***Disclosure: The Walmart gift cards and information have been provided by P&G. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
Now that spring is finally here to stay, it's time to begin the dreaded Spring Cleaning. Why do I say dreaded? Well, have you ever tried to get a teenage boy to leave the comfort of his room to help with some major cleaning? Whenever I attempt this, Kyle seems to get very sleepy in the blink of an eye. Or, when he's feeling really creative, his bones are broken. (Of course they aren't. He just claims this to avoid doing his share of the chores.) When it's time for Spring Cleaning, this mama goes from a laid-back, chill, hippie chick to a barking Drill Sergeant. Hey, you gotta do what you gotta do, right?
Anyway, to prepare for our annual Spring Cleaning, I headed to Walmart to stock up on several household essentials. Now through April 30th, Walmart is hosting the P&G Stock Up & Save event, which offers even lower prices on the brands and products people use the most like Tide, Bounty, Tampax, and more! There are Rollback prices and even special bonus sizes available. Stocking up has never been more painless or affordable!
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It's really rare that I get a photo of all 3 kids, sitting together nicely. Very, very rare, actually. Usually, my teenager wants to run and hide from the camera, and the last thing he wants to do is hang out with "the babies". However, this past Easter, I got lucky and got this cute photo of all 3 kids. We went to a fantastic brunch buffet at a fancy, Cleveland area hotel, and spent Easter with a ton of family. It was a really wonderful way to spend the day. While we were enjoying the afternoon with about 50 family members, people kept complimenting Xander's shoes. He wore an adorable pair of blue slip-on shoes from Florsheim Kids. This brand is well known for their boys' and men's footwear. Their shoes are stylish, masculine, and are incredibly well made. I am honestly not surprised that Xander's shoes were such a hit on Easter Sunday! Do you know a little man that could rock some Florsheim Shoes?
Right now, Florsheim Kids is having an awesome promotion. I mean, this is GOOD, folks. In the Florsheim Kids My Way Or the Highway Sweepstakes, 3 lucky winners will each receive a generous $200 Florsheim Gift Card! How cool is that?! That's $600 in prizes! CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM This sweepstakes is open to US residents, 18+, and ends on April 26, 2015. Get those entries in, and be sure to tell your friends so they can enter to win, too! Good luck! When it comes to kids' shoes, not all brands make the mark. Some shoes are ill-fitting, made from flimsy materials, or fall apart in no time flat. Oh, not to mention blisters and pinched little toes. Not good. Not good at all. Sometimes, you really DO get what you pay for. I prefer quality, myself. Even if it does cost a wee bit more than your typical Walmart bargain shoes. One of my go-to brands for children's footwear is definitely Umi. Not only are their styles absolutely adorable and fashion-forward, these shoes are also designed with comfort in mind. They're flexible, breathable, and even offer a little room to grow. In a word, Umi is just plain awesome. Right now, Umi is having a great promotion. In the Umi Crafted for Comfort Sweepstakes, 3 lucky winners will receive a $100 Umi Gift Card so they can see the Umi difference for themselves! How cool is that?! This sweepstakes is open to US Residents, 18+, and will end on 5/3/2015.
CLICK HERE TO HEAD TO THE OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Be sure to get your entries in, and tell your friends to enter, too! After all, who doesn't love shoe shopping?
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***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation has been provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Sophie and Xander are so happy that winter is over and spring is finally here. They didn't get much outdoor play over the winter due to ridiculously low temperatures, and definitely caught a rather severe case of Cabin Fever. It was driving them, and me, absolutely insane.
Now that it's not bone-chilling outside, we have been playing outdoors and taking tons of family walks together. Keeping up with 2 very energetic little ones can be quite the challenge, especially when they like to try and hide to mess with their mommy and daddy. Yes, my kids are mischievous, to say the least. They never wander far, and like to duck behind a tree or bush, just feet away at best. But still, it makes me nervous, nonetheless. I like to be 100% sure I can keep track of my kids at all times. That's why we like squeaky shoes for family walks, time at the park, and riverfront festivals. Sure, squeaking can be annoying, but it can also help keep track of a child's whereabouts in a public place. I like being able to keep my littles within easy reach, and hearing the squeaks next to me is reassuring. ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Do you love coffee? I know I do. A lot. In fact, when I have up soda, I started drinking coffee to cope with the nasty, caffeine withdrawl headaches. I quickly fell in love, and now I drink coffee several times a day, in one form or another. In the morning, I like a nice, steaming cup of coffee. During the day, especially as the weather gets nicer, I prefer a creamy, decadent iced coffee. Who says coffee is reserved just for bleary-eyed mornings, after all?
