I have already gone back to Blaze Pizza in Royal Oak, MI two more times since the blogger event. It is my new favorite pizza place. Read my previous review HERE. The second time I went with a friend after seeing the movie, The Other Woman. It is really great to find a restaurant that is open from 11am-11pm on week nights. My friend got the white top & I got the red vine (ovalini mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, basil, red sauce, olive oil drizzle). Yum! 
The third time I met up with my co-blogger, Crystal. Our daughters were on Spring Break from school, so we took them for lunch and to walk around downtown Royal Oak to window shop. Crystal & I did the build your own pizza with red sauce and as many meat, cheese, & veggie toppings as we wanted. The girls got a single topping of pepperoni & cheese.
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My husband purchased a time share before we were married.  My husband is very "frugal" so when I found this out I was shocked and excited.  We have been going to Star Island every other year for 14 years now.  I love it.  I have loved it from the very beginning and it feels like a second home to me.  It is located right outside of Orlando.  

My girls love going to Florida.  With the horrid winter we have had here in Michigan, I could not wait for my warm weather getaway.

We have been to Disney World more times than I can count.  I let each girl choose one park, Matt and I have a spa day, and the rest of the time I usually lay at the pool and sip fruity drinks.

We ended up choosing to go to Islands of Adventure first.  Which is a Universal Studios park.  When we arrived they gave us a fabulous deal.  The 4 of us, 3 days at the parks for under $700 dollars.  Usually for the 4 of us for 1 day at Disney is over $400.  So, score!

We decided to arrive when the park opened.  I had never been on a Sunday before, but I realized it wasn't packed as bad as I thought it would be.  We headed immediately to check out the Harry Potter section.  

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The girls proceeded to pick out their perfect wands.  Keira (picture above) also had to get the Harry Potter glasses.  I'm not a huge Harry Potter fan, but I enjoyed the area and the special effects.  Faith loved the butter beer.  I really liked it also.  It tasted like a foamy mix of root beer and cream soda, but more on the cream soda end.

Keira hated the rides.  The only thing we managed to get her on were a few rides in the Dr. Suess area.  So, her and I did a ton of shopping and visited with characters. 

My favorite part of our first day at the parks was having lunch at Mythos.  Mythos has been the number one theme park restaurant for many years.  The food was priced to make me happy and it was delicious.  In fact, I loved the Universal pricing at just about all of the restaurants.  The pricing was like an Applebees, but the taste was fabulous.  It made it so much nicer being able to sit down for a good meal every afternoon.  Disney is crazy when it comes to their sit down restaurants and the food isn't that great.

When it comes to keeping kids entertained, that don't like big rides, Universal Studio does a great job keeping them entertained.   There were tons of Universal characters walking around at all times.  My daughter and I sat where all of the parade shows were and saw most of them.  She was even invited to dance with Gru and the minions.  She is shy, so she declined.  She was so excited to get her pictures with the characters my phone died after awhile.  I felt bad because she wanted a picture with Gru's daughters, and they were so cute!
Out of all of the rides, I would have to say my favorite is the Incrediable Hulk roller coaster.  Yes, the Harry Potter Forbidden Journey was pretty cool, but to be honest I'm getting old.  The 3-D and 4-D now makes me nauseous.  The coasters make me sick now, but I'm still going to ride them.  Check out my favorite ride below.



Faith and Matt agreed on their favorite.  I didn't get to ride it because I had Keira with me.  They loved the Transformers ride.  Here it is.




Which brings me to another point.  The child swap at Universal is brilliant.  One parent stays with the child while the other rides, and then the other parents swaps and hops on.  If you child is tall enough to ride the ride they can stay alone is this little holding room.  Seriously, great idea!

The last day we were so sick of the lines.  In two days we each rode about 5 or 6 rides, total!  Keira was exhausted and decided to stay with my parents.  So, we decided to get the VIP pass.  The VIP pass is $75 per person and allows you to skip the lines.  It's a rip off, yes, but totally worth it.  We finally were able to ride everything.  The wait time went down from hours to just minutes.  Loved it!

