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Christmas Gift Checklist Printable

11/25/2014 By Jenn 24 Comments

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Christmas Gift Checklist Printable

This time of year it is easy to get distracted with so much extra going on. I like to stay organized with my gifts for everyone that I have to buy for. This Christmas Gift Checklist Printable helps me stay on track with what I have to buy, already bought, who it is for and if I wrapped it or not.

I do most of my shopping on Black Friday but I do pick up things during the year if I find it to be a great deal. This week before I head out to start shopping, I am going through what I have already and write it down. Maybe even get a little wrapping done too.

I never want to wind up with the same thing twice or forget something altogether so this is perfect for me. I can keep the Christmas gift checklist printable right in the Christmas section on my home management binder.

Watching my kids or my husband open exactly what they wanted brings me such happiness. I’d hate to have that moment wasted because I was juggling too much.

I hope this helps you stay organized this year for your Christmas shopping! It’s free to print as many as you need. Shopping for the holidays should be fun not stressful.

Download your copies of the free Christmas Gift Checklist and get more organized and less stressed about shopping this Christmas.

Happy Shopping!

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Download my entire Christmas planner while you’re at it!

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Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Loin

11/24/2014 By Jenn 18 Comments

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Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Loin

This Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Loin is really a toss it in, and forget about it and would be perfect for the morning before a marathon shopping trip- Black Friday or Cyber Monday perhaps?

My husband hates when I do anything he calls “fancy” to good, simple recipes. I was taking a big risk putting maple syrup on this I knew that. Thankfully he actually loved it and raved about the flavor, plus he is a huge bacon fan so the back that the pork loin is wrapped in bacon didn’t hurt. So we now have a new favorite fall dish in the house.

Crockpot Maple Glazed Pork Loin Recipe

Ingredients:

2 lb. boneless Pork Loin
¾ cup Maple Syrup
2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1 ½ tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. black pepper
4-5 sliced uncooked bacon
½ cup liquid- water, beer, broth (it’s up to you)

Directions:

Whisk maple syrup, vinegar, dijon mustard, soy, garlic, and black pepper together well, set aside.
Pour your liquid into the bottom of the crockpot-water, beer, or broh.
Place pork loin in the center of liquid.
Drizzle half of your maple syrup mixture over pork loin.
Cover loin with bacon strips lengthwise.
Turn crockpot on low and cook for 7-8 hours.
If your are home occasionally baste your loin with the juices in the crock, if not don’t worry it won’t hurt.
In the last 20-30 minutes top bacon covered pork with remaining maple mixture.
ENJOY!

Serve the crockpot maple glazed pork loin with quick mashed potatoes and fresh greens beans, you will have the perfect comfort food meal with little fuss.

If you try this be sure to come back and let me know what you think.

Family Fun at Marvel Universe LIVE! #MarvelUniverseLIVE @MarvelOnTour

11/21/2014 By Jenn 27 Comments

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Disclosure: I was provided tickets to the show for free to complete my review. I was not compensated in any other way. All opinions are 100% mine.

We were invited to attend the opening night of Marvel Universe LIVE last night at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL. My boys are HUGE fans of the Avengers crew, in their words after we left “best show ever!!”.

Our night started out with a VIP event where we were greeted by the cast and crew. They had some fun activities planned. We got to enjoy some superhero dress up, fun make your own shields station and a superhero training course for the kids.

The story behind Marvel Universe LIVE

Thor opens the show smashing the Cosmic Cube for fear it will get into the wrong hands. The Cosmic Cube is the source of ultimate power in Marvel Universe. Thor’s villainous brother Loki, tries to attempt to clone the Cosmic Cube to destroy Earth and the entire Universe.

Marvel’s biggest superheros must band together to stop the evil Loki from gaining power over the universe. You are taken on a hunt across the globe as the superheros try to find the pieces of the shattered Cosmic Cube to save the universe before Loki clones the cube.

Along the way the superheros have some interesting encounters with other villains that have now united forces with Loki to try to gain control over the world.

In total there are 25 of your favorite Marvel characters good and bad. Including my kids favorites Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Widow and Wolverine. A quick visit from the Incredible Hulk was a highlight for them too!

Throughout the entire show my kids were engaged with the non stop action. There were motorcycle chases, pyrotechnics and amazing aerial stunts. I don’t think they took their eyes off of the show the entire time. Well, I know they didn’t because they did not even touch their snow cones until intermission.

