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October 15, 2013 · 7:05 pm

Celebrate Halloween With A Warner Bros.,Spook-Tacular Movie GIVEAWAY!

What’s your favorite part of Halloween?

The pumpkin carving? The costumes? The candy? All are amazing, but whether you favorite part is dressing in costume and scaring the neighbors or you plan to stay-in, Warner Bros. has a line-up of Spook-Tacular Movies to get you in the holiday spirit. From classics like It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown & Scooby-Doo The Goblin King to Adventure Time – Jake the Dad, you can count on a spook-tacular selection that the entire family can enjoy!

Before you and the kids take the neighborhood by storm, get in the mood by sharing some spooky stories! Download copies of the Spook-Tacular Story Time PDF, fire up the flashlights, and gather in a circle….. this Halloween it’s STORY TIME! Perfect for kids ages 7 to 73!

Warner Bros. Spook-Tacular Blog App:

• Which Spooky Family Are You? QUIZ – Is your family all about the candy and costumes? Or are you pumpkin-carving crazy? Take the quiz to find out which spooky family YOU are!
• Spook-Tacular Story Time PDF – It’s simple… Halloween is not Halloween without spooky story time! Print out a copy for everyone, sit in a circle, and have everyone craft their own spooky story!

Do you want to win one of these great movies to share with your family? One lucky blog reader will win a randomly picked DVD from the list below. Enter using the Rafflecopter widget. Good Luck!!! Open to US and Canadian resident.

• Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales: Run for your Rife!
• Regular Show – Fright Pack (V4)
• It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Deluxe Edition
• Tom and Jerry: Tricks and Treats
• Bugs Bunny’s Howl-oween
• Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King
• Tom and Jerry: Halloween Hijinks
• Sesame Street: Elmo Says Boo!
• Adventure Time – Jake the Dad (V5)

Each household is only eligible to win 1 WB Spook-Tacular Family Movie [CHOSEN AT RANDOM] via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

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October 14, 2013 · 9:06 pm

Celebrate Halloween With Hershey’s Candy!!! #HersheysHalloween

We’re a family of chocolate lovers and Hershey’s is the go-to candy choice in our home. My little guys think there’s no better treat than a simple Hershey’s kiss. They work so well for bribery, lol. Who can resist , Kit Kat, Rolo, York Peppermint Patties, and of course the classic Hershey Bar, such an important component to the tasty S’mores we make at our fire pit. I grew up with these candies and we are true Hershey fans. One of our favorite places is Hershey Park-The Sweetest Place on Earth. It’s only a few hours from our home and many family vacations have been spent there. Our Christmas tree is filled with treasured ornaments we brought home from our trips and include a replica of the Hershey kiss street lights adorned with their festive garland, the Hershey Park Carousel, a family of bears holding a huge Hershey’s Bar, a silver plated Hershey’s Kiss type of cage that can hold and trap delicious Hershey Kisses for holiday snacking and many more.

Halloween is a perfect time to have delectable Hershey’s chocolates on hand. Have you see the new unwrapped Reese’s minis they are absolutely adorable and delicious. Another of our favorites are the pumpkin shaped York Peppermint Patties. The Kit Kat bar is sporting festive orange coating, Reese’s, Rolos and Kisses are wrapped in the colors of autumn and you need to check out the new Halloween Scream Eggs!

The Celebrate With Hershey’s website has great ideas for parties, crafts, recipes, costumes, videos and loads of other fun stuff to explore. A great recipe we tried was the Hershey’s Kisses Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies (recipe below), they were a huge hit and my sweet four-year old came in and said, “Mommy what are you making for us?” He was thrilled to see a cookie with his favorite candy all unwrapped and sitting with pride in the middle of a delectable peanut butter nest. They are absolutely a family favorite we have made for years in our home. There is a similar recipe for one using the Pumpkin Spice Kiss Here.

Ingredients

48 HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional granulated sugar

Directions

Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from chocolates.
Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate into center of each

cookie; cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Makes about 48 cookies.

