Wordless Wednesday (Linky) - Tractor Bed

My hubby has been at it again.  He built a toddler tractor bed for his boss's grandson.  They surprised him with it on his birthday.

This was the first prototype.  He ended up altering this one as it wasn't quite to his satisfaction.

This is the final product.  It fits a toddler size mattress and has a steering wheel.  The tractor bucket doubles as a toy box and the lights around the top really work.

I thought it turned out great and was a neat idea for a little boys room.

Have you done any DIY projects lately?  Please add your Wordless (or not so) Wednesday posts below.  I love seeing everyone's awesome pictures.

Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles Review

Would you consider wearing high heels longer or more often if they didn't hurt your feet so much?  Dust off your cutest pair of high heels and try them with Dr. Scholl's For Her High Heel Insoles. 

These insoles fit in heels 2" and higher and are designed to prevent high heel pain.  The soft gel arch adds cushioning and takes pressure off the ball of your foot.  They are guaranteed to provide immediate and long lasting comfort.

Easily peel off the backing and place them in your shoes.  They are no slip, clear and thin.


You can barely see the insole is even on my sandal in the picture to the right.


It's very confortable and you forget you're even wearing insoles. 

They can be used in any style of heels such as slingbacks, pumps, sandals, etc.  That means you can use them all year, no matter what season it is.

Disclosure:  I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.  All opinions are completely my own based on my esperience.

Hyde Book Release Giveaway - 4 Awesome Prizes

 

 

If you still need some summer reading material, check out the Dark Musicals Trylogy.  You will immediately be drawn in by the fascinating characters, Rebecca and Justyn.   

Hyde, the final book in the Dark Musicals Trilogy is available now!

Purchase at

Amazon * Smashwords * Barnes &Noble

Rebecca Hope has looked death in the face twice and lived to tell her tale.

She and the love of her life, Justyn Patko, land a summer internship at a local
dinner theater, performing the musical Hyde. While theyare excited about their
first paid acting gig, they soon find themselves surrounded by more experienced
cast mates, jealous of their success. As if the tension isn’t bad enough, they
soon discover that the business might be a front for something much more sinister.

When Justyn is accused of a crime that she knows he would
never commit, Rebecca must decide if she wants to follow her head or her heart.
While trying to prove his innocence, she makes a shocking discovery of her own.

Everyone has something to conceal in the grand finale of the
Dark Musicals Trilogy. Rebecca has to look beyond the façade to discover the
true Hyde or face her final curtain call.

Be sure to add Hyde to your to-read list on Goodreads!

If you haven't read the first two books in the series, now is a great time to
get your copy. To celebrate the release of  Hyde,  Phantom is now on
sale for only $.99 exclusively on Amazon through 7/29!

Purchase at

Amazon * Smashwords * Barnes & Noble

Phantom, Dark Musicals Book #1

The “Phantom” was a musical phenomenon that Rebecca had always found
enchanting. She had no idea that her life was about to mirror the play
that was her obsession. When her high school drama club chooses
“Phantom” as their annual production, Rebecca finds herself in the
middle of an unlikely love triangle and the target of a sadistic stalker
who uses the lines from the play as their calling card.

Rebecca lands the lead role of Christine, the opera diva, and like her
character, she is torn between her two co-stars—Tom the surfer and
basketball star who plays the lovable hero, and Justyn, the strangely
appealing Goth who is more than realistic in the role of the tortured
artist.

Almost immediately after casting, strange things start to happen both on
and off the stage. Curtains fall. Mirrors are shattered. People are
hurt in true phantom style. They all seem like accidents until Rebecca
receives notes and phone calls that hint at something more sinister. Is
Justyn bringing to life the twisted character of the phantom? Or in real
life are the roles of the hero and the villain reversed?

Rebecca doesn’t know who to trust, but she knows she’s running out of time as
she gets closer and closer to opening night. Only when the mask is
stripped away, will the twenty first century phantom finally be
revealed.

