**The products for this review were provided by Costume Express to facilitate the review. All opinions are mine and were not influenced in any way.

Can you believe it's just about time for Halloween already? Although we did not celebrate the holiday much as a child, I do remember still getting to go out and trick or treat each year. I loved getting all dressed up and so do my kids! I keep an eye out for fun, high quality costumes and am always impressed with those offered by Costume Express!

With the desire to help busy people celebrate life's special moments, Celebrate Express offers party supplies and costumes all in one convenient location. They currently operate four brands you may be familiar with: Celebrate Express, Birthday Express, 1st Wishes, and Costume Express. Costume Express is so much more than just a costume site. Aside from their 4,000 costumes to choose from, they also have costume party supplies, a large selection of accessories, and Halloween decorations!

I've had the opportunity to review costumes from Costume Express in the past and have always been happy with the selection and quality. Their site makes it easy to browse the large variety of costumes. I love the categories which make finding the exact style and gender I'm looking for a piece of cake.

I was excited to learn we were going to have the opportunity to review a few costumes from Costume Express this year and couldn't wait for them to arrive this month. We were sent the Disney Snow White Deluxe Sparkle Toddler Costume, Duck Dynasty Adult Willie Costume, and Batman Brave and Bold Costume. 

When the costumes arrived everyone was excited to check them out. The Disney Snow White Deluxe Sparkle Costume was the first out of the package and boy is it beautiful! 

I was happy with the fact that it came with the dress, petticoat and headband. Other than the shoes, this costume is complete and really stands out when it's all put together. 

The quality is fantastic and it's simple to get off and on. Kaelyn LOVES it! She beams when she wears it and I know that not only will it be a hit on halloween, but she will also enjoy this for dress-up as well!

Next came Batman Brave and Bold. Kaden was SO excited to get this costume on. Like many little boys, he's all about superheros and this is one of the nicest superhero costumes I've seen. 

The quality is great and it really has a lot to it. There's the blue muscle chest jumpsuit with attached boot covers, a cape with an attached headpiece and a plastic belt!                                  

There are so many features I love about this costume. The muscle chest is great. It's well-made and Kaden's favorite part. I also appreciate that the cape is attached to the headpiece, this makes it easy to keep on and not lose any pieces. Finally the belt, which in my opinion really brings the whole costume together. Love it!
                                   

The third costume we received was for my hubby. Like many families out there, we are big Duck Dynasty fans, so when he learned he was going to have the opportunity to review the Adult Willie Costume, he was thrilled!

Although this costume doesn't come with much, it does have everything a person needs to look like Willie Robertson. It comes with a wig, beard, bandana and vest. 

Everything is easy to put on and for anyone who has seen him in it so far, they've been impressed with it. The quality is good and it's the perfect costume for Duck Dynasty fans. 

Costume Express did not disappoint. The selection of costumes offered is fantastic and the quality of the costumes we received were great! Of course these are just a couple of costumes offered. The selection is amazing and their prices are great. I'd highly recommend checking them out anytime of year for your costume and dress up clothes needs. 

Buy It: You can purchase these costumes at CostumeExpress.com. The Disney Snow White Deluxe Sparkle Toddler Costume for $34.99, Duck Dynasty Adult Willie Costume for $23.99 and Batman Brave and Bold Costume for $36.99.

You can connect with Costume Express on Facebook and Twitter.

**The product for this giveaway was provided by WAT-AAH! All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

In search for the reason why kids seem to reject water, a mom came up with the idea to go straight to the source...her own kids. She asked them how they could be convinced to drink more water and their answers were very straight forward and simple. They wanted it to be less boring and have a better name. They kept screaming "water" for inspiration, which sounded like "WAT-AAH!"...and AHA! a brand was born. They continued to help their mom by giving their input on the design of the bottle....something fun and appealing to children. Focus was also given to the important stuff like health, hydration, bone growth, better brain function and energy...and so each formula was created. WAT-AAH!, ultra pure water with no sugar, is the first premium water brand by kids for kids.

If you've been reading here for a while now, you may remember my review of WAT-AAH! We're big fans and were excited to learn that they have unveiled a new bottle. WAT-AAH! BOO is a limited edition bottle to celebrate Halloween and promote healthy hydration in support of the Partnership For A Healthier America's initiative. 

On the label, the brand's familiar character, the WAT-AAH! Boy is portrayed mysteriously in silhouette and screaming "BOO" to surprise its audience. He is surrounded by familiar Halloween imagery, each drawn with simple graphic lines. For more information, you can visit the WAT-AAH! blog. Also be sure to check out the Boo! Drink Up Spider Halloween video:

You can learn more by visiting the CEO's new blog at www.HealthisCool.org.

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**The product for this giveaway was provided by Advil PM. All opinions are my own.

When my youngest turned a year old, he started sleeping through the night and has not woken up in the middle of the night since! I'm very thankful, as that was one year ago already! The only problem is, most nights I still do not sleep well. I don't have the best posture which causes muscles aches and pains in my neck, shoulders and upper back. It not only effects me during the day, but also at night. 

