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Hallmark Get Carded Challenge and a #Giveaway

Disclosure:  I received a package of Hallmark cards in exchange for this post.  Views expressed below are mine.

I can think of nothing that cheers me up more than receiving a card in the mail.  No matter how challenging my day presents, one card can change it all.  So without hesitation as soon as I heard about the Hallmark Get Carded Challenge I knew I had to participate.

To begin my challenge I received a package of 7 cards from Hallmark with the challenge to send 7 cards in 7 days.  The cards were beautiful.  Well, they're Hallmark so I expected nothing less.  I received cards commemorating Birthdays, Going to Camp, Get Well Wishes, Thinking of You, cards for girls and cards for boys and even a card for my faraway love.  

So many cards and only 7 days to master the challenge.  The first card I sent was to my best friend. She recently had surgery and there was a sparkly lil' pink card perfect for her.  Then I sent a card to one of my friends who has been having a tough time as of late.  

Then a funny thing happened.  One of my friends and I were out and about and at the last minute she mentioned she needed to pick up a card for a birthday party her little one was attending.  I just happened to have my Hallmark Get Carded cards handy and gifted her with the perfect card for a little one.  
I've got 2 more cards left.  One a birthday card from a child and I know the perfect person to gift them to but their birthday isn't for another month yet.  The other is the most romantic card ever for a faraway love.  I worry if I send it to Hubby, he'll give me the side eye  and wonder why I sent it so I've decided to save that card for one of my friends who husband is in the military.  I figured it'd make a nice gift when he begins his next tour.

Hallmark has a knack for putting onto cards the words of the heart.  

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Win It:  One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will receive a Hallmark Get Carded Challenge pack of cards.

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Disclosure: Many thanks to the sponsor for providing this prize for the giveaway. I received a package of Hallmark cards in exchange for this post.  Views expressed below are mine. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. 

Stories From the Bright Side: When They Just Don't Wanna Eat What Mommy Cooks

Disclosure:  This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Happy Family blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.

Remember when your kid was going through the "Picky Eater" phase and everyone tried to reassure "It's just a phase, they'll grow out of it."  Well, my youngest has gone through phases like none other.  

First it was milk.  
The child would eat plain ol' cereal right out the bowl.

Then we went through the peanut butter phase.  Where all he wanted was peanut butter sandwiches.  Day and night.

I thought my poor lil' child would starve to death but my mom reassured me he'll be fine.  

Then when the Little Old Lady was younger she had tummy troubles.  I changed how I prepare food to a healthy style.  I worried so because she wouldn't eat anything I cooked but her grandma's oil-laden, butter-basted, deep fried cooking didn't seem to bother her one single bit.  Here I was snapping green beans and blanching them to a slight change in color saving all the healthy goodness and here's my beloved daughter at the table pushing her plate away saying "I'm not hungry".  


Oh, then there was the carrots.  OMG, I know my mom will cringe as I share the story of how the oldest of Los Tres Amigos refused to eat carrots.  I made my usual plea "If you don't finish your dinner, you cannot have any dessert."  He looked at me with his big old eyes and said "Mommy, I don't think I like carrots."  Well, again I told him that if he didn't finish his carrots he wouldn't get dessert.  My child sat at the dinner table for nearly 30 minutes after we'd finished eating and loading the dishwasher.  He was determined as only a 4 year old could be that he wasn't gonna eat those carrots.  So no dessert.  The next night, guess what veggie I served at dinnertime?  Yep, carrots.  Again, he refused to eat his carrots and again no dessert.  Finally on the third night, my mom said "Honey, he doesn't like carrots" and my child looked at her and said "Grandma, that's what I've been trying to tell her all week."  Kids.  

So, what's your mealtime funny?  I'd love to hear about it. 

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Hubby's Fab Blueberry Pancakes and Our New Green Earth Pan #Spons

What do you do when your local grocery stores has blueberries on sale for 99 cents / a pint?  Well you make blueberry pancakes of course or at least that's what we in the Three Boys and an Old Lady household do.

