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It’s FALLING outside! Prepping for Fall + Enter to WIN!

This post is sponsored by Zoono GermFree24®, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Hi All!

Okay so today it’s like 80-something degrees…but wait for it….Saturday it’s going to be in the FIFTIES!!!  Bring on the scarves, boots, and sweaters….YIPPEE!

Here’s my little punkin and the pumpkin patch.  He’s getting so big!  

I love sooooo many things about fall.  The smell in the air, the clothes, the temperature.  A reason to drink HOT coffee!  One thing I don’t care too much for is GERMS!

We use Zoono’s GermFree24® Hand Sanitizer.  It’s an FDA-compliant, water-based hand sanitizer that kills 99.99% of germs on contact and keeps killing them for up to 24 hours.

GermFree24® provides protection against germs for up to 24 hours. Over that time period, you might touch hundreds of surfaces, each covered with tens of thousands of microbes, half of which will stick to your hands. Here’s the lowdown on some of the germs you may encounter over a 24-hour period:

  • Doorknob: 8,643 bacteria
  • Computer mouse: 79,000 bacteria
  • Remote control: 17,000 bacteria

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Halloween Boo-Quets with Mini Babybel

Happy Halloweeeeeeen Everyone!

Today I’m getting crafty and showing you a fun gift for a teacher, neighbor, friend, or whoever you would like to send a BOO to!

I made these fun Mini Babybel® boo- quets.  First – cheese is EVERYTHING!  Second – how cute are these little goodie buckets?  Third – let me show you how easy it is to make these cuties.

You can purchase Mini Babybel® at Target. It’s a wholesome, nutrient-rich, all natural snacking option for the whole family.  Mini Babybel is on sale all this month at Target.  It’s 100% real cheese & comes in six different varieties.

Connor loves Babybel because they are fun to open and come in really cute wrappers.  Look at these festive wrappers for Halloween.

Babybel is a great source of calcium and protein.  It’s perfect for snacking, lunches, or the occasional kitchen grazer 🙂 Not to mention it’s super convenient if your in a hurry or on the go.

This Halloween why not serve something healthy and delicious as an alternative to all that sugar?  These fun Halloween boo-quets cost less than a few dollars to make and I’m sure they would make someones day extra special!

Check out the video below to learn how to make these fun boo-quets!

Home For The Holidays with Best Buy

This is a sponsored post courtesy of Best Buy.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Do you see that guy right there?  That’s my Dad…aka “Poppy”.  Every year we gather at the farm in Arkansas for Christmas at my Nannie & Papa’s house.  It’s truly the one time of year I look forward to.

Living apart from my family as an adult has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.  So, when we get together it’s extra special…especially at Christmas!

At the heart of our gatherings is FOOD!  My Nannie makes the most delicious food.  We eat all through the holiday, whether it’s enjoying a home cooked meal or munching on snacks, tis the season to watch a fun Christmas movie and slip into a food coma.

Over the years the kitchen at the farm has seen lots of changes, but the one thing that hasn’t changed is the yummy food.  My Nannie just has that magic touch!  Nannie didn’t have a dishwasher for years and I remember how excited she was when she actually had one installed!  With less dishes to wash it means we get more time to share with one another.

Have you been wanting to update your appliances, but have been putting it off?

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This GE Profile Series French Door Refrigerator has a Keurig Brewing System built right into your fridge!  I mean seriously how cool is that?

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I can’t wait for the holiday season to begin?  Are you ready…because I’ve got my stretchy pants and I’m ready to go 🙂

Celebrate Father-Daughter Day with American Greetings

This post is sponsored by American Greetings.  All opinions are my own.

Sunday was Father-Daughter Day y’all!  This day was incredibly special to me because my Dad had a house of only girls and I’m thankful we didn’t drive him in sane!  Actually, I am pretty sure we did drive him in sane at times, but he still kept us around anyway.  My Daddy means so much to me.  He has the biggest heart in the entire world and has loved me and my twin sister through thick and thin.  No matter how many mistakes we’ve made over the years, my Dad has been there to talk to, give a hug, or provide guidance.

