Teacup Shaped Silicone Cupcake Liners Review

Teacup Shaped Silicone Cupcake Liners. 

I am a baker nut and have used many of the newer silicone cupcakes liners.  I am so passed using paper.  This I have found is my favorite by far now.   I made caramel cupcakes in these and they turned out so beautiful.  The white really does set the color of the cupcakes off.   They bring a special touch to any event. 

The cupcake liners are made out of a strong BPA free silicone that holds up while baking.  The cupcakes peel right off as they do in the paper versions but they just look more beautiful like this.  They bend easily but still hold shape while baking.   I love the little tea plate that comes with them to make them look completely in character. 

I think I will have a mad hatter party with these.  They would be perfect. 

Product Description

Tired of using paper liners to bake your cupcakes?

Use your favorite cupcake, brownie, dessert recipe and add this decorative touch and watch it become a conversation piece.

COLOR
White is the perfect color for the teacup molds. You can use them for every occasion. Simply change the color of icing or fondant and decorate it for your favorite celebration.

MULTI-PURPOSE
The molds can serve as mats or containers to display chocolates, jellies, fruits and even veggies. This teacup set adds elegance and presentation to your dessert table. They are easy to use and clean and made of food grade silicone in an RoHS, FDA and LFGB Certified Facility.

The teacup molds are oven safe. The saucers are not.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
Each set includes 4 food grade silicone teacup shaped pans and 4 saucers. Once baked and cooled, decorate your cupcakes and place them on the saucers to have your own Cupcake party.

Free eBook: Visit the website printed on the box to download your free copy of the cupcake recipe eBook title Cupcake Bash - Volume I by Chef Chuck.

DIMENSIONS
Each teacup measures 3" x 3.5" x 1.75" tall. The saucer is 4.3" in diameter.

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.

Sesame Street Is Coming to Omaha Again! Let's Dance!

Sesame Street Live
“Let’s Dance!”

Omaha, NE; CenturyLink Center

Friday, January 2 – Sunday, January 4

 (Please include above information in all mentions)

Hosted by two live performers, Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!”

offers an up-close, interactive experience that includes dance parties.

Elmo uses his imagination to ‘Do the Robot,’ Cookie teaches all ‘feets’ to

dance, and Ernie shares the fun of dance with the Sesame Street favorite

“Shake Your Head One Time.” Favorite friends join the audience on the

floor – dancing with fans, not just for them. It’s Sesame Street Live like

you’ve never experienced it before!

• Sesame Street Live is a larger-than-life, musical touring stage

production featuring Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and

Ernie...and more. Each performance is 90 minutes of singing,

dancing and audience participation, including a 15-minute

intermission. The perfect length for very young children!

$3 OFF EACH TICKET!

Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance” is playing at CenturyLink Center Omaha, January 2 –4!

Use the passcode ERNIE at Ticketmaster.com to receive the special offer. 

(Offer excludes Gold Circle & Sunny Seats. Not valid on meet & greet upsell, opening night, or kids’ matinee. Not valid on previously purchased tickets.  Cannot be combined with any other offer.

• Six (6) delightful performances! Tickets on-sale November 10 at the

CenturyLink box office and all Ticketmaster locations.

• To charge by phone, call 800-745-3000.

Ticket information

• Ticket prices: $15, $20, $33 (Gold Circle) & $58 (Sunny Seats).

• Opening Night Friday, January 2, 6:30 PM —All seats $12 (excluding

Gold Circle and Sunny Seats).
• Group savings available. Groups 10+ call 402-599-6818.

• Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats!

The Sunny Seats Package includes a VIP Seat and a pre-show Meet

& Greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live friends.

• Additional fees/surcharges may apply.

Performance Schedule

Friday, January 2: 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM

Saturday, January 3: 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM

Sunday, January 4: 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM

Thank you and enjoy the show!

Make Quality Time in a Box by FoxMind Games Review

We this day in age never get enough time with our kids.  This great product is aiming to fix this problem.  It really to me is ingenious.  It is full of season cards that you can pick in a stack.  The summer cards have great activities you can do with your kid and then write the date and what you did on the card for good remembrance of this wonderful family time.   There are cards for all seasons in this fun box. 

