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 Y’all aren’t seeing things. I legit feel like I’m cheating on Bath & Body Works right now! I went to Aldi and purchased candles!!! That’s right. My Bath & Body Works obsessed self purchased a different candle!!!! With Bath & Body Works stores being closed. Zero coupons in my inbox and shipping being ridiculously high on the website. I check daily hoping for either a flash free shipping sale or at least a shipping price drop! But no. $24 a candle and $10 shipping. $35 plus tax for a candle? No thank you. Just can’t bring myself to do that regardless of how big of a Bath & Body Works addict I am. So I took the advice of all of you Aldi nerds that comment on my IG stories constantly and headed to Aldi to see if their candles really are the Bath & Body Works dupes y’all claim them to be!  Lavender MascarponeThis is the candle I was most excited to light! Rumor has it that it’s a dupe for the Lavender Bath & Body Works candle with all the macarons on the glass. I actually have the macaron candle. Empty! But I still had it in my possession since I’m a hoarder to sorta compare the scents! Safe to say they smelled pretty similar! I see why people are calling it a dupe! Wish I had enough of the Bath & Body Works Candle left to do a scent test with both lit since they smell so similar unlit!  Mango MimosaLiterally will make your home smell like mangos! I actually left to run to the liquor store the other day to stock the wine fridge. Don’t worry! Hubby and the kiddo were home to make sure the house didn’t burn down. Came home and my house smelled amazing!!! I was literally shocked a $3.99 candle had that much scent power! Out of all 4 candles purchased, this was the strongest scented candle. If you have a home full of stinky furbabies needing to get to the groomers when the apocalypse ends like myself. Get this candle lol....  Happy Mother’s DayIf floral scents are your thing, you will enjoy this candle! Florals are actually not a favorite of mine at all. I prefer fruity & musk scents, so I personally was not a fan of this candle. I do think it’s totally adorable looks-wise and I will probably be saving this baby to burn on Mother’s Day while I sip champagne all day.  ElderflowerI was the least excited to smell this candle since I assumed it would be floral galore. I couldn’t do a smell test in store since it’s a law to wear masks in store here in NY. Got home and was shocked it was very musky! Not floral at all! Aldi nerds on Facebook were comparing it to Chanel. While I wouldn’t go that far, it does smell like perfume. Only drawback was this was probably the least powerful scent wise. Such a shame since it did smell good! There is always one candle in every haul though regardless where I shop that isn’t very strong scent-wise and this was that candle.  OpinionAre Aldi candles actually Bath & Body Works dupes?! I would have to say they are pretty damn close! I was shocked that a $3.99 candle can make my house smell amazing. If I spot a candle with a catchy name or looks like it would smell delicious, I will definitely toss one in my cart! Definitely a great option for those not wanting to cough up those dollar bills for Bath & Body Work Candles or refuse to pay outrageous shipping like myself! So happy I decided to give them a try since they are definitely doing the trick and holding me over until my beloved Bath & Body Works stores reopen!
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 Happy November 1st!!! Woohoo Thanksgiving!! Which basically means Christmas is tomorrow!! Happy New Year my friends!!! Honestly though, it’s CRAZY how fast this year flew by! I can’t believe it’s already time to write out those holiday menus and plan those epic Christmas parties!!! As most of you know food is my passion so chef’ing up deliciousness during the holidays ahhhhh!!!! It really makes this the most happiest time of the year for me!!!! Can’t wait to hit the kitchen and start all that baking!!!!!  As most of you know from my insta stories, I have a pretty fabulous kitchen! It’s literally a wannabe chefs dream!! When we were house shopping, we were actually kitchen shopping! Unfortunately we have been living in my home for a little over 5 years now and my refrigerator is the only thing that wasn’t replaced when the glamification of my kitchen took place by the previous owners. It’s stainless steel, so it matched the upgrades, so it was one less thing to purchase. One of my 2019 bucket list items is to replace the now old, leaky, dated, refrigerator, but where does one start?! When I discovered the All-New Bosch Counter-Depth Refrigerators! Ahhhhh!!! I think I may have found my next refrigerator!!! WooHoo!!!  All-New Bosch Counter-Depth RefrigeratorsJust look how sleek the All-New Bosch Counter-Depth Refrigerators are!!!! With a fabulous Stainless-steel finish it really aligns perfectly with any stylish kitchen design!!! True counter-depth refrigeration, this freestanding refrigerator sits flush with the countertop, features hidden hinges, and discreet tucked away feet, all to give you a true built-in look and feel. Plus, made from the highest quality materials, this eye-catching and durable refrigerator with a timeless design is built to last. Did I mention the touch sensitive controls?!?! Makes operation simple for all of your blonde moment gals like myself! Are you a gallon of water a day person?!? The Bosch UltraClarityPro™ water filter reduces >99.9% of sediments that may be found in your water, including harsh elements like chlorine and chloramine all with just one touch. Boom! I know I was pretty hyped about that feature!!! Need a midnight snack?! LED interior lighting to illuminate interior. Have kids that like to leave that refrigerator open?!? The door alarm is here to save the day since it will alert you when the refrigerator door is accidentally left open to save energy. Is it Saturday night and you’re craving a frozen cocktail?!? Automatic ice maker to provide a steady supply of ice without the mess of having to refill those annoying ice trays!!  OrganizationAnd then don’t even get me started on organization!!! All you type a gals like myself, meet your match since you can organize contents with ease: Includes 5 tempered glass shelves, 4 of which are adjustable and half-width, 3 gallon door bins and 2 humidity controlled compartments to provide ample space for storing items. Then FlexBar™ creates extra space in your refrigerator – it’s the perfect home for wine bottles, condiment jars, eggs, and more. If your kids drink as much milk as my child, you are going to love this! Featured on both sets of doors, three wide gallon door bins easily accommodate two large side-by-side gallon containers each!! Such a space saver!!!! And now let’s not forget the freezer!! We need that nice and organized as well! An ingenious three-tier layered freezer drawer system creates extra storage for frozen items, from pizza boxes to frozen waffles. You can now take advantage of all those deals and have a place to store all of your steals!!!  The Home Connect™Technology is crazy these days!!!!! I just love how one little app can make our day so much smoother!!! You can now master your day, in your own way, with Home Connect™. The Home Connect™ app allows you to remotely monitor and control your Bosch refrigerator from your smartphone or tablet. Control the temperature, adjust lighting, run diagnostics—wherever you are,** for ultimate convenience. Connected refrigerators from Bosch are designed to give you peace of mind, customization, and simplification! **Connectivity and speed varies based on network and Wi-Fi levels.**  I already know what you are thinking?!!! Where can I get one of these fabulous babies before my holiday party?!!! Well all you have to do is head to your local Best Buy OR if you’re not feeling like changing out of your PJ’s, head on over to the Best Buy Website and order one now!!!
