Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackToSchool #CollectiveBias With school right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about school supplies, school clothes, and packing lunch boxes and snacks! You’re probably like me and when you see the term “school snacks” you think of after school, right? Well today I’m sharing our morning on-the-go snacks that are perfect for back-to-school time! It's hard to believe that the summer is over, well, not exactly over, but summer vacation certainly is! My girls will be going back to school in less than two weeks and I don’t think any of us are ready for that. While I do appreciate the routine of school, I know there’s a ton of stuff that we need to accomplish before it starts. While we were shopping … [Read more...]
DIY Bug Bracelets [made with Essential Oils]
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While summer has us spending more time outside because of beautiful weather, it brings with it bugs that sometimes cause us to run back inside. Not anymore - make these DIY Bug Bracelets with essential oils to enjoy your time outside bug bite free! This post is in partnership with NOW® Foods. All opinions are my own. While my family definitely finds ourselves spending more time outside during summer - in the backyard, camping, at the beach, in the park - we definitely find ourselves swatting away mosquitoes and other biting bugs. I always find it so weird that my oldest daughter and I seem to get bitten more than anyone else. I TRY to remember to use bug spray, but sometimes we're in such a hurry that we just forget. But when those pesky bugs start biting, I am sure to remember then! We've had great success with wearable bug … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Hosting a Spectacular [and Easy] 4th of July Party
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This post is sponsored by Sam's Club, but all opinions are my own. One of my favorite things to do is host parties and July 4th is no exception. It's a day known for get togethers, grilling, and all things Americana. Today I'm sharing 5 tips for hosting a spectacular [and easy] July 4th Party! Make a plan and be prepared. Being prepared with a plan is truly the success of any party. I start planning a month ahead of time - from guest list to the menu. And believe it or not, but those two go hand in hand. When I send out invites, I also ask guests to bring something. I have a friend that makes the most delicious vegetable dip so I always ask her to bring it. If you have a friend who isn't quite the best cook, enlist their help with bringing drinks or condiments for the party. While it may be a little more work in the planning … [Read more...]
Ready to Upgrade Your Patio This Summer? Here’s How!
This post has been sponsored by Best Buy. All opinions are my own. My family's favorite place to hang out at home is outside. We enjoy the outdoors wherever we are, it seems. Whether it's camping, at the beach, or even at home. On our most recent beach trip we were so excited to find an outdoor sitting area in our beach rental with a television and the girls fell in love with it - and I have to admit, so did I! I started wondering if it would be possible to create such an outdoor space like that at home and it turns out - it's way easier, and more affordable, than I originally thought. After a little digging, I found these great options at Best Buy. The SunBriteTV Veranda series is a family of weatherproof televisions designed for full-shade applications: Full Shade (Veranda), Partial Sun (Signature), and Full Sun (Pro). It … [Read more...]
Summer Adventure Must-Haves + prAna Coupon Code
My favorite part of Summer is getting outside and staying active. Here's a list of my must-haves for those of you who love Summer Adventures of all kinds. I was sent pieces from prAna for review. All opinions are my own. When I think of Summer Adventures, I think of checking out new parks with my girls, camping, kayaking, and hanging out with my family outside. While adventures come in all shapes and sizes, so do the must-have accessories that go along with those adventures. Today, I'm sharing a few that I always have at hand. Sunglasses I had LASIK surgery last December and after wearing glasses for over 4 years, I was in desperate need for a good pair of sunglasses. I love ones I ended up choosing from Sunglass Hut - these Tory Burch plastic frames. My sunglasses are a permanent extension of my wardrobe all times of the … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Help Animal Shelters and Cats When You Can’t Adopt
This post is sponsored by Cat's Pride but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Buy Cat's Pride Cat Litter That might sound a little crazy at first, but wait until you hear what signing up for the free Cat’s Pride Club and nominating your local shelter to receive a litter donation. Donate supplies for animal shelters While we have the cat litter covered thanks to the Litter for Good initiative, shelters are often in need of household items like blankets and sheets. Instead of just tossing them in the trash or selling in a yard sale, consider donating them to a local shelter. You can even hold a donation drive or ask for cat supplies for a shelter in lieu of birthday gifts! Just because you can't adopt any more cats, doesn't mean you can't make a difference in their sweet, furry lives. You can do one or all of … [Read more...]
