Tiny Prints Baby Shower Giveaway!

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Today's post is sponsored by Tiny Prints! 

Set the mood for  your baby shower with absolutely gorgeous and creative invitations from Tiny Prints!   Tiny Prints is a division of Shutterfly has charming and oh, so stylish patterns and looks for moms!

Please join @ResourcefulMommy at the Tiny Prints #TinyPrintsBaby Pinning Party™ May 20^th at 8 PM ET RSVP here - TINY PRINTS Pin Party!

Design your own Baby Shower Invitations at Tiny Prints!

Whether you are looking for fresh designs, a fun new way to celebrate a special occasion or a bit of expert advice on etiquette or design, we invite you to join the Tiny Prints family! We'll help you get together, keep in touch and share your love one little card at a time. - Tiny Prints

Tiny Prints is giving away a $50 Gift Card to a fabulous little island studios reader!

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Prize is sent from Tiny Prints, we are not responsible for shipping or product.

Tiny Prints provided product for review purposes.  No other compensation was given and opinions are my own.

Disney's PLANES Sneak Peak!

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Disney's PLANES comes to theaters August 9th and we cannot wait!  

Until then, enjoy this sneak peak!

“Like” Disney’s PLANES on Facebook

"Follow" Disney’s PLANES on Twitter

Visit the website: www.disney.com/Planes

Disney’s PLANES releases in theaters everywhere on August 9th!

Information and pictures courtesy of Disney.

Paper Culture - Eco Chic Paper!

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Today's post is sponsored by Paper Culture!

I recently had the opportunity to order something from Paper Culture.  I had not heard of them and boy, was I missing out!  I ordered some note cards for my new site and project and they are gorgeous.  The color, quality, packaging and style are absolutely perfect!  

I wanted was a basic card to give my social media links and and where I could write a thank you and my name...I got that and so much more.  The Paper Culture cards I ordered do all of that and do it with eco-class!

Make a statement!

Paper Culture has adorable Baby Shower invitations!

My Favorite Things About Paper Culture!!

Beyond its focus on modern design, Paper Culture makes a tangible commitment to the environment!  LOVE!

Paper Culture plants a tree with EVERY order (planted over 300,000 trees to date)

Cards and envelopes are made from 100% post consumer recycled paper (so no new trees are cut down to produce your cards or envelopes)

Paper Culture offsets it's entire carbon footprint 

It's also the service that make Paper Culture unique!

Paper Culture uses 130 lb, 17 pt paper (compare that with most other providers who use 110lb paper that is about 13-15 pt thick)

Paper Culture has a FREE Mailing & Addressing service called Mail & Message where it will stamp, address and mail your cards for FREE. You pay only the actual cost of the stamp. There's no other major service that has this free option.

All of Paper Culture's cards and address labels feature free rounded corners

1000's of designs available on the site, all with a distinctive modern aesthetic

Everything is backed by a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

Check Out Paper Culture in the Social World!

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/paperculture

Facebook (over 130,000 fans): http://facebook.com/paperculture

Twitter: http://twitter.com/paperculture

Blog: http://paperculture.com/blog

Paper Culture has such fun Birthday Invitations!

This is a sponsored post from Paper Culture, I was provided with gorgeous cards for review purposes.  No other compensation was provide.   Opinions are my own and like I said...LOVE these cards!

DISNEY INFINITY: Pirates of the Caribbean Play Set Trailer

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Moms, this Disney Infinity - Pirates of the Caribbean Play Set looks like so much fun!  

I, my husband, my kids can't wait to play!

Within the Pirates of the Caribbean play set, gamers can take on the role of Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones as they set sail to new lands in search of adventure and gold.  

·         Combat and Customization: Players will be able to explore new lands while battling via water and land to become the king of the sea. Additionally, players can customize their ship, by choosing everything from the overall décor of the vessel to the cannons on board.  

·         Play Set: The Pirates of the Caribbean play set adds its own specialized game play mechanics and pieces to the Disney Infinity world such as unique weaponry that when activated in Toy Box mode allows players to create all-new combat challenges, build and customize worlds and much more.

·         Toy Box mode: The pirate trio of Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa  and Davy Jones are able to interact with all of the previously revealed Disney Infinity characters from The Incredibles, Monsters University and Cars to create new and exciting adventures on the high seas and beyond.

