All posts by Anne Younger

Anne is a 30-something full-time SAHM mom of 5 ranging from 3 to 17 and grandma of 1 who resides in Ashwaubenon (Green Bay) Wisconsin. She started blogging in 2008 as a way to regain her sanity. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, cheeseburgers and vodka along with spending time with her husband and kids.

My First #JBFMilwaukee Experience & Why You Need to Go (Sept 21st-27th)

*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Just Between Friends of Milwaukee.  This program is in partnership with Real Mom Media.  All opinions are my own*

Yesterday morning, Libby and I made our way down to Milwaukee for the Just Between Friends consignment sale. This was a first for both of us and I think we are both still in shock over the size of this sale.

 #JBFMilwaukee Fall 2014 Overview

The amount of clothing, alone, is overwhelming.  Racks and racks of maternity, costumes, girls and boys clothing and all of the sizes, it is absolutely crazy and EXTREMELY well organized.

There were more than enough toys to go around and of course, toys were organized in different sections for babies, girls, boys, Disney, Action Figures and so much more!

There was a sea of strollers, high chairs, boosters, bouncy seats and more.  Really, I don’t think there is anything you couldn’t find on your shopping list while sticking to your budget.

Check out this great video, put together by Maureen from Wisconsin Mommy to give you an idea of everything available.

 

My goal was to make sure that I got the #BestDeal on some winter gear for the little ones.  All 3 littles needed new boots, Joey needed a jacket that would fit now and another to get him through the rest of winter, along with snowpants as well as a few more fleece sleepers.

Here are a few things we picked up:  a pirate costume for Joey ($5), 3 fleece Carters sleepers ($5), a Big Chill winter jacket ($8) and Columbia boys snow boots that retail between $59.99-$69.99 for $15!!!!

I am still in awe of how big this sale is and if I had been feeling better, I think I could have spent the entire day shopping to make sure the kids were set for the next year!

If you go, here is what you need to know:

Cash, MasterCard, Visa and Debit cards are acceptable forms of payment.
Sunday, September 21st 10am-7pm $3.00 admission
Monday, September 22nd 10am-7pm
Tuesday, September 23rd 10am-7pm
Wednesday, September 24th 10am-6pm
Thursday, September 25th 10am-5pm (*25% off day)
Friday, September 26th 10am-7pm (*50% off day)
Saturday, September 27th 10am-1pm (*50% off day)

*State Fair may be charging for parking ($5). NOTE this is State Fair and not JBF!  You are welcome to park on the city streets or at the Petit Center and walk on over or bring your family and friends and split the cost of parking.
*Dressing rooms ARE NOT provided, so please measure your kiddos before you arrive.
*Only children 12 months and under are allowed in the sale and must be in a baby carrier. No strollers or wagons are permitted.
*Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, should you need accommodation in order to fully participate in our Just Between Friends Sale, please contact us at melindaherbert@jbfsale.com

Come prepared to shop & save!

Check out more pictures of the sale on Facebook and be sure to visit the Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County Facebook page for real time updates!

You can also see what others are saying about the #JBFMilwaukee sale on Instagram and Twitter.

 A special Thank You to Just Between Friends and Real Mom Media for the invitation, we had a great time!

Image credit: Joey Fortman Instagram

 

Save Big at the Just Between Friends Milwaukee Sale September 21st-27th

*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Just Between Friends of Milwaukee.  This program is in partnership with Real Mom Media (www.RealMomMedia.com).  All opinions are my own*

As you have all heard me say, multiple times, I love a good sale.  When it comes to shopping for clothes for 5 kids as well as the gear they all need, I hate to pay full price and in most cases, I prefer to buy something that is used but it excellent condition.

Well, if you are anything like me and you are anywhere near Milwaukee WI, get ready for the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale at the Wisconsin Expo Center on the State Fair Park grounds, September 21st-27th 2014!!

Just Between Friends is a HUGE consignment sale that takes over the State Fair Park and offers shoppers the chance to purchase items at great savings of usually 50-90% OFF retail prices!!!

Now, this isn’t just a huge indoor rummage sale, Just Between Friends keeps quality and safety in mind and all items are carefully inspected to ensure you are getting the best items.  You can bet you will find high quality, gently loved items and some times, even new!

If you are expecting, know someone who is or just have a few little ones at home like we do, this is an event you shouldn’t miss!  

This will be the first time I’ve attended a consignment event like this and I cannot wait to get some stuff for the kids for the winter!

Important Dates & Info to Remember

If you are planning on getting involved, doing some shopping or want to check things out, here are some important dates!

Cash, MasterCard, Visa and Debit cards are acceptable forms of payment.
Sunday, September 21st 10am-7pm $3.00 admission
Monday, September 22nd 10am-7pm
Tuesday, September 23rd 10am-7pm
Wednesday, September 24th 10am-6pm
Thursday, September 25th 10am-5pm (*25% off day)
Friday, September 26th 10am-7pm (*50% off day)
Saturday, September 27th 10am-1pm (*50% off day)

*State Fair may be charging for parking. NOTE this is State Fair and not JBF!  You are welcome to park on the city streets or at the Petit Center and walk on over or bring your family and friends and split the cost of parking.
*Dressing rooms ARE NOT provided, so please measure your kiddos before you arrive.
*Only children 12 months and under are allowed in the sale and must be in a baby carrier. No strollers or wagons are permitted.
*Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, should you need accommodation in order to fully participate in our Just Between Friends Sale, please contact us at melindaherbert@jbfsale.com

**Twitter Party**

On Wednesday, September 17th, from 12NOON – 1:00pm CST, get ready to follow and tweet along using the #JBFMilwaukee and #consignment hashtags for your chance to win a front of the line pass and earn some JBF Bucks to use at the event and hunt down your #BestDeal!

