This post is sponsored by General Mills. All opinions are my own. It's my favorite part of back to school, but can also be one of the most stressful parts of back to school... packing lunches and snacks. While we saw our share of lunches and snack times during summer, back to school lunches and snacks are just different, right? Getting anything together on school mornings adds a level of frustration and stress, so the better prepared you are for it all, the smoother school mornings go. This definitely includes snacks and school lunches so today I'm sharing my top 5 tips with you to build a better snack station for kids. Keep your snack cabinet organized. Organization, especially in the kitchen, just makes my heart and eyes happy. It's one room in the house where I like things to be kept up and clean. It's much … [Read more...]
Have Young Children? Don’t Miss These Hidden Hazards in Your Home
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This post was sponsored by Window Covering Safety Council as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Did you know that June is National Safety Month? It's a great time to go through your house and be sure everything in your home is working well and safe for your entire family. When I became pregnant, like most new parents, safety was at the forefront of my mind. It's amazing how priorities shift when you have children and safety tops that list. I remember Rob and I went around and "baby-proofed" the house before Sophia could even crawl because we were so concerned with keeping her safe! While we went around our home and looked for obvious dangers and corrected them, I also did a lot of research in case there were items and risks that I might … [Read more...]
Everything You Want to Know About Lottie Dolls + Lottie Dolls Review
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If your kids love pretend play, they're going to love Lottie Dolls. A line of pretend play dolls that are the perfect size for little hands and inspire leadership, invention, adventure, and creativity! Check out this Lottie Dolls review to learn more. When Lottie Dolls recently contacted the girls and I about experiencing their dolls and products recently, I was honestly intrigued. I actually hadn't heard of Lottie Dolls until that email came and quickly went to Google to look up Lottie Dolls reviews. I quickly learned that these dolls weren't just any dolls, they were characters that inspired adventure and creativity so I immediately said yes. The girls were each able to pick out which doll they wanted. I wasn't surprised at all by their choices. My adventure, dinosaur loving Sophia quickly chose Lottie Doll Fossil Hunter and … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Better Summer Snacking + GOOD THiNS
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This post was sponsored by GOOD THiNS as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Summer is right around the corner. In fact, here in East Tennessee we'll be hitting 90 degrees almost every day this week so I think it's safe to say that summer is already here! I'm so thankful for the warm, gorgeous weather because it gets us outside working and playing. With all that working and playing comes big appetites and lots of snack requests. While it's tempting to buy pre-portioned snacks to have on-hand during the warmer months, they are usually not the healthiest of options. Buying pre-portioned snacks can also add up. I've found that prepping our own snacks, after buying in larger quantities, is not only healthier, but also more affordable. That doesn't … [Read more...]
Ready to Upgrade Your Patio This Summer? Here’s How!
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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...]
Beach Scavenger Hunt – Free Printable
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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 … [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...]