I make pancake mix to store in our pantry for occasions such as this.  If you've never made pancake mix, it's easy and I'm sure you've got most of the ingredients you need already in your pantry.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar

Yep, that's it.  4  ingredients and just store in an airtight container in your pantry or on your kitchen counter top until you're ready to make pancakes.

Once you're ready to make pancakes you'll need to add 1 egg, 1 cup of milk, and blueberries (optional) to the dry mix.  This is enough batter for about 12 regular size pancakes or 6 of Hubby's Fab Blueberry Pancakes.

Directions:  Preheat your skillet.  Pour batter.  Watch for bubbles.  Flip.  Serve.  

 

Oh, you noticed I didn't say anything about oil or non-stick spray.  Well, if you're using a non-stick skillet like the Ozeri Green Earth ceramic non-stick frying pan you don't need oil or non-stick spray.    

Wish you could've seen Hubby flipping pancakes like the pros on the food channels.  Quite the show.  I received the 10" Ozeri Green Earth Ceramic Non-Stick Frying Pan for review and LOVE it!  The Ozeri frying pan is much lighter than some of my other non-stick frying pans and besides that it's PTFE and PFOA free.  I had to look it up also but check out the product description below for more info.

The pan is available in 8- and 12-inch sizes as well and the vibrant neon green color makes it easy to find in your pots and pan drawer.  We've had our 10" Ozeri Green Earth Ceramic Non-Stick Frying Pan for quite a few weeks now and have done everything from fry fish to poach eggs to saute veggies and are very pleased with how easy this pan is to use. Oh, I should probably mention we've burned a couple of things in our 10" Ozeri Green Earth Ceramic Non-Stick Frying Pan as well.  Yes, it's fallen victim to ooey gooey quesadillas and grilled cheese sandwiches and I can happily say the melted cheese was a breeze to remove. 

 

Buy It:  10" Ozeri Green Earth Ceramic Non-Stick Frying Pan is currently available on Amazon for only $33.26 and includes free shipping.  

Disclosure:  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.

Keurig Brew Over Ice Review and #Giveaway

Disclosure: I am a member of the Keurig Brew Over Ice Crew

I so love my Keurig!  I'm always on the prowl for the latest flavors to the Keurig family and last year I had the chance to sample Keurig's Brew Over Ice varieties.  Now as a member of the Brew Over Ice Review Crew I am super-psyched to be able to share with you the latest in Keurig Brew Over Ice news AND a giveaway! 



How would you like to win $10,000?  That's right, 10,000 dollars!  There are some fab instant win prizes like Brew Over Ice sampler packs and tumblers available also.  You can enter every day and on September 30, one lucky person will win the grand prize of $10,000.

If you've never had Iced Coffee you are missing out on one of the coolest ways to chill.  Whether it's a Green Mountain Coffee French Vanilla Iced Coffee or my personal fave, The Original Donut Shop Sweet and Creamy Nutty Hazelnut Iced Coffee, there's hardly a better way to enjoy an iced cup of coffee. 

 If you are tea lover, you will enjoy the Snapple Iced Tea varieties available.  I've tried all three Snapple iced tea varieties and am still undecided which is my fave.  There's Snapple Lemon, Peach and Raspberry Iced Tea and I loved them all.  Perfectly sweetened and each flavor is very aromatic.  

Last year, I had a difficult time finding various Brew Over Ice varieties but times have changed.  Nowadays, I can find them at my local grocery store and the local mega mart.

 

I received a fun sampler pack of three of the Brew Over Ice K-cups, coasters, a cool ice bucket and tongs and a tumbler and wanna hear something really cool?  You have the opportunity to win a Brew Over Ice Sampler Package of your very own. 

The tumbler is the perfect fit for my Keurig and the light up ice bucket has become quite the ice filled nightlight in my youngest child's room.  
 
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Win It:  One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will receive a Keurig Prize Pack of their very own.  

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Destination Fun: Castle Rock Resort and Waterpark #Spons

Castle Rock Resort and Waterpark is located in beautiful Branson, Missouri. We offer a 30,000 square foot indoor waterpark and 10,000 square foot outdoor waterpark. We also have an on-site restaurant, a 24-hour arcade and gift shop, and day spa & salon.