Recently, I have really been on an iced coffee kick. Maybe it's longer days or simply the fact that we're no longer drowning in about 20 feet of snow or ice. (Yes, winters in NE Ohio can be brutal, and seemingly never-ending.) Anyway, recently I received an assortment of coffee from Community Coffee to check out for myself. Of course the first thing that came to mind was iced coffee! ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation has been provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Mother's Day is only weeks away, and I know everyone is looking for the perfect gifts for the moms in their life. Sure, most women love the traditional breakfast in bed followed by flowers and maybe some uber-rare downtime. (Hey, in my house, silence is nonexistent, and I get absolutely no alone time.) Another thing women love is to feel beautiful and pampered. Yes, she's a mother, but she's also still a woman. And women like feeling special, at any age.
I happen to be a beauty and skincare junkie, so gifts along these lines are always a safe bet in my home. I love experimenting with new lotions and potions, and often discover new "must haves" that I simply need to have in my beauty arsenal. Today, I'd love to introduce you to such a product, The Jojoba Company Intense Overnight Renewal Cream. (Try saying THAT 5 times fast!) If you haven't heard of The Jojoba Company, allow me to tell you a bit more about them. Their story is truly fascinating, and their products? Well, let's just say they're pretty darn amazing, too.
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See that adorable, Sharpie covered face? That is my Xander, AKA Satan's Spawn. Okay, that's a bit harsh a comparison, but this little guy definitely has his moments, and definitely keeps me on my toes. This picture, for example, was taken about an hour before we had to leave the house to travel to a large family reunion. And of course, it's permanent. I was rushing around like a crazy person, trying to make sure everyone was bathed, dressed, fed, etc, and my little Xander-Bander was decorating his face. I saw it, and I panicked. We were able to remove it and make it to the reunion in time, although just barely. And of course, we got a good laugh out of it later on, once his face was clean.
Sometimes it the little, unexpected surprises like this that really trigger a case of "Mommy Stress". I'm sure you mamas can relate, right? Well, I have a triple dose of parental stress. Xander is a handful all on his own. Add to that a little girl who is 5 going on 25 and a moody, dramatic 15 year old, and it's amazing that my hair isn't completely gray. Of course, I would never trade a single moment, since these 3 blessings are what makes my life worth living, all said and done. Some days are harder than others, so I have pretty much mastered the art of coping with stress safely, effectively, and naturally. I don't like the idea of taking prescribed meds, and I have found that my methods also bring tons of enjoyment to life, stressed out or not! I'd love to share my Top 5 Natural Stress Relief Methods with you now. I received product samples in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are mine and mine alone. How adorable is this bed?! I know my kids would love seeing their favorite characters. It would also help ease fear of the dark! Recently I got an amazing kid bed! I say kid bed because if they had queen sizes I may of got one for myself! LightHeaded Beds are beds with very cool headboards. They have a lit background in the headboard. While it sounds pretty simple, it's pretty awesome. I can tell you right now the set up process and building the bed was too easy. I could of done it home alone with three kids and hardly any tools. It was a matter of lifting I think. Once we got it together and also put the trundle together, also really simple. The kids were ready for a sleep over. Since we have bunk beds. We thought how fun would this bed be at the in laws. They get to have one bed in a room for two kids. The fact that it has a matching pull out trundle is extra comfortable. Perfect for their house. They can grow into the bed. You can change out the headboard image from anything to fit in with a toddler bed all the way up to your teens. Well you can even change it to fit your adult likes with patterns and more. LightHeaded beds are amazing. Some people have mentioned the price point. They are more expensive then those plastic toddler beds but this is no more then a normal quality wood framed bed. Your getting amazing quality with this bed too. Also are getting all the fun. The kids will be excited to go to sleep. While I have your attention. They also have a remote with the headboard so easy for parents to turn on and off. You can dim the lights which is awesome when you are trying to get kids to sleep. The remote also has a timer on it so no worrying about it being left on all night. It's such a unique, awesome bed. It's well worth the money. LightHeaded Beds have styles of beds to fit into anyone's style. This is a purchase you will not regret. It will last from first bed to the last bed. Well at least till you want a queen or king sized bed. They do have plans to introduce larger beds in the coming future. This is the main tool and also a screw driver! Check out LightHeaded Beds for everything they have to offer. They even have a special offer for you amazing readers. If anyone does in fact want to buy a bed, They have a coupon code for you! 20% off any bed at LightHeaded Bed.The offer is Valid through 5/13/2015 So check them out and if you do buy one. Let me know and tell me how easy it was to set up. FACT- The headboard backgrounds have all sorts of patterns, nature, colors, Disney, holiday, and so much more! You can make your bed fit whatever mood you are in. Giveaway YES! They are offering one lucky reader the chance to win one LightHeaded Bed for their very own house. You can win a Canterbury Twin Bed. Open to Continental US. 18+ or over to enter and win. Winner will be chosen Midnight EST. They will be contacted via email and have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. This blog is not responsible for giveaway prize, shipping mishaps, or fulfillment. This is being hosted by ItsPeachyKeen.com |
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