I absolutely love summer. I love swimming, and having big summer potlucks with other families. Summer isn't really complete without a few summer BBQ's. My family loves getting together with other families in our neighborhood and letting the kids run around. Something I am really picky about at BBQ's is hot dogs. Not all hot dogs are created equal, and I especially don't want to feed my family food … [Read more...]
Our Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge {Plus, Giveaway}
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I can't believe we just ended our first full month out of school. It's been crazy here but we've been making sure to stay on top of our scholastic summer reading challenge and read as often as we possibly can. July is our busiest month due to vacations, summer camps, and all our fun little day trips. Now in its 9th year, the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is a free online reading program … [Read more...]
General Mills Brings Minions Buddies in your Cereal Box For The Big Minion Movie Premiere! {& Giveaway!}
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At the beginning of the summer my kids and I made our Summer bucket list. One of the very first things to see The Minion movie that comes out this summer. Hayden is especially excited about the new Minion movie. I put our bucket list onto a huge poster and have hung it up where we see it often. Almost every day Hayden points to the Minion movie on our bucket list and asks if it has come out yet. … [Read more...]
My Favorite New Snack! Fisher Nut Exactly Snack Bites! {$50 Costco Gift Card Giveaway!}
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Now that it's nice out we are constantly on the go. I was recently sent some Fisher Nut Exactly Snack Bites to try out and we've basically been addicted since. We are gone for hours at a time and often run late between meals. I love a good snack that hits the spot. These snack bites are small but they are packed with flavor. The first snack of its kind, Fisher Nut Exactly is a combination … [Read more...]
Pampers #BetterForBaby Program, Twitter Party & Giveaway!
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“This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers #BetterForBaby. I received product free of charge, but all opinions are 100% mine." The moment I found out I was going to be a mother was powerful. My entire world seemed to stop right there as I looked at those two little pink lines. From that moment on I wanted to give everything I could to my baby. I immediately … [Read more...]
Curious George 3: Back To The Jungle *NOW* On DVD & Digital HD & GIVEAWAY!
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There are a few cartoon characters who are a part of everyone's childhood. Curious George is by far one of my favorites. I remember being a little girl and reading as many books as I could about all the crazy things that silly monkey did, and also laughing really hard. Curious George helped me love to read. When I became a mom I knew I wanted to introduce my kids to my favorite funny monkey. Both … [Read more...]
Stay Fresh this Summer with PERK
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PERK for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Having three boys can sometimes be a challenge. They often try to test their limits, challenge their own, and you can only imagine the stinks and smells I've had to endure in my days and probably think I'd be immune to it by now. In some cases I am but in others I'm just left running and … [Read more...]
Relieve Your Monthly Bloating With Diurex®
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Diurex Diuretics for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. There are some things that are always constant. My period is one of those constant things, and it is zero fun every month. Every month I have the same old symptoms: pain, cramping, and bloating. I hate it! Did you know a woman can gain 5 pounds of excess water weight before her period? I'm … [Read more...]
5 Tips For A Successful Summer with Little Ones {Plus, Babies R Us Prize Pack Giveaway!}
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I'm so excited that summer is finally here. I'm not one of those moms that does the end of school countdown of dread as the kids get out. Nope! I'm counting down in excitement with them because it really means the start to all our summer fun. I can't wait to be outside and I want to tackle the bucket list almost immediately. With the older boys I really don't need much but having a little … [Read more...]
