends that really know the truth Miley is constantly juggling living the life of a normal teen as well as a secret life of a super star. Hannah Montana Forever: Who Is Hannah Montana? DVD was released on November 2nd. My daughter has literally watched this over and over. It has 8 awesome episodes, as well as the very first episode and the shocking episode where Hannah takes the wig off! Who will she tell and what does this mean for Miley? This is a must have series collection for any Hannah Montana fans. This can be purchased for around $19.99 and would make a fantastic stocking stuffer!

HANNAH MONTANA FOREVER: WHO IS HANNAH MONTANA?

Studio:

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment


Synopsis:

World-famous superstar Hannah Montana has been living a double life as Malibu teen Miley Stewart?! Say what, say what? In the much-anticipated, 1-hour episode from the all-new season, HANNAH MONTANA FOREVER, the whole world will watch as Hannah takes the wig off ... for good! This is the must-have series collection that includes all of Hannah's biggest moments when she takes off the wig and shares her true identity. Hannah has been rocking the world and living the celebrity life, but behind all the glitz and glamour, she's just a normal teenage girl named Miley Stewart. Things get complicated when she has to keep her true identity from friends, classmates, crushes, paparazzi and millions of fans! Join Miley on a journey of self-discovery in 8 hilarious episodes -- including the sensational series pilot! Watch as she confesses her double life to her BFFs Lilly and Oliver, then to Jake, and then to...? You'll have to watch to find out! Will Hannah finally take center stage as Miley Stewart? It's the big moment y'all have been waiting for -- and you can see it first, only on this DVD! Sweet nibblets!

DVD Bonus Features Include:

* Exclusive: Be The First To Get A Sneak Peek At Ashley Tisdale's Upcoming Movie, SHARPAY'S FABULOUS ADVENTURE!

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{Announcement} - Human Touch Elite Foot and Calf Massager

We are so excited about our newest review AND GIVEAWAY that will be starting on November 20th!

Let me tell you a little bit about our featured giveaway sponsor:

Human Touch provides a wide variety of massage and wellness products including award winning massage chairs, handheld massagers, relaxation furniture, and foot and calf massager.  They are the number one supplier of massage chairs in the US and have been developing state of the art massage produced for over thirty years! If you (or someone special on your gift list) are looking to reduce muscle tension, pain, or stress definitely check out Human Touch. 

They will be giving away a Human Touch Elite Foot and Calf Massager HT-1360 (value $449.00) right here on Smart and Trendy Moms!  So be sure to check back between Nov 20th and Dec 5th.

Are you excited? I know I am!

Look for the giveaway starting on November 20th.  In the meantime, stop by Human Touch and check out all their great chairs and massagers, and you might want to start thinking about what you’ll do if you win the foot & calf massager. Will you keep it for yourself or will you wrap it up for someone special?


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{Dassant Premium Baking Mixes} + Giveaway

I cannot really think of a time of year that I bake more than around the holidays. I love to make sweet yummy treats for our family and friends. My kids always love to get in on the action and the whole family just loves it when the house fills with the smell of something freshly baked. This year we were are able to celebrate and bake with a few premium baking mixes from Dassant. From the very start I knew these were going to turn out great. With the easy to follow instructions and fantastic mixes, my family and I enjoyed the mixes we tried. We could not stop ourselves from making the Truffle Brownies first. They were moist and taste great!  They were a hit with my chocolate lovers and did not last long in our house:)

{Zoobles}+ Giveaway

Have you heard of Zoobles? Fun bright colored balls that transform into adorable little creatures! These adorable little things have been such a hit in my house. My daughter in particular will play with hers for hours and never forgets to take them with her. Each one comes with their own "Happitat." She has so much fun watching them pop open when placed on it. They roll and play and create hours of fun! The single packs come complete with a Zooble and their own Happitat equipped with a hot spot to magnetically transform and display your Zooble. Happitats open to reveal a rest area to tuck away your Zooble.

{Super Sipperz}+Giveaway

Super Sipperz are a very cool idea.  They are straws with connectors that you can build amazing creations with and then use those creations to drink with.  Totally fun!  These are awesome because they are fun and they encourage kids to be creative too.

