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Keep bugs away from your outdoor plans

July 21, 2016

If you are like me then you have been looking for a non-toxic, DEET-free way to naturally keep bugs away without the use of messy, sticky and often toxic sprays right? I have even made my own bug sprays just to stay away from those bug sprays that I know are toxic for m...

April 14, 2016

Shelby is four and we still have those moments when we are at the pool or lake where she has to go to the bathroom like now! But how many of you have a hard time getting that wet bathing suit down on a squirmy baby or toddler? I know we do! I am so excited to Introduc...

April 13, 2016

With Spring Break here and warmer weather around the corner, we’re excited to share Limeapple's brand new swimwear collection. Featuring bold, bright colors and a new tween age group offering parents will love this new collection! My 10 year old fell in love with the ...

July 22, 2015

*A product was provided. Summer is in full swing here in sunny California which means we have been spending a ton of time at the pool! All four of my kids are loving the sun and water especially the baby! Mikey loves the water so much and he loves when we take him ...

June 5, 2015

*A product was provided. Watching Shelby grow is so much fun, every month she says or does something new that just blows my mind. It is crazy that she is already three years old. She is extremely inquisitive and loves to play with her kitchen and pushing her baby str...

Travel Smarter with the TravelWise Packing Cube System

June 3, 2015

*A product was provided. Now that school is almost out my family is already thinking of trips we can make this summer. We love to get pack up the family for a weekend and go explore! With four kids now (so a family of 6) you can only imagine everything I have to pa...

New Mosquito Solution for Outdoor Entertaining

June 2, 2015

*A product was provided. With Summer here a lot of people are thinking about getting outdoors to enjoy the deck, yard, lake or park. But with warm weather comes the bugs. Well there is no need to douse in DEET to enjoy your backyard. These products are discreet, odorles...

May 26, 2015

*A product was provided. Alex Brands® has a whole family of brands that offer products to help children develop their imagination and creativity. If you’re planning any pieces focused on rainy day activities, avoiding kids’ summer brain drain, outdoor play or travel, Alex...

June 27, 2014

Last week I had the opportunity to join in an educational webinar to learn about UV Safety for Young Eyes with The Vision Council. We all know the importance of UV proection but did you know that it's just as important for our kids as it is adults? Whether playing dur...

June 25, 2014

With Summer Vacation here families are planning lots of vacations or mini road trips. My family likes to pack food on our road trips. This allows us to take healthy foods and to save money. One ite we really like is the new Skippy Singles. Skippy peanut butter spread ...

June 24, 2014

Are you looking for something fun to do with your kids this summer? Yes? Then why not join Michael's Passport to Imagination. Passport to Imagination is Michaels’ annual in-store summer crafting program for kids ages 5 and up. From June 16 to Aug. 1, Michaels stores n...

June 21, 2014

Mabels Labels are perfect for the traveling families or kids going off to camp this summer. Mabels Labels offers a huge selection of items from iron ons for clothes, to bag tags, stick on labels in various sizes. Everything a traveling family needs for the summer to kee...

May 12, 2014

*A product was provided. Here comes the sun! Summer means time to dust off those shorts, sunglasses and sandals. As much fun as it is to enjoy those summer rays, the scary truth is that many of us still aren’t applying enough sunscreen – or even worse, sometimes none at...

Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas! – in 5 days #EpicRoadTrip

August 18, 2013

After camping and checking out Denver we continued to drive North up to see Mount Rushmore. We found different state parks to camp at. It was nice to see the different states and learn history on the state and see what they had to offer. It was such a beautiful drive too! ...

August 3, 2013

Real Kids Shades are the doctor recommended sunblock you can apply directly to your kids’ eyes. They’re made with shatterproof, impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses because it’s the best stuff kids’ sunglasses can be made from. We have been trying to get the girls ...