Demon, Book Two in the Dark Musicals Trilogy, inspired by Sweeney Todd is also on sale for $1.99 through 7/29!

Purchase at

Amazon * Smashwords * Barnes & Noble

 

When Justyn and Rebecca set off for the New York School of
Performing Arts, they think their dreams are about to come true. To their
dismay, they aren’t in high school anymore, and the competition is steep.
Rebecca must compete against accomplished singers for a role in the production
of Demon Barber, including a stunning Gothic diva with her sights set on
Justyn.

It doesn't help that things keep disappearing from their
apartment or that Rebecca's father refuses to accept that Justyn is an
essential part of her life. Yet, all this seems minimal in comparison to the
serial rapist terrorizing the campus.

Consumed by fear and obsessed with revenge, Rebecca and
Justyn start living the story of Sweeney Todd—both on and off the stage.

  

Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because it keeps her young at heart.

In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the editor of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years.

Her current works include Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Player and Demon.

She also has short stories featured in two anthologies called HerStory and A Celtic Tapestry.


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 THE GIVEAWAY

To celebrate the release of Hyde, Author Laura DeLuca has put together a Dark Musicals themed prize pack. It includes a signed copy of Phantom, geode and geode slice, rough crystal points, incense and holder, Gothic style leather key chains, smudge stick with abalone shell, natural stone pendant, seashell, Duffy's On the Lake Coffee Mug, handmade essential oils, steampunk playing cards, gothic necklace, and gothic ring.

My friends from The Whimsical Pixie have also created a custom Celtic Heart plaque that is featured in Hyde. 

Sacred Secrets will be offering a free Divine Guidance Tarot Reading.

And if all that isn't enough, my mommy bloggers friends from Mom Powered Media are also throwing in a kindle e-reader!

One lucky winner is going to receive all these fabulous prizes. To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter
form below. This giveaway will end on  8/28/13. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply.
Thanks again to Mom Powered Media, The Whimsical Pixie, Sacred Secrets and the author for offering these fantastic prizes.


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Free Photo Book From Your Phone Pictures

I have always loved taking pictures.  I even remember having one of those cameras that you had to clip the flash bulbs to the top. Ohhh, that's showing my age:)  Now with the age of digital and the internet you can do anything with your pictures.  You can take a picture, edit it, add extras and send it to your friends in about a minute flat.  It's amazing how far we've come.

Though digital photos have saved me a lot of time and storage space, I do miss having all the actual physical photos. Yes, I know I can print my own photos on my printer, but that uses so much ink and photo paper which isn't cheap.

I recently bought a new android phone and take tons of pictures with it wherever I go.  The first two weeks I had the phone I took 267 pictures.  Now what am I going to do with them all?

Groovebook was the answer to my photo addiction.  Groovebook is a free app that lets you choose 100 of your phone photos and makes them into a cool photo book keepsake every month.  Each photo book is:

• Printed on glossy photo paper
• Perforated for easy removal for sharing, framing and more
• Ships in 7-10 days
• Only $2.99 each month for shipping and handling
• Available for free download at the iTunes App Store or Google Play for android

The short one minute video below will show you exactly how the app works and it is so easy.

 

It was simple to pick which of my photos I wanted to upload.  Depending on how many photos you are uploading at once, it may take a few minutes. That's it, now I just had to wait for my book to come in the mail.  

I'll admit that I was a little skeptical at first.  I mean what could I really expect for only $2.99 for 100 photos.  When my photo book arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. The photos looked great.  They also have the date, time and location stamped on them.  I like this feature because I always have a terrible time remembering which photos were taken where and when. 

I am definitley going to continue getting a Groovebook for all my phone photos.  You really can't beat having a neat keepsake of all those special moments for only $3.  The grandparents also like that I send them photos more often now that I can neatly just take which ones I want out of the book.

See more about Groovebook on Facebook,  Twitter and Pinterest.