This Father Daughter Day American Greetings has created a special ecard with Smokey Robinson’s version of ‘My Girl’.  When you log on to send your ecard you can even personalize it to this classic tune with your special someone’s name built right into the song. It can also be customized for a variety of different occasions.  How Cool is that?

Find the Smokey Robinson ecards and more digital options for staying connected at the American Greetings website.

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There are two new Smokey Robinson video ecards launching in October.  These cards are the third installment in American Greetings Hollywood SmashUps™ collection of celebrity video ecards and will give fans the opportunity to customize greetings sung by Smokey himself for a variety of holidays and occasions.

My Dad also loves to SING!  He sang to me on my wedding day before he walked me down the isle.  He has always loved to sing and he enjoys music so much!  I can just picture him opening this ecard and singing along with Smokey Robinson 🙂

These days not only he the best Dad around he’s also a pretty darn good Poppy too!

Don’t forget about your Dad, why not send him something special that will put a smile on his face 🙂
You can find these Smokey Robinson ecards and more digital options for staying connected at www.americangreetings.com. A great selection of inspiring cards from American Greetings is also available at participating drug chains, grocery stores and mass retailers nationwide, as well as in American Greetings and Carlton Cards retail stores.

Follow American Greetings on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram for more.

Win the Ultimate Christmas Vacation: Enchant Christmas 2017

This post is sponsored by Enchant Christmas.  All opinions are my own.

Christmas is my VERY favorite!  Ask anyone in my family and they’ll say I’d give Buddy the Elf a run for his spaghetti.  So, imagine my excitement and surprise when I found out about Enchant Christmas right here in Arlington, Texas!

If you live in DFW and love the holidays like me, you are always looking for something to set you in the Christmas spirit.  Enchanted is JUST the place you are looking for!

This year they have so many fun activities for you and your family.  I’ve talked about how much I love Christkindl in the past, but now check out all the new activities added to the agenda this year!

  • World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze, where families locate nine missing reindeer

  • Texas’ Largest Outdoor Christmas Tree, standing at 100 ft.

  • 300,000 square feet of holiday entertainment

  • More than two million twinkling lights

  • Santa’s Palace

  • Skating Pond – just like you would imagine in Central Park and other northern cities

  • Kids’ Play Area

  • Live Music and Entertainment

  • More than 20 Food Trucks

  • Unique Christmas Market with 85 Vendors, featuring the beloved Christkindl Market Lane

  • Free Parking

You can get your Enchant Christmas early-bird tickets starting on Monday, October 9th at 12:30 pm at www.EnchantChristmas.com

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  • 4 flights from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada (or $500 cash if driving)
  • 2 nights stay at our partner hotel
  • 4 passes to Enchant Christmas for our exclusive, sneak peek opening
  • Food & hot chocolate for 4
  • First access to our magical skating pond
  • A copy of the Enchant Christmas storybook, “The Great Search”

Enter one of 3 ways:  website, Facebook, or Instagram.

Location: Globe Life Park – Lot F  1000 Ball Park Way  Arlington, Texas 76011

See Much More with VSP Vision Care: The Story of Connor’s Glasses

This blog post is sponsored by VSP® Vision Care, the nation’s only not-for-profit vision care company. Talk to your employer about getting started with VSP this open enrollment season.

So, Connor is officially a second grader!  How is it that I just had this baby and now he’s already knee-deep in grade school?   I got him a backpack this year that has dogs with glasses on them.  He loves dogs and he loves his glasses, so it worked out great!  Speaking of glasses, that’s exactly what I wanted to talk to you about today.  Let’s chat about the importance of vision care and you can also check out www.seemuchmore.com to see if VSP® Vision Care is right for you.

Last year Connor had an eye exam right before Christmas break and his results showed that he for sure needed glasses.  Terence and I both wear glasses and contacts so I knew it was only a matter of time.  We took him to pick out a new pair of glasses and made it a fun experience for him.  He was actually super excited to get glasses and wanted them really bad!  Ha ha!