Since my parents were with us we decided to have a date night.  I love eating out.  It's my thing.  I got online to find the top 10 ten restaurants in the Orlando area.  In the mean time, my husband was driving me nutty to go see Captain America.  I found that the AMC 20 in Downtown Disney was voted one of the top 10 places to eat.  I was totally excited to try eating while I was watching a movie.  Here is a picture.

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So did it live up to my culinary delight?  Nope, it sure didn't.  It was not easy to see and shovel food in my mouth.  The food tasted like bar food.  It didn't live up to my expectations.  I give it that it was cool to try at least once.

The rest of the trip we spent either shopping or relaxing at the pool.  I treasure these special moments that I have with my family.  My kids are growing up so fast.

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When you're working out, how do you keep track of how you're doing? Do you know the best way to maximize your workout is to stay within your target heart rate zone? Without a heart rate monitor you have to stop frequently to check your pulse, and you have no accurate way of tracking how many calories you're burning. The Garmin FR70 Heart Rate Monitor: * Helps you stay motivated and accomplish your fitness goals with a sleek fitness watch plus workout tool that tracks your time, heart rate and calories burned * Tracks time, heart rate and calories * Provides instant feedback about your workout * Wirelessly transfers your data * Features a fresh new look and a comfortable wristband * Calculates time, heart rate and calories * Is water resistant to 50 meters * Is pink and black Emilee from both Pea of Sweetness and Deals of Sweetness knows the importance of staying in your target heart rate zone and was excited to try a new heart rate monitor with so many great features. She shares her favorite features and how she's been using the Garmin FR70 in her FR70 Heart Rate Monitor Review. One winner will receive the Garmin FR70 Heart Rate Monitor (ARV $129.99). This giveaway begins on 4/25 at 7pm and ends on 5/9 at 11:00pm (times are Central) and is open to US residents ages 18+. Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools.
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Looking for excitement? Craving entertainment? Take a break from reality and enter a new dimension of fun in the ultimate 18 hole indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf experience at Putting Edge. 
Whether six or sixty, male or female, from the moment you walk through the front door, you have left the real world and have entered a world full of fun, imagination, and activity. The holes are as challenging as they are fun. Perfect for quality family time, a night out with friends, corporate functions, birthday parties and more, the possibilities are endless. Book your tee-time today and don't forget to visit us online at www.PuttingEdge.com.

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The Michigan International Women’s Show brings Bravo’s reality series “The Millionaire Matchmaker” Patti Stanger, Food Network’s “Extreme Chef” Chef Jerome Brown and author, and empowerment speaker Sharon Frame to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, May 1 - 4.

“It’s an eclectic mixture of food, fashion and fun experiences that will appeal to women of all ages and interests,” said Beth Anderson, executive show manager of Southern Shows. “Be inspired and entertained with your mom, sister, daughter or girlfriend at fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, makeovers and shopping.”

Patti Stanger, from Bravo’s reality series “The Millionaire Matchmaker” and sponsored by Shoe Carnival, will tell about her experiences and the process of matching members according to their exact preferences and requirements for finding the perfect match (Friday).  

Chef Jerome Brown, as seen on Food Network’s “Extreme Chef” and ESPN’s “I’ve Got Skills,” will be demonstrating his southern cuisine with a gourmet twist from his new cookbook “Eat Like a Celebrity” and sharing his experiences as personal chef to Shaquille O’Neal, Nancy Kerrigan, Priscilla Presley and Colin Powell (Thursday, Friday and Saturday).

Celebrity stylist Michael O’Rourke and creator of Rock Your Hair professional styling products will be demonstrating, advising and explaining his proprietary cutting system “Angles in Motion” with free haircuts.

Author and empowerment speaker Sharon Frame will teach simple and life-transforming strategies for success through the power of faith, focus and follow through during her interactive "back to the future" exercise of resetting thoughts, reframing self-image and stepping into a dream life.

