One of my favorite things about waking up in the morning is my morning coffee! I just have to have one cup and I love flavored coffee! This Mother’s Day Melitta coffee would make a great gift! They have such a great  variety! My favorites are the Caramel Macchiato and the Parisian Vanilla from the Cafe De Europa collection. Both taste so good!

Melitta also has a wide range of products such as Pour Over Coffee Makers that would make a great Mother’s Day Gift!

The Melitta Porcelain Carafe Brewing Set is one of my favorites! It is pretty and elegant and easy to use! You simply place the cone on top of the carafe, pop in the Melitta #$ filter, add your favorite Melitta coffee and add boiling water slowly. I just love this for when we have company. It would truly make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift!

For more information, check out the website!

More info:

• Carafe holds 6 cups of hot coffee.
• Includes: Porcelain Carafe and top, porcelain brewing cone, and a start up supply of Melitta #4 cone filters.
• Dishwasher safe.
• Product Dimensions: 7” W – 5.75” D – 10” H

We have teamed up for a Mother’s Day Giveaway! One winner will win two bags of Melitta flavored cofee from the Cafe De Europa collection: Hazlenut Creme Brulee and the Parisian Vanilla. To enter leave a comment below telling us which flavor you would love to try! Deadline to enter is May 7th, 2016 at noon PST. Winner will be selected by Random.org and notified on Mother’s Day (May 8th, 2016).

Self Disclosure: I received free products to facilitate this Mother’s Day post/giveaway. Winner will be selected by SoCal City Kids and SoCal City Kids will ship the product to the winner. U.S. Residents only.

Looking for healthier cereal that also tastes great? Barbara’s has you covered! I received samples and they have been a  big hit with  my family! My favorite is the Vanilla blast and my son loves the Cinnamon Crunch!

Barbara’s, the leader in lower-sugar wholesome breakfast cereals and snacks, and we’re excited to share the news of our Name A Snackimals Giveaway going on right now! Actually, today is the last day to enter! So don’t miss out!

For their “Name A Snackimals” contest, participants are asked on our Facebook page to help name our Snackimals Lion and be entered for a chance to win a family trip for four to Safari West in California, valued at $2800! Additionally, 25 winners will receive a case of Snackimals! You can see and enter the contest here: http://bit.ly/1SfE3Vs

If you do miss out, you can also enter a giveaway here! One winner will win a package of the Barbara’s Cereals and Barbara’s Snackimals Cookies! I love the Chocolate Chip but they also come in other delicious flavors such as Vanilla and Oatmeal.

To enter our giveaway, leave a comment below telling us which Cereal flavor or cookie flavor you would be most excited to try! Deadline to enter is May 5th, 2016 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received to post. SoCal City Kids will select winner via Random.org and Barbara’s will send the pkg. to the winner.

Mother’s Day is coming up! Can you believe that it is almost May? We’re celebrating moms everywhere with these Mother’s Day gift ideas from Mommy Scene. These awesome brands offer a wide variety of gifts perfect to pamper the wonderful mom in your life. Plus enter to win one of these featured gifts!

1. Back Buddy Support Pillow
The original award-winning Back Buddy Support Pillow – designed by a Chiropractor and a nursing mother. Alleviates common back pain during and after pregnancy, and encourages proper position for breastfeeding. Made in the USA from high-quality structural foam that is certified to be made without harmful PBDE’s, phthalates, CFC’s, formaldehyde, mercury, lead, and other heavy metals. The perfect gift for any new or expectant mom!

2. Us+Four Tees or Tanks
Perfect gift for the special mom in your life. Us+Four offers style and comfort with graphic tees, tanks, sweatshirts, and mugs. Created by Lauren Anderson, a mom of 4, the “Happy Mama” collection has been her most fun and popular design.

3. Pure Hazelwood Necklace with Gold European Charm and Bracelet
World leader on the market for more than 18 years, Pure Hazelwood products are inspired by a First Nations tradition, handcrafted with 100 % natural hazel wood and meant for the whole family. Rich in anti-inflammatory molecules, hazel wood helps relieve several symptoms related to inflammation such as: skin problems (eczema, psoriasis), digestive disorders, joint pain, and more!

