3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Lights #PerfectChristmasGift Review

Check out this amazing night light I get to review for Eva, who LOVES Rainbow Dash from My Little Pony, and who is turning 9 very soon! If your kiddo loves MLP, you have to check out these lights ... they also have Twilight Sparkle and Pinkie Pie.

And for the boys ... so many options! Marvel, Batman, Star Wars, just to name a few. And, yes, more options for girls!

3DLIGHTFX 3D Deco Lights are the perfect gift this holiday season for boys and girls. They have a full range of comic book, super hero, Disney Princess, sports and car lights that look as though they are popping right out of the wall ... and a crack sticker is included to complete the effect! They are battery operated and cool to the touch so you can place them any where in the room! 

Your kids will love having these in their rooms and they're also the perfect editions to a den, family room, man cave or office (I know a 15-year-old who would like a Batman one!)! Find all of these amazing products here at Target and Target.com.

Here is the review post on this product with an update one year later on how the product is holding up!

Huge Cash Back Deals During the Swagbucks Green Monday Sale!

You can earn money while saving it during Green Monday! The Cashback Shopping site Swagbucks is offering big cash back - 2x or more - at a number of different stores today only. They're also offering big payouts on a varieties of different deals and offers from companies that would make great gift ideas. Get great deals without waiting in lines or even leaving your home! 

If you're not familiar with Swagbucks, they offer cash back in the form of points when you shop. Then you can turn those points into gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, Target, or PayPal cash. You can also earn points for discovering deals, watching videos, answering surveys and more!  

Click here to take advantage of the cash back, just create your Swagbucks account when prompted (it takes less than 30 seconds) and then you're all set! 

As a special bonus, if you sign up through me you get a 300 SB ($3) bonus when you earn your first 300 SB before January 1st! This site's a great way to extend your shopping budget, especially around the holidays!

And check out this post on how to make even more extra money for the holiday season using apps!

Maximizing Family Time

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Do you ever look at your life and think that you’ve got your priorities wrong? Do you wish you could spend more quality time together as a family? Check out these simple ideas for maximizing family time right now…

Start Saying No More

If you’re one of those people who just can’t say no, and that means that you’ve taken on way more responsibilities than you can really handle and maintain a healthy family life, you need to learn how to say no more. If helping out at the community center means you’ll miss dinner with your kids, say no; if doing an extra shift because someone is sick means missing your kid’s school play, say no. You’ll free up so much more time to be with your family when you say yes only to the things you really want to do.

Make Dinner Times Non-Negotiable

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Even if it means you need to buy furniture so that you can all fit into the dining room comfortably, even if it means moving your appointments around, even if you experience resistance from one or more family members, make it known that barring an emergency, you expect everyone to be around the table to eat dinner time. Why? Because it’s the perfect time to relax, talk about each others’ day and just have the pleasure of being in the company of the ones you love the most.

Get the Family Involved

If you usually clean the kitchen or do the grocery run alone, although you might think that involving the kids will just make it take longer, ask them to help you out. Sure, it might take longer at first, especially if your kids are young, but it will ensure that the time you spend on chores and other busywork isn’t wasted — it’s also time you spend bonding with your children.

Get Rid of Time-Wasters

While we’re on the subject of chores, you probably have a lot of them, and other household issues that are basically a waste of time, which by reducing them, will buy you more time with your family. So, declutter your home and spend less time cleaning, hang a hook for your keys, so that you don’t waste so much time looking for them and switch the carpet for a much easier to clean wooden floor and you’ll have so much time for your family you’ll be looking for an escape.

Telecommute

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If you have a job and it is one of the biggest factors in how little time you’re able to spend with your family, if it’s the right kind of job, ask your employer if they’d be willing to let you telecommute. By working from home, you cut out your commute, which obviously frees up some time, and if you’re able to work efficiently, you can finish up and be out playing with your kids instead of filling a chair just because you’re expected to, too.

I really hope some of these ideas help you to spend more time having fun and bonding with your kids and your spouse.

