FRAM Fresh Breeze & a Healthier Commute

Terence and I both have crazy commutes every day to and from work.  Living in the DFW metroplex, I wouldn’t say the air is clean.  Actually it makes me sort of sick to my stomach thinking about the smog we are breathing in.  We have a pretty good air purifier for our home, but our cars….which we spend 10+ hours a week in????  Nothing.

 So we headed to Wal-Mart and checked outFRAM air filters.  FRAM air filters are designed to be easy to install as well as help rid your car of dust and allergens.  First we looked our car up on the FRAM database to see what kind of filter our car required and which one we would need.  Then we headed to the store to search for a new filter.

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We headed to the Wal-Mart auto zone

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They had a variety of FRAM filters, but we knew what we were looking for by searching the database online.

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Once we got home I put it in the car….and listen ladies if I can do this ANYONE can!D7K_0980

Our air filter happens to be under the dash, behind the glove compartment.D7K_0981 D7K_0982 D7K_0984 D7K_0987 D7K_0989

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Yay for clean fresh air!
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The process was super easy and now we are ready for another work week with nice clean air filtering through the car.  We live in the WORST area in the country for allergies.  I’m excited to see how the FRAM works and I hope it helps reduce allergens from our car.  FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filters are made with Arm and Hammer baking soda, which can help with pollen particles and road dust. Did you know you are supposed to change the air filter in your car twice a year?  I sure didn’t!  I’m going to make a point to remember to do this more often.  I never thought something this important in our car would be so easy to change.  Why I waited so long and endured the nastiness of the old filter is beyond me.  So so excited to start our cleaner, healthier commute using #FresherCar FRAM Fresh Breeze air filters!

Check out FRAM Fresh Breeze filters and get a rebate HERE

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Sears Shop Your Way Rewards for Mother’s Day

spin_prod_733165512Just in time for Mother’s Day, we’re excited to share the PERFECT deal for Mom! For ONE DAY only, on May 5, Sears is having its Family & Friends sale where you have a choice between receiving 15% off your purchase, or 25% in SHOP YOUR WAY REWARDS ℠ Points added to your account. And, with Mother’s Day just a few days after, it’s a perfect opportunity to make sure you get what will make her smile big! Here are some great options:

 

·         Cannon® Egyptian cotton towels are $7.99 (reg. $15.99)

·         Canon ELPH camera is $129.99 (reg. $169.99)

·         Nordic Track T5.7 treadmill is $599.99 (reg. $899.99)

·         Up to 20% off All Original Pink Box tools and storage

·         1-cttw stud diamond earrings are $329.99 (reg. $989.99)

·         TIMEXArmitronRelicBULOVA and other branded watches are 25% off

·         Sterling silver “family tree” pave pendant is 70% off

·         Diamond mom ring (SS 1/20 cttw) – $99.99 (reg. $349.99)

·         Carter’s® for newborns, infants and toddlers clothing is 50%

Can’t make it on Sunday? Shop these deals online at Sears.com May 4, from 8 p.m. CT – May 7, at 7 a.m. CT!

SHOP YOUR WAY is a free, Members-only program and shopping community that offers rewards, personalized deals, product reviews and services like e-coupons and e-receipts for faster returns and exchanges – join at ShopYourWay.com.

Disclosure: I am writing this post as a part of a sponsored campaign as a member of the Mom Bloggers Club. 

DFW Bloggers Spring Meet-Up

Saturday night I got to hang with all my DFW Diva bloggers!  Let me just say this bunch of gals is amazing!  Like, for realz….I heart them.  Everyone is so nice and genuine, just like they are on their blogs, or even better!  We started off the night at Lucky Strike bowling alley.  I’d never been before, but I’m not the best bowler.  Obviously, because later that evening I learned I won the trophy for the lowest score!  Hey….at least I got a trophy right?

After dinner (Yes that is our waiter inside photo bombing us!) ha ha!

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All the gals:

I want to give a super special thank you to our hostess with the mostess NICOLE.  Without her none of this would have happened.  She organized and planned the whole event.  And we even got some fab goody bags to take home with us.  I don’t know how she did it all….she must have a magic wand or something?  I seriously love her, she has a heart of gold and look forward to seeing her lots more!  Along with everyone else!