 

Our resort features 98 Tower rooms connected to the Waterpark through interior corridors and 102 exterior entrance rooms in the two Atrium buildings located approximately 50 yards from the Waterpark. Each Tower room has a built in Kiddie Cove (6' x 4') with a bunk bed and 19” flat screen tv.  Our Tower room accommodations boast 2 double beds or 1 king bed, 32” flat screen tv, mini fridge, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, and hairdryer. Our newly refurbished Atrium rooms boast 2 queen beds, or 1 king bed, a 32” flat screen tv, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, and hairdryer.

Castle Rock offers one of Branson’s best attractions right on-site with our 30,000 sq ft indoor and 10,000 sq ft outdoor waterpark.  Our waterpark features 150,000 gallons of splashtacular fun with two 500 gallon dumping buckets, multiple indoor and outdoor kiddie pools with rain showers and waterfalls and more! Enjoy a swim in our indoor lap pool or play basketball in our indoor activity pool. Loop and dip through our 2 large three-story thrill slides, kick back for a ride on the lazy river, play on themed water slides or relax on the multilevel sun deck.  



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Big Savings Weekday Special - Book your reservation online and receive 30% Off your entire stay! Valid on new reservations only.  Not valid in conjunction with any other offers, discounts, promotions or packages.  Blackout Dates: 10/13-10/17, 11/28.  Offer Expires: 12/19/13

Wet & Wild Weekend Package - Includes 2 nights lodging, waterpark access, breakfast each morning for 2 adults & 2 children, VIP coupons, 1 water blaster, 2 adult & 2 children Branson Wild World VIP admission (includes animal adventure tour, arcade, and mini golf).  Package starts at $268, 25% off.  On new reservations only.  Not valid in conjunction with any other offers, discounts, promotions or packages. Blackout Dates: 8/30 - 8/31, 10/18 - 10/19 Expires 11/2/13
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Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  I will receive a a two night/three day getaway plus complete access to the waterpark and all the resort amenities.  in exchange for this review. No monetary compensation was received.  The views expressed below are mine.  Many thanks to the USFG Blogger Network for this opportunity.  Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
 

Add Zumba Kids on Wii and XBox360 to your Holiday Shopping List

Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), publisher of the leading Zumba® Fitness video game franchise that has sold more than nine million copies worldwide, announced today that Zumba® Kids is expected to launch this holiday on Kinect™ for Xbox 360® and Wii™. Featuring a range of dance styles, creative mini-games, customization and chart-topping hits from Justin Bieber and Willow Smith, this engaging interactive experience is packed with gameplay to keep kids moving! 
 
Based on the global dance-fitness brand that pioneered “exercise in disguise,” Zumba® Kids brings kids aged 7 to 12 together to play and express themselves with routines and activities custom-designed for them. Kids can build self-confidence and discover new rhythms as they move to over 20 different dance styles—more than any other kids game! With 170 million children under 18 now estimated to be overweight*, Zumba® Kids is an ideal solution to get kids off the couch with motion-based fun that helps them stay healthy and fit. 


“Zumba® Kids makes exercising fun and is a step in the right direction toward combating and preventing childhood obesity,” said Alberto Perlman, co-founder and CEO of Zumba® Fitness. “With millions of children facing weight issues around the world, we are introducing a high-energy video game to the market that we hope will help decrease the global obesity epidemic and provide kids with a new opportunity to move and get fit. It’s the perfect opportunity to replace snacking on chips and soda with something healthy and fun.”
Additional Zumba® Kids features include:

• Energizing Music: Rock out to a beat-driven soundtrack featuring 30 songs from kid-favorite artists like Justin Bieber, Willow Smith, and Ozomatli, plus classics like Wipeout and a range of fun Zumba® original tracks. 
• Gameplay Modes: Kids can dig into four different game modes including Quick Play, Full Class and Family Jam that features a guest appearance from celebrity Zumba® instructor Gina Grant and her daughters Anaya and Maliah.
• Upbeat Mini-Games: Mix up the fun with four motion-based mini-games that let kids go freestyle, mimic animals, freeze dance and power-up the music, alone or with friends.  
• Cool Customization: Kids can show off their personal flair by making the game their own.
• Fun Rewards: Unlockable goodies like bonus videos, stickers and buttons keep kids motivated and moving.
• Jam Together: Multiplayer support for two players on Kinect for Xbox 360 and four players on Wii™ lets kids party together with friends and family.

