I wanted to refresh my review for Label Daddy.  I received a set of return address labels and a set of spice labels for review.  They are absolutely amazing quality.  The spice labels are very durable and easy to clean, we all know the gunk that lingers around our stove that we need to clean all the time... They lasted through that for years now! There is a much better set available now that the is a round label that sticks to the top of the spice jar instead of on the bottle itself. As for the return address labels, they are an amazing quality as well.  Made out of the same material and very clear printing.  The style I chose is no longer available, but Bullseye from Toy Story is definitely awesome!

It was a little hard getting pictures of my labels since they are address labels.  As shown in the pictures they are very nice and thick.  I really like the address labels for items that the regular labels fall off of as the adhesive is much better.

Above is an example of the camp pack of labels, which includes 154 labels in the pack.  I am considering ordering this pack for my oldest son who has a heart defect and goes to a special Heart Camp each year to have some fun.  I really thing with all those boys running around the cabins it will do him good to have his name in his things.  This past summer, we got home from pick up and he had things that weren't even his and was missing somethings that actually were his, lol.

You can save $10 on this camp pack with Code: Holiday20 !  All labels and wall decals are currently 20% off with the code! 

Back in November, I posted about this great site that makes packages from "Santa" personalized with your child's information.  I was provided with a Silver package (A $34.95 value on Sale for $24.95 right now, if you order with code: FAM2060 It will only be $18.71!) from PackageFromSanta.com for review.

​I will say I was surprised with the quality of the items included in the package.  The envelope was even fun and eye catching!  As pictured above, it has a postmark from The North Pole, and return address from Santa's Workshop.  On the back is a really cute sign like a Lite Brite that Elves are spelling out "Merry Christmas!" on, with a bunch of miscellaneous toys around.

There is, of course, a letter from Santa, personalized for my 4 year old Kenny.  There are so many letters to choose from!  I went through and found one that worked with our situation the best.  The paper it is printed on is really nice thick paper with a gold seal on it.  The certificate for the Nice List was good quality as well with a gold seal on it. See my pictures below.

Also included in the package I received is a personalized "Flight Plan" and a photograph of Santa.  You get to chose a photo to put in the magnifying glass on the photo.  My son absolutely loves our Husky, Korben, so I chose his favorite picture with him.  My they are both on a nice thick card stock paper and the photo of Santa is glossy, while the flight plan is more of a photo paper.  My son was completely in love with the flight plan!

Any order you purchase will now include a FREE personalized video, a call and a nice list book. The video is super easy to make and there are several options you can watch trailers and pick which one you want.  After filling in all the information and uploading your pictures, you will receive a message saying it may take up to an hour for the elves to finish making your video.  You receive an email to let you know it is finished.

The Santa's Nice List Book is really cool!  You get to personalize is with your child's name and there are 10 items to add to the list of things your child must do to remain on the "Nice List".  A couple are already on there but the rest you get to pick from a drop down menu, or you can type in your own.  My son's is above for an example.  You can print them out for your child as well.  It downloads in PDF format to print from.

I will say, I am definitely impressed with PackageFromSanta.com and absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to give their little one (or anyone for that matter) a little magic for the season!

The above picture shows you a small glimpse of some extras that are available for purchase as well, if you don't to pick the Platinum package, you have the option to just add the items you want to the other packages.

Head over now to get yours ordered and shipped in time for Christmas!  Most orders ship in  hours.  And you get their No-Nonsense 90 day 100% Money Back Guarantee! 

Remember when ordering, to use code: FAM2060 to receive 25% off any package at checkout!

​A lot of my local followers, friends and family know that I used to work at the Clarion County VA Clinic when it was in Foxburg at the AC Valley Medical Center.  I did my best to help each and every veteran out with their needs and eligibility for their benefits.  As it were, the entire time I worked there (I was NOT a government employee, I was contracted from Health Services of Clarion), I honestly couldn't stand the way our veterans were treated and denied items and services they needed.

With that being said, I am grateful for every single one of you, giving your up everything in your lives, marriages, kids, homes, ect... to make sure my family and friends have all we could ever want in this country and the freedom for anything as it is now.  My grandpa was a World War II Veteran with 7 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. Now there are only 2 of his original Purple Hearts surviving, I have one, my brother has the other.  My brother was given his flag from the military from his funeral by my uncle who was the oldest male child.

My grandpa was and still is my hero.  I looked up to him so much growing up and he taught me so much, that I am trying to instill in my kids now.  He was one of the smartest people I have ever known, and he only had an 8th grade education.  I'm currently working on a tribute frame for him that I picked up thrift store shopping several weeks ago.  I honestly can't wait to make it to the photo-restoring place to have a few of the old war and military photos retouched and resized!

