***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.*** Are there any chocoholics out there?
In my house, our resident chocoholic would have to be my husband. He would eat chocolate all day long if he could. In fact, one year while we were dating, I bought him a MASSIVE 5lb chocolate bar for Valentine's Day. It didn't stand a chance. Dan has it completely devoured in a matter of a few hours. It was pretty gross to witness, actually.....But that's another post entirely. If you're a die-hard chocolate lover, you're probably painfully aware that all chocolate is NOT created equal. Not by a longshot, actually. There's the good, the bad, and the just plain ugly. I've tried chocolates that don't deserve to be labeled as such. I've also had chocolate that was so rich, decadent, and flavorful that it should have been named "Heaven In A Wrapper". One of the best? Definitely Chuao Chocolatier. This brand creates so many inventive chocolate treats, it's hard to choose which of their gourmet flavors to take a bite of first.
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Yay! School is now in session! Can I get a collective "Hooray" from all the parents out there?
My oldest son is in 10th grade this year. He is thrilled to have classes with a lot of his friends, and that he has teachers he actually likes. My daughter, Sophie, also began school this week. I would say she's in Kindergarten, but that would be a lie. We are homeschooling her using the K12 program, and yesterday, she had her first set of assessments with her teacher. Much to our delight, Sophie breezed through everything and is now receiving First Grade materials instead for the vast majority of her subjects. We're thrilled, since we want her to love learning and remain challenged. Anyway, even though we're homeschooling Sophie, she will have plenty of opportunity to get out and about. There are multiple field trips planned, as well as events where she will get to spend face-to-face time with her teachers and classmates. So of course, we made sure she had some great back-to-school fashions, from head to toe! Sophie, like most gals, has a major love of shoes. One of her favorite pairs came from pediped. ***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.***
Right now, essential oils and other natural, holistic products are all the rage. I can't log on to Facebook without seeing tons of posts expressing how amazing such products are. More and more people are ditching chemical-laden, traditional products in favor of a safer, cleaner, more natural solution.
I've been on the Natural Bandwagon for quite some time now, and I use mostly naturally based products. One brand I am loving right now is Maple Holistics. For one, these folks are local to me! That's right. Maple Holistics is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Gotta share the Buckeye Love, right? Good things come out of Ohio, after all. But the best part about Maple Holistics? Their amazing products, of course! This brand harnesses the power of proven natural ingredients, and uses them to address many common hair and skin care concerns. These products are sulfate-free, and are 100% Vegan, too! Oh, and the folks at Maple Holistics love our furry friends, so their products are never, ever tested on animals. Here in NE Ohio, summer is winding down. In fact, Sophie has already started school, and Kyle starts tomorrow. Poor little Xander? Well, he's got another year to go. Thankfully, since we're homeschooling Miss Sophie, Xander will have quite the head start since he gets to watch her complete her lessons every day. He even participates when he can! Homeschooling is totally new to us. I'm not going to lie and say we have the swing of things, because we don't just yet. I can say that we are very excited, and that we truly believe that individualized learning is the best plan for Sophie. She's 5, but doesn't do anything on a Kindergarten level. She'd be horribly bored in a traditional classroom, so we have opted to teach her at home. One thing we're really excited about is the fact that we will get to attend tons of meet-ups and field trips with Sophie's classmates. We also got a membership to the Akron Zoo, and they have special programs specifically designed for homeschooled students. Being on the go while learning is sure to work up an appetite. Rather than relying on fast food, we will be packing a lot of our own wholesome snacks to bring with us. One family favorite? Delicious Yoplait® Yogurt! Yoplait® offers tons of awesome, flavorful varieties, like Original, Light, Greek, and the super-portable Gogurt®. Last time we went shopping at our local Walmart, we noticed that there were some Fridge Packs featuring fun, limited edition flavors. Yoplait® Light in Watermelon? Yes, please! Yoplait® Yogurt is a staple in our home, so of course, it will become one of our go-to snacks for field trips, zoo outings, and wherever our homeschooling journey happens to take us. We just pack our Yoplait® in a small, insulated cooler with our other snacks, drinks, and sandwiches. We add an ice pack to make sure everything remains chilled and fresh. We love using Yoplait® Yogurt at home, too! My kids love making different snack creations, like parfaits, yogurt covered fruit, and even my gourmet Berry Basil Frozen Yogurt Pops. So next time you're at your local Walmart store, be sure to check out all of the mouthwatering varieties that Yoplait® has to offer. Maybe you want something fun and fruity like Gogurt. Perhaps you like the creamy tartness of Yoplait® Greek. No matter what your snacking style, Yoplait® is sure to have something to please your tastes. How does YOUR family snack? Do you use yogurt in any fun or creative ways? I'd love to hear about it! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Yoplait®. The opinions and text are all mine. ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation has been provided. As always, all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Okay, so I have a little confession to make. I am a beauty junkie. Bona fide. In fact, my arsenal of "girly stuff" as my husband calls it dominates pretty much ALL of our bathroom storage.....In BOTH bathrooms. Is there a 12-Step Program I can enroll in somewhere for women who are hooked on products that make them look, feel, and smell amazing? If not, maybe I should start one.