You can use them to make creations to drink through or you can use them just to build with also. They are totally fun either way, but who doesn't need that extra bit of incentive every once in a while to get the kids to drink their juice. And they are getting my kids to drink a lot more water too because I have them test their creations with water (and they do a lot of testing, lol).  Then, they drink juice through it once they are happy with what they've built.

{Softlips® PURE 100% Natural} + Giveaway

Softlips has always been one of my favorite lip moisturizers! I would say that I may be a bit of addict. I am constantly putting it on and finding new flavors to add to my collection. Softlips has come out with a great new line of 100% Natural lip polish with a light coconut scent as well as lip glosses, lip butter, and tinted balms, with a light vanilla-berry scent. All of which are free of preservatives, phthalates, sulfates, parabens, mineral oil and gluten. I am not completely sure what all that means. But i do know that means my favorite brand for lip products just got better!

{ShaToBu}+ Giveaway

I am all for a product that will give me sleeker silhouette. ShaToBu is that and so much more. They say it is "The Workout You Wear". With resistance bands built right on the garment, your muscles will work harder while you go about your daily activities. It is reported that by wearing one you can burn up to 12% more calories by doing regular daily activities .These are so much more advanced than the typical shaper and offers the wearer much more than a great look!

{Pillow Pets} + Giveaway

Pillow Pets are adorable soft and cuddly stuffed animals that fold out into a pillow. They are made of amazingly soft chenille, and are totally cute and cuddly. It is really neat for kids to have such a cute cuddly security-buddy.

They are fun to play with and then when nap time comes, you simply unfasten the strap from across the bottom and unfold for use as a pillow.

{PetCakes}+Giveaway

PetCakes are about the cutest new toys on the planet! They are puppies that sit snuggled in their own cupcake. Each puppy has its own deliciousness about them and cannot be resisted by anyone! My kids went crazy over them and enjoy hours of sweet fun with them. My daughter received four of these yummy little guys. They're all so cute that she does not even have a favorite, she says she loves them all. I love that they are durable, bright colored, super cute and affordable. My daughter is so excited that PetCakes will soon be launching a new interactive world on their website. These will make perfect gifts for the holidays as well as birthdays and more.

{Noodle Head Travel Buddies} +Giveaway

If you have children then you know the feeling of looking in the rear view mirror to find the kids sound asleep with their poor little heads drooping forward or to the sides. I hate that! I have used rolled baby blankets, jackets, and anything in reach to prop their little heads up till the ride is over. But with a Travel Buddie you no longer have to worry about that. Travel Buddies are designed to comfortably support sleepy heads. And the best part for your kids is that they are just like their favorite toy. They will want to take their Travel Buddies with them everywhere. I really love that they can really be used anywhere! We take my sons in our motor home for long rides as well as regular travel.

{My Lip Stuff} + Giveaway open WORLDWIDE

My Lip Stuff has hundreds of flavors of natural lip balm. They are a fun company with an awesome product. Their website says: "My Lip Stuff's ultimate mission is to end the suffering of people with chapped lips all across the land. In the process, we strive to end animal testing and save the environment with chemical-free natural products!"

The creator and owner of my lip stuff is Brea. She began making lip balm as a hobby. Once she found the perfect blend of butters, oils, and beeswax, her friends and family loved it so much that it eventually became a business. She is also makes lotions, sprays, creams, bath salts and lip gloss.  My Lip Stuff lip balms are skin, earth, and animal friendly, and they hand make all their products in very small batches to ensure freshness.

{Milly the Pinkest Kitten}+Giveaway

What's not to love about a kitten that is pink? I knew right away that my daughters would love Milly the Pinkest Kitten. They love kittens and of course love pink. Milly is perfect for girls of all ages. There are ten wonderful and adorable products available. All pink and all super cute. The Milly Wanna Be come as ballerinas, fairy's and princesses. Some are available with scented carriers so that they can take her with them. The Birthday themed Milly's would make an amazing birthday gift!