Rebecca @ Busy Becka
Heather @ Dallas Single Mom
Gayle @ Grace for Gayle
Sarah @ A Dash of Sarah
Becky @ The Java Mama

Rebekah @ Living and Learning
Lauren @ Enjoying the Journey
Stephanie @ Restyle.Re.Rack
Marci @ Living Through Motherhood

Holli @ Holli’s Hoots and Hollers
Julie @ A Beautiful Day
Helene @ Helene In Between
Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck

Getting their bowl on
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Group picture after bowling and some drunk guy behind us…apparently it was fun to photo bomb the DFW Blogger Divas???

I told him he shouldn’t have done that….he’d end up on the Internet.

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Me and Becka of the fabulous Kiki La’Rue

She is SO nice and has the most fun personality!  Definitely good entertainment in this girlie right here 😉
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My AMAZING cheesecake….I always think of dessert first!

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Nicole wearing one of Becka’s hair extensions…working it…..Yep that’s a good look for ya 😉

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My “Naughty-tini” at the bowling alley

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Such great fun & so blessed God brought us all together through blogging!

We must make this a monthly thing girls….ya’ll are the best!

xo Becky

And if you are in the Texas area joing some fab Texas blogging groups:

Texas Women Bloggers

&

Fort Worth Moms Blog

Authentic Mom Mother’s Day Giveaway & Prize Pack!

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I have written about my love foAuthentic Mom before, they are such a cute, cute, CUTE  store!  I first found them when I was searching for “Java Mama” on Etsy and spazzed out when I saw they sold a “Java Mama” t-shirt.

Not only did they have a “Java Mama” shirt, but they also had so many other adorable Mom shirts as well.  I can relate to so many of them!  Ha!

Kriss, the owner of Authentic Mom, is the sweetest person and she’ll make sure your shirt is just perfect.

Here is a little bit about Authentic Mom:  “Authentic Mom specializes in unique, light-hearted, hand drawn t-shirt designs, lovingly made for women and moms everywhere.  Authentic Mom uses super soft 100% cotton t-shirts that have been hand dyed and screen printed in the United States. Each piece features artwork that was hand drawn by me or my mom, Cookie.”

Super fab Authentic Mom tote

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Here is me in the “Java Mama” t-shirt.  You can get this in blue or pink.

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I know there are so many other Java Mama’s out there & Kriss wanted to bless all of you Moms (and Moms at heart) this Mother’s day!

Kriss from Authentic Mom is giving away a fabulous package from her shop!

Giveaway includes:

(1) Java Mama t-shirt

(2) Authentic Mom tote bag

(3) $10 Starbucks card x 3 (I’m contributing some Starbucks love too!)

There will be one winner of the prize package & 2 winners for $10 Starbucks cards!

Woohoo!

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Mom’s Day of Pampering #IHeartMyNailArt

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This weekend I had the BEST time hosting a Sally Hansen #IHeartMyNailArt Block Party.  I invited a few friends and my sister in-laws over for some well deserved Mama pampering.  FYI- Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and what Mom doesn’t love a manicure and nail polish?  Liz said she needed a “girls” get together….bless her heart she has 5 kids and three are boys!  Welcome to the party!  Yay!

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Monogram giveaway!

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I love anything and everything monogram!  I know a lot of you do too!  It’s a fun way to personalize and jazz up any apparel item or accessory.  My gal, Jessica, from 2 Peas in a Pod made me this adorable shirt!  I just love it!

I got to pick the shirt and the monogram color and she did the rest.  I love wearing t-shirts and this one is extra special, pretty, and personalized.

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Sorry for the selfies….I didn’t have anyone to take my photo (I haven’t trained Connor yet!)  But you get how cute this shirt is right???D7K_0624

Okay, now for the fun stuff!  Jessica is so presh….she’s giving away (1) Java Mama reader a monogram t-shirt!!!  Yippeeeeeeee!!!!!

To Enter:

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