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 Can you believe it!?!?! The first day of school is less than two weeks away?!!! Where did summer go?!? I swear it flew by wayyy too fast this year! I still have more than half of my summer bucket list to complete lol. #fail  Since I will have a second grader this year who is convinced she is now a big girl AND we happen to live right around the corner from the elementary school, Haylie has been begging to roll into the first day of school in style! No more traditional walk into the classroom, she wants to roll in on a scooter. And not just any scooter, the new Hover-1 Journey Electric Scooter from Best Buy!  Hover-1 Journey Electric ScooterI know most of you have already heard all about the Hover-1 Journey Electric Scooter since it’s all kids seem to talk about these days!!! They all just NEED to have one!!! But since I do know there are probably a few of you out there in the interwebs that aren’t exactly sure what your kids are rambling on about, I’ve got all the details and then some! The Hover-1 Journey Electric Scooter is really like no other!!! With a weight capacity of 220 lbs, that ensures safe riding. A chic foldable design that offers a convenient, stylish, and exciting form of transportation to and from school, it’s really not that hard to see why all of our kids are obsessed!!!  SafetyI know the one thing on all of your minds, how safe if this thing? Let me start out by mentioning that the Hover-1 Journey Electric Scooter has electronic AND foot brakes which help the scooter come to a complete stop SAFETY!!! WooHoo!!!! It also reaches speeds up to 14 mph & and it tackles hills at angles of up to 15 degrees effortlessly, so you can ride anytime, anywhere!! Now when it come to charging, it’s a breeze! The scooter also has a 36V UL certified battery pack which is ridiculously simple to charge with the provided easy-to-use charger!!! It also has a range of 16 miles before it even needs a charge, so you won’t have to worry about your kiddo getting stuck somewhere without a charge!  Where To Buy?I know, at this point y’all want to know where you can scoop one of these babies up while doing that last minute school supplies shopping. Best Buy is where you will want to head! Love that it’s THAT easy to find these scooters since Best Buy’s are literally EVERYWHERE!
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 Y’all know once fall hits hubby and I are glued to our TV!! Hello football season!!!! Honestly, football watch parties are best way for us Western New Yorkers to stay occupied once the snow hits!!! So when we heard a wireless home audio system made by Bowers & Wilkins hit the market? Omg!!! FINALLY, a wireless home audio system with the high quality we expect and the high performance we have been waiting for. WooHoo!!! Since football watch parties are our thing, you best believe we have tried many wireless home audio systems in the past since wireless audio systems are the new standard for convenience and whole-home connectivity! Plus, we want to feel like we are actually at the games we watch! We are extra like that!! Unfortunately, most systems we tried were total flops! Low quality & breaks in the sound, which really is the make or break when it comes to an audio system!!!  Let’s just say our football watch parties will never be the same again thanks to the Bowers & Wilkins Wedge, Bar & Bass System! Finally the high-end, super reliable wireless audio we have always wanted in the comfort of our own living room!!! How does all this wireless sound system fabulousness work?!? Well I’ll let me explain! The legendary Bowers & Wilkins room-filling sound with incredible clarity is created by a 120-degree Formations Wedge’s cabinet that utilizes Formation Wedge Technology so it can deliver that awesome wired quality sound, but WIRELESS! The astonishing high range of sound is made by the Decoupled Double Dome Tweeter.  The Bowers & Wilkins Bass is what is responsible for that expressive sound you can hear and feel throughout the room!! It’s enhanced with deep and authentic bass sound optimized in real time thanks to the Dynamic EQ. The subwoofer performs at a higher level, delivering significantly more bass without distortion. Combined with the Class D Amplified that supplies 250W RMS power for high volume levels and minimal distortion, this system will set the new standard when it comes to wireless audio systems.  Discover the new standard in wireless audio with the Bowers and Wilkins Bar!!! This multi-room and powerful soundbar streams wireless sound with legendary audio quality through nine optimized drive units. This wide sound-stage experience for music and movies has a dedicated center channel so the dialogue will be crisp and easy to hear while watching your favorite TV show & movies. Do not only did your game days get better, your family movie nights did too!!!  Want to experience the increase Bowers & Wilkins unique wireless audio experience yourself?!? Just head to your local Best Buy. After checking out this epic wireless audio home system for yourself, you can save $200 when you decide to purchase the Formation Bar & Formation Bass for your home!!! ~ in-store only and limited time offer valid until September 7, 2019.
