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Our mother is our modern day hero. She never failed to take care and protect us from the time we were born until we are capable of our own. She reared and guided us to become the person who we are today. Mother’s Day is the special occasions where we give to our mothers back all the love and care that she showered us. Lots of mothers will say that they have everything they need, and there is no need for a gift. However, giving gifts to her is one way to show that we love and care for her. Moms can be very difficult to shop for. Hence, Mother’s Day gift baskets are the perfect solution for this situation.
Well-chosen Mother’s gift baskets will surely bring a smile to the face of our mother. When we speak of gift baskets for Mother’s Day, luxury items are always a popular content. If you have a mom who loves her kitchen so much, then giving gourmet items such as exotic fruits, rare cheeses, imported chocolates and find wines are sure to make great happiness to her. Meanwhile, a gift basket that contains soaps, upscale lotions and perfumes are a popular choice for people who like to pamper their mothers with beauty products. Moreover, a basket containing gardening tools and hand lotions will surely be appreciated by a mom who is a gardener.
The most efficient way to purchase Mother’s Day gift baskets is through online retailers. There are countless numbers of retailers that specialize in gift baskets for Mother’s Day and let buyers choose a customized selection of gift items to be included in the gift basket. Lots of these online retailers specialize in gift baskets that are specifically made for women, particularly mothers. These online retailers can creatively design a gift basket that will surely leave a lasting impression and create good memories to your mother.
You can get many advantages when you shop online. There are large selections and competitive prices that makes the shopping for Mother’s Day gift baskets easy and fast. Moreover, you don’t have to fight traffic and wrestle crowds. With a click of your mouse, you can choose and buy a gift basket for your mother delivered right at your mom’s doorstep. Online shopping is very convenient for those whose mothers are far away or residing overseas.
Mother’s Day is where we express our love, care and appreciation for our mothers. A gift basket that is delivered to her is a great way to say “thank you for everything”.

Last Thursday in the small town of Hollywood there was a little event that I was able to attend. If you’re a Pirates of the Caribbean fan, you know what I’m talking about! Walking the red carpet, or in this case teal, will never get old! There is so much energy and always something new and exciting!
As we rounded the corner we were instantly thrust into the Hollywood world. Screaming fans, lots of themed props and dressed up characters. The main attraction, well centerpiece, of this carpet was a giant “stone structure” that leads into the Devils Triangle…like it was popped straight from the movie and slapped with the logo for Dead Men Tell No Tales.
As we are walking we are greeted by juggling pirates on stilts, and plenty of scallywags and wenches. It’s hard not to get in on the fun and yell out arrrr. We grabbed a few photos then headed up the Oscar stairs into the Dolby theater & the pre-party.
Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney Photo by Marc Flores/Getty Images for Disney Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney
It was still early into the party, but it was already hopping when we got there. Plenty to do and people to see.
Things to do:
Get a tattoo
Get a makeup touch up
Photo Booth
Make Treasure Chests
Celebrity Spottings
Dania Ramirez
Jaime Camil
Alison Sweeney
Carly Hughes
Jon Voight
Cameron Boyce
Chi McBride
Terry Crews
Martin Klebba
David Oyelowo
After a few drinks and rubbing elbows with celebs it was time to head on in and take our seats & get ready for the film preview!!
To all of our excitement, the cast came out on stage for some love before the premiere started!!
Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales opens everywhere May 26th!
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I attended an all-expense-paid trip by Disney, all opinions are 100% my own.

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If you remember I shared about a week or so ago my Homemade Cranberry Almond Oatmeal Bars which my family absolutely loves, and you guys seemed to love them too…so today I thought I would share another use for Gerber cereal & foods in the form of a Strawberry Banana Smoothie!
Now if you’ve made smoothies before you know how easy they are and how the whole family just runs to the kitchen when you make them. These are no exception, and they will NEVER know you used Gerber “baby food” products. All the products used can be found at walmart…when running around with the boys, I love a one stop shop! And like I said before it’s organic, has plenty of vitamins & minerals and comes in many varieties to suit your taste…it’s a total game-changer for a homemade healthy snack!
Strawberry Banana Smoothies Delicious Strawberry Banana Smoothies using Gerber baby & toddler products.
2 Gerber Strawberry Banana yogurts
1/4 – 1/2 cup Gerber Oatmeal
1 cup Frozen Strawberries
1 – 2 Bananas (the more ripe the sweeter)
1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk
Fresh Strawberries (for garnish)
Blend ingredients together in blender until smooth
Garnish with fresh strawberry
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You can find more delicious recipes & info on Gerber products on their website.
Have you ever used Gerber Cereal or food as a substitute? What creative or fun ideas do you have?
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With two boys in school, I try often to show my appreciation to the ladies and gents that take care of them 80% of the time…yes, I’m talking their teachers. They didn’t have to choose to teach the next generation and they certainly put up with a lot of crap…trust me I remember my days in school and I know it hasn’t gotten any better. So what better way to show your appreciation for all that they do..the late nights, the yelling over an overly excited class of 32, the endless pile of paperwork, the “days off” organizing the class room..than to gift them something special.
Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated every year, and this year will be celebrated from May 4th through May 8th. Lakeshore Learning recognizes that there are many great teachers out there who go above and beyond. To celebrate, they are sponsoring this Lakeshore Learning Prize Package giveaway worth $180 that you can gift to a special teacher in your life!
I had many teachers who helped me throughout the years..but there is one teacher that I still keep in touch with that helped me in both the written word and the spoken word…Cindy Timms was both my English teacher and my Drama teacher. English was never my forte or passion, and I was terrified to get up in front of others, let alone speak in front of them. Two years with her in each, and while I’m still not the best a writing, I do enjoy doing it, or hey I wouldn’t be here right?
Now with my boys in school, there have been many teachers that have loved my boys like their own. My oldest has a bit (ok a lot) of ADHD and his first year in school was awful, the teacher treated him like the plague and he still talks about how crappy she made him feel to this day..thank goodness we changed schools after that and the next teacher worked diligently with him and enjoyed having him in his class despite the inevitable disruptions…imagine if every teacher were like the first, I’m sure I would be homeschooling at this point, but it’s been teachers like his 1st grade teacher (forgive me I can’t remember names) that make learning fun and renewed my sons love of learning and my faith in teachers.
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Do you have a teacher that has made a difference in your’s or your child’s life? I would love to hear all about it!
One lucky My Sparkling Life Reader is going to win the Lakeshore Learning Prize Pack listed above ! This giveaway is open to residents of the US who are 18+ until 11:59 PM EST April 23, 2015.
The Fine Print: Entering this giveaway means that you accept both my rules & disclosure. I will notify winner via e-mail and they will have 48 hours to reply before I am forced to redraw winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Each household is only eligible to win this prize via blog reviews and giveaways once. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Many will enter, few will win! Please allow 8-12 weeks for delivery of prizing. My Sparkling Life is not responsible for any lost or misdirected packages. Prizing provided and shipped by Lakeshore Learning. In the rare occasion that a prize does not arrive (which has happened), please notify me and I will try to contact the sponsor.