Make time for your kids.  With this electronic age we need to stop and put it all down and see our kids before it is too late.  We need to bond before our kids are so far away.  Time goes way to fast.  Let's figure life out and spend it with those who count.   Just think of the memories you will have to remember. 

This is a activity side of A spring card:

ON the inside:  Right Side you feel the date and notes of the activity. It is very fun and a great family activity.  We love it.

Time in a Box

Price:

$17.95

Information
Ages:	4+
Number of players:	1 or more
Game rules languages:	English
Playing time:	-

Inside this box you'll find 96 activity cards that allow a child to momentarily shift your priorities and focus on doing a special activity together. Play a board game, solve a puzzle, start a family tree, make a blanket fort, visit your local fire station or carry out an act of kindness that will bring a smile to a stranger's face. A simple written agreement between you and the child sets the ground rules by which you'll both abide.

Switch off your cell phone and get ready for some quality time! Season-by-season, with these inspired activities, you'll have a wealth of ways to make memories together.

What is Time in a Box? A gift of dedicated time, an opportunity to try new things, a way to explore art and science, a chance to plan for the future and to consider the past, a way to tell a child in your life that they matter to you - more than anything!

Make Quality Time in a Box by FoxMind Games Review

We this day in age never get enough time with our kids.  This great product is aiming to fix this problem.  It really to me is ingenious.  It is full of season cards that you can pick in a stack.  The summer cards have great activities you can do with your kid and then write the date and what you did on the card for good remembrance of this wonderful family time.   There are cards for all seasons in this fun box. 

Make time for your kids.  With this electronic age we need to stop and put it all down and see our kids before it is too late.  We need to bond before our kids are so far away.  Time goes way to fast.  Let's figure life out and spend it with those who count.   Just think of the memories you will have to remember. 

This is a activity side of A spring card:

ON the inside:  Right Side you feel the date and notes of the activity. It is very fun and a great family activity.  We love it.

Time in a Box

Price:

$17.95

Information
Ages:	4+
Number of players:	1 or more
Game rules languages:	English
Playing time:	-

Inside this box you'll find 96 activity cards that allow a child to momentarily shift your priorities and focus on doing a special activity together. Play a board game, solve a puzzle, start a family tree, make a blanket fort, visit your local fire station or carry out an act of kindness that will bring a smile to a stranger's face. A simple written agreement between you and the child sets the ground rules by which you'll both abide.

Switch off your cell phone and get ready for some quality time! Season-by-season, with these inspired activities, you'll have a wealth of ways to make memories together.

What is Time in a Box? A gift of dedicated time, an opportunity to try new things, a way to explore art and science, a chance to plan for the future and to consider the past, a way to tell a child in your life that they matter to you - more than anything!

 ~~Disclaimer: I am a blogger and  I was sent a complimentary
product in exchange for my honest review. The opinions expressed here are Only my own.~~

Kuisiware Barbecue Grill Light Review + Giveaway

I love to cook out.  My son demands that I do.  Ever try to cook at when the sun starts going down?  It is crazy and very dangerous.  Not to mention in my neighborhood we get lots of wildlife.  Yes, in the city I have animals.  We have Racoons, Skunks, Opossums, Turkeys, and Dear. (I live by a large botanical garden that attracts the animals.)  I am scarred for many reasons to cook as it gets dark.  My son can not get enough of cheeseburgers on the grill.  So, when I got offered this light to review I was ecstatic. No more cooking in the dark.

After trying this a few times I got a good feel for this light.  It is super bright and works wonders.  It is bright and sturdy.  It is bright enough on my grill so I can see all the food.   It clamps on easy and hangs on well.  So bright it also keeps the wildlife away.  I even tried it past sundown.  It was so cool.  We all where very excited so we decided to cook out and have a little fire pit blaze and relax in the back yard.  I usually burn garlic on the grill and it helps keep the mosquitos away. In the end we really loved this light and found that it is good quality and durable.

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Dealing with Autism and my miracle of a child.

I have heard some horror stories of parenting a child with Autism.  It got me thinking I do not nearly talk about it as much as I should on my blog.  Here is a a little about our life with it.  I think everyone should know what a little miracle I have.