Winx Club Magical Adventure Coming to DVD 8/13

Nickelodeon’s popular Winx Club is back with an all-new CGI TV movie in Winx Club: Magical Adventure. Bloom is living life as a princess of Domino but doesn’t understand why Sky can’t escort her to the Princess Ball. Meanwhile, the Ancestral Witches and the Trix are joining evil forces! Plus, enjoy seven bonus episodes overflowing with adventure from the fifth season of the hit series. 

This two-disc set is filled with over 3½ hours of magic!  Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Winx Club: Magical Adventure will be released on DVD on August 13, 2013 for the suggested retail price of $16.99.

Winx Club: Magical Adventure Synopses:

Disc One
Magical Adventure
Bloom discovers what it’s like to live as a princess of Domino. Her joy is multiplied when Sky asks her to attend a ball with him! However, Bloom’s happiness is short lived when Sky is forbidden by his own father to escort her.  Meanwhile, the evil Ancestral Witches who had once destroyed Domino join forces with the Trix to erase all positive magic from the Magic Dimension. To reverse the effects of the Witches’ reign of darkness, the Winx and Specialists must travel to the cursed city of Avram and battle their foes.

Disc Two
The Spill
Aisha’s evil cousin Tritannus is sent to the prison of Andros where he meets the Trix.

The Rise of Tritannus
Tritannus absorbs toxic pollution from an oil spill and morphs into a monster. He and the Trix escape the prison and begin their quest to rule the magic dimension.

Return to Alfea
To defeat Tritannus, the Winx must achieve the power of Sirenix but they’ll need to find the Sirenix Book hidden in the Secret Library of Alfea.

The Sirenix Book
When Tritannus learns of the Winx’ mission to achieve Sirenix, he seeks to obtain it too.

The Lilo
In a race against the Trix, the Winx search Gardenia for a magical plant that will bloom for the first time in centuries and send magic all over Gardenia.

The Power of Harmonix
To gain Sirenix, the Winx must prove their self-confidence, empathy and courage.

The Shimmering Shells
The Winx obtain the gem of self-confidence. Meanwhile, the Trix and Tritannus’ mutants attack Gardenia.

Winx Club: Magical Adventure Fast Facts:
Catalogue: 812484
DVD SRP: $16.99
DVD Running Time: Approximately 213 Minutes
Special Features: N/A

Sanofi Pasteur’s Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice

The below content is sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur’s Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

When sending the kids off to camp this summer, it’s important to think about a common and hard-to-treat problem: head lice. Luckily, expert information parents need for dealing with and treating head lice is in one place at ExpertAdviceOnLice.com. Get educated by the Headfirst! Experts and have the information to battle head lice with confidence!

Happy Sisters Day!

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  Many thanks to Disney for the opportunity to share this cool graphic and tell you about my sister.

Did you know that August 4th is Sisters Day? 

Well, it is so be sure to tell your sister "HAPPY SISTER'S DAY"

What a perfect time to tell you about my sister.  I love my sister and am proud of the woman she has become.  She's always there when I need her as a sister should be.  I won't write a lot about her because I know after she sees this brief post, she'll have tears running down her face and then she'll say "OMG, I can't believe you posted this" and we'll laugh.  

TAMMY...

I love you Sis!!!

Be sure to check out Frozen from Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind “Tangled” and “Wreck-It Ralph,” presents “Frozen,” a stunning big-screen comedy adventure.  The movie will be in a theater near you around November 27, 2013.

KaBOOM! Imagination Playground™ Program

Disclosure: Thanks to MomSelect for the opportunity to share news of this wonderful project.

