Affordable Florida Vacation Homes are Possible #RVparadise Many thanks to Carefree RV Resorts for sponsoring today’s story and encouraging me to make my dream a reality by owning an affordable vacation home! My husband and I are in our mid-forties and have been having the occasional "What are we going to do when we retire?" talk. I am a beach/ocean kind of girl and dream of the surf and sand... dreams of my grandchildren playing in the … [Read more...]
Tips for Buying Electronics for Your Kids
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Tips for Buying Electronics for Your Kids Parents: your kids want all the latest gadgets, but you’re not sure if they’re ready (see: mature enough). There are safety issues to consider, and there’s the reality of electronic addiction. Unfortunately, in today’s modern world, it’s impossible to keep kids electronics-free. Tablets and computers are used at school, and their friends are in possession of iPods, gaming consoles, tablets, and … [Read more...]
Know Your Car Seat Ages and Stages | #ChiccoKidFit #sponsored #IC
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Know Your Car Seat Ages and Stages I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Chicco. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating. New and veteran parents alike often do not know exactly when and if they can transition their children to the next step in car seats. I've seen far too many toddlers still strapped into infant carriers and far too many littles moved up from forward facing seats to … [Read more...]
Chipotle Copycat Salsa Recipe
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Chipotle Copycat Salsa Recipe With many of us focusing on a healthier version of ourselves for the New Year, we thought it would be good timing to share our Chipotle Copycat Salsa recipe. Paired with our Chipotle Lime Rice recipe, you almost can't tell you are dining at home! INGREDIENTS 3-4 Tomatoes, diced 1/2 Red Onion, diced 1/4 Jalapeno, diced 5-7 stems of Cilantro Juice of 1 Lime 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt The directions are … [Read more...]
Ditching Cable | Streaming Entertainment Options for the Whole Family
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Ditching Cable | Streaming Entertainment Options for the Whole Family With rising costs for cable and satellite television, and concerns over the pending Comcast/Time Warner merger, people are looking at ways to get their entertainment fix without having to depend on the big television providers. Fortunately, thanks to the availability of high-speed internet, and the popularity of online streaming, those looking to cut the cord from their … [Read more...]
Dyson Heater Hot + Cool Fan
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Dyson Heater Hot + Cool Fan Sample received. All opinions are my own. Buying a home with an open floor plan was a priority for us. We love the open spaces, how even if you're in the next room you don't feel shut out, and how roomy the rooms feel with high ceilings. What we didn't consider at the time was one huge detail... heat rises. Yep. All of the heat from the bottom floor quickly drifts UP to the top floor leaving everyone on the … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky
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Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) U Konserve Review | Reusable Lunch Sack #GIVEAWAY | ends 1/14 Winter Car Care Tips | $30 Visa #GIVEAWAY | ends … [Read more...]
pediped Contest | Name That Shoe!
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pediped Contest | Name That Shoe! Promotional item received. All opinions are my own. pediped® Announces Official Shoe Naming Contest Children’s footwear brand will name a shoe after one of its greatest fans Award-winning children's footwear brand pediped® will name a new style after one of its fans. Parents and caregivers around the world have the opportunity to submit their child’s name for the chance at naming a pediped® shoe after … [Read more...]
aden + anais swaddles and blankets
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aden + anais | swaddles and blankets Samples received. All opinions are my own. Finding a line of baby blankets that are not only aesthetically pleasing (aka adorable) but are also beneficial to baby can be hard. Fortunately I found aden + anais. Overheating is a leading factor for SIDS. aden + anais’ stylish and breathable 100% cotton muslin swaddles ($22.00-$54.95) help safely regulate baby’s body temperature when used for … [Read more...]
What to Expect with Long Distance Moving
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What to Expect with Long Distance Moving This past year, my family did something we've never done before… We uprooted ourselves and moved across the entire state. For your average person, a move really isn’t too difficult when it’s local; these are the times when you can call up a friend (with the truck), get things packed, and take your time. When you’re set on long distance moving, you really need to have everything in place and the … [Read more...]