Anyway, I am in my 30's, and over the years, I have become more and more conscious about what I use on my skin. I prefer safe, gentle, natural products that don't irritate the skin or contain tons of ingredients that I cannot even begin to pronounce. This is true not only when it comes to my skincare routine, but my makeup, too! Recently, I was introduced to a brand that takes mineral makeup to a whole new, gorgeous level. VirginN Pure Mineral Makeup offers superior coverage while remaining very gentle to even the most sensitive of skin. Welcome to theDarting for Fun SweepstakesOrganized by Budget EarthSponsored by PetSafeLooking for a fun toy to help dogs and cats alike be more active? If so, we think you will love theFrolicat Dart Duo – made by PetSafe. This automatic rotating light toy has two lasers, so that multiple dogs and cats can share in the fun! Just place the toy on the floor, turn it on, and watch them play!The unpredictable movements of the toy keeps dogs and cats alike motivated as they dart, pounce, and chase the laser as it t spins and moves the lasers on different sides of your pet . Not only does it come with four adjustable speeds, but four timer settings as well, giving you 16 engaging play combinations to find what is perfect for your own pet’s needs and endurance. For more, check out Budget Earth's review of the Frolicat Dart Duo here! Want this cute toy for your own cat or dog? One very lucky reader will win their own Frolicat Dart Duo Laser Toy, courtesy of PetSafe. To enter, make sure to read the rules below and then enter through the Rafflecopter! Darting for Fun Sweepstakes
Dropprice is an innovative startup that rewards moms for being social. Essentially, they empower moms to drop prices of kids & baby products with a click. The price continues dropping as more moms click “Drop the price”. Every week new promotions are launched and moms drop prices by sharing them on social media. See the chart below to understand the power moms have and how important it is to share with other moms.
As an example, moms can head here and click to “Drop the price” of the Lincoln Logs Shady Pine Homestead. In today’s promotion for the Lincoln Logs, it started out at $39.99 and for each mom that clicks, the price drops a bit. The price will continue to drop for each mom that participates until it reaches $22.00 (45% off). You can choose to share on social media to get more moms to click “Drop the price”, or you can “Buy Now” at the current price. Keep in mind that when the price gets low, they usually sell out and you will no longer have the chance to buy that item. As an added bonus every item on Dropprice ships for free! Do you want to give it a try? This is such a fun and exciting way for moms to save lots of money by collaborating with each other. If you would like to have a chance to win a gift card, you can experience dropping the price by following the instructions below. Giveaway: Win one of four $150 Walmart Gift Cards All you have to do is help moms drop the price of this Lincoln Logs and you will be entered to win one of four $150 Walmart gift cards. Just click “Drop the price” on the widget below for a chance to win. For even more entries, share it on your social media networks via the widget — every time one of your friends also clicks to drop the price, you’ll automatically receive additional giveaway entries! Ends on 8/24/15 ,Must be 18 years or older to enter & US Resident to win! ***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.*** It's about that time, folks. After a long, lazy summer, school is about to be in session for the 2015-2016 academic year. I will have 2 out of 3 kiddos in school this year. Kyle, my 15 year old, will be a Sophomore. Sophie, my little princess, will start Kindergarten. Poor little Xander? Well, he will get loads of one-on-one time with Mommy for one more year.
One thing that my kids love about this time of year is all of the cool new gear they get for school. Snazzy new clothing and shoes, brightly colored school supplies, and of course, backpacks. All 3 of my kids got new backpacks this year, Xander included. No, he's not technically in school yet, but we didn't want him to feel completely left out. Plus, he's got a head start on supplies he will need next year. ***Disclosure: As an official Peppa Pig Parent, I receive product and information to share with you all. As always, all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** I can hardly believe that the summer is almost over. It really has flown by this year. What's even more hard to believe is that my Sophie will be starting Kindergarten. Seriously, why do little ones have to grow up so quickly? I wish I could just freeze time somehow. You know, keep them little just a bit longer.
Anyway, Sophie is absolutely thrilled to be starting school. She was even more excited when a package full of Peppa Pig Back to School goodies showed up, especially for her! Well, sort of.....She does have to share some of it with Xander. Otherwise, there would be a whole lot of fighting going on, and that's never a good thing. I have 2 little Peppa Pig fans, so we've made sure there's enough Peppa Pig to go around! Water Just Became A Lot More Interesting Thanks To SweetLeaf Water Drops #MomsMeet #Sponsored8/13/2015 ***Disclaimer-I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of the product.*** Okay, so I have a confession to make. I am not proud to admit this, but I HATE water. Yes, I meant to use all caps there. My disdain for plain old water is that strong and deeply rooted in my psyche.
I mean, think about it....Water is....Well....Boring. Flavorless. Just kind of blah. However, I do realize that even if I dislike water, it's super-important to drink enough water every day. Staying hydrated is essential for my overall well-being, so most of the time, I suck it up, put on my big girl panties, and drink it anyway. Thankfully, water doesn't always have to be boring. Rather than drinking plain old water, I have been adding SweetLeaf Water Drops to my glass! These drops are made from a natural sweetener called Stevia, which actually happens to come from real sugar. No chemicals or nastiness here. (Yes, I'm talking to YOU, Aspartame!) SweetLeaf Water Drops are a natural, convenient, sugar-free and gluten-free water enhancer. No artificial sweeteners here! |
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