As one of my readers, you can receive your own photo book totally FREE.  Just download the free app to your phone, choose your pictures and upload them.  Then enter your information to order your book and use coupon code:  LILDEBIGROOVE to get your first Groovebook free including shipping and handling. 

Disclosure:  I received a free product for review purposes.  The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

Goody #Ouchless Ribbon Elastics Review

 

I have been on the search for an elastic that actually holds my hair up in a ponytail for years.  I've tried so many and they just don't last.  I'll put my hair up in a ponytail and ten minutes later it's falling down the back of my head.  I understand that I have thick long hair, but something should be able to hold it up.

I am so happy that the search is finally over.  I love the Goody ouchless ribbon elastics.  I can put my hair up in a ponytail in no time flat and it will stay that way all day if I want.  They are also much more stylish than your normal elastic.

If you have long hair then you probaly know what it's like to take out a ponytail holder and pull half your hair out with it.  The ribbon elastics come out so smoothly without pulling a bunch of hair out too.  My daughter really likes them and doesn't yell "Ouch Mommy" every time I take them out of her hair.

The unique knot style makes them perfect for a casual or dressy look.  You can create multiple updo hairstyles.  I have used them for braids, a loose side pony, buns and more.

I live in south Texas where it's usually pretty warm, so I throw my hair up alot due to the heat.  I don't leave home anymore without a ribbon elastic.  I have at least one in my purse or I just keep one on my wrist for when I need it.  

Disclosure:  I received this products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.  All opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

Wordless Wednesday (Linky) - Harley Love

I have always been a lover of Harley Davidson motorcycles.  Whenever we take a road trip we like to stop at a couple Harley shops on the way.  Of course, I had to take a pic of Rachel and I among all the beautiful bikes. 

#BTS Shopping Cash Giveaway - 3 Winners

Welcome to the Back To School Cash Back Event

Organized By: Mom to Bed by 8 and Co-Hosted by: Budget Earth, My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life, All About the Mommies and Capri's Coupons.

Ebates is the pioneer and leader of online Cash Back Shopping. The company was founded in 1998 by two Deputy District Attorneys in Silicon Valley who used to prosecute online fraud & identity theft before starting Ebates (so you can be sure we are very into secure online transactions!).

 So go ahead, sign up and start shopping now. Joining Ebates is always free - you'll never pay us anything. And four times a year or more, they will mail you a Big Fat Check, transfer the money to your PayPal account or even offer you an Amazon E-Code if you'd prefer. They can even send the money to your favorite charity. How cool is that? No matter your choice it will always be 100% free.

How Ebates Works:

Ebates pays members cash back every time they shop online as well as provide them with the best coupons and deals online. To date, Ebates has paid over $85,000,000 in cash to its members. That's a lot of pocket change and why over 12 million people have joined Ebates. So why wait? Join Ebates today!

Here are just a few of my favorite Back To School cash back deals:

• eBags - Up to 65% off of school and laptop packs shipped free +12% cash back
• Walmart - School uniforms from $4.50 +2% cash back
• JCPenney - 30% off Kid's Arizona + 4% cash back
• Justice - 40% off any order +3.5% cash back

If you haven’t joined Ebates yet, this is the time to do it. Ebates offers refer a friend benefits where you traditionally earn $5.00 for every new qualified member you refer. Right now in addition to this they are offering,: Refer 3 new friends and we’ll add a $30 bonus in your Ebates account! That’s $45 in total!

Signing up for Ebates is easy and membership is free.

In fact it only takes about 15 seconds. Just enter your email, selected password and who referred you. Then click start shopping and you are ready to start earning cash back bonuses.

Three lucky readers will receive a bit cash to get you in the saving spirit {$100, $75 and $50 winners}!

Giveaway ends August 12th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck.

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Disclosure: Lil' Debi As Mama did not receive compensation for this giveaway and is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest are in no way associated with this giveaway.