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 This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Ahhhhh snow days!!! I have such a love/hate relationship with them! When you spot a blizzard a few days before on your Echo Show, at least you have time to prepare yourself for a house full of kids and not being able to go outdoors. When you get a random ice storm in the middle of the night and receive a 6am automated call telling you schools are canceled due to freezing rain and icy conditions. Those are the “snow days” that would drive me insane. Not a single planned activity. Definitely not stocked up on those favorite snow days snacks. Unplanned snow days were the worst until we discovered all the fun we can have with our Alexa devices! Honesty, it’s hard to remember a time Alexa wasn’t there to help save the day!!! Alexa makes our unplanned snow days a tad bit more fun & exciting since we can just ask her to play music, read the news, control our smart home, tell a joke, and more! Whether you are at home or on the go, Alexa is designed to make your life easier by letting you voice-control your world. A few months ago we found out that Amazon made an Echo Dot Kids Edition and boy did we get excited!!! Families just like ours have loved using Alexa in their households so Amazon wanted to provide a kid-friendly, kid-centric Alexa experience with parental controls! My daughter loves playing with our devices, especially on those snow days and now she can have one of her very own! No more stealing mommy’s Alexa to read to her favorite stories or play the Sponge Bob Challenge, she can play with her very own Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition instead!!!  Echo Dot Kids EditionKeep your kids nice and entertained on those unplanned snow days with Echo Dot Kids Edition and FreeTime on Alexa. Kids have access to age-appropriate music! That’s right, unlike Mommy & Daddy’s devices, Echo Dot Kids Edition is filtered with FreeTime on Alexa that lets parents select which services and skills kids can use, turn off voice purchasing, and more. Parents can also block explicit song lyrics with Amazon Music, and use Household Communications for announcements, calling, messaging and drop-in within the home.WooHoo!!! You can also find features like educational Q&A, a Magic Word, and kid-friendly suggestions when kids are bored on those snow days. Parents can also manage their kids’ experience on Parent Dashboard—same as FreeTime on other devices! I swear after one day of having an Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition in your home, you will be asking yourself how you ever went without one! Especially on those snow days. Such a game changer!  Amazon FreeTime on AlexaI know there must be a few Alexa newbies out there and I know exactly what you’re asking yourself. What the heck is this Amazon FreeTime Unlimited that you speak of? FreeTime Unlimited on Alexa is how you keep your child entertained since it includes over 1000 Audible kids’ books, kid-friendly, ad-free radio stations and playlists, character alarms, and premium Alexa skills that kids will love. Amazon FreeTime Unlimited on Alexa is also available on Echo devices starting at $2.99 per month. And, families that already subscribe to FreeTime Unlimited on Fire tablets or Android devices can enjoy FreeTime Unlimited on Alexa content at no additional cost. So if your kids have those popular Fire Tablets like my daughter, hook your Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition for free!  Snow Day Entertainment With Echo Dot Kids EditionDo you struggle keeping your kids entertained on those snow days? Let Alexa help you with exciting entertainment the whole family can enjoy!!! • Alexa, start SpongeBob Challenge.” This voice-activated memory game tests your wits as you try to take meal orders at the Krusty Krab from the residents of Bikini Bottom. • “Alexa, open Sesame Street.” Your Alexa-enabled device becomes a direct line to your little ones favorite Sesame Street character Elmo! • “Alexa, meow like a cat.” This is one feature my 6 year old couldn’t get enough of when she discovered it!!! She would ask Alexa to meow like a cat and bark like a dog over and over. She did it so much our puppy though Alexa was an animal and would start barking at her lol.... According to the Animal Sounds Alexa skill creator, users can ask to hear the sounds of a “baboon, bear, bobcat, cat, cow, coyote, hippopotamus, lemur, lion, spider, monkey, spider monkey, rooster—and more.” • “Alexa, open Amazon Storytime.” Turn any time into story time with Amazon Storytime, a free Alexa skill for kids ages 5-12. Explore a collection of more than a hundred short stories featuring lively full-cast recordings. Kids can choose from story categories including bedtime, silly, family, friends, and more. Or spin the magic story wheel for a surprise set of stories. Super helpful if you just need the kids to sit still and chill for a few minutes. • “Alexa, tell me a knock-knock joke.” Alexa won’t do the back and forth thing with you, but she does have some knock knock jokes to tell. The answer is always different, so your kids might get sucked into asking for knock knock jokes all day. • “Alexa, how old are you?” Alexa will actually tell you her age (which is 3), but she will also tell you how old she is in dog years and AI years. It’s a large number, as it seems the latter age is counted in nanoseconds.  • “Alexa, launch Guess the Number.” Alexa will “think” of a number between 1 and 100 and your kids have to guess it while she directs them “higher” or “lower.” • “Alexa, Can you beatbox?” I have to say Alexa is the best at beatboxing!! Have your kids give it a try and and see Alexa throw down. • “Alexa, play [insert child’s favorite song here].” Alexa is, at its heart, a speaker made for music. So let her blast out the Sophia The First theme song if it helps cheer things up. Or, if it’s just you who needs the cheering, just make your pick and rock it out, mama! Alexa can play pretty much anything you ask of her, especially if you’re an Amazon Prime or Amazon Music Unlimited member, which gives you access to Amazon’s expansive music library. • “Alexa, Who you gonna call?” “Ghostbusters!” This one always gets my 6 year old and even my hubby giggling! •”Alexa, open Mighty Trivia. This one is geared towards a younger audience with three different difficulty levels. Alexa will pretend to be an object, person, place or animal and you must guess what she is based on questions and hints. • “Alexa, Fart” That’s right. You read that correctly! Your kid’s love for Alexa may reach unprecedented heights when they discover the perfect command to give her: “Ask for a fart. The laughs are sure to be plenty.  Let’s Chat!Are you an Alexa family? What ways do you use your device on snow days?The Recommended Posts widget will appear here on the published site.