4. Yummi Pouch Modern Cloth Bags
These adorable cloth bags are ideal for holding cosmetics, small accessories, and even snacks! They feature modern prints, a moisture resistant interior, and easy-open zipper. Each bag measures 4″ x 7″. Receive 20% off with promo code: Revelae20

5. DeVita Hyaluronic SeruGel
DeVita is the most advanced, certified organic aloe vera based, 100% vegan, paraben free, all natural skin care available. DeVita’s oil-free Hyaluronic SeruGel will quench your thirsty skin cells by helping to deliver maximum amounts of Hyaluronic Acid to the skin using our unique Organic Aloe Vera delivery system. Hyaluronic acid contributes to the skin’s elasticity and suppleness, minimizes lines and wrinkles, and prevents premature signs of aging. It is also fast-absorbing and ideal for all skin types.

6. Pearhead My First Holiday Belly Stickers
Pearhead My First Holiday Belly Stickers are a fun, unique way to capture your baby’s first celebrations. Snap and record their first holidays for memories that will last for years to come. From first birthday to first Thanksgiving, these stickers say it all. Includes 14 stickers that can be peeled and placed on your baby’s clothing. Stickers feature cute designs and colorful prints for every holiday. These belly stickers are an adorable gift for new parents.

7. Bumblewood Lavender Gift Bag
Give mom the gift of pampering this year with Bumblewood’s Lavender-scented gift set. All natural and lightly scented with Lavender essential oil, mom will be relaxed from head-to-toe with a handcrafted soap, lotion stick and lip balm, all put together in a cute little cotton bag ready to give.

8. Rifle Paper Co. Herb Garden Recipe Box
The perfect addition to your kitchen, Rifle Paper Co.’s new Herb Garden Recipe Box features a gold metallic interior and gold label frame on the front. It comes with 12 letterpress dividers and 24 charcoal spoon recipe cards to help organize your favorite dishes.

9. Fancy Pantz Designs Flower Necklace
This stunning vintage inspired metal flower necklace is hand painted with a chippy distressed look and embellished with a crystal flower surrounded by sparkling aged rhinestones. No two are alike. Handmade by designer Barb Lowson, this beautiful necklace comes with a gunmetal etched chain with lobster clasp closure, available in various lengths. Flower measures approximately 2″ in diameter.

10. Girly Girl One-Size Leggings
These one-size high quality leggings come in more than 100 modern prints. The one size leggings stretch from a XS to a XL size, featuring a soft elastic waist band and thick, non-transparent, material. Girly Girl Leggings is owned and operated by a mother and daughter.

11. Willamy Collection Leather Wrap Bracelets
Classy & sophisticated, our Crystal Pearl 5x Leather Wrap Bracelet is the perfect combination of crystals and glass beads on brown leather. Recieve 20% off with promocode: springfever

What will you get your mom for Mother’s Day? We hope you got some great ideas! These would be great to pass along to your hubby too! Every mom deserves to be pampered on her special day.

Enter to win one of these fabulous gifts!

Mommy Scene will be selecting one winner for each of these featured prizes
8 prizes = 8 winners!

Featured Prizes

Back Buddy Support Pillow
Us+Four Tee or Tank Top
Pure Hazelwood Necklace with Gold European Charm
Yummi Pouch Modern Cloth Bags – set of 3
Girly Girl One-Size Leggings style “Lace Me Up – Blue”
DeVita Skincare Hyaluronic SeruGel
Pearhead My First Holiday Belly Stickers
Bumblewood Lavender Gift Bag
Willamy Collection Crystal Pearl Leather Wrap Bracelet

This giveaway is sponsored by Mommy Scene and is open to US entries. One winner will be chosen and displayed on the giveaway widget after the giveaway ends on May 7th, 2016. Mommy Scene and the participating blogs are not responsible for fulfilling brand-sponsored prizes. Prizes will be shipped directly from each brand.

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Welcome to the Carole P. Roman Kindle Fire, Rocket-Bye book and Can A Princess Be A Firefighter giveaway. Hosted by Carole P. Roman, Away We Go Media, Julie Gerber of Hits and Misses, and Naila Moon of Just the Stuff Ya Know.


I love the books by this Author! You don’t want to miss this one!


Named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best of 2012 for her first book, award winning author Carole P. Roman started writing as a dare from one of her sons. Using an imaginary game she played with her grandson as a base, Captain No Beard was born.”Captain No Beard- An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life” has not only been named to Kirkus Best of 2012, it received the Star of Exceptional Merit, and won the Pinnacle Award for 2012. 


Following up this series is yet another award winning series, “If You Were Me and Lived In…” This book series has taken children around the world to visit other children that do things similar to themselves and bring cultures closer together. Carole P. Roman’s formula in writing the book series has made children aware of cultures that are not quite like their own.


Now, Carole P. Roman has written two new books  in poetic form that are nods and great love to her grandchildren. She is sure your kids and grandkids will love them too.

Kindle Fire pictured not exact  but similar