It's Lucky Fortune Friday! What surprise is waiting for you inside?

I received these adorable Lucky Fortune blind accessories from WowWee.

These plastic fortune cookies have a paper fortune inside them, but that isn't all!  There's a special surprise hidden inside each one.  A surprise that let's you wear you luck.  


Hidden inside each plastic fortune cookie is a cute little charm bracelet.  There are over 100 different charms in the line, from different categories and with different levels of rarity.  Which one will you get?  Will you get the lucky extra rare and ultra lucky charm that is dipped in real gold?  

    
Collect them, wear them and trade them with your friends.  They make excellent gifts for your friends, so spread the luck around!  The more you wear, the luckier you will feel.  Lucky Fortune is recommended for ages 6 and up and the suggested retail price is $3.99.  You can purchase them from Walmart and Amazon.

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Light the Way for Dad Father's Day Giveaway

Light the Way for Dad. Father's Day Giveaway

When you have a father you want to recognize or have a person in your life who is a wonderful "Dad" to your kids, you want to have a Father's Day Gift that is practical yet will bring a smile to his face.
Clore Automotive brings guys all around the world innovative products that will allow them to work on projects like cars, boats, motorcycles and more in a safe manner. Tom's Take On Things loves Clore Automotive products and has been working with them for years.
There are 3 different rechargeable LED lights that one lucky person will get a chance to win. One headband, one handheld light that is magnetic, and one larger work light that has 4000 Lumens. Total ARV of all three prizes is $259.99. Wow.


Giveaway is open to residents of the United States, 18 years of age or older. One entry per household. Clore Automotive is responsible for prize delivery. Thanks go out to Tom's Take On Things for putting this fantastic giveaway together.
Good Luck from all of us helping promote this wonderful Father's Day Giveaway.
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GIVEAWAY!!! Enter to win a Rocket Rod Fishing Rod and Bait Bucket from Goliath Games!




Enter to win a Rocket Rod Fishing Rod and Bait Bucket from Goliath Games (app. retail value is $57.98).  Goliath Games (our sponsor) will ship the prize to the winner.  For more details, please read the review on this product HERE.  We are not responsible if the sponsor fails to deliver the prize. Come back daily for more entries!

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Open to United States Residents ONLY.  Must be 18 or over to enter.  Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning notification email with shipping information.  If you fail to respond within 48 hours, you will forfeit your prize and an alternate winner will be chosen. Once we have a confirmed winner, their first name and last initial will be announced here.  Facebook and other social media platforms are not associated with this giveaway in any way.
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Get your kids off of the computer and out for some fun in the sun with these toys from Goliath!

I received these products from the wonderful people at Goliath to include in my summer reviews.  Kids these days are addicted to computers and cell phones.  They spend the majority of their time staring into a screen, even when they are outside.  So I am always looking for fun activities to get my kids away from the screen and into some family fun.  Using these products is a great way to accomplish that!  


Here we have the Rocket Fishing Rod and matching Bait Bucket.  What better way is there to get your kids involved in an outdoor activity than to take them fishing?  And our friends from Goliath have kindly offered us a Rocket Fishing Rod and Bait Bucket to give away to one of our lucky readers!  So watch for the giveaway to be posted.  It's coming soon!  Now on with my review...


The Rocket Fishing Rod is a real functioning fishing rod.  You can actually use it to catch real fish.  Most kids have trouble casting their fishing lines out into the water.  And because of this, Dad and Mom spend most of their time casting and recasting for them.  But this rod solves that problem.  It is built like a toy rocket launching gun.  It will cast the fishing line up to 25 feet!  And it's so easy!  Just pump it and then shoot it to launch the end of your line out into the water.  It has a safety bobber that keeps the hook enclosed until it hits the water.  So there is no danger of your child getting poked by the hook.  And it practically eliminates snarls and snags in the line.  Once the bobber hits the water, it opens up and drops the hook down into the water.  When a fish bites, just real it in!  That's all there is to it!  In addition to the rod and safety bobber, it comes with 2 hooks, 150 feet of 8 pound test fishing line, 2 line stops, 1 weight and complete instructions.  It is sturdy and durable.  It is recommended for children age 8 and over and has a suggested retail price of $39.99.  It is available at Walmart and Amazon.  


You can use the Rocket Fishing Rod Bait Bucket with any fishing rod, but it is designed to be used with the Rocket Fishing Rod.  Use this heavy duty bucket to securely carry your bait.  It's perfect for any fisherman, regardless of age. It is recommended for children age 8 and over and has a suggested retail price of $17.99.  It is available at Walmart and on Amazon.