Be sure to follow @JBFMilwaukee on Twitter

Want to save on entry to the sale on September 21st??  Grab the coupon below for free entry! (Print this page or bookmark it on your smartphone and show it at the door!)

For real-time updates about this event, please be sure to visit the Just Between Friends of Milwaukee County Facebook page.

Sofia The First: Holiday in Enchancia Coming to DVD

It’s an announcement that creates a screaming child in our house……

AHHHHH!!!!!! Sofia The First:  Holiday in Enchancia comes out on DVD November 4th!!!

Cozy up to another fun filled adventure in SOFIA THE FIRST: HOLIDAY IN ENCHANCIA on Disney DVD November 4th with a special appearance from Princess Aurora! The DVD is value packed with four additional episodes and a FREE light up holiday ornament. 

In this video, a snowstorm prevents King Roland from returning home in time for the holidays, Sofia leads her family on a brave expedition to find him. Princess Aurora from Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” makes a special appearance to help Sofia and her animal friends reunite the royal family. 

Ellie is beyond excited for this DVD release!

This DVD includes Holiday in Enchancia as well as 4 bonus episodes including Baileywick’s Day Off, The Little Witch, The Baker King and Four’s A Crowd.

Okay, I have to admit….I’m a little excited too!

Be sure to grab your copy when it comes out November 4th!

 

 

Bring the Fun of Guardians of the Galaxy Home with You!

*This is a sponsored post brought to you by  Lunchbox on behalf of Disney and Walmart.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links.*

The week before school started, my dear husband sold his soul to take Libby to see Guardians of the Galaxy.  How exactly did he do this, you ask?  He told me he would do the dishes (which he absolutely hates) for 1 week if I let them go to the movies one afternoon.  Normally, I wouldn’t have made such a big deal about him taking part of the day to see a movie but we were prepping for back-to-school and I had so much to do.  Of course, his offer…..I accepted it right away! (Don’t tell him…I would have let him go anyway!).

So, off to the movies they went. 

Later that evening, Zack went to see it too.

Now here I sit, I still haven’t seen the movie but I have seen every Guardians of the Galaxy clip there is online and I can see why this move is such a success!  Seriously, have you seen the Dancing Groot video yet?  (Google it!)

Even though he hasn’t seen the movie yet, Alexander has been checking out the Guardians of the Galaxy toys every time we are at Walmart, and with 5 kids, you can bet we are there….a lot.  He’s wanted a Star-Lord figure since a friend of his showed him one and he really, really wants the Star-Lord Battle Gear Set.  Thankfully, Walmart has a large supply of GOTG toys, so he is working his way towards getting one.  If he can make it through the first month of school and remain ‘on green’, he gets to pick out a new toy!

A few weeks ago, my friend Lisa and her family went on a road trip to Myrtle Beach and Lisa took her trusty friend Star-Lord with her. Alexander loved seeing her updates like Star-Lord driving, checking out traffic, and enjoying some time at the beach.

Photo credit:  Lisa Martin (used with permission).

Alexander may be crazy about Star-Lord but me, I would like to get my hands on a dancing Groot to keep me company while I work!

 

 

I’m looking forward to seeing how Alexander does at school over the next month and very hopeful we will be doing some Guardians of the Galaxy shopping at Walmart.com, the place for all of your GOTG toy needs!

Have you seen Guardians of the Galaxy yet?  Who is your favorite character from the movie? 

**Disney and Walmart partnered with bloggers such as me for their program. As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. They did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about any product mentioned in these posts. Disney and Walmart believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. Disney and Walmart policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations.**

Don’t Wait for the Ice Cream Man, Grab a Cold Treat from Walgreens

*This post is made possible by participating in a blog campaign by Global Influence on behalf of Walgreens and Unilever. I was compensated for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links.* 

Food is something that has always brought my family together.  We love to enjoy meals together, try new things and most days, end our dinners with dessert.  Dessert in our home comes in a variety of forms but one of our favorite dessers is ice cream.

We like ice cream cones, ice cream bars, ice cream sandwiches, ice cream sundaes….really, we just like ice cream.

Ellie enjoying her first ice cream bar.

Ice cream is definitely something we enjoy and it has brought us some great memories.  A few months ago, when Alex returned to 3rd shift and we were finally able to enjoy dinner as a family again, we celebrated by creating monster sundaes.   That even was filled with fun and laughter and is a night that I will never forget.

Our Summer weather has finally arrived here in Wisconsin and we are experiencing some very warm and humid days. These are the days when the ice cream truck should be visiting our ‘hood on a regular basis but we have yet to see him.  

The lack of the ice cream truck hasn’t kept us from enjoying some delicious treats!  We’ve been stocking up with some great Unilever ice cream treats from Walgreens.  From Klondike Bars to Popsicles, our freezer has been well stocked lately.

Not only do we enjoy frozen treats as a dessert, we also enjoy them as a reward or to cool off on a hot summer day.  Since the kids will be heading back to school on the 2nd, we will be celebrating with some ice cold Popsicle’s after!

What is your favorite frozen treat from Unilever?