This post is sponsored by, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. As a Mom, my ultimate job is to keep my children safe. I talk about this with them often because they often, as all children tend to do, have some risky behaviors. Running around a swimming pool, walking through a parking lot oblivious to the surroundings, and so many more daily activities that could bring about harm. One subject that I've always discussed with them is the safety around medications, even their own vitamins, for example. I've always explained that they are never to take medicine or vitamins, without it being given to them by me. If they see a pill or even a piece of candy that could resemble medication, they are to tell a parent immediately. The reason this has been a discussion in our … [Read more...]
5 Reasons The Whole Family Will LOVE the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show
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Looking for a dinner show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee that the whole family will love? You have to visit the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show! The show is highly entertaining, hilarious, and offers an amazing Southern dinner that is all you can eat! My family just returned from a fun and full weekend in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We live just a little over an hour from the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and it's no secret that it's one of our favorite places to vacation... or is it a staycation since we're so close? Either way, it's one of our favorite towns to visit and always has been! We've been Dollywood season pass holders since the girls were little [and I was when I was growing up too], so it's no surprise that when we spend time in Pigeon Forge, we're usually at Dollywood. But this past weekend I made it a goal to visit a few … [Read more...]
Best Way to Fill Water Bottles for Back to School with Primo
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This post has been sponsored by Primo®. All opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, the girls and I did their back to school shopping. It's quite fun for all of us and we love perusing the aisles and I love getting new office and school supplies... for them, of course! One item that's always on their school lists is a water bottle. Now, I'll be honest, we're really struggling to find THE magical water bottle that doesn't spill, doesn’t have a ton of little parts, and is super cute, but alas, we're trying each brand until we do find THE one. But one thing I'm not trying to find is a way to fill their water bottles anymore - that's been covered with our new Primo water dispenser. The girls easily fill their water bottles up each morning and are out the door, ready for a day of learning. Did you know that adding a water … [Read more...]
Picky About Your Produce? Me Too!
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PickyAboutProduce #CollectiveBias If you're picky about produce, you're not alone. I don't just buy produce anywhere, and neither should you. I buy produce at the store I know is just as picky as I am. Here's where you should buy your produce and 5 tips to get your kids [and entire family] to eat more fresh produce too! Living in a small town in East Tennessee definitely has its advantages and sometimes disadvantages too. While we only have 2 main grocery stores in town because of a lower population, you get to know those stores really well... and the employees too. While sometimes it's great to have lots of choices, it's even better to know exactly what you'll find when you visit your favorite grocery store in … [Read more...]
THE Snack You Need to Try Today
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This post was sponsored by Blue Diamond® as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Do you crave salty and sweet? Crunchy and soft? Spicy and tart? Blue Diamond Almonds & Fruit are the snack that you need to try today. No matter your paired snack cravings, these bags have you covered! It's over. I've done the work. I've found it. THE ultimate snack for us Moms. Ok, Dads can enjoy too, but I'm currently hiding my bags of Blue Diamond Almonds & Fruit so they are mine, all mine. Now that my girls are back in school, my snacks no longer consist of finishing off what they didn't eat at lunch. It's time for a snack for ME and the new combinations from Blue Diamond are definitely one of my current favorites. They pair perfectly with your favorite non-cartoon binge-worthy … [Read more...]
3 Reasons It’s time to Upgrade Your Kitchen Appliances
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This post has been sponsored by Best Buy. All opinions are my own. It seems as I get older, my priorities in life are definitely changing. In fact, last year on my birthday we had a delivery of one of the BEST presents I've ever received... a refrigerator delivered from Best Buy! Not only was it the very first refrigerator I've ever gotten to buy [at 36 years old], because when we bought both our houses they came with an older one], but it was delivered and set up without a fight between my husband and me! Woohoo! If you've been married anytime at all, and your Type A like both me and my husband, that delivery and set up is one of the most golden parts of the appliance purchase. No fighting over putting a shelf in wrong, no fussing about not lifting high enough... ok, you get it. But how do you know when it's time to … [Read more...]
Celebrate Back to School with a Movie and Post-it® Products
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This post is sponsored by 3M. All opinions are my own. Back to school time can seem overwhelming and not-so-much-fun at a glance, but in our house we celebrate this yearly occasion with school shopping, a fun family party, and this year - a movie thanks to Post-it® and Scotch™ products! Staying organized when things are about to get super busy is my biggest priority during back to school time. Not only do we have all of our regular activities that continued throughout the summer - gymnastics, piano lessons - but we'll start adding school choir, homework, and more to the list! It's important for me to keep all of that on track and I do just that with a command center in our kitchen. We recently did a huge renovation and turned our dated kitchen and dining room into a farmhouse kitchen so I DIY-ed my calendar and command center to … [Read more...]
5 Tips for a Better Snack Station for Kids + Stock Up at Publix for Back to School
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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...]