I think I knew all along he needed them because he was struggling in school.  One in four children in the U.S. has undetected vision problems which could impair learning, according to the American Optometric Association.  Connor kept telling us he was having problems seeing things and he actually passed his first in-school eye exam.  It was after a second eye exam at school that we decided to take him back to the Doctor and get more information and another more comprehensive eye exam.

Get your child excited about wearing glasses!!!  Say things like:

  • “Those glasses look so good on you!”
  • “You look SO SMART in those new glasses”
  • “Are you excited to show your friends your new look?”

Connor in his new glasses 🙂

As soon as we walked out of the eye doctor’s office he turned to me and said “Mom I can see EVERYTHING now!”

That melted my heart that he was basically living in a blur.  I had absolutely no idea.  I didn’t get glasses until I was much older and honestly thought he was too young to need glasses at 6-years-old.  Of course as a parent you will do whatever it takes to help your child. I felt relief and contentment knowing my child could see better.  Did you know a routine eye exam can help detect signs of serious health conditions, like diabetes, a brain tumor and high cholesterol?

Now glasses come in so many options.  I like wearing them myself just to change-up my every day style.  Connor chose a pair of camo printed glasses and he loves to show them to his friends.  It has also taught him responsibility and how to care for a valuable item that he wears every day.  So far he has done a great job at keeping them on his face and putting them in his case at night.

Something our eye Doctor said to him was:

“Remember, if your glasses are not on your face then they should be in your case!”

We repeated that over and over and he caught on really quick!

Select eyeglasses that contrast from your facial contours and bring symmetry and balance to your prominent features.  I love trying on different shapes and styles.  It’s one of the easiest ways to change your look and have fun too!

So, now that we’re full-swing into the school year remember that we are heading into open enrollment season so don’t forget to sign up for vision care benefits. Reminder: while most open enrollment periods are in October and November, if you experience a life change like marriage or childbirth then you may be eligible to change your benefit selections and add dependents, meaning if vision benefits are offered – you could sign up.

Check out more info at seemuchmore.com!

Back to School Snacks with #LoveLittleBites & ENTER TO WIN!!!

Entenmann’s® Little Bites® provided me with coupons & a gift card so I could share my thoughts about Entenmann’s® Little Bites®.  All opinions are my own.

It’s back to school season!  That means school, and sports, and after school activities….which also means HUNGRY CHILDREN!   I’ve written about one of our favorite snacks before, Entenmann’s® Little Bites®.

Entenmann’s® Little Bites® are so good, they are just for the kiddos.  They are soft baked mini-muffins and come in convenient pre-portioned pouches that make for the perfect lunchbox staple or easy after school snack.

Offering the great taste kids love and providing the good choice parents want, Entenmann’s Little Bites:

  • Contain no high fructose corn syrup
  • Use real ingredients like blueberries, bananas, strawberries and chocolate chips
  • Are certified Kosher
  • Most varieties are less than 200 calories per pouch
  • Contain zero grams of trans fat per serving

Entenmann’s Little Bites® offer more than 10 varieties of snacks that are perfect for a busy family:

And for a limited time they have a new Pumpkin flavor for fall!  Yippeeeeeeee!!!

These are a big hit in our household and it seems like we are buying them for snack time every time we are at the grocery store.

This guy’s favorite are the Chocolate Party Cakes with confetti.

They are the perfect school snack and so easy to pack in the mornings 🙂

As part of its continued partnership with TerraCycle, an international recycling company that turns waste into plastic that can be used for other products, Entenmann’s® Little Bites® will run a contest that encourages participants to send in their pouches in celebration of the back to school season.  Contest will run from August 15 – October 31

There are two ways to participate:

  1. Collection contest to send in the most Entenmann’s® Little Bites® pouches
  2. Schools can design and build a creative collection receptacle for the Entenmann’s® Little Bites® pouches
Entenmann’s® & TerraCycle will provide tiered prizing for winners

The Entenmann’s Little Bites ® Pouch Recycling Program is open to any individual, school or organization interested in reducing local landfill waste. To learn more about the Entenmann’s® Little Bites ® Pouch Recycling Program, please visit: HERE

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