Earlier this year I made the ultimate in decadent desserts with a brownie bottom, peanut butter, chocolate,Reese’s peanut butter cup cheesecake. It was a birthday cake for my son and is filled with cut up Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups as well.

So get ready for all the little and big ghosts, goblins, princesses and superheroes who will be stopping by for a treat on Halloween with a variety of Hershey’s candy. If you do you are certain not going to be the brunt of any tricks.

This post is SPONSORED by Global Influence with PRODUCT provided by Hershey’s but the opinions expressed are my own.

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October 5, 2013 · 12:36 pm

Pear Tree Greetings, Halloween Inspired Photo Cards, Invitations, Labels & More!!!

I just received the cutest Fall/Halloween Cards from Pear Tree Greetings the other day. I made a great card using a photo of my kids and it was very easy to personalize. I chose the Glittery Boo Vertical photo card and it went perfect with my picture. There are so many different styles of Halloween photo cards to choose from. You can also make custom invitations for a spooky party or spooktacular announcement cards. There are even holiday themed address labels and stickers!

You should head over to Pear Tree Greetings and see all the great cards and products. Follow Pear Tree Greetings on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter to keep up on the latest news!

GLITTERY BOO VERTICAL

With all that exciting October spook in the air, it’s the perfect month for a party or announcement. Pear Tree Greetings offers a unique collection of high-quality cards and stationery to help. Made from 100% recycled material (and 100% thoughtful creativity), Pear Tree is dedicated to the power of connection and of customizing the story of you, shared. Check out their Halloween collection to see haunted party invites or adorable photo cards showing off your little goblins and festive stickers and address labels, complement October’s “boo!” with some personalized stationery style.

To keep up on the latest news from Pear Tree Greetings follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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September 20, 2013 · 12:13 am

LOVABLE LABELS SPOOKTACULAR SALE!!!

Check out the Spooktacular Weekend Sale going on at Lovable Labels!!!

R.L. STINE’S THE HAUNTING HOUR: THE SERIES VOLUME 5 and VOLUME 6 on DVD Now!!!

Just in time for the Halloween, Shout Factory, in collaboration with Hub TV, will release R.L. STINE’S THE HAUNTING HOUR: THE SERIES VOLUME 5 and VOLUME 6 on DVD Available Now!!!

OWN THESE TWO SPOOKTACULAR DVDs NOW

FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

R.L. Stine, the reigning king of children’s horror, is back with two all-new DVD collections from the award-winning second season of the Hub Network’s hit television series “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series.” Now available, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with the Hub Network, has unleashed R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series – Volume 5 and Volume 6 on home entertainment shelves nationwide. Guaranteed to excite kids and their families with creepy chills, each DVD collection is packed with spooky stories and all-new bonus content guaranteed to thrill you and your parents like never before.

Delivering spine-tingling tales, the award-winning “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series” features guest star appearances from some of young Hollywood’s biggest names, including Dakota Goyo (Real Steel), Liam James (The Killing), Joel Courtney (Super 8), Dylan Minnette (Awake), Riley Griffiths (Super 8). Jean-Luc Bilodeau (Kyle XY) and Frankie Jonas (Jonas L.A.) Join these talented young actors as they coax you through the creepy and crawly stories of The Haunting Hour’s outrageously fun second season.

“R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series” is currently presented Saturdays at 6 and 6:30 p.m. (ET) on the Hub, Network a television destination for kids and their families. The popular children’s anthology series recently received the 2013 Daytime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Children’s Series from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and is a recipient of multiple Parents Choice Awards.

Setting the gold standard for contemporary horror for kids, world-renowned children’s author R.L. Stine has penned hundreds of horror stories and sold over 400 million books worldwide. Stine is the recipient of a Children’s Choice Award, and holds the Guinness World Record for the #1 best-selling children’s book author for three years running.

