![How to Buy a Memory Foam Mattress [& 5 Reasons Why You Should!]](https://soeasybeinggreen-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Memory-Foam-Mattress-Yogabed-200x300.jpg)
Ready to upgrade your traditional mattress? Here are tips on how to buy a memory foam mattress and 5 reasons you SHOULD upgrade today! This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I knew I wanted a new mattress but I had no idea where to start. How did I know I needed a new mattress? Well, when you wake up in the morning and you hurt all over and your back won't even straighten when you try to walk away from the bed... it's a big sign. I'm just 34 years old and I'm NOT ready to feel like that every single morning. So I knew I needed a new mattress, but that was as far as I had gotten into my decision. A quick search of Google let me know that memory foam mattresses were very highly recommended so I went straight to the top reviewed companies which is where I found Yogabed. I knew I couldn't go smaller than our … [Read more...]
How to Update a Kids Bathroom Design with One Change
It's easy to update a kids bathroom design. In fact, you can do it with one small change in less than 30 minutes. Ready to see what it is? We've lived in our home for 2 years now and we're still slowly doing upgrades around the house. Although our colonial home is over 100 years old, it really didn't need a ton of work when we moved in because the previous owners had done quite a few upgrades already. That doesn't mean I haven't wanted to do any, though. We've slowly updated some paint colors, added a closet in during our girls' bedroom makeover, removed some of the outdated wallpaper, and updated two out of three of the bathrooms in the house. Next on my renovation list is the girls' bathroom and today I'm going to share with you how we totally updated our kids bathroom design with just one change... that took less than 30 … [Read more...]
The SECRET to Make a Shutterfly Photo Book the Easiest Way Ever
Everyone loves them, but sometimes photo books can take HOURS to design. Here's the secret to make a Shutterfly photo book in MINUTES! This post was sponsored by Shutterfly. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Don't you just love photo books? We have one that I made with our photos from our first Disney World trip and the girls still look at it regularly. But I rarely have time to print photos let alone design an entire book. I love them, really I do, but once I start trying to make one I look up at the clock and realize it's been 2 hours and I've only done 3 pages. Tell me I'm not alone. Now, I'll tell you that I have a HUGE secret on how to make a Shutterfly photo book in just minutes! Shutterfly's new photo book service, Make My Book is utterly amazing, especially for us Moms who love photo … [Read more...]
Organic Energy Bars for Adventurous Moms
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Clif Bar & Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. The holidays are a busy time for families and that's definitely ringing true for my family this year. The girls are busy with school functions, as well as enjoying special activities to celebrate Christmas. All the running definitely takes a toll on this Mama, which is why I was so happy to discover these new organic energy bars from Clif Bar. If you look in our girls' school snack bowl, you'll always find a different assortment of CLIF ZBars, but these are just for me. The CLIF Nut Butter Filled Bar is an organic energy bar filled with delicious, creamy nut butter. I chose to receive a box of the peanut butter filled energy bars, but they're also available in both hazelnut and almond butter. Each CLIF Nut Butter Filled … [Read more...]
Christmas Personalized Books for Kids
We are just a couple weeks away from Christmas and I've already began the buy all the presents and wrap frenzy. While I have most of our Christmas list covered, I'm still trying to pick up a couple of gifts for both of my girls as little extras in addition to the toys they've put on their Santa List. One thing that I always love to include in their gifts is something sentimental that they can keep for years to come. Sure, they love the toys, but I know these special gifts will mean so much to them, especially when they get older. This isn't the first Christmas that they've had I See Me Books personalized books for kids under the tree. A couple of years ago I reviewed a few different selections and this year the company sent me two of their newest titles to review. I have to say that I loved the books that we received from I See … [Read more...]
Take a Look at the New Green Toys Playsets
This post sharing new eco friendly Green Toys Playsets was inspired by my partnership with the eco-friendly company. I’m a Green Toys Ambassador because I support 100% Play. My girls have been fans of Green Toys since they were itty bitty, even before they realized they were playing with eco friendly toys that are made in the USA. That's because I made the choice to have the toys in their play room. Not only because they are "green", but also because they look so fun and entertaining. Over the past few years their collection has grown from their first Tea Set to the Recycling Truck and even more recently to the Green Toys books. But there was one thing I was told this Spring that was coming to the brand that I was totally excited about because it brought back some feelings of nostalgia... a Farm Playset. If you grew up in the … [Read more...]
