Are you visiting the beach soon? Sun, sand, and waves are enough to keep the fun going, but sometimes kids need a little more activity. This Beach Scavenger Hunt is perfect to keep them busy and happy. Print out the printable or give them ideas from the mobile list below! While we all think that swimming in the ocean and building sandcastles is going to keep our kids occupied during a day at the beach, it doesn't take long to hear "I'm bored!" At least that's the way it is with my girls. Their little minds need to stay active and engaged and an oceanside scavenger hunt is sure to do the trick! We do backyard scavenger hunts at home all the time and the girls love them. They've loved scavenger hunts for years and I love having a list ready so I can easily come up with fun scenarios and items for them to find! It's easy … [Read more...]
The Best Skin Care Serums Don’t Need to Cost a Fortune
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Taking care of your skin doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Unfortunately, most consumers feel that the only products that will work are the most expensive. But that is not the case! There are many products on the market today that can provide you with lovely skin that does not break the bank. From Timeless vitamin C serum to Matrixyl, there are options you can use to care for your skin without spending too much money. Learning more about these products will help you to see how serums are a great option for your daily skin care regimen. Top-Rated Serums For skin care, serums are a great way to provide your skin with the nourishment it needs. From Vitamin C options to the best hyaluronic acid serum, these serums can provide the essential vitamins to bring back vitality to your skin. Take the Timeless Vitamin C serum for example. This … [Read more...]
Check Out Budsies: Custom Plush from Your Artwork
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If your child loves to draw and create, they will love Budsies. They are a one-of-a-kind plush made from your child's own artwork or picture! Check out how the process works and our review of Budsies below, plus an unboxing video to show the excitement of seeing your artwork brought to life! I have to say that my girls love that I'm a blogger. They'll quickly tell you that they get to play with cool toys, go amazing places, and have some incredible experiences. They'll also quickly tell you how much work goes into a blog post behind the scenes, with photographs, editing, promoting and writing, so they know just these cool things turn into a bit of work. As they've gotten older, I let them choose certain experiences and reviews that they are interested in and have let them be even more involved with the backend of things like … [Read more...]
Discover Sconza Lemoncello Almonds – the Perfect Sweet Treat + Discount Code
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The perfect pairing of sweet, fruity, and crunch - these Sconza Lemoncello Almonds are the perfect treat for anytime of the day. Whether you need a pick up in the afternoon or a sweet treat after dinner, grab a handful and indulge in the creamy, white chocolate lemon flavor. This post is sponsored by Sconza. All opinions are my own. It's no secret that I have a sweet tooth and I’m definitely a magnet for all things treats. While I do love chocolate, fruit treats are often my favorite types of candy. But when the two are combined with my favorite crunchy nut? It’s a match made in candy heaven! I recently tried my first Sconza Lemoncello Almonds and now have a new favorite sweet, fruity treat. I’ll let you in on something - lemon anything is my favorite. One of my favorite restaurants had a special one time and it was a lemon … [Read more...]
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation + DIY Kitchen Island
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Over the past summer and fall of last year I was really busy... really busy. We moved into our home just about four years ago and have been slowly making changes to suit our family better. While I feel like we've done quite a bit, we definitely did our biggest project last year. Two of the rooms we spend most our time in were, in fact, my least favorite rooms of the house. That doesn't make sense, right? That's why I was determined to renovate it and make it our own space. Before Pictures of Our Kitchen and Dining Room I had a conversation with a friend that went something like this. "I love the farmhouse look, but everyone's doing it. I don't want to be like everyone." She replied, "Lindsey, you LIVE in a farmhouse. Your home was built in the 1920s and it is the ultimate farmhouse, so do it if you want to do it." I … [Read more...]