R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series – Volume 5 DVD

Episodes:

Scary Mary, Part 1

Scary Mary, Part 2

Swarmin’ Norman

Flight

Pumpkinhead

Bonus Features:

A Look Behind The Screams

Original Promos

R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series – Volume 6 DVD

Episodes:

Creature Feature, Part 1

Creature Feature, Part 2

Brush With Madness

Sick

Mascot

Bonus Features:

A Look Behind The Screams

Original Promos

AnytimeCostumes.com Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I know we still have a few weeks of summer left but before we know it Halloween will be here. I was thrilled when I was asked to pick a costume to review from AnytimeCostumes.com. I picked the Child Dress Up 3 in 1 Set. This great set lets your child dress as a cowboy, Indian, or Robin Hood. I love the variety you get and I ordered this is the size child M, which is a bit big for my 4 year old but I like that with some simple alterations he can wear it now and it will still fit him in elementary school where it will be great for Halloween, plays, etc. I love that the quality is great and will stand up to lots of play. This is agreat set that includes so much. I only need to add a cowboy hat for the cowboy and we are all set.

AnytimeCostumes.com has a huge selection of costumes for adults, kids, even plus size costumes are available. You can find storybook costumes, superhero costumes, time period costumes and so much more. I think I am going to make you all very happy when I tell you that AnytimeCostumes.com is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a costume of their choice (value up to $50.00). Thank you AnytimeCostumes.com for the review costumes and for sponsoring this spectacular give-away!!!

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October 8, 2010 · 11:15 pm

Fall is here!!!

Well, it is officially Fall. I have to admit we actually are having a pretty nice one this year. Albeit only the 8th of October and that all can change in a day or less. I am going to try to remain hopeful that we will have a true Fall this year. The weather has been very mild, still taking walks, although it is getting dark much earlier and I dread changing the clocks because that will mean it will be dark even earlier. I really hate that part.

Alexandra is still working in Potsdam but will be home next month!!! We miss her and she misses us! Ray had a meeting with the Navy recruiter and all went well, he took Michael with him because Michael wants to join as soon as he graduates this year. Ethan and Luke are having a good time as usual. Ethan is a great big brother to Luke. He tries to teach him the right way to eat with his utensils, play basketball and other things. He is always encouraging with a “Good Job Luke” even when he is less than successful in shooting a basket. Of course they still have their moments of bickering but it is better for the most part. Ethan is understanding that Luke is getting very wise and the idea of giving him a rock or a stick in trade for something like a tractor is not going to cut it anymore. He is also pretty receptive if Luke cries, he will say “Come on Luke, stop crying.” So for the most part he is a loving brother but there is still the occasional body tackle.

Jimi and I are very busy with the laser business and it is very time-consuming but we are so grateful for the opportunity we have to do something like this. Jimi had his birthday on September 15th. I made him a yellow cake with my signature dark chocolate buttercream icing and it was delicious!!!

I am missing the garden as it is past its season. I loved going out and having the inspiration for a zucchini, eggplant, tomato pasta right there in front of me. Oh well that is the chain of life and we will start planning for next year. I hope the winter is not too bad in terms of ice. Ice is the worst, no one can drive on it no matter if you have 8 wheel drive. I have a good start on Luke’s birthday presents, and not too bad of a start on both little one’s Christmas presents. I even have some stuff for Alexandra already.

Jimi and I and the little boys had a nice outing at local horse farm a couple of weeks ago. We went on a tractor pulled hay ride the boys just loved. They also had their first pony ride which was a huge hit. Luke is starting to talk more in sentences and is such a character, he loves saying things like, “Look, see the tractor!” He is really developing his personality. Ethan is having a great time as usual and enjoying playing sports and with his tractors and trucks. He loves phonics DVDs and I am going to start working on some preschool reading, phonics and math with him. He likes counting things but is that any wonder?

The boys are monkeys for Halloween, in fact the Halloween photo cards just came in the mail today and they are so cute. I hope it is a nice day on Halloween and not a deep freeze. I think Ethan will get a real kick out of it this year. Last year Jimi and I took them out shopping in their costumes, they were still too little to really understand. This year I know Ethan will have a blast.

Well, I better sign off for now as I have a thousand and one things to do. Hope everyone is having a wonderful, blessed Autumn!!! God Bless!!!