About Disney Infinity

Disney Infinity is an all-new video game initiative starring the beloved characters from Walt Disney and Pixar Studios’ most popular franchises. Players can place real-world toy versions of their favorite Disney characters onto a device called the Infinity Base and transport them into the virtual game worlds of Monsters University, the Incredibles, Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean, as well as into a giant Toy Box.

Disney Interactive is providing an in-depth look into the Pirates of the Caribbean Play Set within Disney Infinity through an all new set of character images, action screenshots and a gameplay trailer featuring both Play Set and Toy Box modes. Pirates of the Caribbean will be part of the title’s starter pack along with The Incredibles and Monsters University.

For additional information on the Disney Infinity Toy Box mode, 

Disney Infinity Facebook Community 

Twitter (twitter.com/disneyinfinity) 

Instagram (instagram.com/disneyinfinity).

Information, video and pictures courtesy of Disney Interactive.  This is not a compensated post.

Lemon Coconut Cookies!

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Today we have a treat for you - Lemon Coconut Cookies! 

Totally obsessed with these unbleached bags, paper straws and Anthropologie retro glass!

Absolutely perfect and don't you just love the Anthropologie towel - orange of course!

As usual, little one helping mommy take pictures of food.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cup of unbromated  unbleached flour

2 teas baking powder

2 teas Saigon Cinnamon

4 oz organic butter (one stick) - Room Temp

1/2 cup Grapeseed Oil

5.3 oz of Stonyfield Organic Greek Yogurt - Plain

3/4 cup Shredded Coconut (unsweetened & unsulphured)

3/4 c. brown sugar

3 teas heaping lemon zest

1 lemon med/large

1/2 c whole milk - w/heavy cream on top  (or coconut milk)

10 oz white chocolate chips

Combine in your mixing bowl:  Butter, Grapeseed Oil, Brown Sugar, Greek Yogurt and juice from one Lemon and mix well.

In separate bowl: Mix Flour, Saigon Cinnamon, Baking Powder

Add 1/2 of the dry mixture to the wet mixture.

Add 1/2 the Whole Milk (or Coconut Milk)

Then add the rest of the dry mixture and mix just until mixed.

Add rest of the milk, lemon zest and stir just until mixed.

Scoop spoonfuls onto baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes (or until done)

Add a glass of milk or coffee and voila!  

Enjoy!

My Notes:

Purchase organic ingredients, NON-GMO Verified and Fair Trade as often as possible!

Yes, because it is better for the planet and environment, but mostly because it is oh so much better for you and your children!

This is not a sponsored post.  I am a Stonyfield ambassador - however, this is not a sponsored post.   

Glass & Dish Towel from Anthropologie (my new obsession!)

Disney Junior Launches Doc McStufffins iTunes App!

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Today's post info, pics and information courtesy of Disney Junior.

DISNEY JUNIOR LAUNCHES "DOC MCSTUFFINS: TIME FOR YOUR CHECK UP!" APP FOR IPHONE, IPAD & IPOD TOUCH

Disney/ABC Television Group’s Digital Media team has launched the "Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Check Up!" App based on the popular Disney Junior series, "Doc McStuffins." The new activity based app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch allows players to join Doc, along with Hallie, Lambie and the rest of her friends for a fun-filled time fixing, sorting, exploring and caring for toys, dolls and more. Inside Doc’s clinic players can choose from four entertaining and engaging developmental activities.

Game features include:

• Check-Up – At Check-Up players stop by the clinic to help Doc diagnose and cure patients based on a number of different ailments and can stay for a loving cuddle from Lambie.
  
  
• Mixupitis – Help Doc make sure each of her toys have the correct corresponding parts by taking them apart and putting them back together again.
  
  
• Doctor’s Kit – This open-ended activity allows you to turn your iOS device’s camera into a virtual stethoscope, octoscope or X-Ray machine.
  
  
• Picture Stickers – Here players can use a variety of Doc McStuffins themed stickers to decorate pictures of their family and friends or favorite toys.

The Big Book of Boo Boos saves the names and diagnoses of cured patients so players can go back and look at them at anytime. Additionally, throughout the game players will be able to earn Doctor’s Notes prescribed with "lots of love," "kisses" and "cuddles."  

The "Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Check Up!" App is available for $3.99 from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.  