Custom Holiday Photo Cards
This post featuring custom holiday photo cards is sponsored by Coupons.com. All opinions are 100% my own. Are you ready for the holidays? Ready or not, they're coming and now is the perfect time to order your custom holiday photo cards. In fact, there are less than 50 days until Christmas! I know because the girls made a paper chain to count down the days and remind me every morning just how much I have left to do before December 25th is here. One of my favorite holiday duties is ordering Christmas cards. I remember just buying a box of cards before I was married and signing them all. I also remember how many of those cards I still get and usually just recycle because although they're thoughtful, they just aren't quite as special as custom holiday photo cards. Our family started sending out holiday photo cards when Sophia … [Read more...]
Kids Bop Kids DIY Microphones
If your kids like to sing, get crafting and make these adorable DIY Microphones for your own Kidz Bop kids. I've shared our love for Kidz Bop before so you won't be surprised when I tell you that we've added to our collection a few times since. My girls love to sing, like LOVE to sing. And the first time I heard them singing along with the radio I was tickled because, hey they can keep up with the songs finally instead of singing the words a little slower like they did when they were little, but "Hey, they don't need to know THOSE words!" That's the reason we tried Kidz Bop for the first time and the reason my girls now consider themselves Kidz Bop kids. If you've never heard Kidz Bop versions of top hits, you might be surprised that we now actually sometimes prefer the KB versions! Their singers are just great and you don't … [Read more...]
Vitamin Gummies for the Entire Family from Vitafive [+ Half Off Coupon Code!]
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It doesn't get any easier to take your vitamins than with these vitamin gummies from Vitafive. Find out why I keep ordering month after month. This post may contain affiliate links. I shared our new vitamin routine with you a couple of months ago and I wanted to check back in and let you know that I'm still taking my Vitafive vitamins daily! I admit, I'm definitely a person that likes to try new things and often jump around to different products, but there's a reason I keep receiving my monthly shipment of these vitamin gummies. They are yummy. I almost treat them as a sweet treat for myself. I admit, I don't always take them in the morning. My Vitafive pack is the perfect choice for that little bit of sweetness I need in the mid-afternoon. I usually grab my daily pack as I'm walking out the door to get in the school pick-up … [Read more...]
Details and Luxury: What I Learned Driving the Mazda 6
A special thanks to Mazda for hosting me during this retreat and for giving me the opportunity to drive a 2017 Mazda 6 to learn more about their brand and their cars. A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to be invited to visit the low country of South Carolina with Mazda. When I received the invitation I was super excited by the itinerary of the trip and let me just tell you, once I was actually there, it was even better than it had sounded originally. I have to admit, Mazda isn't a brand that I knew a lot about before my visit, but thankfully, one I know a lot about now. Mazda invited influencers and car enthusiasts to Bluffton, South Carolina to not only check out this year's new Mazda fleet of cars, but to also experience the atmosphere of the South. Now I live in east Tennessee which is just about a 7 hour drive to the … [Read more...]
Kids Rainbow Sushi Recipes + Step2 Grand Luxe Kitchen
Rainbow foods are on trend right now and rainbow sushi happens to be one of my favorites! There's no need to leave the kiddos out - make these fun kids rainbow sushi recipes today. This post featuring kids rainbow sushi recipes was inspired by the luxury play kitchen, the Grand Luxe Kitchen from Step2, which I was sent in exchange for my review and honest opinion. I am a Step2 Ambassador and am partnering with Step2 for the following review. This post may contain affiliate links. I have to admit that I'm usually a few months behind most trends, but this food trend is one that I'm jumping on so fast because... rainbows! I can get behind any trend that involves all the colors of the rainbow and rainbow sushi is one of the latest to follow suit. These sushi recipes aren't what you'll find in a fancy restaurant, but you will find … [Read more...]
The Gerber Snacks that are Always in Our Diaper Bag
Today’s post is sponsored by Gerber, but our love for Gerber Snacks are all our own! Have you ever found yourself in the car with a fussy toddler? Ha! IF you have a toddler, of course you have! I always make sure our diaper bag is packed with toys and snacks and today I'm going to share with you a snack that you'll always find in our bag now! You'll almost always find a can of Gerber® Lil' Beanies in our bag because not only do I love them, but they're my little boy's favorite of the Gerber Snacks line-up. They are actually the first bean-based snack in the baby aisle and are made from navy beans to deliver 2 grams of protein (9% Daily Value), 1 gram of fiber and 10% Daily Value of Vitamin E per serving. They really are one of the delicious and nutritious toddler snacks that both you AND your toddler will love! Lil' Beanies have … [Read more...]