Medical lifestyle talk show host, Dr. Parth Nandi, MD FACP, will share his insight, advice and expertise on how to live a happy, healthier and fuller life as seen on “Ask Dr. Nandi” television show known for well-being, compassion and a focus on medical topics.  

Inspiration Uncorked of Ferndale will encourage originality with information on their scarf decorating, wine glass painting, mosaics and jewelry making classes during their creative presentations.

Chef instructors, organizations and southern cooking radio host Chef Lisa Lofton Shively will prepare recipes and provide cooking tips in the Stonebridge Kitchen & Bath Cooking Theater. United Dairy Industry of Michigan registered dietitians will offer dairy recipes for children and adult diets.

Spring makeup trends and helpful cosmetic tips will be part of the makeovers offered by Macy’s beauty experts along with an array of new spring scents. 

Kroger Pavilion will feature ice cream tastings, makeovers from L’Oreal, cooking demonstrations, blood pressure screenings from the Kroger Pharmacy and women’s health and skin safety discussions from Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute community educators along with a raffle to benefit the Institute.

Fire Fighters’ charity fashion show will heat up the runway with modeling of their dress blues and bunker gear. Guardian Angel Animal Rescue will sponsor “Pawject Runway-Fido Fashion Show” featuring canine couture, essentials and adoption information.

Other features include Scavenger Hunt with gifts hidden throughout the show each day; special gifts to the first 100 show attendees each day; Friday’s Girls Night Out with free gifts and discounts for attendees entering after 5 p.m.; Sunday’s Mother & Daughters Day sponsored by United Dairy Industry of Michigan with an insulated tote given to the first 500 show attendees, gifts and prizes; and more than 400 exhibitors displaying cosmetics, fragrances, lingerie, purses, shoes, gifts, décor items, food, arts and crafts, clothing, fashion and accessories. 

“We’re celebrating Pink Friday, instead of Black Friday, with discounts, specials and doorbusters from vendors exhibiting pink balloons in their displays,” said Anderson. “And attendees will be able to win $20 in show bucks every 20 minutes during show hours everyday to spend at exhibitor displays.”
The 19th annual Michigan International Women’s Show is presented by The Detroit News and sponsored by Kroger, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and United Dairy Industry of Michigan. 
Suburban Collection Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Avenue between Novi and Beck Road in Novi. 
Show hours are 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday. 
Admission is $10; youth 6 – 12 are $5 and children 5 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Online advance tickets are $8 online. Discount tickets are available at Kroger for $7. Group tickets for 4 or more are offered in advance online for $8. Thursday admission after 3 p.m. is $3. Happy Hours tickets after 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are $5. On site parking is available for $5. 
For more information and exhibitor coupons, visit www.InternationalWomenShow.com 
or call (800) 849-0248.
Crystal & Stephanie (along with my daughters), had a great time at last year's show. We got tons of samples, freebies, & coupons. It is well worth planning a day or night out with friends.
Would you like the chance to win 2 tickets to the show? Enter in the form below. Ends 4/27/14.
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Do you like to shop, get free samples, and see celebrity guests? What are you most looking forward to? There will be Food, Fashion, Health, Beauty, and more.

Get Ready for a Rabbids Invasion and Giveaway

The Rabbids Invasion has begun and just in time for the Easter holiday you can deliver the Easter Bunny on a more funny note. These crazy rabbits are not just for Easter and will make great gifts anytime of the year. These funny friends have lept off the screen and into the hearts of children and adults alike and you have a chance to win a Rabbids Invasion Prize Pack below.

My children are fans of the Rabbids. My son has a favorite Rabbids t shirt. He will be happy to get some new toys and maybe even share with his sisters.

Rabbids Invasion Toy Line and Giveaway

• Chicken Surprise – Pull the chicken head back and hear it cluck, then release to shoot egg and hear the Rabbids silly laugh! Plunger Face – Pull plunger back and hear a Rabbid noise, then release to smack the Rabbid in the face and hear it yell!
• The Driller – Spin this little guy by hand and listen to this Rabbid’s dizzying yells and screams! Starfish Friend – The Rabbid will speak when the starfish is pulled back. Then let it go and hear a …bwaaah!!!