Next we have the Zoom Ball, which is fast paced and tons of fun.  It is an oblong shaped ball, like a football.  It has two long strings threaded through it and there are two handles on each end of the string.  One person holds the handles on one end and another holds the handles on the other end.  Then you spread your arms and pull on the handles to maneuver the ball back and forth on the strings.  It takes a bit of practice to learn how to keep the ball moving back and forth on the strings.  But that's part of the fun!  See how long you can keep it going!  Zoom Ball is recommended for ages 8 and over and you need two people to play.  The suggested retail price is $14.99 and it is available on Amazon.
This is the Zoom Ball Hydro.  It's basically played the same as the Zoom Ball, the major difference is that the Zoom Ball Hydro adds water into the fun.  The Hydro ball opens up so you can put a water balloon inside.  Once it is closed again, play it the same as the Zoom Ball.  You never know when the water balloon with burst and send water splashing all over you!  It comes with the Zoom Ball Hydro and 10 water balloons.  It's a perfect game for a hot summer day.  It is recommended for ages 8 and over and requires two people to play.  The suggested retail price is $17.99 and it is available on Amazon. 

This unusual toy is the Phlat Ball V3.  As it says on the package:  "Throw a disc, catch a ball".  This unique toy flattens out into a disc that you can throw and then pops back into a ball in midair!  Just set the time delay on it by squeezing it down, then toss it and watch it transform back into a ball.  It's easy to take it along with you, just flatten it and slip it into your bag.  It is available in several different colors, so you can choose your favorite.  You can play with it alone, or in a group.  It is recommended for ages 5 and over.  It has a suggested retail price of $16.99 and is available at Target and on Amazon. 


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Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Cookies


I am a HUGE Toy Story and I love all of Andy's friends, especially Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head. Having a child with ASD (autism spectrum disorder), the series of Toy Story movies have become some of our favorites since the very first one. Toy Story 4 is in theaters beginning June 21 and we were inspired to make some cookies of our favorite characters.

I have included all the ingredients and step-by-step directions.

What You Will Need:

Your favorite sugar cookie cutout recipe, prepared
Your favorite frosting recipe (white)
Black Fondant
Pink Fondant
Orange Fondant
Red Fondant
Yellow Fondant
Brown Food Coloring Gel
Yellow Food Coloring Gel
Candy Eyes (or use fondant)
Candy Moustaches (or use fondant)



Roll out your sugar cookies, and use an egg shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many cookies as you can.
Bake according to the recipe, and set aside to cool completely.


Place your frosting in a bowl, and add in brown and yellow food coloring until you get a light brown color.
Frost the cookies evenly, avoiding the edges.


Place two eyes about ⅓ of the way down on each cookie.


Roll a piece of pink fondant into a 3D triangle for Mrs. Potato Head cookies. And roll a piece of orange fondant into a 3D triangle for Mr. Potato Head cookies.


Roll a piece of pink fondant into a 3D triangle for Mrs. Potato Head cookies. And roll a piece of orange fondant into a 3D triangle for Mr. Potato Head cookies.


Place a moustache candy between Mr. Potato Head’s nose and mouth.
Take a medium sized piece of red fondant, and roll like a snake. Shape into mouths for Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head.
Place a thin sheet of black fondant behind Mr. Potato Head’s mouth if you would like it to be open
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Roll thin pieces of black fondant, and place them above the eyes for eyebrows. 

Roll a large piece of black fondant into a sheet, and shape it into a hat for Mr. Potato Head cookies. 

Frost the very top of Mrs. Potato Head cookies with remaining white frosting to make her hat. 

Roll five small balls of orange fondant, and place them into the shape of a flower, and add it to the center of Mrs. Potato Head’s hat.

Enjoy!





We had so much fun making these cookies!  Pin this post so you can come back and get the directions! 


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What Dad Really Wants for Father's Day

Give Dad what he really wants, a bottle of vodka or bourbon from Valentine Distributing Company.  He can make him a nice drink on this special day.  Sit back, relax and enjoy his drink with these spirits.

I have two great new spirits for you, from our friends at Valentine Distillery Company. Established in 2007 and among the nation’s first craft distilleries, Valentine Distilling Company is an American pioneer of small batch, handcrafted spirits. The company’s award-winning vodka, gin, and bourbon are available throughout in eight states the United States and in six other countries. In the tradition of Detroit’s manufacturing leadership, Ferndale, Michigan-based Valentine Distilling Company is dedicated to American ingenuity, quality manufacturing, and small-batch distilling using old-world techniques that create superior products.