Needless to say, I was not surprised when I learned that in a 2012 sleep survey, aches and pains were the #1 reason people say they don't get a good night's sleep. Advil PM, the non-habit forming trusted pain reliever with the power of Advil and a gentle sleep aid to help you sleep better, wanted to help and launched a new free SleepHelp app featuring essential tips to help people like me through every stage of sleep - from winding down before bed to getting through the day after a difficult night's rest. 

Popular tips include:

• What types of foods can help you sleep
• Why you should sing if you snore
• How to create a sleep oasis
• The ideal temperature for sleeping
• How to handle noisy partners

What I thought was neat, is that the SleepHelp app helps you understand your personal sleep patterns and sleep routines to help you sleep better and more out of your days. The app's Sleep Better alarm features recommended sleep times and Wind Down Alerts based on your desired wake up time. 

You can download the FREE SleepHelp sleep app from Advil PM now, and start getting the most out of every night. 

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**I was provided with A Girl For All Time Doll to help facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Growing up, I was very girly and loved playing with dolls. I enjoyed doing their hair, getting them dressed and taking them with me wherever I went. It's been fun to see Kaelyn at the same stage, taking care of her dolls and being so nurturing with them. Even with the technology and gadgets, dolls are still something Kaelyn prefers over anything else. They spark creativity and imaginative play which is something I am always looking to encourage anyway I can. That's why I was excited to learn more about A Girl For All Time Dolls!

Dolls Magazine has nominated Matilda, Amelia and Clementine, the first in a new line of historically inspired British dolls known as A Girl for All Time for a Playdoll of the Year 2013. These 16" characters, based on 500 years of the fictional Marchmont Family, take American girls on a history lesson through imaginative play, accompanying novels and accessories.

Individually, the three dolls also captured three rare Platinum rankings within the prestigious Oppenheim Best Toy Award!

I love the idea behind these dolls and was excited to learn we were going to have the opportunity to review Amelia. 

                                              

There are so many unsuitable toys and clothing marketed to young girls. I'm so happy to have been introduced to these dolls, which are age appropriate and allow girls to celebrate their childhood in an intelligent and feminine way. I had a feeling Kaelyn would be excited when Amelia arrived, and I was right!

She was smiling from ear to ear when she laid eyes on her. I don't blame her! I was very impressed with how these dolls come packaged in signature boxes. So much care went into displaying the doll and making sure she arrived safely and is something I really appreciate.

Out of the box, Kaelyn and I were in awe of Amelia's beautiful face. She has the look of a porcelain doll and is so feminine and classic looking. Love it! 

I was also impressed with the quality! Amelia is made from high quality, durable vinyl. She is very easy to clean and her quality gives me peace of mind that this is a doll that will hold up well and be something Kaelyn can enjoy for many years to come.

                                                  

Kaelyn appreciates her size. At 16" inches tall she's large enough to play with and dress, yet small enough to easily carry around and take with her wherever we go.  

When Amelia was still in the box, I didn't know if she would be able to sit and move around...however, we found that she actually has articulated elbows and knees. This makes her flexible and easier for Kaelyn to use her imagination while playing with her...having her sit in a chair, wave, etc. 

One thing I really love about this doll is her classic, modest look. She comes dressed in a historically inspired Victorian school dress of blue cotton, with striped collar and cuffs, ruffled pantalets and undershirt, sturdy school boots and a straw boater hat to complete the outfit. As we checked out all of her clothes, Kaelyn and I were both amazed with how much she came with. It really makes her feel more realistic to Kaelyn and she loves dressing her.

She also loves her hair! It came pulled back, but Kaelyn really likes having it down and being able to style it how she wants. 

Beyond the doll, there's also the history. Amelia is descended from a long line of Marchmont women who live through some of the most exciting times in English history from Tudor times to the present day and wear the most beautiful clothes. 

We were sent Amelia's Inheritance book, which tells of the thrilling adventures into which Amelia is plunged on the eve of her thirteenth birthday. This novel is based on British history and follow the curriculum taught in the schools in the UK. We have not read it yet, as it is recommended for children ages 9-10 and up because of reading- and material-readiness of the books, while the dolls themselves are recommended for ages 7 and up. 

I am happy to have the novel and look forward to reading it with Kaelyn when she's a little bit older. The background story will really take imaginative play to a whole new level when the time comes! I'm also looking forward to checking out the costumes and accessories found on the website as well. 

 

 Overall we've been really happy with Amelia. She has provided many hours of play already, and I know she is a doll Kaelyn will be able to enjoy for many more years to come. The quality is amazing, and the details on the face and the clothing are one-of-a-kind.

                                             

Buy It: You can purchase Amelia and other A Girl For All Time Dolls at AGirlForAllTime.com for $134.99 each. There you will also find novels, beautiful costumes and accessories for the dolls as well!

You can also connect with A Girl For All Time on Facebook where they show patterns, homemade clothes, give tea party tips and more.