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 ...
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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 ...
Enter to Win the Good Grillin Sweepstakes! Grill & Gift Card Giveaway!
#SummerDreams Good Grillin' Sweepstakes hosted by: Mom Powered Media & co-hosted by: Mumblebee Inc. One winner will receive a Kingsford Charcoal Grill and $50 Omaha Steaks Gift Card. Giveaway ends May 2nd at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. Only one entrant per household. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Enter using the giveaway form below. Entry-Form Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated ...
Decorating for Easter with Oriental Trading!
Now that we are settled in our new home, decor is on the top of my list. Having little children, seasonal decor is very important. They get very excited at every season change and holiday, and I have to admit I do too! With this rough winter nearly behind us, I have been eager to decorate for spring. Easter is a big deal for our family. We are Greek, so Easter is our biggest and most celebrated holiday. To get our family excited for the ...
American Girl Doll Giveaway
American Girl characters past and present show girls today that they can do great things if they believe in themselves and each other. From a Native American girl living in the Northwest in 1764 to a contemporary girl whose passions inspire action, the characters in every story illustrate the power of determination, imagination, courage, and hope—the same spirit that inspires modern American girls. One lucky winner will receive an American Girl ...