When my son Timmy was 6mts I kept waking up out of no where and checked on him and he was not breathing.  Obviously it was not a long time because he was normal color and everything and he would start back up breathing.  It went on for a while.  I kept taking him to doctor after doctor and telling them this.  I was a nervous wreck and they acted like I was going nuts.  Finally after months a we got the head doctor that saw me and my sister when we where kids.  He listened to me.  He sent me home with a nurse to set up my sons test to see if he was not breathing.  Sure enough that very night the test went off beeping. That ment that he was going through non breathing moments.  When we saw the doctor again he verified that my son was not breathing and needed the apnea machine more often so I can hear it when he stops breathing.  So we were told our son has breathing apnea.  I thought that was just for people overweight like me and not my baby. Then at 9mts the machine went off and it kept beeping. I jumped out of bed and ran to my son to check if it just came loose.  It wasn't loose.  He was still not breathing. Luckily I took infant cpr before he was born.  It only took one puff to get him breathing again. It did not happen again but it nearly killed me.  He was hospitalized for one night why they tested him.  After that no more apnea.  They found out he was allergic to milk and put him a alternative which I did not like but I did not know much about organics back then so I let them.



My son progressed normally for a boy until almost 2.  He stopped talking and his attention span went to 0.  No toys or anything.  He would not play with them. I bought him a lot thinking I was just not buying him the right toys. At that time I had no idea what Autism was or that it really existed. I went to doctor to doctor and they could not tell me what is wrong. They told me it was not Autism because he can look you in the eye. He only looked at you for a second and wouldn't do it again.  He had the fraying and water obsession, and more.  I heard my nephew in law had Autism so I researched it.  I even had him see a gene specialist to see what was going on.  They did say he had abnormal chromosome that I had but I was not special needs so it wasn't that.   I thought it would be my husband since he is partially learning disabled.  They said no.  Hey these are the top of there field right, They had to be right and me wrong.  Each day I new deep down he had Autism but doubted myself.

They decided at 4 to put him and early child education.  Early Childhood education was another nightmare.  They tested him and said mom really knows her kid because their test said exactly what my forms I filled out said.  They too Just thought he had a learning issue and not Autism.  He loved school at first.  He was excited.  He was saying one word phrases by then.  Then after school started he stopped talking at all.  He came home exhausted and suddenly obsessed with his belly button and parts.  I was told that was normal for boys and it will pass and just not to embarrass him. My thought was really? At 4?  One day my mom came with me to drop my son off at school and he cried and did not want her to leave.  I thought this is normal for kids to not want to go to school.  We left that day and picked him up and he was fine.  The next morning I dropped him off at school and he did the same to me but even more terrified.  He seemed really scared.  I thought once you put them in school they have to stay there. I was stupid.  I said mommy will stay for a minute and get you to calm down.  The teacher said" Actually no.  We need you to leave it is better for him and maybe you should start putting him on the buss.  Oh and I do not think it is a good Idea that grandma brings him anymore because he would not calm down yesterday."  I left but I felt sick.  Something was not right.   All day felt wrong and finally it was time to pick him up from school.  He acted sick.  He was just not himself.  I was scared.  About an hour later I realized he had a fresh wound on his back.   It was like a skid mark at least a 50 cent piece in size.   He was also running a fever. (I forgot to mention I called the school board when I was waiting to pick him up and because I felt something was really bad or off.  They said I do not have to send him to school at 4 because it is only an elective thing at that age.  )  Things started clicking and found out my son was running a fever.  We went to the children's er.  They asked if he hit his head.  I said I do not know and that he got the wound at school.  He asked me to call the school and check.  I called his teacher and asked her about the wound.  She said she had no idea how he got it and nothing happened as far as she knew.  Well I told her we where at the doctor and he wanted to know and her response was "I have so many kids I do not know what happens all the time. "  Ok, That was enough.  She was very angry and hysterical.  She started saying "what are you accusing me of? "  I told her I was not accuse her of anything but Timmy was not returning to her class room.  I had it. I was going to try my hand at homeschooling.   Life continued and after a month of homeschooling he started talking again and more than ever!

A year later.  My son told me one day out of the blue "Mommy, I did not like school."  I said I know baby.  he then said "The kids hurt me." Boom.  Everything made sense.  They did get a new girl student much smaller than my son. I remember meeting her but she was hitting one of the teacher aids.  My son later on when he found more words that a few kids in the class hit him and knocked him down.  I finally thought that was it.  That is why my son hated school.  Really, I still had no idea.

