This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. Gone are the fun and carefree days of summer. We are finally starting to get back into the school routine, but I found that refreshing some of our steps makes for easier … [Read more...]
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The Maze Runner Coming to Theaters September 19
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Promotional items received. All opinions are my own. THE MAZE RUNNER 20th Century Fox In Theaters September 19 I am so excited to share this trailer with you this week. I just watched it (four times) and have decided I have to see this opening weekend. I'm sure after you watch it you will agree! About the film When Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world … [Read more...]
Lighten Their Load with an Airbac Backpack | #GIVEAWAY | ends 9/12
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Sample received for review. All opinions are my own. Airbac Backpack Review Back to School season is finally here! It's time to get out your school supply list, and purchase all the pens, pencils, folders, and everything else your children need for school! The one thing every child needs is a great book bag! The Bling Bag by AirBac is a book bag like no other. Their patented design makes even the heaviest loads feel a little … [Read more...]
Ones&Twos Cloth diapers
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I'm on my second child with cloth diapers and the more I use them the more I love them. I have tried a LOT of different brands of cloth diapers over the many years yet had not tried the Ones&Twos. I have seen them around a lot and was excited to get the chance to review the Ones&Twos cloth diapers. Itti.com sent me 2 Ones&Twos diapers to try; a red and a green with a bamboo booster. Both diapers are an all in one (AiO) diaper … [Read more...]
vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch for Kids
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The VTech product, gift card, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by VTech. Toys have come such a long way since we were kids. While we once played with sticks, balls, and pull toys, we now have tablets, loads of electronics, and so much more! Oh to be a kid today! I was asked to review the Kidizoom Watch by VTech. This watch isn't just a watch, it does so many things! Kids can capture photos, add photo effects, … [Read more...]
Angel Care AC1200 Monitor Review
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Angel Care AC1200 Monitor Review Samples were provided for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own. Who knew how cool a monitor could be?! I had no clue! My prior monitor was nothing fancy and now that I have used the fancy one, there is no going back. How did I live without it before?! The Angel Care AC 1200 has the ability to monitor the baby from your cell phone. I set it up while my husband was on work trip in California on my own … [Read more...]
6 Apps that Stop Distracted Driving #VzwBuzz
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As a member of the #VzwBuzz influencer team, I received the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Note 10.1 tablet with line of service from Verizon. No additional compensation was provided nor did I promise positive feedback. All opinions are my own. As a mother to a teenage driver, one of my biggest fears is distracted driving. I'm sure you've seen these commercials by now, they are my worst nightmare. The girl in the video is simply answering her … [Read more...]
Teaching Children Kindness with Netflix
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I am posting as part of the Netflix Stream Team Ambassador program. All opinions are my own. One of my goals over the summer was to teach my children a little bit about random acts of kindness. With the weather being so hot here in the midwest, I tried to keep a few water bottles in the car with me. On the occasion we would run across a homeless person while out on our drive we would offer then some water. It's a small act, but in some of … [Read more...]
Sodastream Source Home Soda Maker
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Sodastream Source Home Soda Maker Sample item received for review. All opinions are my own. Our family is comprised of a mix of pop lovers and soda water lovers. The kids are drawn to "pop". Unfortunately the buying, lugging and disposing of the pop cans can be a real hassle. That's not even mentioning the ingredients in "pop" or the effect improper disposal of the cans have on the ecosystem. Sodastream seemed to be the answer for … [Read more...]
Covermade Bedding Down Alternative Comforter Review
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Sample received for review. All opinions are my own. What married couple hasn't had the conversation first thing in the morning about who was the cover hog that night? I know Ryan and I have had that conversation many many many times, and usually I'm the guilty one. When I was asked about reviewing a Covermade duvet and comforter, I was very interested. Taking a look on their web site had me very intrigued and interested. I … [Read more...]