{Little Dress Up Shop}+Giveaway

One of the things I loved most as a little girl was playing dress up. My sister and I would play for hours and hours just pretending and having fun. My girls are not any different. They love dress up and love having friends over to play and pretend. Finding durable, and comfortable dress up clothes is a must for any princess or fairy. My daughters newest dress up outfit is from Little Dress Up Shop and she loves it. We received the Pink Princess Mermaid outfit. The quality of this outfit was beyond my expectations. It is easy to put on and the fit is perfect. No itchy fabrics and it is machine washable!I think that it is brilliant that they also have dress up items available for dolls as well! What a fun way to play and pretend along with their favorite doll.You can get the same Pink Mermaid Princess outfit for $27.99 + FREE SHIPPING in U.S.!

{Klutz Books} +Giveaway

I absolutely LOVE Klutz books! Every year for Christmas, I make sure that my kids get a couple of books, and I always make sure to include at least one book by Klutz.   They have lots of great activity books that come with the supplies needed for the activity. They have a wide range of books in lots of different categories which include “how to,“ arts and crafts, building, drawing, science, games, puzzles, jewelry, and tons more. You can also get extra supplies from their site.

{Gummy Lump Wooden Work Bench}+Giveaway

Gummy Lump has again shown me that toys can be functional, made well, and spark my kids imagination. My kids are so hard on toys. So finding great toys that can withstand them and still be functional enough to pass down is a must! Gummy Lump offers attractive, well made, toys that peak a child’s interests, talents, and imagination. It is no surprise that many toys available from them are award winning toys that you can count on to be some of the best available for your kids.

{Gourmet Gift Baskets.com} + Giveaway

Who doesn't love a gift basket? A beautiful collection of tasty treats!  We have discovered an awesome gift basket company called Gourmet Gift Baskets.  They make handmade gift baskets with gourmet foods, and they have a huge selection of baskets.

We got the chance to try the "Nutcracker Drum Christmas Gift Basket" which has nutcracker cookies, chocolate peppermint cookie brittle, peanut brittle, butter wafers, white chocolate amaretto wafers, English toffee caramels (my favorite!), peanut roll, and praline pecans, which are all amazing and all contained in a keepsake drum. This is a high quality selection of treats in a beautiful container drum bowl - the perfect gift for Christmas!  The basket was very well packaged; it was obvious that the contents did not shift at all and were beautifully displayed.  The couple of artificial poinsettias included completed the festive look.

{Go Go Sports Girls Doll} + Giveaway

Walk down any "pink" aisle in the toy department and you'll see how the dolls go from baby-dolls that need to be cared for to teen-dolls with too-much make-up and skimpy clothing. There really aren't many choices in between.

If you are a mom to a girl, you know how hard it can be to find dolls that are age-appropriate, affordable, cute, and fun. Go Go Sports Dolls are all of those things and more. They are an adorable line of dolls that are designed to encourage girls to be active and develop positive self-esteem and healthy lifestyles. The 14" dolls each have a sports uniform and accessories - there is a choice of golf, soccer, running, tennis, gymnastics, dance, softball, swimming, and basketball.  Here are images of a few of them:

{Galison} + Giveaway

As a busy mom, I find myself using lots of stationary and things to keep me organized. I was very excited to discover Galison. Galison makes beautiful boxed note cards, decorative labels, organizers, desk items, and more using fine art and contemporary designs. And they have tons of great holiday designs too.  (Yep, it's that time of year again.)   I love having beautiful desk of supplies to work with!

{First Fitness Balance Battle Combat Fitness} + Giveaway

I'm sure you've seen Aqua Leisure products. They make those great swim floats and sun shades for summertime fun. They have added a new line of products called First Fitness. Their goal with First Fitness is to offer fun active sports equipment and games for kids to get them interested in fitness early and to make fitness fun. I love this. They have a jump rope with a counter, hop balls, obstacles courses, even a kids treadmill and lots more. I love fun things that encourage kids to spend less time with electronics and more time being active.