 Three unique and two variant, soft, squeezable, lovable, wacky plush Rabbids with multiple costumes and iconic facial expressions! Loco Libre Rabbid, White Rabbid, Super Bwaaah Plush are all 11-inches from feet to ears.  Available at Walmart and Toys “R” Us. Ages 5+, SRP $$12.99

• Rabbids – These iconic Rabbids are curious creatures that have invaded earth; we don’t know where they came from or how they got here, but we do know this-- they’re here to play! Bwaaah!
• Loco Libre Rabbid – Let’s get ready to Bwaaah! One of the mightiest wrestlers to ever walk the earth, Loco Libre Rabbid is ready to rumble and tumble his way into world supremacy!
• Super Bwaaah – Quicker than a speeding skateboard, stronger than a flushing toilet, and able to jump shopping carts with a single fart! It’s a cow? It’s a plunger? It’s Super Bwaaah!!!

• Rabbids Mini Figure  6-Pack -A deluxe boxed set that collects 6 of the Rabbids collectible mini figures. Displayed together in a box set, it’s easy to see these cute little guys are ready to invade, discover, conquer and BWAHHH their way into world domination.  MSRP: $19.99 Toys “R” Us Exclusive

• Rabbids Mini Figure Blind Bag-Create your army of Rabbids!  Which wacky Rabbids figure will you get?  Maybe the rare high value mystery Rabbids figure?  The iconic collectible figures are fun to trade and swap with friends. Collect all 7 unique Rabbids figures.  Each figure sold separately.  MSRP: $2.99; Available at Walmart and Toys “R” Us.

Now you too can be part of the Rabbids Invasion with the Rabbids Plunger Sound Blaster! Command your wacky army of Rabbids with 15 unique Rabbids sounds: Bwaaah, burp, fart, flush, laugh, and scream your way into the unpredictable Rabbids world! Once you’ve mastered the Rabbids language, put the Plunger Sound Blaster into prank mode and play a joke on your unsuspecting friends! Available at Walmart and Toys “R” Us. Ages 5+, SRP: $14.99

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Last week I went to a fun blogger event at Blaze Pizza in Royal Oak, MI. It was planned by Amber from Metro Detroit Mommy. Blaze Pizza is new to our area, opening last October. They also have a location in Novi and soon to be one in Kalamazoo. 
Fast-fire'd & build your own pizza are new to me. I decided to try a white top pizza (white cream sauce with mozzarella, applewood bacon, chopped garlic, oregano, arugula) & Caesar salad. Don't miss out on trying the signature dessert, s'more pie, and get it heated up in the oven. You can see the whole menu HERE. They even offer gluten-free dough and vegan options.

They have a topping bar just like you would see at a sandwich shop or a fast food mexican restaurant. They asked me if I wanted roasted or chopped garlic and if I wanted arugula lettuce on top after it was cooked. Then I requested oil on top. 
They cook all of the pizzas in a big oven dome which is heated to 600F-900F, so they do cook quickly. Even with all of us there, we were eating in record time. This makes it a great place to eat lunch or a quick dinner before heading to the movies.
I also tried the veggie pizza & a s'mores dessert pizza that they specially made for us. Everything was wonderful with a perfectly crisp crust & fresh toppings. The great thing about one of these pizzas is it's big enough to split with someone or you can have leftovers for yourself. It tastes just as good reheated in the oven the next day.
Another thing I like about this company is that almost all of its packaging is made in the USA from post-consumer recycled and/or sustainable materials.
The awesome team at Blaze Pizza gave us a blaze hat & reusable bag. My teen son has already claimed the hat.
I plan to take my family back. Half of my crew only like pepperoni & cheese pizza, but some of us like to try something new and different.
Would you like a chance to try a free #BlazePizza? Mom Among Chaos has free pizza coupons to giveaway to our followers. Enter in the form below. Ends 4/23/14
Tell us in the comments, How do you Blaze? What is your favorite type of pizza?
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Try it! Get a free sample HERE. Or you can buy a 10-ct. box of Zarbee's Seasonal Relief at CVS. Save on a 10-ct box of Zarbee's Seasonal Relief at CVS.com. Enter promo code SEASONALRELIEF at checkout. Buy in store at CVS to get $7 in ExtraBucks® Rewards. It's like getting it for free! Pay $7.00 with ExtraCare® Card and get $7.00 in ExtraBucks Rewards. 
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Then visit the Seasonal Relief Project website to share how Zarbee’s Naturals’ Seasonal Relief with Butterbur worked for you. For everyone who shares, the brand is donating to four causes that support exposure to and the protection of fresh air, including Fresh Air Fund,Children & Nature Network, and Moms Clean Air Force, and Healthy Child Healthy World.