   I cry nightly still over this.What I found out about what happened to him in school and it was not just the kids.  It was a male parent that took him to the bathroom.  It kills me but I don't let him know. 

This is some of my story and now my son is now 12 and obsessed with electronics.  His food and schooling is more important but I know he learns on electronics better so that is why I ask for donations for him for an Ipad.  He was signed up by a family friend for make a wish but they said Autism does not kill him so they could not help us with his dream to go to Disney. . I do not expect one person to donate enough for either so I appreciate every bit.  No one has helped yet and we still could use the help.  We live off my husbands social security because I waited to long to apply when I was injured.  They say my husband makes too much for them to assist us.  really? 1200 for three people?  Our rent takes almost all of it and bills take the rest. :( I do enter quite a bit of contest to earn us what I can not buy.  He needs clothes and stuff and we all only buy second hand to save.  We do without luxuries like cable or anything nice like that.   There is nothing I would not do for my son.

My paralegal mentioned that we would make more money if I divorced my husband and still lived with him.  Or if we where to split and live with someone else.  Sorry I will not do this.  I am honest.  I will not be a person who has kids just for a check.  
Well I bared a lot today.  I just felt the need too. Sorry, Love Jo

Creation Station in Omaha Review

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Nestled in a small shopping area is a wonderful and fun little place called Creation Station.  It is a family owned operation that allows children and adults to explore their creativity.   They are wonderfully priced and very affordable compared to other Pottery painting places in or around the Omaha area.


  Looking for fun?  I Highly recommend them!

Painting prices are $5 for kids and $8 for Adults.  Includes:  "Includes paints, supplies, as much time as you need in the studio and firing!"

Then you pick your piece and one lovely thing I think is great is they ask the parent to make sure the price is ok.  That is really great because my boys where aiming for big pieces not in my budget.  The smaller pieces make it where I can visit multiple times a year and let the boys get carried away by Creativity.

Me and My family went to try out this place that I found in a google search engine.  The wonderful owner of the shop agreed to a free session in exchange for an honest review.  First off you walk in and they let you pick out your pottery piece and find a seat.  They also have private rooms in case you are in need of personal space or quiet time.  (My son is Autistic and is on the Asperger's side so this is really great.)  The kids picked out the pottery pieces and went to our private room.  Then the staff comes in and ask the children what colors they would like.  Yes, They wait on you and your kids.  (My nephew loved the comfy soft seats.)  The kids can choose as many colors as they can think off.  The kids were nothing but smiles after that.  They where painting and enjoying themselves.  (Most know that I was almost a Early Childhood Educator.  I took the schooling just never finished. )  I know there is nothing like a child getting to use their creative side.

The pieces are amazingly priced I saw ones as cheap as $7 and the perfect sized ones for my kids where around the $9-$11 price range for tot and kids pottery.

I want to thank the wonderful family and Staff because the kids can not wait to return and do it again.  The Staff was amazing.  Timmy loved being waited on.  They check on you frequently to see how everything is and to see if you have questions or need new paint.  One thing I also loved was they do things with  special needs kids and are doing future things with Autistic Children and other groups.  They made it that much better of an experience.

Now we wait for pick up which is a much shorter time compared to other studios.  They take about a week and to me that is perfect!  The kids are dying to know what their finished project looks like.  I will have final pictures posted as soon as we get them!

Looking for amazing family time and being creative at the same time?  I highly recommend Creation Station located at: 

"LOCATED AT 84TH AND GILES IN BRENTWOOD VILLAGE
8037 So. 83rd Ave. LaVista,NE 68128
Phone~402.502.9080"


About: (quoted from site)
" Creation Station opened in December of 2010.  We are a paint your own pottery studio!  Designed to create an atmosphere of fun while building relationships!  Fun for all ages!
Pick your piece,from our selection of bisque!
Pick your paint, everyone has their own colors!
Prepare to create a beautiful heirloom and memory!
We offer discounts on all parties of 8 or more.
PARTIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Birthdays, Bridal showers, Baby showers, or office parties.
Studio fees 18yrs and older $8
                   17yrs and younger $5
Includes paints, supplies, as much time as you need in the studio and firing!
Bisque for any budget $5-$50 plus tax"

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 ~~ I received a session for my Nephew and Son and two cute objects free in exchange for an honest review.  No monetary compensation was received for this review.