First off, we have this wonderful vodka. It has a complex flavor through the nose and palate — a wonderful example of multigrain vodka. Sweet, smooth and creamy on the tongue with a clean and supple finish. “World’s Best Vodka” World Vodka Award, London 2016.  If you drink of choice is vodka, I highly recommend Valentine Vodka.  Whether it is a simple drink like a screwdriver or a complex drink, this vodka is very smooth.

Mayor Pingree Bourbon Whiskey Red Label Distilled from a classic mash of corn, barley and rye. Pot distilled and aged four years yields sweet notes of caramel and brown sugar that complement its spicy notes of rye, cinnamon and woody spices.  If you like bourbon whiskey, you will love this.  You can use as a mixer for your favorite drink or just pour over the rocks and have a nice refreshing taste of bourbon whiskey.




Check out your local package store for these wonderful spirits!
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Motorola Talkabout for Father's Day

Hopefully, you are thinking about what to buy Dad for Father's Day.  Dad has everything, ties are boring, so what do you buy?  You get Dad these Motorola Talkabout  two-way radios.


They are ideal for water adventures when out of cell phone range.  Two-way radios are important for communication and safety.  These feature NOAA weather updates and alerts and the T600 H20 is completely WATERPROOF and FLOATS, so no need to worry if it accidentally falls off the boat when dad is fishing.  It also comes equipped with a handy water-activated flashlight, which includes a white and red LED (to preserve night vision.).  These are perfect for fishing, hiking, camping and the weekend trip to the cabin.



They float!  Yes, they do.  If dropped in water, they float facing up.  I hope to not ever have to use this feature, but thank goodness it does float.  


Living near the coast, we visit the beach a LOT!  At night we can use the red LED light as a flashlight as we go out on the beach.  Our entire coastline in Georgia has sea turtles(terrapins) laying egg sin the sand and all the beaches require you to use a red light, as not to disturb them, as they are a protected species. These radios come equipped with a bright LED flashlight, too.

Living in Georgia, we are also prone to hurricanes.  Having this eet of radios will be great during a power outage or hurricane emergency.  They are equipped with NOAA wether alerts and updates.

You can take them with you anywhere you go.  They have a 35 mile range.  I have not tested it that far, but I did get a 5 mile range and the sound was very clear.



My favorite feature about this set of two way radios are the fact that they are rechargeable!  They come with an included cord for charging two at a time.

Read more about the Motorola Talkabout Two Way radios here and be sure and follow them on Facebook


Thanks to Motorola for providing these for this review.
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Strawberry Moonshine Slush



Nothing tastes better in the summer than a big juicy strawberry.  Strawberries are a delicious favorite of millions.  We love them fresh off the vine or transformed into tasty treats such as cakes, pies, and ice cream.  And now we have a delicious treat for adults only:  the Strawberry Moonshine Slush. 


 Ingredients:


  •  1/2 ounce grenadine
  •  1 1/2 ounces moonshine whiskey
  •  4 ripe strawberries
  •  1 cup of Ice





Directions:


  1.  Into a blender add grenadine, moonshine whiskey, strawberries, and ice.
  2.  Pulse until smooth, pour into a standard rocks glass.
  3.  Serve. 







Please drink responsibly.



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Barron Advisors Can Help With Debt Consolidation

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Whether you are in over your head or perhaps you want a lower monthly payment because of changes in your financial future, a debt consolidation loan is a helpful way to secure your future.  You will be happy that you did.
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Watermelon Waffles



What's better in the summer than a big slice of watermelon?  Growing up I loved that bright pink fruit that tasted so good and the spitting the seeds at my brother after every bite.  I still do.  If you love watermelon as much as I do, you will love this recipe for Watermelon Waffles.  The recipe will make 4 full waffles.


Ingredients:
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 3/4 C Milk
  • 1 TBS Sugar
  • 1 TBS Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 C Oil
  • 2 C Flour
  • 1 Handful Chocolate Chips
  • Red and Green Food Dye
Directions:
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.







  • Add in the sugar, baking powder, salt and oil.  Mix until well combined and there are no lumps.


  • Whisk in the flour until just combined, DO NOT OVERMIX!

  • Take 1 1/2 cups of the waffle batter and place into a separate bowl.


  • Add several drops of green food coloring to the small bowl of batter.
  • In the large bowl, add several drops of red food coloring, and a handful of chocolate chips.


  • Grease a hot waffle iron (if yours requires it), and add a large scoop of the red waffle mix to the center.
  • Use a small spoon to ladle a thin layer of green batter around the edge.


  • Sprinkle a few more chocolate chips, if desired, and cook to your preference.
  • Serve warm with syrup, whipped cream, or just by themselves.
  • Enjoy!

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