​I only had one grandparent, as my grandmother (his wife), had passed away when my dad was only 16.  My mom's mother passed away when she was only 15.  Her dad, we never really associated with him.  All I had growing up was my Pap!  He was so amazing he made up for not for the missing grandparents.  I was 14 when he passed away, so he only got to tell me the PG version of his war stories.  I remember, approaching his 74th birthday (he passed just before), he still had shrapnel in his arms, fingers, and a piece in his side...  Oh, how I'd love to hear them all again, but documentary style, now that I am an adult.  I have a few pictures of him hanging around the house and my children ask about him a lot.

My grandpa's headstone has his World War II title on it as well as that he was a Purple Heart Recipient. I try to go every year and clean up his grave, he is buried with my grandma, at her feet (he was cremated) as he didn't have his own plot.  I have taken my kids, and we go have a nice day in the city, he's buried in Pittsburgh, PA and we live a about an hour and a half north of there.

There are many more veterans in my family.  My Uncle Jimmy, was in the Air Force in Vietnam, he was a Helicopter Mechanic, my Uncle Jim (yes there is a difference lol, many James' in the family) was in the Korean War in the Army, and my cousin Al was in World War II in the Navy. There are many more but these were the people who were directly involved in my life.  So. please no hard feelings anyone I did not mention, I thank you for your service as well. :)

To everyone, who has served our country, related, friend, or whom I don't even know, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SACRIFICES FOR MY FAMILY AND I!  I did not get to compile my normal list of Veterans Day things. 

The Spruce, however, has an amazing list of Restaurants having veteran promotions and another list of Activities to do today that are free!

**Disclosure:  Z's Place did not receive any products or compensation for this post.  All of the opinions expressed are my own.  Giveaway is sponsored and provided by Z's Place.  For questions or to have your product featured on Z's Place email:  Zabrina at zcscooby@msn.com

So, it's back to school time!  Everyone is out and rushing around getting all the items their kids need for the upcoming school year.  I want to pay it forward by giving away 2 backpacks (one for a boy and one for a girl) LOADED with school supplies.

There are 2 giveaways.  One for a boy and a girl.  You can enter one or both.  To be eligible to win both you must enter on both giveaway forms.  Each form will randomly chose a winner at the end of the contest.

TO ENTER THE BOYS GIVEAWAY GO HERE!!

Good luck!

Each prize includes:

1 - 5 piece Matching Backpack set (Backpack, Lunch Bag, Cold Pack Water Bottle, Pencil Case) 

LOADED WITH:
1 - 1" Three Ring Binder
1 - Folder
1 - Notebook
1 - Pencil Box
1 - Big Eraser
1 - Pencil Sharpener
1 - Pair of Scissors with Cover
1 - Bottle Glue
1 - Box Crayola 24 ct Crayons
1 - 2 pack of Glue Sticks
1 - 10 Pack of Crayola Markers
1 - 10 Pack of Fine Crayola Markers
1 - Crayola 12 ct Colored Pencils
1 - Crayon Sharpener
1 - Ruler
1 - Pack of Pencils

Giveaway starts August 2, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST and will End August 23, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST.  1 Winner will be chosen at random for each prize on it's own giveaway form. Entrants must be 18 years of age and reside within the 48 contiguous United States.  Winner will be notified via email provided in the giveaway form.  Winner will have 5 days to claim their prize.  In the event that the winner does not claim their prize in the allotted 5 day period, a new winner will be chosen.

**Disclosure:  Z's Place did not receive any products or compensation for this post.  All of the opinions expressed are my own.  Giveaway is sponsored and provided by Z's Place.  For questions or to have your product featured on Z's Place email:  Zabrina at zcscooby@msn.com

So, it's back to school time!  Everyone is out and rushing around getting all the items their kids need for the upcoming school year.  I want to pay it forward by giving away 2 backpacks (one for a boy and one for a girl) LOADED with school supplies.

There are 2 giveaways below.  One for a boy and a girl.  You can enter one or both.  To be eligible to win both you must enter on both giveaway forms.  Each form will randomly chose a winner at the end of the contest.

Good luck!

Each prize includes:

1 - 5 piece Matching Backpack set (Backpack, Lunch Bag, Cold Pack Water Bottle, Pencil Case) 

LOADED WITH:
1 - 1" Three Ring Binder
1 - Folder
1 - Notebook
1 - Pencil Box
1 - Big Eraser
1 - Pencil Sharpener
1 - Pair of Scissors with Cover
1 - Bottle Glue
1 - Box Crayola 24 ct Crayons
1 - 2 pack of Glue Sticks
1 - 10 Pack of Crayola Markers
1 - 10 Pack of Fine Crayola Markers
1 - Crayola 12 ct Colored Pencils
1 - Crayon Sharpener
1 - Ruler
1 - Pack of Pencils

Giveaway starts August 2, 2018 at 12:00 PM EST and will End August 23, 2018 at 11:59 PM EST.  1 Winner will be chosen at random for each prize on it's own giveaway form. Entrants must be 18 years of age and reside within the 48 contiguous United States.  Winner will be notified via email provided in the giveaway form.  Winner will have 5 days to claim their prize.  In the event that the winner does not claim their prize in the allotted 5 day period, a new winner will be chosen.