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 This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. There is no denying it. We are an amazon family! Prime is our favorite way to shop & Alexa helps hubby and run our empires smoothly, especially during the holidays! Honesty, it’s hard to remember a time Alexa wasn’t there to help save the day & make our holiday season extra festive! With all of us having type A personalities, we were one of the very first families we knew to welcome Alexa into our home. Since interacting with Alexa is as simple as asking a question. Just ask her to play music, read the news, control your smart home, tell a joke, and more, you best believe our collection of devices just kept growing and growing! Whether you are at home or on the go, Alexa is designed to make your life easier by letting you voice-control your world. When we found out about Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition, I might have gotten a tad bit excited! Families just like ours have loved using Alexa in their households so Amazon wanted to provide a kid-friendly, kid-centric Alexa experience with parental controls! My daughter loves playing with our devices and now she can have one of her very own! No more stealing mommy’s Alexa to play Santa Shark over and over, she can ask her very own Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition instead!!!  Amazon Echo Dot Kids EditionHelp your kids get into the holiday spirit through brand new holiday-themed content on Echo Dot Kids Edition and FreeTime on Alexa. Kids have access to age-appropriate music! That’s right, unlike Mommy & Daddy’s devices, Echo Dot Kids Edition is filtered with FreeTime on Alexa that lets parents select which services and skills kids can use, turn off voice purchasing, and more. Parents can also block explicit song lyrics with Amazon Music, and use Household Communications for announcements, calling, messaging and drop-in within the home. WooHoo!!! You can also find kid friendly Q&A, Audible audiobooks, Alexa skills, character alarms and more. I swear after one day of having an Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition in your home, you will be asking yourself how you ever went without one!  FreeTime Unlimited on AlexaFor all of you Alexa newbies, I know what you’re asking yourself. What the heck is this FreeTime Unlimited that you speak of? FreeTime Unlimited on Alexa is how you keep your child entertained since it includes over 300 Audible kids’ books, ad-free radio stations and playlists, character alarms, and premium Alexa skills that kids will love. FreeTime Unlimited on Alexa is also available on Echo devices starting at $2.99 per month. And, families that already subscribe to FreeTime Unlimited on Fire tablets or Android devices can enjoy FreeTime Unlimited on Alexa content at no additional cost. So if your kids have those popular Fire Tablets like my daughter, hook your Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition for free!  Get More Festive This Holiday Season!Does your family make it a tradition to see as many family and friends as possible during the holiday season? Let Alexa help you organize errands and keep track of your busy schedule and to-do lists. • Alexa, add holiday party to calendar on December 20th at 7 p.m. • Alexa, remind me set out the dining room table decor tomorrow • Alexa, where is the nearest Whole Foods? …Alexa, call them to see if they have a rib roast available. • Alexa, add go to the grocery store to my to-do list • Alexa, create a holiday dinner menu Help your kids get into the holiday spirit through brand new holiday-themed content on Echo Dot Kids Edition and FreeTime on Alexa. Here are some fun things to try: • Alexa, Call Santa Claus • Alexa, open Disney Stories • Alexa, read my book • Alexa, can Rudolph fly? • Alexa, open my Toy Box • Alexa, what’s your favorite holiday treat? • Alexa, what’s your favorite holiday story? • Alexa, open Disney Stories  The Santa LettersDoes your child ask to see Santa daily?!?! My child is Santa obsessed!!!!! Thanks to Alexa Skill Blueprints “Santa’s Letter” blueprint, your kiddo can write a letter and wish list to Santa and check back every day to track its progress to the North Pole!!! You’ll even hear a weekly response from Santa himself. And with the “Hallmark Holiday Greeting card, ” you can create and share a Hallmark greeting card with family and friends, complete with custom images and personalized messages. Go to blueprints.amazon.com to get started. • Alexa, help me send a letter to Santa. • Alexa, where is my Santa letter? • Alexa, help me send a holiday card. • Alexa, help me send a Christmas card.  Bringing Back Nostalgic Holiday Traditions with AlexaIs holiday cooking and baking together as a family part of your holiday traditions? Let Alexa help along the way! We love using our new Echo Show for picture step by step cookie directions while using my daughters Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition to play our favorite holiday tunes!!! If you haven’t heard Santa Shark, we highly recommend it if Baby Shark is your jam! • Alexa, show me a cookie recipe • Alexa, add eggs and sprinkles to my holiday shopping list • Alexa, set a cookie timer for 25 minutes • Alexa, how many tablespoons are in a cup? • Alexa, find me a holiday dinner main course recipe • Alexa, ask Food Network for popular recipes from Bobby Flay  Let’s Chat!Are you an Alexa family? What ways do you use your device during the holidays?The Recommended Posts widget will appear here on the published site.