Would you like to have your products featured in a similar giveaway event? Want to increase your social media exposure before the holiday season? See how we can help! Contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com to see what Mom Powered Media can do for your company!

Grow Natural Eyelashes With Fysiko

Did you know that you can grow longer and fuller eyelashes naturally in just weeks?  I have been using Fysiko Eyelash Serum for exactly eight weeks and my lashes are already longer.  I am testing this for 16 weeks and can't wait to see how full and long my lashes are by then.

First of all, let me tell you about Fysiko Eyelash Serum.  It is made in the USA with all natural ingredients.  Just to name a few, the serum contains vitamin E, thyme, olive oil, biotin and soy protein all of which are natural lash enhancers. 

It helps regrow eyelashes and make them fuller and longer in 4-6 weeks.  In 8-12 weeks double the thickness and length of lashes, and you see full results in 16 weeks.

Fysiko is very easy to use.  You apply it just as you would liquid eyeliner.  Now I always had a terrible time applying liquid liner evenly, but that doesn't matter with this.  It is easy as pie to apply.  Use it on clean lashes once a day.  I prefer to use it at night before going to bed.

When you look at yourself everyday in the mirror, I think it's harder to notice the differences yourself.  Then when I looked at the pictures, I thought "Wow, my eyelashes look great and are even longer than I thought."

You can also use it on your eyebrows to help fill them in.  I only use it on my eyebrows every few days and the sparse area near the end of my brows has filled in.  I have no need for an eybrow pencil.

You can also find Fysiko on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ for more testimonials and tips on growing your lashes.

Don't forget to check back in a few weeks for my final results and more pictures of my luxurious lashes.  Pretty soon I might not even need to use any mascara.  That would be nice:)


Disclosure:  I received a free product for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.


  

Cree And Scooter Book Tour

Take a tour around the world with Cree And Scooter.

Brought to you by myself and these lovely bloggers:

Faithful Frugal Fashionista,  Pink Mama's Place, Supremely Divine Life, An Ordinary Housewife, Perfect Chaos,  Mommies Point Of View, The Media Review

Cree is a 7 year old girl and Scooter is her stuffed chameleon given to her by her brother.  Scooter comes to life in Cree's dreams and they travel and experience cultures of the world.

Cree & Scooter will:

• Aid in the development of global-minded kids, which will navigate their minds with Cree and Scooter through the crevices of each continent
• Stimulate kids worldly curiosity
• Take kids on global journey
• Enable kids to learn different languages, foods, cultures, history, landmarks and geography 
• Promote excitement on the curious minds of kids
• Enable kids to travel the world without leaving their home, school, city, or country 
• Educate without kids knowing they are learning
• Ignite a passion for kids to learn not only about their cultures but other cultures 
• Provide hours of entertainment through reading, interactive website, educational toys, workbooks, fun toys, animated cartoon, DVD’s, movies, etc….

 You can read my full review of the book here>>Cree And Scooter Children's Book Review.  

About The Author

WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) veteran and two-time All Star, Tammy Sutton-Brown was born in Ontario, Canada. Being a professional basketball player has opened Tammy’s world to experience a host of different countries and cultures.


Tammy believes that exposure to various culture, languages, traditions, and values enhances the quality of life. Her passion for travel and learning about what different countries and cultures have to offer is the inspiration behind Cree and Scooter. “My vision is to implement global education at an early age through Cree and Scooter. I want kids to be able to travel around the world without leaving the comfort of their home, school, city or country, engaging their imagination and sparking their interests.”

“When you read, your world opens up. I want to encourage early literacy for kids, ignite a love for travel and exploration and form an appreciation for the world we live in, its languages, cultures and history. It is my belief that global exposure will enhance the lives of others beginning with our kids. Our world has changed and is continuing to change with the people from all around the world playing and living together, as well as attending the same schools. Kids will be in good hands with Cree and Scooter."