Fueling Your Kids' Ambitions

You want to be able to give your kids everything as they’re growing up. A good house, a good upbringing, and mainly the freedom t be able to do whatever they want. They’ll have so many different ambitions over their lifetime. One day they might want to be an astronaut, they next they might want to be the next Beyonce. Whatever it is, you should always be looking to drive that ambition. Especially from a young age, they should never have their ambitions shot down. So, if you know your kids are going through that stage where they have a million and one passions, here are some ways you can fuel that passion.

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Take Them To Classes

A lot of children will have the want to start a new hobby, but will never actually want to go to the classes. It can be such a nerve wracking experience for them, especially when they’re possibly going to be one of the only new kids joining the class. The first thing you need to do is get them kitted out. If it’s your little boy with football, buy him all the latest kit to make sure he looks the part. He’ll feel like it’ll be easier to fit in then. If it’s your little girl and her dream is to be a dancer, buy her the latest leotards and tutus so that the lesson is easier for her. If you’re stuck for where the buy the right clothing, you can use companies such as Always Under Pay tutus for girls.  We as adults know how intimidating it can be going into something that you don’t have a clue how to do. One of the best things you can do here is encourage them to go as much as you can.

Get Involved

It is more common than some parents realise for children to be put off their hobbies because the parent shows no interest at all in what they do. Some are just the taxi to and from the practice. It can be hard for them to stay motivated if they can’t really share their journey with you. Make sure you’re someone who pays attention to everything happening with regards to whatever hobby they’re undertaking. You can even try to learn what it is that they’re doing. Again, referring to the footballing, if you’re a mom or a dad it’ll be good if you could practice at home with them. Learn the rules and techniques, and don’t be afraid to get muddy with them. It could be a great way for both of you to keep your fitness levels ups.

Volunteer

A lot of clubs, unless they’re professional, will most likely be run by a group of volunteers. If you want to truly get stuck into whatever it is that they’re doing, you could become part of the group that runs it. Having you by their side, as well as being part of the actual team is going to be so rewarding for the both of you, Whilst your child is making friends, you also will too. These teams are usually a close knit group.

The Tater Tot Casserole Cookbook is the Perfect Christmas Gift!!!

Ho ho ho! Need a last-minute fun and unique Christmas gift? Got Amazon Prime? Get this book in 2 days for only $6.49!

Did you know The Tater Tot Casserole Cookbook is a great Christmas gift when you don't know what to buy for someone? Sure, candles are universal gifts, and maybe even a box of chocolates (unless there are food allergies), but YOU CAN'T BE ALLERGIC TO A COOKBOOK and it doesn't smell like anything that might offend your sensitive nose!

Did I mention the cookbook has a gluten-free recipe and a dairy-free recipe and even a vegetarian recipe? Did I mention it's cheap (under $10 shipped ... and only $6.49 with 2-day shipping if you have Prime!), FAST and you also get a free Kindle edition of it? Win-win-win-win!

Wait, did you hear that part? You buy the print book for SOMEONE SPECIAL and you get the ebook version for yourself!

Yum. Dairy-free peeps, back off this version.

I am a people pleaser, friends, and I tried to include everyone I could. I do NOT, however, have a peanut-free version but there were no nut products in there in the first place! I am an include-everyone kind of gal. In the interest of pleasing everyone, I put 13 dessert recipes in there so the sugar-lovers like myself are happy. I think there's a recipe or two with some fruit, so that's healthy, right?

Oh, and I put in a meal planning chapter. Wa-hoo!

These are the Heavenly Sinful Bars and I guarantee there is zero fruit in them. Prepare for your Sugar Coma.

Check out the reviews when you go see the book page! The only downside is that I could not include color photos of recipes because of the cost it would pass on to you. So make your meals, take your pictures and share them with me here on my Facebook page!

Here's the PRINT LINK! Only $6.49 and shipping is free if you have Prime!

My sales page is all done. Now you can get back to your life. AFTER you order a copy of the book. And yes, I am still working on this one ... got a new cover made and everything! Stay tuned! Follow me on my Amazon author page so you get the update when it comes out!