Zarbee’s is a great solution for seasonal congestion. Zarbee’s Seasonal Relief helps to maintain an active outdoor lifestyle. Zarbee’s Naturals is made with natural Butterbur to help combat congestion. It's made from the extract of Butterbur, a plant used for centuries in Europe. Widely available in Europe, clinical studies have shown Butterbur to effectively combat congestion. And it won't make you jittery or drowsy. Zarbee’s Naturals is a Dietary Supplement. 
Zarbee’s Naturals Seasonal Relief is intended for children 12 years of age and above. 
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

I can't wait to try my free sample. I will keep you all updated on how well it worked for me and my family.
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Do you have any other tips? Please share your tips and tricks for overcoming congestion in the comments.

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I was given a jar of essential peppermint scented organic deodorant cream to try out. I love the mint scent. It really did keep me smelling fresh all day. The ingredients are organic corn starch, aluminum free sodium bicarbonate, and organic virgin coconut oil, with your choice of peppermint, lavender, or lemon essential oil. The essential oils have their own health benefits and also provide a light and pleasant scent. Learn more. To use it, you just scoop a bit out with your finger & rub into your underarm area. Unlike paraben-based stick deodorants that sit on the surface of your armpits and masks odor, Ruma Organics deodorant absorbs quickly into your skin and prevents odor from forming at all.

Other ways you might try using the cream include

• A scrub for chapped, dry lips.
• Toothpaste. For a natural whitening effect, use 2 or 3 times per week.
• A facial scrub.
• In place of shaving cream.
• To sooth eczema and mosquito bites.
• Foot scrub. To alleviate foot odor.

Ruma Organics Deodorant retails for $15.00 for a 4 ounce glass jar, enough to last approximately 2 months. I believe it will even last longer than that, because a regular stick deodorant is only 2.6 oz.

Another thing I like about this product is it's made by a local company based out of Sterling Heights, MI. Ruma Organics Deodorant is available to order online and also at these locations.

We are offering one lucky reader a free jar in their choice of scent. Enter in the form below. Ends 4/16/14.a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Welcome the Jewel Kade Giveaway!

Win a beautiful handmade necklace!

Hosted by: Savory Savings and Gloriously Green Gal

Co-hosted by: Monica’s Rants, Raves & Reviews

Sponsored by: Jilly Seely Jewel Kade Stylist

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it is time to start thinking of quality gifts for that mom-figure in your life.  Jewel Kade offers an assortment of beautiful and handmade jewelry pieces ranging from necklaces to bracelets and even charms!  Jewel Kade independent stylist, Jill Seely, is graciously sponsoring this giveaway to help you start your Mother’s Day gift giving!  You can win the same beautiful necklace that Krista from Savory Savings recently had the chance to review! 
 
Would you like to win a Jewel Kade necklace?  Enter with the Giveaway Tools below!  This giveaway is open to US residents, ages 18 and older and will run from April 1 through April 14, 2014 at 11 PM CST.  All entries are optional and will be verified.  Winner will be emailed (consider adding  gloriouslygreengal@gmail.com to your safe list) and will have 48 hours to respond or prize is forfeited and a new winner will be selected.
Good Luck!
 
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