Get the NEW Samsung Galaxy S9+ at Target + Free Target Gift Card
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SamsungTargetTech #SamsungGS9Upgrade #CollectiveBias The phone you have been waiting for is FINALLY here, meet the NEW Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+! This isn’t just a minor enhancement, it is a technology overhaul that will have phone lovers everywhere yearning to upgrade!! From the mechanical dual aperture that can adjust depending on lighting, and new Super Slo-mo feature that automatically creates GIFs from your footage, to the infinity display with an edge to edge screen that not only creates a sleek look, but is ideal for all mobile viewing. You can even make the new phone your very own and customize the color of your Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+! It is available in lilac purple, midnight black and coral blue! Buy a … [Read more...]
The Perfect Gift for Mom – Black Stainless Steel Suite Kitchen Appliance Collection
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SaveOnMothersDay #CollectiveBias Looking for that perfect gift to surprise Mom with this Mother’s Day? Look no further than the Black Stainless Steel Suite kitchen appliance collection from the Oster®, Crock-Pot® and Mr. Coffee® brands! The Black Stainless Steel Suite is an assortment of small kitchen appliances with a premium Black Stainless Steel finish. Warmer and softer than traditional stainless, Black Stainless Steel provides a modern style that matches a variety of other finishes. The innovative finish reduces the appearance of smudges for low-maintenance care – simply wipe with a dry cloth to bring back its original luster. Now, you can save $15 on two or more items in the Black Stainless Steel Suite, all from your … [Read more...]
Meet Pooparoos Surpriseroos: The Newest Blind Bag Toy Your Kids Want
This post is sponsored by Pooparoos Supriseroos, but all opinions are my own. Blind bag toys have been all the rage in the last few years with young children and the newest on the market is definitely making a big splash. Check out Pooparoos Surpriseroos that actually encourage children to play with, well, poop! Are your kids obsessed with blind bag toys? Mine are and have been for a few years now and today I'm sharing the newest one on toy shelves that Sophia and Moreaya are LOVING! Pooparoos Surpriseroos [click here to add to your Walmart cart] are a totally new, innovative toy. And they're totally counting on every kids' love of all things poop - thanks to that adorable brown emoji! Within the toy you get [dare I say it] an adorable blue potty that contains the "blind bag toys". You actually get a few surprises with Pooparoos … [Read more...]
Our Favorite See Kai Run Girls Shoes for Spring
If you have active girls that love to be outside, you need shoes that will keep up with all that energy, and still look good! Here's a look at our favorite See Kai Run girls shoes for Spring. We received shoes from See Kai Run for review. All opinions are our own. At the beginning of Spring, I always go through the girls shoes and clothes to see what they can still wear and what they can't. More often than not, the "outgrown" pile is the biggest and it makes me so sad and happy at the same time. Sad that they are growing into young ladies right before my eyes, but happy because it means it's time to go shopping! And at almost 8, Sophia is just as excited about shopping now as I am. One type of shopping that the girls love, but also seem to get super frustrated with at the same time, is shoe shopping. We've tried all types of … [Read more...]
5 Healthy Snack Choices When Managing Blood Sugar
This post is sponsored by Glucerna but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. For the past few weeks I have really began to work on my regular diet and the foods that I'm consuming. It's not that I'm on a diet or looking to lose weight, but to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I know, thanks to genetics, that I need to keep my health in line as both of my parents have been diagnosed with diabetes and I likely could be to down the road. But whether I hear that diagnosis or not, there are definitely foods that I choose for healthy snacking to help control my blood sugar and live a healthy lifestyle. While my Mom has been diagnosed, it's important for her to control her blood sugar and food intake as well so I've been sharing my new favorite snacks with her too! While these are some of my favorites, it's important for you, … [Read more...]
Kids Get Hands On with STEM Toys from Circuit Cubes
Do your kids love hands-on toys? My girls are always requesting STEM toys and the Smart Art Kit from Circuit Cubes combines two of their favorites - building and art. This post was sponsored by Circuit Cubes. All opinions are my own. Sophia is in the 2nd grade this year and if you ask her what her favorite thing is at school, she'll answer with 2... Art and STEM. She's always loved art and is drawing or creating one-of-a-kind crafts any chance she gets. STEM is relatively new to her as it's a new monthly program at her school that we both hope becomes even more often. She definitely has her Dad's Engineer mind - she's always interested in how things are built, how they work, and is a master LEGO® builder. But it turns out, so is her sister! I was most surprised by Moreaya's reaction to our Circuit Cube kit. As a … [Read more...]