Last week we celebrated the end of summer with our closest friends. My girls are fortunate that each of their best friends are sisters as well, which, if you ask me, is pretty convenient! I've actually caught myself a few times watching them play together; it fascinates me that they will often switch play mates during their play dates. I joked with my husband that the secret to getting our own kids to play with each other is to have more kids ...
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High Quality Sun Care Products The Whole Family Can Use
This post was sponsored by La Roche-Posay as part of an Influence Central campaign and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Every summer since my first baby was a year old, I've researched just about every sunscreen for babies and kids I came across. I wanted to make sure my kids were getting the best possible protection in a nourishing formula that wouldn't dry out their skin. My 3 kids all have very different skin types, so if I can ...
Quick Homestyle Meals For Crazy Back To School Schedules, Courtesy of Boston Market
This post was sponsored by Boston Market. All opinions and experiences are our own. Our school supplies have been purchased and our backpacks are packed. Our sports and after-school activity checks have been sent and we are counting down the days until school starts. It always takes a few weeks to get into our groove but we find our footing eventually. Home cooked meals are virtually nonexistent during those weeks and consist of quick and easy ...
A Special Playdate Just for My Little Guy, Featuring The Thomas and Friends Super Station
Right before my son was born I knew we would outfit his room with trains. For his second Christmas, we got him a train table but the clumsy wood pieces kept him from enjoying the set. It wasn't until this past July that our love for Thomas the Train grew. We visited relatives in the south and my nephew had a Thomas and Friends train table set up and fully accessorized. My toddler fell in love immediately and I learned something new. Thomas and ...
The Perfect Breakfast Pairings
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of De'Longhi. The opinions and text are all mine. Most mornings during the busy school year are hectic and breakfast is grab-and-go. The weekends are when we can sit down around the table as a family and enjoy each other and have more time for a substantial breakfast. My kids love homemade pancakes with sprinkles and fruit on the side, while my husband loves an onion, pepper, ...
The Grossey Gang Enters Their Third Season with 150 New Characters!
This post was sponsored by Moose Toys. All opinions are my own. When Shopkins first made their introduction, I didn't think it would be as popular as it was. As I watched my girls and their friends open up blind bag after blind bag I just didn't see the potential. Now Shopkins are as popular as ever, and the Grossery Gang is following suit in their third season. The third season of Grossery Gang joins the Moose Toys team with a launch of their ...
Did Arctic Zero Tickle Our Tastebuds?
My husband and I decided in March that we would take a healthier approach to our lifestyle by limiting certain foods. Combined, we've lost over 50 pounds and generally feel better, have more energy, and see food differently. While we are constantly reminded of the reward of satisfying our taste buds, we're also faced with the reward of feeling better and keeping our caloric intake low. We generally can't have it both ways, we need to make that ...
Who Says Dental Hygiene Can’t be Fun!?
This post and party were sponsored by ACT Kids Toothpaste but all thoughts and opinions are my own Teaching our kids about dental hygiene has always been an easy topic in our home. My girls started brushing their teeth from the time their first teeth sprouted, and it's something they enjoyed as babies and has developed into one of their best habits now that they are big kids. There's a running joke that my middle child will grow up to be a ...