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They are the Lights in my Life

December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Thank you to Macy’s Heart of Haiti for providing product to inspire this post about the stars in my life.

This year, my children and I decided to put our tree up the first weekend of December. I like how it makes our home festive and puts us in an instant good mood. When I come home from work, the tree is the first thing I see. My oldest, Chloe has the tree lights on, so everything is twinkling and inviting when I arrive home.

We spend a lot of time in the living room. For one, it is one of the only rooms with a television and we like to spend time together watching our favorite shows. I love spending time with my children, because they remind me what true happiness is. They remind me to be happy no matter what and that I have a choice in how I act and choose to deal with the many challenging situations in my life. My children are the lights in my life. For as much as they drive me crazy with their constant chatter, arguing with each other and general loudness, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Those are signs of life and people who love unconditionally. That makes me so happy.

This is not the first time I have written about Macy’s Hearts of Haiti. I am absolutely in love with the collection. The collection features more than 40 home decor items including quilts, metalwork, jewelry and paintings all made almost entirely from recycled and sustainable items such as old cement bags, cardboard,oil drums and local gommier wood. To date, the program has employed 780 artisans, which has improved the lives of over 6,200 individuals.

I received exclusive product from the Macy’s Heart of Haiti line that inspired this post. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. #CleverHaiti

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Are You Ready to Rumble with the Rabbids?!

December 14, 2012 by 2 Comments

Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. #UbiChamps

If you have not had a chance to play any of the Rabbids game, you are in for a treat with Rabbids Rumble. This game, just like the other Rabbids games is filled with the silly antics of the Rabbids characters.

In the game, you can collect over 100 deranged Rabbids. Each of them has their own unique combat abilities strengths and weaknesses which are a little wacky, too. Each Rabbid can level up to 10, and each has 3 different abilities – a regular attack, a special attack, and a defensive move. Each battle takes place between three different rabbids on each side. If you beat a team of rabbids that includes one that you do not have ,you’ll get to “capture” it.

Rabbids Rumble is filled with mini games that last about a minute. Some of the mini games are basic rhythm games, navigating through trap-filled mazes, to firing cows at archery targets. At the end, players are graded based on hitting various targets.

There is nothing overly hard about the Rabbids Rumble game. It is rated E for Everyone and your kids will get a kick out of it. I know mine did. The Rabbids games are hilarious to us, because the characters are so quirky and funny. Plus, with over 100 Rabbids to collect, you are sure to run across a few who will become favorites.

 

 

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Going on a Poptropica Adventure

December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

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Poptropica Adventures is a jam packed adventure game sure to keep your kids interested with many interesting adventures on Poptropica islands. There are three islands to explore in the game. My daughter’s favorite island was the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory island. My kids also liked customizing their characters. You can change the look of your avatar by altering the clothes, hairstyles, hats and so on. As the characters are going through the game, they can build collections with gadgets to help them complete the quests. There are also mini game challenges which are unlocked when a quest is completed. All of this adds variety and increases the adventures of Poptropica.

The overall goal of the game is to journey across three different islands to help rebuild the Poptropia Museum. My kids enjoyed the different levels they had to completed on the special levels. While challenging, the game is still great for school-agers. The game is rated E for everyone. That makes Poptropica a fun game that containing no violence the whole family can enjoy.

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#MacysThanksPinning - Follow My Boards and Like My Pins!

December 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

I have been a supporter of the Hearts of Haiti and Rawanda Path to Peace products since they came out. For one, the products are absolutely beautiful and secondly, they support a good cause.

Heart of Haiti is a “Trade, Not Aid” initiative that was launched by artist and social entrepreneur, Willa Shalit, The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund and Macy’s. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and despite the devastating earthquake people there are filled with hope and a desire to improve their lives through employment. By creating one of a kind pieces – such as bracelets, metalwork, paper mache, and wood work - the Heart of Haiti initiative provides artists with an opportunity to make a living, feed their families and pay their children’s school fees.

Rwanda Path to Peace is a healing journey and a source of sustainable living that utilizes the incredible skill of weaving that is passed down by generations of Rwandan women. The sale of the baskets through Macy’s has given these women a source of sustainable income and pride. The project and the income it generates has improved the lives of at least 18,000 children, providing access to education, health care and more.

I have created a board on Pinterest sharing some of the photographs of the beautiful items I have in support of both causes. I would greatly appreciate your following my board and liking the pins. Also, support the causes and the artisans who have created these beautiful products. You will not regret it and I would greatly appreciate your support.

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Be a Fashion Celebrity with Fashion Life **Review**

November 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment


Have you ever wanted to live the life of a model, designer or shop owner? Well, you can when you play Imagine Fashion Life. My girls had a good time playing this game and selecting a different career path. Apparently, it is highly important that you keep up your social network in Fashion Town as your career evolves. One of the keys to the game is as you rise in fame as either a model, designer or manager, you are going to want to maintain good relationships with the new people you meet. The relationship you have with the characters is measured by a gauge filled with hearts. The way you fill the gauge is by inviting the friend for a drink, offer them a gift or perform a makeover.

I asked my girls their favorite part of the game and my oldest said she liked how she could choose a different career and after the first season, decide whether to try a new career or carry-on for another season. My other daughter, who is 11, said she liked being a model and signing autographs. She played two seasons and both times said her favorite careers were the model and the designer. She also liked the wide variety of clothes the game had and that she could design outfits of her own.

This game is great for being able to see the fashion world from more than one perspective. There is enough activity in each of the careers to keep you coming back to play the game over and over. Again, this looks like another great game for girls to play and for gamers who love interactive games.

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