Disclaimer~The above are my honest opinions and where in no way persuaded.  I would rather not post then post a lie.  So if I do not post it. I had a problem with it. If I post it then it was truly amazing.

Fall Festival Deals!!!!

Her is some great Fall Festival Deals! Below is  Downloadable Value Coupon list of Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches and tons of Fall Family Activities..Enjoy!!!

 

Arizona
Schnepf Farms - Queen City 
Tolmachoff Farms- Glendale, AZ

California
Forneris Farms - Mission Hills

Colorado
Anderson Farms - Erie
Flat Acres Farm - Parker
Fritzler Maze - La Salle
Sunflower Farm - Longmont
Mile High Farms - Bennett
Wishing Star Farm - Calhan
Harvest Farm - Wellington

Texas
Devine Acres Farm - Devine
Fiesta Farm - San Antonio
Yesterland Farm - Canton
South Texas Maize - Hondo
Dewberry Farm - Brookshire
Brazos Valley Maize- Brenham

Louisiana
CM Farms - Dry Creek

Georgia
Lane Southern Orchards - Fort Valley
Poppell Farms - Odum

Michigan
Farmer Charley's Corn Maze Adventure - Monroe

Indiana
Amazing Fall Fun - Waterloo
Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch - Lowell
Hobson's Fun Farm - Rockville
Guffey Acres- Kokomo

Illinois
All Seasons Orchard - Woodstock
Kuipers Family Farm - Maple Park
Odyssey Fun Farm - Tinley Park
Siegel's Cottonwood Farm - Lockport

Maryland/DC
Summers Farm - Fredrick County

Massachusetts
Sauchuk Farm - Plympton

Missouri/Kansas
KC Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - Gardner
Shuck's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch - Pleasant Hill

Mississippi
Seward Farms Maze - Lucedale

Minnesota
Afton Apple Orchard - Hastings

Montana
The Maize at Grandpa's Farm - Billings

Nebraska
Camp Fontanelle - Nickerson

NewJersey
VonThun Farms - Monmouth Junction
Sahl's Father Son Farm - Egg Harbor City

New York
Wright Family Farm - Warwick
Harbes Family Farm - Mattituck

North Carolina
Patterson Farm Market and Tours - Mount Ulla

Ohio
The Corn Maze at the Sharp Run Market - Millersburg
Meadow View Growers - New Carlisle 

Oregon
The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch- Portland

Pennsylvania
Hurricane Hill Farm - Coatsville
 Triple B Farms - Pittsburgh
Reillys Summer Seat Farm - Pittsburgh

Rhode Island
Confreda Greenhouses & Farms - Hope (Western Cranston)

Virginia
Cows-N-Corn - Midland
Wayside Farm Fun - Berryville
Belvedere Plantation - Fredericksburg

Utah
Cornbelly's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Fest - Spanish Fork

For Daily Updates on these coupons and coupons for other family attractions please visit and bookmark: http://www.usfamilycoupons.com

Castle Rock Resort and Waterpark

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. 


Special Offers: (Below is a link to a graphic for these great special offers)


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
Call 1-888-273-3919 to book or visit http://www.castlerockbranson.com

It's Yours Pottery

Come enjoy yourself at It's Yours Pottery!  If you are looking for a family friendly atmosphere to express a little creativity, this is the perfect place for you!  They offer the fun of painting pottery, handbuilding with clay, glass fusion and canvas painting!  Simply said by one of the best...

"All children are artists.  The problem is how to remain an artist when he grows up."  -Pablo Picasso

Stop by to let your inner child out!!

It's Yours Pottery offers an entertaining creative family experience to Omaha and surrounding communities going 10 years strong and growing by the day!
Be sure to check out this awesome video!
http://animoto.com/play/kyV8Qi0tAocegrV30ALdiw

My Readers will receive $5 off a Creative Experience! http://omahakids.com/coupon.php?bid=11318&dealid=1380®ionid=52