Marvel Universe LIVE was one of the best shows we have seen as an entire family. None of us were disappointed. I noticed even younger children (around 2) deeply involved in watching the stunts of these extremely talented performers.

Marvel Universe LIVE Florida Tour Dates:

BB&T Center (Sunrise) until Sunday 11/23

American Airlines Arena (Miami) 11/28 – 11/30

Amway Center (Orlando) 12/5 – 12/7

Or check your local city on the Marvel Universe LIVE website.

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Will you be going to a Marvel Universe LIVE performance?

LG OLED Now at Best Buy This Holiday Season #HintingSeason #OLEDatBestBuy

11/18/2014 By Jenn 6 Comments

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Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

This Christmas my husband has been hinting around for a new living room TV. We really need to replace the one in our bedroom. My plan is to use our old TV in the living room and move it into our bedroom and get a new TV for the living room.

I wanted the latest in technology that would offer our family the best picture and sound. After careful review and a little trip to Best Buy I saw him drooling over the new LG OLED TV.

This TV would be the perfect Christmas gift to knock his socks off. The LG OLED TV offers a stunning design and amazing picture quality.

Discover LG OLED TV – The Ultimate Display!

The LG OLED TV is only 0.21″ thick at its thinnest point. Making for a sleeker look in design. What caught my eye right away way the curved screen. The curve of the screen is designed so that your eyes are equally distant from all parts of the screen when sitting in front of the TV. It provides a more natural viewing experience. It’s unlike anything I have seen on the market.

The LG OLED TV can be found at Best Buy this holiday season for their everyday price of $3499. That’s a savings of $500!

LG OLED TV Features:

Infinite contrast ratio and stunning color – delivers more natural, lifelike viewing.
4 Color Pixel technology enhances color range and accuracy.
Super thin design
Find content faster with webOS

Learn more at LGOLEDatBestbuy.com

Join the fun with a LG OLED Twitter Party with @BestBuy!

Best Buy is hosting an LG OLED Twitter Party on Thursday December 4th at 7PM CST. Feel free to join this party for a chance to receive Best Buy gift cards and other great prizes. Tweet #HintingSeason with your top gifts that you want this Holiday from Best Buy.

What will you be hinting around for for this holiday season from Best Buy?

HoMedics Triple Shiatsu Cushion with Heat + Giveaway

11/12/2014 By Jenn 25 Comments

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Disclosure: This is a Sponsored post on behalf of HoMedics. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own.

These days everyone is on the go and busy, especially this time of year. Between working, kids, family it is so hard to find a little me time. Just a few minutes to relax and de-stress makes my day less stressful. While it is nice to be able to spend a few hours at a spa to get a massage that just is not always the case.

I recently fell in love with the HoMedics Triple Shiatsu Cushion with Heat!

I’m telling you this is a must have holiday gift for any mom especially. I can sit and work from home while enjoying a few minutes of relaxation from the comfort of my desk.

The Triple Shiatsu offers brand new 3D-Massage technology that most closely mirrors an authentic Shiatsu massage. Offering up and down motions as well as circular in and out movements. It does not miss one ache or pain in your shoulders and back. As an added bonus a heat feature. This is one of my favorites. You can choose to add the heat or not but it just adds that extra “I’m at a spa” feel without leaving home!

The HoMedics Triple Shiatsu Cushion fits around most chairs with a strong Velcro strap. I was able to add it around my office chair and my kitchen chair without a problem. It stayed in place just fine. The remote is easy to use and can fit into the little side pouch for easy access or stored away when not in use.

The HoMedics Triple Shiatsu Massage Cushion retails for $149.99 and is available for purchase at Bed Bath and Beyond, Macy’s, Kohls, and HoMedics.com.

HoMedics Triple Shiatsu Cushion Features

3D Full Contour Technology – Deep kneading shiatsu nodes move up and down, across, and inward and outward
Soothing Heat provides added relaxation
Forward or reverse massage functions
Convenient easy-to-use hand control
Adjustable intensity for maximum comfort

HoMedics Triple Shiatsu Cushion with Heat Giveaway

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20 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

11/10/2014 By Jenn 18 Comments

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Thanksgiving will be here in a few weeks and besides the delicious stuffing my family looks forward to the dessert. Especially the pie recipes that come to the table.

While we all love the traditional apple and pumpkin pie recipes, I like to mix it up adding something with a twist to our traditional Thanksgiving dessert table each year.

Each of these Thanksgiving pie recipes below add a little something extra for dessert this year. Enjoy!

20 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

What are your favorite Thanksgiving pie recipes?