KaBOOM! Imagination Playground™ Program

Kids should have time to play -- at home and at school. We know that creative play can make kids happy and healthy, but some kids aren't getting enough of it. That's why the makers of Children's Claritin are teaming up with the national nonprofit KaBOOM! to help bring innovative playspaces to schools in need. As a member of MomSelect, we want you to hear about this exciting program. Children's Claritin and KaBOOM! are helping bring play to kids in need by offering 12 national schools the chance to win Imagination Playground™ equipment. These mobile play sets are comprised of oversized foam blocks that can be assembled inside or outside, giving children of all abilities the opportunity to foster creativity and critical-thinking skills. Your vote can make a difference! Join Children's Claritin, the #1 pediatrician-recommended non-drowsy allergy brand, and KaBOOM! to help select 4 schools to receive Imagination Playground™ equipment. You can visit http://Facebook.com/Claritin between 8/1-10/31 to cast your vote for one of twelve finalist schools. The four schools with the most votes will win Imagination Playground™ equipment for their students. Would you be so kind to use your considerable channels of influence, both online and offline, to spread the word about this fantastic program.

GIVEAWAY: Nickelodeon Let's Learn Colors DVD

Get to know the educational values of Nickelodeon programming with Let’s Learn: Colors. As part of the Let’s Learn line of DVDs, this all-new DVD packs over two hours of edu-tainment with episodes from Nickelodeon’s hit preschool series Bubble Guppies, Dora the Explorer, Team Umizoomi, Blue’s Clues and The Wonder Pets! 

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Kids will have a great time while learning with their favorite Nickelodeon friends; and as an added bonus included inside, there’s a coloring activity sheet to keep kids learning more about the colors of the world! 

Episode Synopses:
Bubble Guppies: The Crayon Prix!
Green means GO! The Bubble Guppies are learning about colors while car racing! Help them mix colors, make new shades, and speed across the finish line!

Dora the Explorer: Quack! Quack!
When Dora and Boots color in a picture of Mami Duck and her eggs, their coloring book magically comes to life and the eggs start to hatch. Suddenly, the wind blows one of Mami Duck’s eggs away. Oh no!

Team Umizoomi: Kite Festival
Jeannie can’t wait to fly her kite at the big Umi City Festival. But, when a gust of wind blows the kite out of her hands and scatters its pieces throughout Umi City, she needs Team Umizoomi’s help to find the missing pieces.

Blue’s Clues: Colors Everywhere!
Today we’re painting portraits of our friends. We play Blue’s Clues to figure out who else Blue wants to add to our Portrait of Pals. All the colors then dance, mix and sing the color mixing song along with Joe.

The Wonder Pets!: Save the Moose in the Caboose!
Ming-Ming draws a colorful story about a Moose stuck in a caboose that’s headed for a cliff!

The Wonder Pets!: Save the Flamingo!
The Wonder Pets get a call from a Baby Pink Flamingo who is stuck in a marsh in a coloring book. The Wonder Pets use crayons to draw a bridge and save the Pink Flamingo.

DVD SRP: $14.99                                  Running Time: 120 Minutes

Buy It:  Nickelodeon Let's Learn Colors DVD is available at Amazon and stores nationwide.

Win It: One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will receive the Nickelodeon Let's Learn Colors DVD

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GIVEAWAY: Dora & Blue’s Clues Double Feature: Dora’s Musical School Days DVD

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Enjoy an all-new musical double feature with Dora & Blue’s Clues Double Feature: Dora’s Musical School Days and Blue’s Big Musical Movie. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get two and a half hours of musical entertainment for the price of one! 


First, in Dora’s Musical School Days, preschoolers will enjoy fun songs, exciting adventures and the interactive educational aspects moms know and love. Second, in Blue's Big Musical Movie, preschoolers will sing, dance, play and learn that they can be anything they want to be! 

Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Dora and Blue’s Clues Double Feature: Dora’s Musical School Days and Blue’s Big Musical Movie will be released on DVD on July 23, 2013 for the suggested retail price of $16.99.

