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Fun with Disney Paint {Striped Accent Wall}

by Tara Kuczykowski on April 16, 2013 · 3 comments

I mentioned a few weeks ago that we're in the process of redoing my girls' bedroom, so when Walmart asked if I'd be interested in testing out their new line of Disney-inspired paints, I jumped at the chance.

In addition to over 100 unique paint shades with fun names like "Ariel's Tail", Walmart also carries a number of Disney specialty paints, including Ready-Set-Glow glow-in-the-dark paint, Great Slate tintable chalkboard paint, and Speck-Tacular, a clear, confetti top coat.

Since my girls are 6 and 8, I wanted a fun color palette that will last them for years to come, so I chose On Tour Turquoise, Mood Ring (a purple color), and the All That Glitters top coat, a shimmering glitter finish. With such bold shades, I didn't want to overpower the room with color, so we chose to do a cute striped pattern on the largest wall, using a neutral white shade as the base color.

The first step in painting stripes is taping off the stripes. As you can imagine, it pays to take your time to get them as precise as possible. After that, the painting part is quick and easy.

While I was initially a little surprised at how thin the Disney paint is, the color is very intense. Even with the original white shade on our walls, we were able to achieve a solid shade, without the use of primer, with only two coats of the turquoise and purple.

Rather than covering the entire wall with the All That Glitters top coat, we chose to use it just on the Mood Ring stripe. Though the application video recommends using a roller to apply this glaze, I found that a brush works better for small areas because the glitters doesn't want to come off the roller without a lot of rolling in multiple directions. The glaze brushes on with more of an opaque finish but dries clear in about one hour.

All in all, we found the Disney paint to be very easy to work with, and my girls love the striped effect with a bit of shimmer. This is a great way to breathe new life into your living space with a minimal investment of time and money.

Though we still have a ways to go in finishing up the girls' room, this striped accent wall already livens up the space! Find Disney paint at a Walmart store near you now.

As a participant in the Walmart Moms Program, I've received product samples and compensation for my time and efforts in creating this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Duck Peel & Stick Shelf Liner {Not Just For Shelves}

by Tara Kuczykowski on March 31, 2013 · 4 comments

I'm sure you're all familiar with Duck Tape, but did you know that Duck makes a variety of shelf and drawer liner products, as well? I had no idea, so I'm guessing many of you don't either.

I've used a peel and stick-style liner in cabinets before, but never one with such fun colors as these. Zebra stripes, shiny silver sparkles, and cute polka dots are just a few of the fun patterns you can pick up. They're almost too pretty to relegate to shelves that won't often be seen!

Which gave me this idea...

We're in the process of redoing the girls' room, and I was considering disposing of the turquoise side table pictured above. It was pretty inexpensive, and it's definitely seen better days -- the top has some scratches and some nail polish spots that just won't come off.

After giving it a second look though, I realized that the legs were in pretty good condition and only the top was damaged. Duck Peel & Stick Liner to the rescue!

I simply cut a piece slightly larger than the top of the table, and with my oldest daughter's assistance, I centered it and pressed it down on the tabletop. I then flipped the table over, and used an X-acto knife to trim off the excess liner from around the edge. Less than five minutes of work and the table looks almost brand new!

Duck also makes my favorite Easy Liner product. I used it to line all of my kitchen drawers when I did a massive kitchen organization back in January. I love that it keeps all of my utensils and knives from sliding around, especially in the larger drawers.

They also make another version called Smooth Top Easy Liner that has the same grippy bottom with a smooth, flat top, which I found is perfect in my kitchen cabinets. The previous owners seem to have had a penchant for putting their dishes away wet, so many of the cabinets have some unsightly bubbling and peeling on the veneer. This liner cuts to fit and is an inexpensive way to make my cabinets a little prettier.

Wanna give some of these products a try for yourself? You can find a wide variety of these Duck Shelf Liner products at your local Walmart store!

As a participant in the Walmart Moms Program, I've received product samples and compensation for my time and efforts in creating this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Lala-Oopsies: A Sew Magical Tale DVD $9.96

by Tara Kuczykowski on March 29, 2013 · 0 comments

If you're still on the hunt for a relatively inexpensive Easter basket item for a girl, then you may want to check out this adorable Lala-Oopsies: A Sew Magical Tale DVD. Exclusively at Walmart, it's priced at $9.96 currently.

I had the opportunity to watch this sweet DVD with my youngest daughter today, and she loved it so much she watched it three more times before she had to leave for gymnastics practice.

A little about the movie:

Now, for the very first time, journey beyond the rolling green hills of Lalaoopsy Land to a magical place never seen before where you'll meet the Lala-Oopsies! On islands that float on strawberry milk rivers, surrounded by tall mushroom trees, live the whimsical Lala-Oopsies princess ballerinas, fairies and mermaids. Join them as they embark on a fantastical journey to save their precious homes when the strawberry milk, which powers Lala-Oopsies Land, suddenly stops flowing.