{Dav} + Giveaway

Dav rainwear is a line of beautiful and sophisticated footwear and accessories for rainy days. I've always loved rainy days and now I look forward to them even more since I've got my Dav boots! If you don't like rainy days, a great pair of Dav boots may just be the thing that changes your mind!  :-)

{Chasing Treasure } +Giveaway

I love jewelry boxes. It is important to have a good jewelry box to keep your jewelry in good condition and well-organized so you can find what you are looking for. When she was little, we got my daughter a small box with two drawers to keep her plastic princess bracelets in. As she got older and has started to get more "grown up" jewelry, she continued to use that box and was constantly loosing earrings or bracelets and sometimes vacuuming them up (Yes, for anyone who has not done it, the vacuum does destroy earrings). As soon as we got her a jewelry box that was well-deigned and beautiful (about a year ago), she hasn't lost or damaged a single pair of earrings! That. to me, proves the importance of a good jewelry box.

{LeCosmetique} + Giveaway

If you have anyone on your list this year that would like some great makeup or makeup accessories, or if you need some great makeup for the Holiday Season, you can find lots of great options on the LeCosmetique website.  LeCosmetique offers high quality cosmetics at affordable prices. 

The site is owned and run by Suzanne Talmont who has put together a superior collection of cosmetic products that you can use to achieve beautiful results.  They have "the essential tools and products for the professional makeup artist and the makeup enthusiast," including lots makeup palettes, lipsticks, cleansers, concealers, makeup cases, and a large selection of brushes and equipment and other accessories and even airbrushing equipment.   I see tons of great things on their site that I would love!

{Dulash} + Giveaway open WORLDWIDE

Who doesn't want long, dark, full eyelashes? Even if I'm not going to be wearing make up for the day, I always put on mascara. I look and feel better when my eyelashes look great. I recently found extra help for my eyelashes. I got the opportunity to try Dulash.

{American Express PASS Blog Tour}

I think as parents it is our jobs to have a discussions with our kids about money, and how to be responsible with it. We have started teaching my oldest daughter about money and i really love the idea of the PASS. The American Express PASS gives you the freedom to allow your kids to be responsible while teaching invaluable lessons about money. PASS is prepaid, so teens can only spend what's preloaded on the Card. There is no risk of overdraft fees for your teen and PASS can't impact your teen's credit. Their website is loaded with information on how it all works and the benefits.

The PASS CARD:
PASS is a prepaid reloadable Card parents give to teens or young adults.

Parents load PASS with funds through an American Express Charge or Credit Card or through a bank, such
as a checking or savings account.

PASS is a better and safer form of currency than cash, credit, or debit. Teens don’t have to carry large amounts of cash, and if lost or stolen, funds can be replaced.Unlike credit, this is a prepaid card so there’s no risk of overspending.

An adult, 18 years or older, must register and load PASS online at www.americanexpress.com/pass, after
verifying the user is 13 years or older.

PASS can be used virtually anywhere that accepts American Express.

Online Account Management:
Online management tools provide control and full transparency into how the Card is being used. Parents can
view real-time transaction history and monitor spending, receive email alerts about low funds or notifications
when a transaction has occurred, disable/enable ATM access, inquire about Card balance 24 hours a day/7
days a week, schedule reload of funds automatically, and load funds for teen’s immediate access, with loading
up to $2,500.

Teens and young adults can manage their account online, view real-time transaction history, and set up text
alerts to receive balance and transaction information.

Benefits and Fees:
PASS has a monthly membership fee of $3.95 per month, waived through October 1, 2011.
There are no fees for image upload, activation, reload, balance inquiries, alerts or Card replacement.
The funds on the Card never expire.
Parents can disable/enable ATM cash withdrawals. A fee of $1.50 applies for each withdrawal.

The monthly membership fee entitles Cardmembers to valuable protections and benefits including:
Roadside Assistance which provides dispatch services including towing, battery recharge, gas delivery,
locksmith service and changing a flat tire. Purchase Protection against accidental damage or theft of eligible items for 90 days up to $1,000.To help teens learn about budgeting and saving, PASS has partnered with Junior Achievement, the world’s largest financial literacy organization.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of American Express and received a gift code to thank me for taking the time to participate.”


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{10 Giveaways ending soon!!}

We have ten giveaways ending in just a few days!! Here is your chance to get your entries in if you have not!