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Google Chromecast ~ Best Buy10/10/2018  The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service for free. I don’t know about the weather in your neck of the woods, but here in WNY, it’s about to go from sunshine to blizzards shortly! I hate to go outdoors once those temperatures dip below 60 degrees, so once those temperatures drop, I’m all about that indoor entertainment. Just call me Hermit Courtney while I binge watch my favorite shows, stream the latest movies and watch my favorite YouTube stars kill it while avoiding that snow! So you best believe when I discovered Google Chromecast, I was quite intrigued.  What Is Google Chromecast?Upgrade your TV for less!!! Google Chromecast is designed to make the most of the apps and entertainment already on your smart phone! That’s right! Those TV shows you binge, movies you’re dying to see, YouTube videos you were just alerted were uploaded and more? All just a tap away from all of your family’s devices!!!  All together now Watch movies, shows, live TV, YouTube, and photos streaming on your TV from all your family's devices.¹ Stream from your phone to TV Plug Chromecast into the HDMI port on your TV and to power and stream your favorite entertainment right from your phone with just a tap. Watch shows, listen to playlists, and more. And while streaming, you can still use your phone as you normally do. Works with the streaming apps you know and love Enjoy TV shows, movies, videos, songs, games, sports and more from over 2000 apps like Netflix, YouTube, YouTube TV, and HBO NOW.  Start streaming with just your voice Just say what you want to watch from compatible apps and control your TV hands-free, with Chromecast and Google Home working seamlessly together. “Ok Google, play Stranger Things from Netflix on my living room TV. Upgrade your TV for less Expand your home entertainment without buying a new TV. It's so affordable you can get one for every TV in the house. High-speed wireless connectivity Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi connects to the Internet through your wireless home network (wireless router required and sold separately). Compatible with your existing HDTV Easily connects to high-definition televisions with HDMI connectivity.  Best part of all?!?! You can find Google Chromecast at Best Buy for only $35.00!
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LEGOLAND Florida TIPS!8/1/2018  Ahhhhhh LEGOLAND!!!!!! Literally one of my daughters favorite places!!! We always joke that when she grows up, she’s going to be an engineer due to her obsession with building things. So you best believe every time we are in the state of Florida, a trip to LEGOLAND is already scheduled and in the books! Since my daughter seems to be a LEGO Connoisseur these days, I figured I would give y’all our tips on getting the most out of your trip to LEGOLAND Florida!  1. Make Your Trip 2+ Days! If you are traveling during a warmer month, I would recommend making LEGOLAND a 2 day experience. LEGOLAND has an awesome water park, so our favorite way to do LEGOLAND is main park the first day, then the next day water park and whatever rides we may have ran out of time to check out on day one! 2. Check The Weather!Florida can be sunshine one minute and rainy the next. Thankfully LEGOLAND has indoor activities! If you spot rain on your weather app at a certain time, I would plan your day around that burst of rain. Save all indoor activities for when the rain hits.  3. All You Can Eat!On a budget?!? Have kids and a hubby that are bottomless pits?!? You will definitely want to take advantage of Fun Town Pizza & Pasta Buffet! All you can eat pizza, pasta and drinks for one low price!!!! Our favorite way to dine while roaming LEGOLAND Florida! 4. LEGOLAND Beach RetreatThis is another budget tip!! When people spotted our LEGO house on social media our last stay, people assumed we were total ballers! Figured a LEGO house must cost a small fortune! While our stay was hosted by LEGOLAND, the actual price per night was CHEAPER than the LEGOLAND Resort Hotel. If you want to be Boujee and you’re on a budget, check out the LEGOLAND Beach Retreat!  5. Impatient Kids? Skip The Line Pass!That’s right! For rides like the LEGO Race Coaster, you can purchase a skip the line pass for a small fee! We actually didn’t know about this until our most recent trip. Total game changer now that I know about it! 6. LEGOLAND Awesome for Special Needs! As a special needs parent, I’m always looking at how places handle working with special needs children. LEGOLAND is AWESOME and offer an Assisted Access Pass!
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SAVE $100 ON HP ENVY X360 LAPTOPS7/27/2018 Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service for free. The opinions are all 100% my own.  I’m always the girl in my group of friends looking at the newest electronics on the market. Being a blogger who works out of the home, I want my home office as high tech as possible. Some people love shopping for jewelry, I like having the newest and fastest computers & phones I can find!!! Birthdays & holidays, I will crack a bigger smile at unwrapped gadgets than a gold ring I will probably never have a chance to wear #momlife. Personally, I love heading to Best Buy for all my electronic needs. While I’m an online shopper 99% of the time, I like to play with my laptops and phones before I buy them and Best Buy usually has one fabulous arrangement of computers on display to play with before you buy! Plus, they always seem to have the best deals around town. With school just around the corner. What? A week away for you southern folks and a month for those of us in NY?!?! There are some great laptops available at Best Buy right now. Laptops are sometimes a must-have item for students, so having a nice one when the school year starts is something you might be considering for your child.  HP Envy x360 laptops When shopping for a new laptop, I try to purchase something brand spanking new, or at least something that came out within the last 6 months. I want something that will last awhile and a laptop that can be updated to the latest software updates. Right now Best Buy has an HP Envy laptop that is beyond amazing!!! HP Envy x360 laptops are 2-in-1 devices that can transfer from a laptop to a tablet in seconds. No need to buy two devices when you get two in one!!! WooHoo!!! These touch-screen laptops come with Windows Ink capabilities and a Windows operating system so you can write on the screen with your stylus. AMD processors make them fast and thin so you can take them with you anywhere you go!  Product SpecsWindows 10 operating system Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen. Learn more › Built for Windows Ink Quickly jot down notes and ideas with ease. Full HD touch screen The 1920 x 1080 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity. Natural finger-touch navigation makes the most of Windows 10. IPS technology for wide viewing angles. Energy-efficient WLED backlight. 8GB system memory for advanced multitasking Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once. 360° flip-and-fold design Offers versatile functionality with laptop, audience, tabletop, presentation and tablet modes.  Shop at Best Buy and save $100 now until 7/28! These laptops are available in two models HP Envy 13in and HP Envy 15in.
