***Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Zarbee’s Naturals. I received a promotional item and a product sample as a thank you for participating.*** I think it's finally safe to say, Old Man Winter has left the building. I hope so, at least. We did get some significant snowfall this month here in NE Ohio. Which was absolute craziness in my humble opinion. Anyway, the past week has been the perfect picture of spring with lots of sunshine, balmy temperatures, and a nice cool breeze.
After such a long and miserable winter, we've all been spending a ton of time outdoors. Sophie and Xander, my little kids, love nothing more than heading out to the back yard to play on their wooden swing set or jump in their bounce castle. My 14 year old, Kyle, is a bit more adventurous and loves exploring all the natural wonders here in my small town. We've got a beautiful riverfront area complete with a boardwalk and some great views. We've also got loads of waterfalls and even a park that has old Native American caves and artwork. One such cave actually has a pretty cool history. A young settler named Mary Campbell was supposedly kidnapped by a tribe of Native Americans and lived in the cave with them for a few years. Pretty cool, right?
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Just because Easter is over doesn't mean the springtime celebrations are through, though! In just a couple of weeks, it will be time for fun Cinco de Mayo celebrations. (This translates to the 5th of May.) While this holiday is generally a time to celebrate Hispanic heritage, you don't need to be of Hispanic descent to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Shoot, I am as caucasian as they come, and I like to celebrate because it's a wonderful excuse to have some delicious Mexican food and maybe a Margarita or three. This year, we will be celebrating by whipping up some mixed drinks, virgin for the kiddos, and setting up a fun DIY taco bar. If the weather is cooperative, we will be enjoying our fiesta out on the deck. I love nothing more than relaxing outdoors with my family. If Mother Nature has yet another mood swing and we're covered with another blanket of snow, we will set up our taco bar in the dining room. 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From May 4th through May 7th, I will be in Hollywood for the premiere of Disney's "Million Dollar Arm" starring the Jon Hamm! This looks like it will be a fantastic, feel-good movie that the whole family can enjoy. Oh, and if you like baseball, you're definitely going to want to check out this movie when it hits theaters everywhere on May 16,2014. But the fun doesn't stop there! In addition to attending this exciting Hollywood premiere, I will also be heading to ABC studios. I will be attending a taping of one of my favorite late night shows, "Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!", and I will also be visiting the set of the hit series, "The Mistresses". How cool is that?! Wait! There's more! I will also be attending a special dinner to celebrate Star Wars Rebels, a fun show on DisneyXD. It's funny....It's on May the 4th. May the Fourth Be With You...You know...May the Force Be With You? Okay. Dumb joke. Still, it's bound to be a blast! In the meantime, I am doing my Star Wars homework, much to my sci-fi loving husband's amusement. I admit...I have never seen any of the Star Wars movies. By the time I head to LA, this will not be the case. I plan to have a Star Wars Marathon to prepare myself for this out of this world event! I am SO excited about this trip, and cannot WAIT to share all kinds of awesome things with you all! So keep your eyes open from 5/4-5/7 for all kinds of Disney and ABC fun! You can follow me and 24 other bloggers by checking out these hashtags on twitter and on Facebook: #MillionDollarArmEvent #ABCTVEvent #StarWarsRebelsEvent ***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.*** My favorite part about spring and summer would have to be relaxing on my deck while I listen to Bruno Mars and watch the kids play. Here in Ohio, it's finally starting to warm up a bit, but it's still quite chilly in the mornings. That's the perfect time to put on a soft cardigan and my Nature's Sleep Memory Foam Slippers and indulge in a hot cup of Mighty Leaf Tea. I absolutely love sipping away on their amazing tea blends to start my day. As the temperatures rise as summer approaches, I will still enjoy this morning ritual. I will just switch out my hot tea for one of Mighty Leaf Tea's iced tea blends.
Recently, I got to check out an amazing tea sampler from Mighty Leaf Tea. The Taste of the Tropics Gift Sampler includes 3 delectable varieties of tea: Vanilla Bean, Green Tea Tropical, and African Nectar. It even comes with a pretty satin bow, making it perfect for gift giving! |
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