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You can buy the e-book for $6.99 below or purchase a hardcover copy for $16.00.

Disclosure:  I received a copy of this book to review but I was not financially compensated in any way. The opinions expressed are all my own and are based on my observations while reading this book.

toADORN Giveaway - 2 Winners of $150

ToAdorn.com is an exciting daily deal site including fashion, handmade and home decor items at up to 85% off retail. New deals go up each day and run for 3 days each or until they sell out (whichever comes first). So if you see something you can't live without and I know you will, make sure to snag it right away. Even better ToAdorn.com items are delivered right to your door within a matter days on most occasions.

With the fall season quickly approaching, shop To Adorn for your and your child's back to school gear. From handcrafted hair accessories to shoes, ToAdorn has you covered in the most unique, fashionable styles.

Here are a few items I love from today's sale:

 Little Ladies Chevron Skirt

$17.99  $7.99

Summer Ruffle Dress

$58.99  $14.99

 Handcrafted Layered Bracelets

$12.99  $5.99

ToAdorn.com is also a place where vendors can connect with buyers to offer their greatest deals on boutique-style fashion, accessories, and home décor. So if you are a retailer looking to place your quality merchandise in a fast paced sell environment with loyal and fun consumers, ToAdorn.com is the the place to be.

Event organized by Mom Powered Media.

Please take a moment to also visit our lovely co-hosts: A Spectacled Owl, Keeping Your Cents, The Nurse Mommy, Mew Review and Secret Southern Couture.

Two lucky winners will each receive a $150 ToAdorn.com Gift Certificate.

 

Giveaway ends August 2nd at 11:59pm, open to USA residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Disclosure:  Lil' Debi As Mama is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

When Your Child Wants To Watch An Inappropriate Movie

My daughter and I have always enjoyed watching movies together.  We would cuddle up on the couch with one of her favorite animated movies. I never worried about age appropriate content when we were choosing from Disney classics or other G rated movies.

Now that she is 9 years old she's started requesting more than our usual animated movies and I can't get away with only Tinkerbell, Cinderella and the similiar.  She sees movie trailers advertised on television and hears about different movies from her friends.  Then she will ask me if she is allowed to watch it or not. 

Now this can sometimes get a little tricky if I tell her she's not allowed to watch a movie that one of her friends has watched.  I try to explain that all parents are different and have different sets of rules.  I am not super strict but there are things I just don't think my 9 year old should see. 

For example I let her watch the first Twilight movie with me, but I wouldn't let her watch Breaking Dawn 1&2 because of the sex scenes.  Even though the scenes are not explicit, it's still a subject matter that I don't believe she needs to know about yet.  If there is a lot of violence or bad language I won't let her watch it either. I will usually just tell her that there are too many bad words in it and that's why I don't want her to watch it.  Luckily for me, that suffices her for now.

Some parents just go by the movie rating, but that's just a guide to me.  Some PG movies I will allow my daughter to see and some I won't.  If I haven't seen the movie myself, I try to find out more about it.  That's when I found out about Mommy Bear Media.  It has been an excellent tool for finding age appropriate movies at excellent prices.

Mommy Bear Media only sells G, PG and some PG-13 rated. With each movie you see a family movie review.  You can read other parents reviews and also get content rating.  There is an A-F grade for each of the following - violence, sexual content, language and quality.  It is now my favorite place to find family movies and I especially like the prices.

Below I picked a couple of my favorites at Mommy Bear Media in each rating G, PG and PG-13.

G - General Audiences - Suitable For All Ages

$5.95

$12.49

                                          








PG - Parental Guidance Suggested - Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children

$6.49

$16.96

PG-13 - Parents Strongly Cautioned - Some Material May Be Unappropriate For Children Under 13

$5.45

$20.49

What are some of your families' favorite movies.  I love comments and hearing from my readers so let me know how you handle your child wanting to watch a movie you find inappropriate?