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...]
Custom Wall Shelf {Tutorial} with Ace Hardware Paint #FindYourColor
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"$.99 paint pint offer valid on Valspar and Clark+Kensington. At participating stores 8/1-8/31. Prices may vary. Limit 4. Color samples must be tinted in unique colors. I was compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions and positions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware Paint.” I'm finally starting to attack that dreaded summer to-do list. … [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...]
One Year After Taking the Purina One 28-Day Challenge
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This post is sponsored by Lunchbox about Purina One available at Sams Club. All opinions are my own. See this guy? This is Charlie and he's my furbaby. I only want what's best for him. When I first got him I thought the best meant the most expensive things, especially where his diet was concerned. At least until we tried the Purina One 28-Day Challenge a little over a year ago. Charlie … [Read more...]
5 Tips on Staying Refreshed & Energized with Starbucks #RefreshersRun
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This post is sponsored by Starbucks Refreshers. Summer days are long but I love every minute of them. It's a chance for us to enjoy our family time outside soaking up all the rays of sun until the school year starts again. From bike rides on the trails, to beach days, and days at the park we spend a lot of time outdoors. My boys thrive on being outside from the moment they wake up until the … [Read more...]
Enter Friendship Dairies Superfood Mix-in Sweepstakes
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“Thank you to Friendship Dairies™ for sponsoring this conversation.” I had never been a huge fan of breakfast, and now that I'm a mom I feel like I have even less time to feed myself. I get so bored with the same old breakfast options. Friendship Dairies has a new Superfood Generator that is helping me make my breakfast more delicious, and less boring. The Friendship Dairies Superfood Generator … [Read more...]
Banana Chip Pudding Pops Recipe!
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I love frozen treats of all kinds but banana flavored ones especially! Pudding Pops are always a favorite and they are super easy to make! My kids love them and you can make them just pudding or fill with your favorites. Our favorite and made most is our banana chop pops! Ingredients Needed: 1 box of banana pudding Milk (as needed in pkg directions) 2-3 Slightly over ripe … [Read more...]
Customize Your Ride With Radio Flyer’s Build-A-Scooter
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Confession time. My six year old son Malone loves his toddler scooter- it is way to little for him and he's limited by the design of it (three wheel style). But never the less, he still loves it. I've tried in the past to encourage him to move past his first scooter, but haven't had any luck. He's had plenty of opportunity to test out other scooters owned by his friends. But he's always … [Read more...]
Balance your plate with California Pizza Kitchen #MyCPKPizza
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I am a member of the Balance Your Plate team and helping spread the word about CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN® oven-ready pizzas. As a team member, I receive product and incentives in exchange for participating in brand-related activities. I love summer vacation, it means all my boys are home with me. It's also when I get to start growing in my gardens and bring the boys to the local farms for berry … [Read more...]