An imaginative animated series about a six-year-old girl who communicates with and heals stuffed animals and broken toys out of her backyard playhouse clinic, "Doc McStuffins"

Information and pics courtesy of Disney Junior. Not a compensated post.

Happy Mother's Day!

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Happy, Happy Mother's Day!  Have fun and do something fun that you enjoy!  I am traveling this weekend but, also playing, cooking, creating and baking - and perhaps a movie in there somewhere!  Enjoy the day lovelies!

Moms, thank you so much for being a part of little island studios!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY - YOU ARE SO VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!

Chocolate Cinnamon Birthday Cupcakes!

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In my recent birthday post - It's My Birthday & I'll Cook If I Want To  -  I mentioned that I would share my birthday Chocolate Cinnamon Cupcakes with you!  
Enjoy! 

Chocolate Cinnamon Cupcakes with Sprinkles on Top!

Quality ingredients make all the difference!  Organic eggs, unbleached unbrominated flour, Saigon Cinnamon, organic Greek yogurt,  Organic Whole Milk with Cream on Top (oh my this is great milk) and organic chocolate!

Icing ingredients - Williams Sonoma sprinkles with natural coloring, Sea Salt Caramel, Organic Chocolate, Organic Powdered Sugar (a must)

Delicious cupcakes waiting for icing! 

Chocolate Cinnamon Cupcakes!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Unbleached Unbrominated Flour (King Arthur is my fav)
3 heaping tablespoons of cocoa
2 teas baking powder (no aluminum)
3 teas Siagon Cinnamon

5 oz of Stonyfield Greek Yogurt - Plain
1 large organic brown egg
5 oz brown sugar

6 oz Whole Organic Milk with Cream on Top



Icing Ingredients:

8 oz of Cream Cheese or Neufchatel Cheese (use cream cheese for less of a twang)
1 1/2 cups Organic Powdered Sugar
1 tbs of Salted Caramel Syrup
3 oz of melted dark chocolate
1 tbs of slightly warm - strong French coffee

All natural coloring sprinkles -  I use Williams-Sonoma 
My notes:

Almost all ingredients were purchased at Williams-Sonoma and Whole Foods, the powdered sugar I always buy at Trader Joe's for about half the price of everyone else - yay!

This is not a sponsored post.  I am a Stonyfield Ambassador, so of course I am partial to their delicious  yogurt.  However, these are my birthday yummies I wanted to share with you.  I paid for all ingredients myself :)

Mega Bloks Prize Pack Giveaway!

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Today's post and giveaway sponsored by Mega Bloks! Yay!

If you'll remember we are huge fans of Mega Bloks!   We bought Big Building Bag in Pink (not just for girls - the pink has islandy green and bright blue bloks) whilst traveling this spring and they have turned out to be the best travel purchase!!  One of the things I (and little one) like best about Mega Bloks is that they work!  Little ones can build and take apart - as opposed to other brands that when put together it takes massive force and coordination to pull blocks apart!  This is seriously frustrating for both, mom and kids!  Mega Bloks work - they go together and pull apart easily, as they should.  These are also one of the few toys that we do not get tired of (more about that in another post).

Little one opening Mega Bloks Big Building Bag

Mega Bloks was lovely and sent the Mega Bloks Table for us to review.

A huge hit!

Mega Bloks Table comes with a car to drive around on the track, extra blocks. - LOVE!

Mega Bloks is giving away a Big Building Bag and an Animal Train to a fabulous little island studios reader!

Prize is shipped by Mega Bloks, we are not responsible for shipping, product or use.

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Product was sent by Mega Bloks for review purposes.  No other compensation was received and opinions are my own.  As I said, we absolutely love Mega Bloks! (or I wouldn't suggest to hard working moms!)

Babba Co For Summer Fun!

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This is a sponsored post. Sort of.

A great way to keep your kiddos having fun this summer is a subscription to Babba Co - they get fun and you get no hassles or trips to a specialty store all in one Babba Box!  Now they are offering $10 off your first box.  No hidden fees or anything, free shipping and cancel when you wish.  It's Mom Perfect!

Enjoy!

Sun, Moon & Stars Themed Babba Box!

If you have multiple kids that would like it, there is no need to order multiple boxes - just do their add-on option!

We are already huge fans of Babba Co & when they announced their affiliate program, we thought we'd join.  So if you join (you get $10 off) we win too :D  So thank you!!