Enter the 2017 Folgers Jingle Contest & WIN BIG!

February 7, 2017

“This post was sponsored by Folgers as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsement and testimonials in advertising. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.”

Do you ever have one of those songs that sticks in your head and stays on repeat over and over? I bet we could all name a tune like that, whether it’s from our childhood or a fond memory. One song that I remember growing up was the Folgers jingle “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up is Folgers in Your Cup.”

Because you know I love my coffee all day every day 🙂

The Folgers jingle has become a song that just about everyone has heard at one time or another. If you love to create music or just sing out loud in the car…you never know what will come out when you are grooving to the music! Folgers is inviting aspiring musicians to enter the 2017 Folgers Jingle contest and make it their own.

Folgers® has a long-standing tradition of inspiring musicians to follow their dreams, and this year, they’ve teamed up with country music singer-songwriter Chris Young to encourage aspiring musicians to create their own version of the iconic Best Part of Wakin’ Up™ Jingle in the Folgers Jingle Contest.

HOW TO ENTER:

Submit a video of your best version of the jingle on the website from January 30th through February 27th. Your version of the Jingle must include the complete melody and complete lyrics of “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up is Folgers in Your Cup.”

From February 27th to March 19th, Folgers will choose 5 semi-finalists and each will have a mentor session with Chris Young before the online vote.

From March 27th to April 24th, fans around the country will get the chance to vote daily for their favorite jingle. Every vote automatically enters you to win prizes up to $10,000.

Finally, in May, one winner will be selected to win the grand prize of $25,000!

ENTER AND VOTE HERE!!!

Follow Folgers on Facebook & Twitter for updates!

Staying Well in the Season of Sickness #SickJustGotReal

January 12, 2017

This post has been sponsored by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All thoughts and reviews are my own.

Nothing is worse than when you have a sick child. Am I right? Especially when that child has the dreaded “stomach bug“. I can just about handle anything but throw up! Right before we went on Christmas vacation Connor had a bad stomach bug and he woke Terence and I up in the middle of the night screaming. He tried to make it to the bathroom, but unfortunately didn’t get there in time…and wouldn’t you know it the ONE TIME that the toilet lid isn’t up is when he threw up all over it! Boys….seriously???

We try to get through it the best we can as parents. I’m so thankful for modern-day medicine and that we can give our children the best treatment possible. Pfizer pediatric products are my go to when we have a sick kiddo in the house. They are my tried and true remedies for colds and fevers.

The pediatric brands of Pfizer Consumer Healthcare are there with three solutions – Children’s Advil®, Children’s Robitussin® and Children’s Dimetapp® – to tackle the ickiest of symptoms.

Flavor is everything too to Connor. If it doesn’t taste good, he isn’t swallowing it. My child has the worst gag reflex and will spit up just about everything.

FEVER: Children’s Advil® comes in several great-tasting flavors, including: Sugar-free Dye-free Berry, Bubble Gum, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Fruit and Dye-Free White Grape flavors. Connor actually enjoys taking the medicine because it tastes so good! Ha ha!

Other great products:

COUGH: Children’s Robitussin® Extended-Release 12 Hour Cough Relief to control and relieve symptoms all-day or all- night. Available in grape or orange flavor, for children ages 4 and up. Please note, certain Children’s Robitussin® products are only suitable for children ages 6 and up.

COLD & COUGH:Children’s Dimetapp® Multi-Symptom Cold Relief Dye-Free eases your child’s stuffy and runny nose, while quieting a bothersome cough. All in a great-tasting grape flavor that’s dye-free, for children ages 6 and up.

*It is important to remember to always read and keep the cartons for complete warnings and dosing information on Pfizer Pediatric products and to use as directed.

If you have a friend who has a sick child send over a care package. I found this cute little Valentine’s mailbox at Target for $3. Pack it with your favorite cold remedies, some tissues, and a stuffed animal 🙂 Also, make sure you wash your hands frequently. Connor puts his hands on everything and rolls around the floor…I have no idea why, but kids are kids and they do some nasty stuff! I know as a Mom when your child is sick at times you feel helpless, especially when EVERYONE in the house gets sick too. A care package is a great way to show someone you care about them.

Check out the Sick just got real.™ website & Facebook page for some great tips on how to stay well this season.

Christmas Gift Picks 2016

December 8, 2016

I adore this silhouette of Connor from Miss Thistle Shop. It’s a great gift for Grandparents or yourself 🙂 She does an amazing job!

Y’all I adore these Tecova’s boots and they are handmade here in Austin, TX. For a handmade boot they are AMAZING quality and go with literally everything. I get so many compliments on them whenever I wear them.

This Michael Kors Moss Convertable Tote is 40% off right now and is everything I love in a bag. I cannot tell you how long I’ve been looking for this EXACT color!

I got one of these blankets last year at the Nordstrom sale and it’s one of my favorite items. It’s Mama’s warm fuzzy blanket. I take it with me EVERYWHERE!

A lot of people ask what kind of camera I use. I shoot with a Nikon D750 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body. If there is one thing I would tell everyone to invest in, it’s a great camera.

I found this confetti pouch from Packed Party last weekend while shopping with my friend Ellen. I love it and it’s just a really cute travel item to stick in your bag.

These bracelets from Premier Designs are some of my favorite pieces and throughout the day I find myself looking at them as a reminder. No matter what you need to hear.

This Kikkerland Selfie Light is awesome! The light is super bright and if you are ever out at night you know how frustrating taking pictures can be.

These 2-in-1 Mini Fan for iPhone/iPad and Android – Pink, Blue & Green – 3-Pack Bundle are the perfect stocking stuffer. If you are like me and always a hot sweaty mess, this is the perfect item to keep in your purse on a hot day or during a hot flash.

