Sunscreen. It's a battle in my family every year. Sadly it isn't even for one specific reason but multiple reasons. We spend a lot of time outdoors and with all the ways we look to stay cool 98% of the time require water. Getting my kids out of the water alone is hard enough but asking them to do so to put on sunscreen is usually impossible. The last thing they want to do is get out, dry off, and … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Red Envelope Has Great Father’s Day Gift Ideas! $50 Giveaway!
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I love Red Envelope. I think I've been stalking their website for a couple years now. I made my first purchase with them several months ago and the service was fast, easy, and packaged well. The items I ordered were exactly as described and items I wasn't really able to find on other sites. So when I was asked to participate in their Father's Day Gift Giving I was in without thinking twice about … [Read more...]
Disney’s LEMONADE MOUTH: Extended Edition on DVD! Available Now!
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On May 24th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released LEMONADE MOUTH: Extended Edition on DVD! When five ragtag freshmen first meet in detention, it seems they have nothing in common. But, through music, they bond and find they have the makings of the greatest high school garage band in history! Bonus material includes music videos and Rock Along feature. Be heard. Be strong. Be proud. … [Read more...]
Giveaway Linky Up! Link Up Your #Giveaways! 6.1.11
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Whoo Hoo! It's officially summer here in my book. The boys still have a few more weeks of school but it's warm enough to wear flip flops every day and go out on the boat so all is good here! If you get chance here are the great contests I have running now :) ~$50 Bebe au Lait Gift Set- Ends 6.5.11 ~$126 Wilton Punch. Cut. Decorate! Set- Ends 6.12.11 ~Kids UV Skinz Combo Swimsuit- Ends … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday! Garden Fun!
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My gardens are all set except for two more things I am struggling to find. Here is my Vegetable Garden. It has Tomatoes, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Peas, and then it's bordered with bush green beans. This is my Herb Garden. It has literally all the herbs- except curly parsley because I can't find it so I'm seeding it. I am also seeding bush lettuce to border the front. Of course Johnny's is … [Read more...]
Weekly Recap! Summer Fun!
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I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend! My family hardly spent anytime in the house. We spent our days in the gardens and waterslides and the nights by campfires making s'mores! I leave tomorrow to go back to Wilton in Chicago and visit the tent sale with all my Wilton ladies so this week will be a little slower since I haven't had much prep time.Hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend with … [Read more...]
Hoover’s MaxExtract 60 Pressure Pro Carpet Cleaner! Review & Giveaway!
Do you have carpets? DO you have kid? What about pets? If so chances are they aren't looking as nice as they were years ago when you had them put in. Well, Hoover knows how much we want that professional clean without the professional price and have brought us the MaxExtract 60 Pressure Pro™! It costs less then a one time fee from the cleaners but will give you just as good results. As part of … [Read more...]
Aloha Friday Shoe Washing
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If you’ve never heard of it, it started over on An Island Life. I ask a question….I answer it….and then you answer it too! Sound like fun? ___________________________________________ So, for this week’s question: Q: Do you wash your shoes? A: I never wash or clean our shoes. Johnny however seems to be going through shoes faster then he should. … [Read more...]
Pouchee Purse Organizer Review & Giveaway!
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I have to be honest with you. When I was asked to give the Pouchee Purse Organizer a try I wasn't sure if it was something I was going to like. I'm pretty particular when it comes to my handbags and this was new to me. I decided to go with the Pouchee Plus. It was a purse organizer as well as able to be a purse itself. I liked the color and the style I just had to see how organized this itty bitty … [Read more...]