{Kidtoons Prizepack}
{Snapware 2 Layer Cupcake Carrier}
{EatSmart Precision Pro Kitchen Scale}
{Zuvo 150 Water Filtration System}
{Trading Phrases Wall Decal}
{Spin & Go Touchless Mop System}
{Lotus Home Cleaning System}
{Oransi Robby Wash Ball}
{Izola Shower Curtain}
{VerTerra Dinnerware/5 winners}

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{CSN Stores}

We love CSN  Stores here on Smart and Trendy Moms. If you are half as busy as i am then you will at some point find yourself shopping online. CSN makes shopping online convenient, fun and best of all they have over 200 stores carrying over a million products. Everything from home decor, housewares, cookware, kitchen bar stools, toys, bedding and so much more. Shop easy with CSN Stores and only have one online shopping cart. Have fun checking out all they have to offer and keep them in mind for your holiday shopping!

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Adrenalin - Gift Ideas

To me, the things in life that are the most memorable and most important aren’t the things you get, they are the experiences that you have - that special trip or that amazing thing that you got the chance to try.  I know  I’ll never forget the time I got to SCUBA dive with sharks.  With experiences, it’s often the most adrenaline producing ones that are the most powerful and can change the way you think about your life and yourself.

We have come across an awesome site that offers just such experiences.  It’s called Adrenalin. They have the most awesome gifts ideas ever!  It's an Australian company that offers Australian and International experiences - from mild to extreme. The general categories they offer are Motorsport, Air, Land, Water, Wellbeing, and Gourmet, but that doesn’t even seem to cover the wide range of things they offer.  They have an amazing variety of experiences: race car driving, flying a jet fighter, extreme 4x4, hot air ballooning, swimming with crocodiles, trapeze lessons, recording studio experiences, kayaking, golf lessons with a PGA golf pro, gourmet cooking classes and much much more!

Right now, they have a 30,000 dollar Christmas giveaway going on, in which the top prize is a Private Fiji Island Escape for 4 people.  How cool would that be?

They have marked all of their experiences with an intensity rating from 1 to 5.  They offer many calmer things that would be amazing.  There are romantic scenic flights with a romantic beach picnic, balloon rides, a tall ship twilight dinner cruise, and chocolate making classes, wine tours, and more.

Many of the higher adrenaline ones are the ultimate Christmas gifts for men  (Yep, the Holidays are coming) - things like driving a monster 4x4, diving with sharks, forward abseiling, driving sports cars, and flying a jet fighter.  Many of these are once-in-a-lifetime type things that would create an amazing memory - not to mention being something he could be proud of (and brag about) forever!  lol.

There are an amazing amount of things that would just be an absolute dream!  There are even weightless parabolic flights and Antarctic and North Pole expeditions.  I could spend hours on their site looking through and daydreaming about all of the different activities! Stop by and check out Adrenalin and see which are your favorites!

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{Kidtoons- Care Bears: Share Bear Shines} +Giveaway

I had the wonderful pleasure of telling a little about Kidtoons a few weeks ago. I am totally excited about their newest feature, Care Bears: Share Bear Shines. Both of my daughters are growing up to love Care Bears even more then i did as a little girl. This looks like a great movie for the whole family. The Care Bears always find a way to share positive messages while still being really fun for kids. Kidtoons is also offering one STM reader a chance to win a great prize pack full of exciting goodies. Just in time for the holidays. Sign up for the Kidtoons Birthday Club and they will send you a free Kidtoons movie pass to celebrate your special day!

{Panama and Fedora Hats}

A hat is just hat? Well i don't think so. I absolutely love hats. I mean i cannot think of a more awesome accessory for everyone! From keeping the sun from your eyes to a making a fashion statement hats are everywhere. I recently was able to learn more about Panama Hats. Have you heard of them? They are woven from the sustainably harvested young leaves of the panama hat palm. The hats are durable and can also be rolled up and still keep their shape. With so many interesting colors, shapes and patterns i think i would have to have more then one. They are available for men, women and children.

If you are loving these hats as much as i am then do also check out a few of these really awesome Fedora kids hats. I am so in love with these. I would totally love my son to rock these little hats. Fedora Hats are usually made of wool or felt and also come in many patterns, colors and styles. They have so much personality and style and have a very classic feel to them which i totally love. They are also available for men, women and children.

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