I saw these cuties at Christmas in Cowtown this year. They are called Warmies, I got Connor the Intelex Cozy Microwaveable Plush, Puppy and are soooooo soft. You warm them in the microwave for a few minutes before bed and they smell soothing and he loves to sleep with it.

So that’s my short but sweet list of Christmas picks for 2016. What have you found that is super cool and fabulous this year? I’m always down for checking out new stuff!

xo Becky

ICE! at The Gaylord 2016 + 50% Off Coupon!

November 29, 2016

This was our 4th year to attend ICE! at The Gaylord Texan and we always enjoy it. It’s become a family tradition and it’s a nice way to start the holidays. Yes, it’s freezing cold…but totally worth it. The time and talent that goes into the ICE! exhibit each year is extraordinary. It’s definitely something you have to see to believe.

I don’t think Connor was excited at all right?

Before you tour the ICE! exhibit you watch a video of how everything is created by the artists. And then…it starts SNOWING 🙂

Connor sure has grown into the blue coat over the years…this was his very first time to go to ICE! d7k_7376

Here he is at 6 years old.

We walked through this really cool illusion of characters telling stories.

You can also get your photo taken before you tour the ICE! exhibit.

This year’s theme was “Here Comes Santa Claus” Follow along and read the stories together as you walk through each room.

ADULTS: Take a look at this bar made completely out of ice. Frozen or on the rocks maybe?

Of course one of our very favorite things to do is the ice slide.

I love that at the end of the exhibit every year they recreate the nativity scene. This is what Christmas is truly about.

I hope you get a chance to visit the ICE! exhibit at The Gaylord Texan….it truly is a sight to behold. Until next year…”Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

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FREE 12×8 Canvas Print!

November 22, 2016

Hey Y’all! You know how much I love photos and I absolutely LOVE getting them printed out on canvas for my home and for family.

There is an awesome deal right now at Canvas on Sale! I just got a free 12×8″ canvas print and I am allowed to share this with you!
FREE 12×8 Canvas Print! – All you need to do is to click the website link HERE.

Upload your favorite picture, choose 12×8″ canvas and enter the voucher code from the website in the basket. Keep it for yourself or present it to your loved ones.
Once you have ordered your free canvas you can share this with your friends anywhere in the web, so they also get a free canvas print.

FREE 12×8 Canvas Print! The AMAZING FREE CANVAS FOR AMERICA CAMPAIGN. All you need to do is to click the website link http://www.canvasonsale.com/congrats/ , upload your favorite picture. all they need to pay for is shipping.
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Learn Your Camera with the Best Buy Camera Experience-Christmas Photo Edition

November 10, 2016

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

‘Tis the season for your annual Christmas card photo. I know because this is my busiest time of year as a photographer and my weekends are FILLED with photo shoots right now. You all know how much I love photos. They are my memories and I love to look back on them fondly from time to time.

For all of those who ask, I own this camera body and love it: Nikon D750 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body

One of my very favorite Christmas shoots this year: Hot Cocoa Booth Pictures

This time of year I also find myself racing to the mailbox to see if we recieved any Christmas cards from friends and family. I enjoy seeing the beautiful family photos and how kids have grown. One of the most common questions I get as a photographer is “How do I use my DSLR camera?” or “How do I shoot in manual mode?” Last weekend I had the opportunity to visit Best Buy and check out their new Best Buy Camera Experience Shop. This is a great class if you are learning how to use your camera- it doesn’t matter if you shoot Nikon, Canon, Sony, or whatever…all your questions will be answered. And the best part is the class is TOTALLY FREE PEOPLE!!!

Best Buy offers the Best Buy Camera Experience Shop on the first Saturday of every month. There are three in the Dallas area. Find your classes HERE.

I have been using a DSLR camera for around 6-7 years now, but I will tell you this…I’m constantly learning something NEW! So I was excited to attend this class with a couple of my friends and talk about one of my favorite subjects- PHOTOGRAPHY!

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Our instructor, Kenneth, did a great job and really engaged with each person. After the class the employees were very helpful at answering all our questions.

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You will be given a workbook so you can follow along with your instructor. This is great so you can take it home and refer to it while shooting later on.

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After the instructor finishes talking about the material you will break up into small groups, depending on what kind of camera you have. There you will get to ask questions to your heart’s content. It was fun to discuss photos and ideas, no matter what level photographer you are.

Best Buy also offers a wide variety of cameras and accessories. I’m constantly losing my lens caps…ha!

From filters, batteries, lens caps, tripods, cleaning kits, and all your camera needs…Best Buy’s got you covered.

I’m super excited for those Christmas cards to start rolling in 🙂 You’ll never regret taking too many photos. That’s my philosophy anyway. If you have a DSLR that’s been sitting on the shelf, dust that sucker off and get to Best Buy so you can start making those amazing memories!

I Stink at Chalk Art…But Wait a Minute!

October 17, 2016

This is what I aspire to do…
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But it usually ends up looking like something a kindergartener would do. I found these great stencils and I’m ordering some to see how that works. I think you just rub the chalk over them and voila!

I’ll let y’all know what I choose! What is your favorite Christmas saying or quote?

(Click on each picture to check out each stencil)
Old Fashioned Hot Cocoa Sign Stencil – 10″ x 16″ – STCL1384_1 – by StudioR12

Merry And Bright – Skinny & Script – Word Stencil – 9″ x 12″ – STCL1396_2 by StudioR12

Merry Christmas – Whimsical Swirls – Word Art Stencil – 10″ x 11″ – STCL1413_1 by StudioR12

Fresh Christmas Trees – Word and Art Stencil – 13″ x 5″ – STCL1343_1 by StudioR12