One of my favorite aspects of the movie is the subtle encouragement for kids to read that's included. The movie starts with a Lalaloopsy character selecting a book to read, which is the magical mermaid tale that ensues. Even the coordinating dolls that can be purchased have handles on the packaging which double as bookmarks once you trim them off after purchase.

As I mentioned, there is also a line of Lalaloopsy Oopsies mermaid dolls that coordinate with the DVD. Pictured above is cute and colorful Water Lily, one of the main characters of the DVD.

My daughter's favorite feature is the the color change tail that changes with cold and warm water, while her little brother made off with the whimsical octopus sidekick, squirting water all over the bathroom. Boys will be boys!

All of the Lalaloopsy Oopsies mermaid dolls are also exclusive to Walmart currently.

As a participant in the Walmart Moms Program, I've received product samples and compensation for my time and efforts in creating this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Preorder The Bible Miniseries on DVD or Blu-Ray

by Tara Kuczykowski on March 17, 2013 · 10 comments


Have you been watching The Bible miniseries on the History Channel for the past few weeks? If you haven't heard about it, check out this short trailer for the series.

Basically, The Bible is a 10-hour, five-part, made for TV docudrama telling some of the best-known stories from the Bible. Five hours of the series focus on the Old Testament and five hours on the New Testament. While the series does not follow the Bible word for word, overall its intent was to retain the spirit of the written word.

We've been watching the series as a family since it started, and I have to say I'm so impressed with it so far. I'll admit that we don't go to church as often as I'd like, so this series has proved to be a great conversation starter and a way to really get my kids engaged in some of the stories from the Bible that they're familiar with and some that they're not.

But then I wouldn't expect any less from the History Channel -- we regularly tune into their programming.

If you missed the first few episodes or just want to own the miniseries in its entirety, you can preorder The Bible on DVD or Blu-ray starting at $29.99 right now exclusively on Walmart.com. Plus you'll receive an exclusive first look at all of the episodes on Vudu, as well as early access to watching the miniseries in its entirety on April 2nd.

Don't miss these companion books for the series:

Have you been watching The Bible miniseries? I'd love to hear your thoughts on it!

As a participant in the Walmart Moms Program, I've received product samples and compensation for my time and efforts in creating this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Affordable Eyeglasses From Walmart Vision Center

by Tara Kuczykowski on February 27, 2013 · 2 comments

I'm a little embarrassed to share with you that the last time I had my vision checked was when I was in college. I wore glasses and contacts in middle school and high school, but at some point I just stopped wearing them because my glasses were a horribly outdated style and I struggled with recurring eye infections from the contacts. My vision wasn't that bad, so I've managed just fine until now.

Recently, however, Walmart asked if I'd be interested in trying out the Walmart Vision Center at my local store, and this was just the little nudge that I needed to make an appointment with an optometrist. Actually, I made appointments for both my husband and myself, as he was in pretty much the same situation.

We weren't sure what to expect since neither of us have had our eyes checked in so many years, but the associate that greeted us put us right at ease. She was super friendly and helpful and remembered talking with me on the phone to setup our appointments, and I especially appreciated how great she was with my 5 year old who was along for the ride. She allowed him to observe all of my tests and to look at my eyes through the equipment, which he obviously thought was super cool.

My husband had been hoping for contacts, but as it turns out, for various reasons neither of us are very good candidates for contact lenses. We both opted to pick out a new set of frames from Walmart Vision Center's large selection. With prices starting at just $9, I was totally impressed by how easy choosing an affordable yet stylish pair of glasses was. We were so surprised at checkout to find that my cute purple frames were just $18, and the silver wire frames my husband chose were just $9!

The prices for exams were equally affordable -- $54 for an exam for glasses and $100 for an exam for contacts. Note that the price does vary slightly by location.

Because the exams and frames were so inexpensive, my husband and I were able to splurge a bit and add the antiglare coating to our lenses for $50 per set. And since we made our purchases at the same time, my husband's frames and lenses were an additional 20% off! It will take about a week for our new glasses to come in, and we're both really looking forward clearer vision.

If we had been good candidates for contact lenses, Walmart Vision Center carries some really affordable options for contacts as well, like these new Equate 1-day disposable contact lenses. At just $30 for a 30-day supply, these would have been a great easy care option that might have helped with the infections issue I experienced when I was younger.

Altogether, I would highly recommend the Walmart Vision Center for great customer service, convenience and affordability. We'll definitely be taking the rest of the family over for a vision screening very soon!

As a participant in the Walmart Moms Program, I've received compensation for my time and efforts in creating this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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