Meet ibi – Where Your Pictures are Saved, Organized, and Shared
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This post was sponsored by the makers of ibi as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. The makers of ibi sent me this for free. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. Perhaps it's the blogger in me, or perhaps it's just the forgetful Mom in me, but I never print photographs. I used to when Sophia was little, but once Moreaya was born, it seems like printing photos was a thing of the past. It's a shame too, because the girls love to look back at old pictures of themselves when they were babies. Oh my heart! Sure we have a few baby books that they look at, but they really love watching old videos. And we do have them, but they're stored somewhere on some old CD's or an old hard drive, well, I don't know exactly where they are, but my husband says we have them. But wouldn't it be great if there was something … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Successfully Transitioning to a Natural Deodorant + DIY Armpit Detox Mask
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Switching to a natural deodorant is one of the best choices you can make for your body. But making the switch can bring a few new challenges. Here are 5 tips for successfully switching to a natural deodorant plus a recipe for a DIY armpit detox mask. This post is in partnership with NOW®. All opinions are my own. My beauty and skin care routine is pretty simple. I laugh a lot because my husband thinks it takes me so long to get ready, but he'd really die if I was actually high maintenance. Give me deodorant, mascara, and chapstick and I'm ready to go. Being low maintenance also makes traveling easier and lighter, so that's always a plus! But lately I've been looking at my beauty and skin care routines and judging them a little more harshly. I've been on a mainstream green route for over 10 years now and one area … [Read more...]
Rehab Your Pantry with These Nutritional Favorites from BabbleBoxx
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Is your diet in need of an overhaul? I'm not only ready to get summer-ready, but nutrition ready and a great time to start is in March during National Nutrition Month! Today I'm sharing 5 great new brands and products to rehab your pantry for health inside and out! This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. All opinions are my own. Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? It's a national celebration month that was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight making better, healthier choices in our daily nutrition choices. While we should always make these choices no matter the month, March is a great time to re-evaluate your pantry and freezer and make healthy swaps. I was recently sent my first BabbleBoxx full of fabulous, new-to-me products that are going to help me make better, more … [Read more...]
How I’ve Become a Caregiver to My Parents + Healthier Macaroni and Cheese with Butternut Squash Recipe
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There are many ways you can offer assistance and caregiving to aging parents. Today I'm sharing some of the ways my husband and I are doing that with my parents after moving them into our home four years ago in a sponsored conversation on behalf of Amerigroup. Four years ago, we made the decision to sell our home and move into a new one. We were motivated by a few different reasons. One being that we wanted our girls to go to a particular school and our current home wasn't zoned for that district. And another being that we kept contemplating moving my parents in with us. Just like the decision to move, there were a few reasons we were considering this huge life change too. While some husbands might not jump at the chance to live with their in-laws, my husband was very much on board and actually the main supporter of … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Use Elderberry for Winter Health
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This post is in partnership with NOW®. All opinions are my own. I don't know about you but I'm already seeing Facebook statuses, instagram stories, and tweets about the seasonal struggles hitting friends and family. It's that time of the year when we're all bundled up inside and germs seem to spread much too easy. While there are definitely natural ways to cope with seasonal challenges, like these great ideas for when you're on the go, I prefer to try to head them off before they even start! There are lots of natural options to support your winter health and one of my current favorites is elderberries! What are elderberries? Elderberries are a small blue and blackish berry that grows in bunches as the fruit of the Sambucus tree. They also produce small white and cream elderflowers, but the berries are what are most often … [Read more...]
Check Out this Rose Gold, Stylish Smart Watch from Fossil
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Smart watches are often thought of as stylish until now. Check out this beautiful rose gold smart watch from Fossil and all the amazing features it has. The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. All opinions are my own. Have you jumped on the smart watch train yet?! Chances are if you're reading this post you're either shopping for one now or you're just starting the process and looking for options and today I'm sharing a great one with you! Now this isn't my first smart watch. I guess it's technically my second, but between me and hubby together, I've had experience with 4 different types of smart watches so I feel like I have a pretty good handle on them - well, you know, for a non-techy type person at least. The first thing … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf Ideas for a Lazy Mom Like Me
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Looking for Elf on the Shelf ideas that don't take a ton of props or time to set up? You've found it! I've got 24 super easy and fast places to hide your elf that even a lazy Mom like me can remember to do every night in December! It seems there are two type of parents when it comes to Christmas - Team Elf or Team Totally-Opposed-to-Elf. I am always a little surprised at just how adamant parents are when they're on the latter team. I have a close friend who just swears she would NEVER do that elf thing ever. And to each their own, truly. You do YOU! But when a parent says "I just don't have TIME to have an elf!" well, I have to pipe and say "Yes you do!" We've had our Elf, Criddle, since 2013 and while those first couple of years were a little bit harder, we now definitely have an elf groove. I decided to jump on the Elf on the … [Read more...]