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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service for free.  My husband & I’s favorite season just happens to be patio season!!! We just love spending time with the family in the good ole backyard. We only get a few warm months before the snow returns so we must soak as much of that Vitamin D in as possible. Unfortunately, all of our favorite tv shows don’t press pause just because we want that family patio time. It can be a challenge deciding if our favorite flicks or the patio wins. Thankfully, thanks to a all-weather SunBriteTV, we can say peace out to that stressful decision! No more choosing between enjoying great weather or watching the game thanks to the outdoor living trend and all-weather TVs enhancing our outdoor lifestyle.  SunBriteTV Veranda SeriesIndoor TVs just don’t belong outside! SunBriteTVs are durable and engineered for permanent outdoor installation. They are more durable, safer, and have higher performance than using indoor TVs outdoors. SunBriteTVs are true, made-for-the-outdoors products. It’s all about bringing the conveniences folks are used to indoors outside! They are safe for use in temperatures ranging from -24°F up to 104°F. That’s right, not just folks in the south get the luxury of enjoying a SunBriteTV, us here in WNY can enjoy them too!  SunBriteTV ModelsThe SunBriteTV Veranda Series is a family of weatherproof televisions designed for full-shade locations such as installation on covered decks, screened in patios, or garages. Depending on the location of your SunBriteTV, you will want to choose the model for that exact location. Full Shade (Veranda), Partial Sun (Signature), and Full Sun (Pro).  Limited Time OfferStill on the search for that Perfect Fathers Day Gift? Why not give dad the ultimate outdoor party season gift since BestBuy has one killer offer on the SunBriteTV Veranda Series. Creating an outdoor home theater is the most affordable room addition you can make, and the best seat in the house is in your backyard!
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 If you think spring cleaning isn’t that exciting, you’re wrong! I think it’s because everyone gets nervous or overwhelmed when it comes to cleaning. The good news is that with this spring cleaning checklist I’m going to help you with, you can clean out all the dirt of winter and get ready for a new fresh start into summer before you start losing your marbles. If you’re looking just to tackle your bedroom, organize your closet, treat the deck, spring clean your kids bedroom or even tackle that overloaded kitchen, this check list is pretty basic enough to help you with a good start to your long laundry list.  Image: Premier Surface’s What You Need To Get Started1. Start Small - Think of one area in the house you want to get done first and don’t start anything else until you are finished with it. It doesn’t have to be that day, this could happen over multiple weekends if that’s what it takes to get it complete. Hey, you only need to do this twice a year so make sure it’s a job well done right! 2. Ask For Help- If you live with a spouse, or kids or heck even a roomate, make sure that you are able to get advice or even assign jobs to those that can assist you. This helps it go a lot smoother and efficient if everyone is willing to pitch in! WINNING 3. Gather Cleaning Supplies - Make sure you always have a good playlist when it comes to cleaning. This keep your motivation going when you’re really not wanting to get the job done. Also, make sure you have some easy prepared meals for those that are helping you out. This helps keep everything moving so you don’t have to take a break in the middle of cleaning to prepare for the meal. Another thing that helped was picking up a label maker and markets. This helps label everything that you have for trash or keeping.  Image: Premier Surface’s 4. Cleaning The Areas- After you have your area chosen, make sure to clean it out completely. This means that you remove everything from the floors, take items off the shelves and create a clean workspace for you and whomever is helping. Seperate all your items in various garbage bags, donation boxes, storage boxes and keep boxes. Put the garbage bags in the trash cans, donation boxes in the car and have someone drive them to a donation center right away to get rid of them! Don’t forget a receipt so you can write them off for taxes! If you’re working with a bedroom, make sure to remove the linens. This includes your curtains, tablecloths, bedding and other things you might have. Start by washing them so you can replace them when the rest of the room is finished. Also, dust! Dust everything from the ceiling to the baseboards. I also wash windows with a glass cleaner and if possible, remove I remove the window screen and hose those off as well. One of chores I give my kids is to polish the wood furniture and clean the countertops in the kitchen because it doesn’t take much work. Our countertops are from one our favorite companies, Premier Surfaces located in Buffalo, New York! They offer great customer service, a variety of various items like limestone, wood or granite and always carry easy installment payments. 5. Organize Your Items- Once you have everything ready to go, purchase bins, basekts, hangers and anything else you need to store the items! Keep your boxes and go through them. Clean anything that needs to be cleaned and discard what you don’t want. PUt all the bins, baskets and hangers away. You can’t put things into drawer or shelves because you’ll forget! If you need to store on the floor, set that aside until the floors are cleaned! 6. Finishing - The last few things you can do in each room is replace the linens that are freshly washed, vacuum the carpets, sweep the floors and give the proper floor treatments to the various floors you are working with. Also, make sure to put away any items that are still out and plug in or spray an air freshener in the room to give it that nice clean spring smell! Celebrate friends! You were able to get everything done and it didn’t even take that long! Now enjoy your hard work with a freshly clean home...at least for the next 10 minutes!