We recently shared with you our excitement about the new Avengers Playmation Starter Pack from Disney & Hasbro, and then offered you the chance to win one of your very own…now PowerA, the world’s premier manufacturer of high-quality, innovative accessories for video game and mobile devices, has launched a line of accessories to complement the Playmation experience…and we’re giving you the chance to win a few of the accessories!!
As I said, PowerA is the world’s premier manufacturer of high-quality accessories…so I was excited to learn that they had made some to coincide with the launch of Playmation! If you have a Playmation and use it as much as we do…who knew there were so many bad guys trying to take over!? Then you know how many batteries you go through to keep the fun going. PowerA has come up with the solution! Repulsor & Activator Recharge Packs!
Playmation Repulsor Recharge Pack: The Playmation Repulsor Recharge Pack provides up to 5 hours of play on a single charge! This officially licensed product fits securely onto the bottom of the Repulsor, and includes a USB cable that is 6 feet long for recharging, as well as LED lights that indicate the charge status.
Playmation Activator Recharge Pack: The Playmation Activator Recharge Pack provides up to 10 hours of play on a single charge! This officially licensed product fits securely onto the bottom of the Activator, and includes a USB cable that is 6 feet long for recharging, as well as LED lights that indicate the charge status.
These packs keep us playing longer. And longer play means more unlocks and less bad guys! They fit in there perfectly…I’ve had accessories before that “sort of” line up and work…but these were really made to fit! Looking for more Playmation accessories? If you have the space the Playmation Home Base is a great addition to your play…
Playmation Home Base: The Playmation Home Base from PowerA is the perfect way to store your gear in between battles with Ultron’s armies. The Home Base is stylishly decorated with the same visuals found in the Avengers lab and features enough space for 2 Activators, a Repulsor, and a tablet. You will always be ready for your next mission.
Don’t have the room to spread out…or want to take your Playmation on the go. No problem! PowerA has you covered there too with the Avengers Lab Gear Bag!
Playmation Avengers Lab Gear Bag: The Playmation Avengers Lab Gear Bag is the perfect way to take your gear on the road! The durable bag features adjustable dividers that allow multiple configurations to hold everything you need. The standard layout will hold a Repulsor, 2 Activators, an Ultron Prowler Bot, and Smart Figures – with room for more. Use the clip-on shoulder strap to comfortably carry your Playmation gear wherever you go and be ready to make any environment your next battleground!
I absolutely love the usability of these accessories for the Playmation so much, I’m adding them to the 2015 gift guide!
These accessories, along with some for Disney Infinity 3.0, are showing up in retail locations now, so get them for the Playmation Lover on your holiday list.
Do you have Playmation? Will you be getting any of these accessories?
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One (1) lucky My Sparkling Life Reader is going to win a PowerA Playmation Avengers Prize Pack that includes a Lab Gear Bag, Repulsor Recharge Pack & Activator Recharge Pack! This giveaway is open to residents of the US who are 18+ until 11:59 PM EST Nov 9, 2015.
The Fine Print: Entering this giveaway means that you accept both my rules & disclosure. I will notify winner via e-mail and they will have 48 hours to reply before I am forced to redraw winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Each household is only eligible to win this prize via blog reviews and giveaways once. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Many will enter, few will win! Please allow 8-12 weeks for delivery of prizing. My Sparkling Life is not responsible for any lost or misdirected packages. Prizing provided by PowerA and shipped by My Sparkling Life. In the rare occasion that a prize does not arrive (which has happened), please notify me..
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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