It's our first year with a real back yard and my husband and I had so much to do to prepare for a summertime of fun and new memories. We did a complete backyard renovation by cutting down all the clutter and excess trees, laying down a new patio, and a fresh new layer of sod for gorgeous grass. It was a month long project that felt like an eternity, but as soon as it was over, I was ready to decorate! A new patio set is in our future, as well as ...
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You Can Still Enjoy Dairy Recipes With Lactaid! #BeyondLI #MC #Sponsored#Giveaway
I was about 13 when I was diagnosed with lactose intolerance. Before that, anytime it would consume milk, pizza, or anything with even the slightest bit of dairy in it, I would get so sick and my stomach would take days to recover. It wasn't fun, and for my mom who didn't have to ever worry about modifying her recipes for her other kids, now had to rethink all our meals. Simple Mac and cheese recipes and pizza nights were a struggle, and for a ...
I Asked Bundoo, and They Helped! @BundooFamily
A few weeks ago I told you about a new site for parents that helps get through some of the toughest moments of parenthood. Bundoo is a great resource for new and seasoned parents because they offer expert advice from REAL doctors. I love that you can ask a question during off-peak hours and receive a response back soon after. Sure, I can call our pediatrician and even stop by, but Bundoo is available all the time, including after ...
Finding Eye Allergy Relief with Visine #EyesonVISINE
Allergy season is in full swing and while I'm trying to treat my symptoms as they occur, the most troublesome one is itchy eyes. There are limited things you can do for your eyes when it comes to allergies, because, well, they are your eyes and you can't just stick anything in them! My oldest daughter suffers as much as I do from red, and itchy eyes during allergy season and we often have people questioning whether or not we are crying. My eyes ...
It’s Baby Season! Check Out Some Of My New Baby/New Mom Must Haves!
It seems like it's baby season! Everywhere you turn there is a swollen belly with a new little bundle waiting to make their arrival memorable and special. Having two of my own I know the excitement, anticipation, angst, and full range of emotions that comes along with each pregnancy. Since each pregnancy and child is different, being a seasoned mom does not make you immune to going through the same motions each time.I've put together a gift guide ...
Have You Seen the Movie Labor Day?
We all know our lives can change in an instant, but after watching Labor Day I am even more convinced of that fact. In case you haven't seen the movie, you might want to turn away because I will be talking about it and how amazing it was. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Frank (Josh Brolin) finds himself running from police. Henry (Gattlin Griffith) and his mom Adele (Kate Winslet) run into Frank and he asks them to help him out. Reluctantly, ...
Check out the new Julius Jr. Swag from Paul Frank!
Do you have a Paul Frank fan in your life? Julius Jr. has taken over our home and my girls BOTH love him, so it's nice to see them finally agreeing to watch a show together. They received some fun Paul Frank Julius Jr. T-Shirts to wear this summer, and were ecstatic that their favorite character was now also on apparel! Aside from clothing, there are a lot of fun Julius Jr. swag around, like the new iPhone cases and more! My oldest daughter is ...
A different take on the Easter Basket
One thing I looked forward to each Easter was making my own Easter basket full of goodies with my mom. Since Greek Easter typically falls after Easter season, we would get our basket supplies for 50 and even 75% off when everything was on sale. My mom allowed me to fill my basket with whatever I wanted: Candy, chocolate, and that annoying basket grass that gets everywhere. Once I had kids, I decided to do away with the candy, grass, and even the ...