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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service for free.  It’s finally that time of year again folks!!! Spring weather is finally trying to make its presence here in WNY, which can only mean we here at The Trophy WifeStyle are ready to get our travel on!!! Winter weather is just too unpredictable in these parts. You never know when the next blizzard will hit. So we tend to hibernate until the open roads are clear! Once Spring hits, it’s fair game and we try to travel as much as possible as a family. Most of these trips are long weekend getaways, so we hate to overpack. Over stuffing the car is never fun! And that $25 luggage fee on flights really does bite. Long story short, the lighter our luggage and carry-on the better. That even means must have items like laptops.  Meet PixelbookHave you had the chance to play around with the new high performance Chromebook and Pixelbook Pen1 — the smart, responsive stylus?!?! These two gadgets are designed to enhance the way you work AND play. Perfect for all you travel buffs like myself. It’s the first laptop with the Google Assistant built in2, so you’ll be able to get more done faster and smarter. From its ultra-thin design (perfect for carry-on packing!!!!) to its collection of apps, Pixelbook is beautifully versatile and effortlessly adapts to your lifestyle. And because it’s powered by Chrome OS, you’ll always have the latest security and software features 3.  Google By Your SidePixelbook is the first laptop with the Google Assistant built in2. It’s easily accessible via the dedicated Google Assistant key on the keyboard, or by using the “Ok Google” wake word you’re already familiar with. You can even access it with Pixelbook Pen1 : simply press and hold the button, then tap the pen on Pixelbook’s screen to get help from your Assistant. You just never know when you might need some travel advice at 1am in your hotel room ;-)  Beautifully VersatileAt just 10.3mm, Pixelbook is Google’s thinnest laptop ever, with a lightweight aluminum construction that enhances portability. I told you it was perfect for us travel buffs. The 360° touchscreen and versatile 4-in-1 design will seamlessly adjust to whatever you’re doing, too. You can sketch or edit photos, stay productive with GSuite apps that Drive automatically backs up to your device5, and enjoy on-or-offline access to movies and TV shows with apps like Google Play Movies and YouTube Red.  Complete Peace Of MindWith Chrome OS, you’ll always have the latest security and features with software that automatically updates3 in the background. Pixelbook’s ready to go when you are, too: it starts up in under ten seconds, stays fast, and has a fast-charging, all-day battery6 that gives you up to ten hours of go from a single charge7. Can we talk about a long fight game changer with a charge like that!!!!  Apps For Work And PlayDo more of what you love with apps including Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Photos and more. You can always download your favorites from YouTube Red and Google Play Movies to enjoy even without Wi-Fi. Perfect for that flight entertainment you will need!!!! Plus, nothing makes me happier when my techie toys can be used for business AND pleasure!  Savings of $100You can see that this laptop is a must-have item for all of you that have been struck by wanderlust! Lucky for you, you can head on over to Best Buy where they are offering a savings of $100 on a Google Pixelbook until April 7, 2018! You better scoop one up while the price is hot!!!
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DIY Unicorn Jar3/22/2018  I love unicorns! There is something so fabulous about them that draws everyone to them! I just can’t get enough of these mystical creatures. I’m always in need of jars to hold everything from pens to straws and silverware for parties! Then it hit me one day. Why not make unicorn jars? The most fabulous way to store anything if you ask me!  With a project this cheap and simple to make, you can use these Unicorn Jars to hold birthday party supplies or in the office to store those pens and pencils! Whatever you decide, I guarantee these Unicorn Jars will be a smashing hit with everyone that lays eyes on them!  Supplies •1 White Jar •Paper Flowers •Pink Sparkle Paper •White Paper •Gold Sparkle Paper •Black Sharpie •Super Glue 
 2.Take your white piece of paper and cut out two unicorn ears.  3. Take your piece of pink sparkle paper and cut out the pink section of the unicorn ears.  4. With your leftover pink sparkle paper, cut out two small circles for cheeks.  5. Take your white ears and glue the pink sparkle portion of the ears onto the white section.  6. Next, it’s time to glue the unicorn horn and the ears onto the jar. Glue them inside the ring of the jar.  7. After your horn and ears have dried, it’s time to glue on those paper flowers. I suggest laying your flowers out ahead of time to space them out perfectly!  8. Once your flowers have dried, it’s time to draw on those eyes and eyelashes. I suggest practicing on a piece of paper to perfect your technique since sharpies are permanent. You only get one shot!  9. Take your pink circles and glue on those cheeks.  10. Let your jar sit and let that glue dry.  11. And there you have it folks! Your very own Unicorn Jar!