Dora and Blue’s Clues Double Feature: Dora’s Musical School Days & Blue’s Big Musical Movie:

Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Musical School Days
Don’t miss a musical adventure to help Boots’ teacher get to school on time to greet her students with a song, learn new Spanish words, cheer up the Grumpy Old Troll and help Dora and Boots deliver mail!

Blue’s Clues: Blue’s Big Musical Movie
Steve, Blue and all their friends are putting on a big backyard music show in their first ever feature length movie! Everyone will be there, including Blue’s brand-new neighbor, the new cat in town, Periwinkle. Steve and Blue really need preschoolers' help to get the show underway by keeping a checklist, assembling the stage and costumes, writing a song with G-Clef (voiced by Ray Charles) and of course, playing Blue's Clues to find Blue a singing partner. Even the shy Sidetable Drawer needs help getting into the act!

DVD SRP: $16.99                           DVD Running Time:  Approximately 176 Minutes
 
Special Features: 

Dora’s Musical School Days 

• The Wonder Pets! Sneak Peek

Blue’s Big Musical Movie

• Music Videos: “I Can Be Anything I Want to Be” and “There It Is”
• "Who Am I" Interactive Guessing Game
• "Backstage at Blue's Clues" featurette
• 2 Blue's Clues DVD ROM Games: Instrument Sound Matching and Water Xylophone

Buy It:  Dora and Blue’s Clues Double Feature: Dora’s Musical School Days is available at Amazon and stores nationwide.

Win It: One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will receive the Dora and Blue’s Clues Double Feature: Dora’s Musical School Days DVD

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The Tyndale Rewards program is a great way to get free books and Bibles that you can keep for yourself or give to friends and family. Your journey to earning free faith-based products starts here.

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My Kia, My Mom and the Love of Her Life

I am a Road Warrior! Although I don't mind planes or trains, traveling by car is hands down my favorite way to get away from it all. My kids are also road warriors. Now you'd think with three boys and a little old lady I'd drive some humunga chunga SUV but been there done that and hated it. I just love smaller vehicles and am quick to tell everyone don't let the small frame fool ya, my car has plenty of room. 

My mom on the other hand is not much of a road warrior but she is a master when it comes to style.  You know the car ad that reads "One owner, low miles, garaged..." yep, that's my mom's car. 

A couple of years ago she was in the market for a new vehicle and when she pulled into my driveway with her new Kia I was in awe.  I knew of Kia Sportage, Kia's stylish SUV but had never seen one of their sedans up close.  Two words:  OH WOW!!!

Check out this dashboard. 

Photo via Kia.com

Voice command navigation, Bluetooth wireless, rear camera display, dual zone temperature controls, push button start, and EcoBoost technology to optimize fuel economy.  All of the features you'd expect in a vehicle priced at double the base price of my mom's Kia.  

Her Kia Forte is my kind of car. Great gas mileage! Affordable, stylish and plenty of leg room.  Los Tres Amigos are quite tall and all three fit comfortably in the backseat or on those days when my mom is babysitting the Littlest One, the car seat tethers gives her confidence our family treasure is safe and secure. 

Oh, the title of this post is "My Kia, My Mom and the Love of Her Life" to this pic.  Notice the front license plate.  Last year on Valentine's Day, my mom's hubby surprised her by leaving a dozen long stem roses in her car.  When she went to her car to leave for lunch, she immediately noticed the roses but didn't notice the front license plate.  Later that evening when she returned home, she thanked her hubby for the roses and he asked if she noticed anything different about her car.  They went outside.  

She opened the car door.  
      Nothing.

She walked around the car.
      Nothing.

Finally, he directed her to the Kia logo and you guessed it.
      Nothing.

Then she saw it and guess what...
She cried tears of joy.

So if you're ever see a Kia with a pink and blue W 2 hearts E license plate, wave, don't honk you'll scare the living daylights out of my mom.



I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Calling All Bloggers!!! Purex Insiders is Accepting Applications

Calling all bloggers, Purex Insiders is accepting new members!!!  


There are many benefits to becoming a Purex Insider including:

• Trying new products
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