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Leesa Mattress Review3/15/2018 This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Leesa  My daughters bedroom is a place for not only sleep, it’s also a place for snuggle sessions in the morning, an afternoon playtime hot spot & a story time retreat at night. Having a fabulous and comfy mattress is a must have item for something that gets that much use all day everyday! That’s why we agreed to give Leesa Mattress a try as a new place to create these moments of connection and sleep.  ARRIVALThe first neat fact about this American-made mattress is that it ships compressed in a box right to your door! That’s right! No need to hire delivery folks to carry anything inside for you since everything you need is stuffed in this handy dandy box!  Set-UpMy daughter has a twin bed and I was able to easily lift the mattress out of the box and set it up myself!!! I may be rocking sneakers, but there is nothing #FitLife about me. So if I can take this out of the box with ease, so can you!  Set up is as easy peasy as it looks! You literally just take the Leesa mattress out of the box. Lay it on to your bed foundation. (My daughters bed is a foundation-less bed, meaning you cannot use a box spring or a foundation for this particular bed frame, so please keep this in mind when viewing my set up photos!)  Once you have your Leesa Mattress positioned in the right spot, remove all of the plastic wrap. Once the plastic wrap is removed, you will gradually see the mattress fluff out and rise to the width of any other mattress! And just like that, your mattress set-up is complete and ready for those sheets and blankets!  Key FeaturesThis bed in a box has a patented Universal Adaptive FeelTM designed for ALL types of sleepers! It also features 3 premium foam layers: 2-inch AvenaTM foam top layer for cooling and breathability 2-inch memory foam middle layer for body contouring and pressure relief 6-inch dense core support foam for durability and structure for sleepers of all sizes Now tell me that doesn’t sound like a bed that will keep you snoozing away all night long!  Give Back!If making sure you and your family get the best night sleep isn’t enough, Leesa also gives back! Driven by the mission to provide “A Better Place To Sleep for Everybody”, Leesa donates one mattress to a shelter for every ten they sell through their One-ten program. Leesa has donated over 22,000 mattresses so far!!!! And that’s not all! Leesa also plants one tree for every mattress sold AND donates 1% of each employee’s time to volunteer for local causes. Nothing better than a company that truly cares about not only their customers, but EVERYONE world-wide!  Leesa Hybrid PillowLeesa didn’t stop at just matresses! You can also scoop up The Leesa Hybrid Pillow, Blanket, Sheets, Foundation, and Frame all on their online shop with free shipping! The new Leesa Hybrid Pillows adjusts to the way YOU sleep. A pillow insert sits between the quilted pocket and cool layers can be removed with a simple zip to change your support level to fit how you sleep!!  If you’re someone who always needs to be laying on the cool side of their pillow, this is the pillow for you!!! This pillow has cool-to-the-touch fabric that chills five times faster than a traditional fill pillow, or, flip to the reversible cool side for a calming experience as you drift to sleep. Another awesome perk is that this pillow requires zero fluffing! The down-like quilted pockets maintain their fluffy shape and support where other down pillows will clump with use. This durable, cooling pillow is machine washable on gentle, so even your worst drool is washed away.  What Makes The New Hybrid Pillow Different?1) Designed to be cool. Our pillow fabric is made with fibers that give a chilling effect and a ventilated gel comfort layer for a cooler night’s sleep. 2) The difference is in the details. This pillow has a smooth zipper, a seam that goes unnoticed through a pillowcase and quilted zones of down-like filling that stay put. 3) Customized comfort. NO matter how you customize it, the pillow is designed for consistent support and made for your mind to drift into slumber.  Shop!If everything I mentioned above sounds beyond dreamy, you’re in luck! Leesa Matresses are available online for all of you online shoppers like myself, or at the Leesa Dream Gallery in SoHo NYC and Virginia Beach. You can also try before you buy at over 80 West Elm stores nationwide. Still undecided? Try the Leesa Mattress in your own home for 100 nights risk-free AND with free shipping! Don’t like it? Simply return the mattress. That’s how confident Leesa is that you will fall in love with your new mattress. Once you enjoy your firsts nights sleep, you will question how you ever lived without a Leesa Mattress!  The Recommended Posts widget will appear here on the published site.
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BlindSpotz Cold Spot Sensors2/18/2018 
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Review Wire Media for BlindSpotz.
Ahhhh Western New York! The home of freezing cold, lake effect snowy winters! Originally from the south,I literally freeze to death year round!!! I left Florida 6-7 years ago and I’m still not used to the cold weather here in NY. And to make things worse, I live in an older home with some areas that are a tab bit colder regardless of the season.
My kitchen has THREE doors that lead outdoors & in the winter it’s especially frustrating because I end up walking around my house in layers because I will be shivering in my kitchen & then sweating in my living room! I have no clue which door or maybe even window causes this cold issue!
Unfortunatly getting an energy audit through a contractor to figure out this cold spot issue is just not in our budget this year. I was convinced I would just have to deal with guessing where these cold spots were originating from, but then I stumbled upon a very simple way to find out if your house is energy-efficient: BlindSpotz.
What are BlindSpotz?
BlindSpotz are easy-to-use, removable home sensors to detect, diagnose and fix cold spots.You simply stick them on your wall next to any spot you feel the cold maybe seeping in from such as windows & doors and after 48 hours you’ll be able to tell the temperature in that specific area. Finding out the temperature will allow you to see if that specific area of the house needs to be more insulated, or if anything else can be done to prevent heat from escaping.
Here’s how BlindSpotz work
Each package of BlindSpotz comes with 8 sensors. On a colder day when the temperatures are below 32 degrees outside, you just simply peel the sensor and stick them in certain areas of the house that feel colder to you than others. For example, near windows and door frames, the basement entrance, near closets, cabinets, the attic and the garage. Once you stick the sensor in the cold spot, use your finger to rub the surface of the sticker until it is gray. This will activate the sensor. Once it’s gray, leave it in place for 48 hours.
Once 48 hours has passed, check the sensors to see what the temperature in that cold spot reads. Take a photo of any sensors measuring 50 or 55 degrees and email those photos to fixthecold@blindspotz.com. You will then receive various solutions to help keep that area warmer, as well as coupons that can be used at participating retailers and/or contractors.
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