Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh for those Crazy Days

May 16, 2015 by 11 Comments

Disclosure- I am being compensated by Kraft for this post for sharing my thoughts.  All opinions are my own.

You know those days when everything seems to be a chore?  The kids are being pests, your stove is on the fritz, the internet is going haywire, and your spouse is running late?  We all have them.  OscarMayer (jokingly) created funny tarot cards to give moms a “peek” into their future to help them prepare for the chaos ahead as part of their new Deli Fresh Sanewich campaign. You can think of it a little like a HORRORscope. Get it?  Kidding.  Life with kids is never a horror, is it?  (Cue corney music.)

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What’s up with “Sanewich”?  Oscar Mayer developed this campaign because they noticed so many things in the world are unnecessarily complicated. In these situations, it’s good to know that Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh can keep it simple and provide deli quality lunch meats anytime.  Like, you know, those dinners when you have exactly 11 seconds to get it together?  Perfect for those.

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Trying to call the ice cream man on his walkie talkie. Without batteries. (And laughing because I pointed that out.)


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Entenmann’s French Toast Soft’ees Donuts

May 15, 2015 by 4 Comments

NEW from Entenmann’s® are the French Toast Soft’ees –perfect for those on-the-go mornings or sleep-in Sundays. They are available now.

My husband smelled them through the box, and tore right into them.  He, my son, and his friend ate literally the whole box in one sitting- I never even saw a donut, lol. They were that intoxicating- and I kid you not- the whole box was devoured by the three of them.  Men, I swear, lol.
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CELEBRATE SPRING at IHOP with Two New Dishes

May 14, 2015 by 6 Comments

Some nights, we just get too busy to make dinner.  We get caught up in work, activities, what have you- and we eat out or order in.  Hey, it happens to the best of us now and again, right?  On busy weeknights, where to go?  We recently went to the local IHOP to try out some of the new flavors and food options they put out- we are fans of breakfast for dinner around this house.

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Another cool thing about IHOP is that kids eat free after 4 pm- I would check your local restuaunt before assuming that, but it seems to be everywhere.   My son loves the pancakes- of course, the bear shaped chocolate chip ones, so they are super healthy, LOL- but once in a while they won’t kill anyone, right?  Covered in whipped cream and maraschino cherries, they are more like a dessert, which is what I think this 7 year old loves best about them (along with the shape, of course).

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My husband tried the chicken and waffles, which he liked.  Salty and sweet, to satisfy both cravings.

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IHOP® Restaurants created a new guest favorite when they introduced their delicious Brioche French Toast two years ago.  Since then, guests have looked forward to sitting down with their friends and families, ordering every new variety introduced, and enjoying how the different tangy and sweet fruit toppings heighten the flavor of these indulgent treats.
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Applesauce And Fruit And Celery Oh My!

May 14, 2015 by 5 Comments

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This blog post is sponsored by Mott’s and SocialMoms. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.

Family life can be an interesting adventure. One of the most interesting is packing lunch for my son. He can be quite the unique individual. He is one of the few people I know who doesn’t like sandwiches. In the past we could sneak a peanut butter or jelly sandwich through, but only once a week and only when cut into a silly shape with no crust. The ritual was annoying, and he whined anyway so early morning lunch making was quite difficult. Considering options for packed lunches can be limited, what to give him? We found that cold cut roll ups were good, as were cheese bites (cubed cheddar cheese). This forced us to be creative with lunch, but luckily he likes soup, fruits, and vegetables. I don’t have time to play on Pinterest for 3 hours a day to make him sushi snack bunnies, so we’re creative – not artistic.

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Rock your Legs With Schick @SchickHydroSilk #rockyourlegs

May 13, 2015 by 3 Comments

Do you have a beauty routine?  I think we all do, to some degree. Mine is usually fairly uncomplicated, I’m a low maintenance kind of girl. That doesn’t mean that I don’t have things that I need to do in order to feel my best!

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As moms, we sometimes neglect ourselves.  I have heard people say they sometimes don’t brush their teeth or hair before running the kids out to car line or school- and while I get that mornings are hectic, I think we need to respect ourselves a little bit more then that, yes?

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Brushing my teeth, rinsing, and flossing (yes, I’m like that) are included in my morning and night routine, as is brushing my hair and washing my hands and face. I use a daily moisturizer with sunblock for the day on my face and neck, and a night time cream before bed. Lotion, of course, pretty much all over- I get so dry and itchy otherwise. And of course, shaving so I don’t look like Chewbacca.

I recently tried out some new Schick shaving products, because my old razor really needed an upgrade.  I tried the Skintimate Strawberry Tangerine, Hydro Silk Trimstyle Razor, Intuition Revit Moisture Kit, and Hydro Silk Women’s Disposables. I have to say, my legs feel silky and smooth!  I love the Skintimate Strawberry Tangerine, it feels so nice as you lather it onto your legs (and underarms, LOL).
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Listerine- Totally Taken Care Of

May 13, 2015 by 11 Comments

Disclosure- I received LISTERINE® Brand products and a Walgreens gift card from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. and The Motherhood as part of my participation in the LISTERINE® Brand Totally Taken Care Of program. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own.

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Summer is a busy time of year- for a lot of us, it’s also the most fun.  Kids are out of school, adults are planning vacations, pools are open, and it’s finally barbeque season. There’s not a whole lot better then a good barbeque, now is there? Not in my book, anyway.  Plus, it’s a good excuse for a get together.

While everyone in your home may like to do different things in the summer (maybe a beach, pool, or waterpark tops your list, while your spouse just wants to lay out in a hammock), it’s good to remember that the health needs of each family member are different and need to be kept in mind during daily activities.  As a mom, I know I worry about this, including oral hygiene.  One way I keep my family healthy is with Listerine Total Care.

Listerine Total Care is a complete mouthwash that offers six helpful benefits-
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So Cozy Kids Hair Supplies

May 13, 2015 by 7 Comments

I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Influence Central for SoCozy. I received Target gift cards to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

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So Cozy are a line of hair products for kids which are salon quality but meant for little heads, or in our case a little big head.  So Cozy is broken down into three general categories; Cinch, which are products that just work and work easily, Behave which are the stylizers of the crew, and Boo which is formulated to repel lice.  We tried out three of these products over the last few weeks.  In this time we got familiar with the Detangler and leave in conditioner, Boo lice prevention spray, and the 3 in 1 shampoo conditioner and body wash.

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In general, my son’s hair is super curly as I am sure you can all see, so combing it can be a bit of a chore.  With the help of the Detangler, this was made a whole lot easier.  The Boo lice prevention spray also works quite well- and his class is having a lice outbreak at this time- literally, as I type.  With a recent outbreak in the little guy’s school, notes went home and parents were in a flurry of hair checking, but with Boo it is a simple strategic way to keep bugs away even when your little ones love giving everyone hugs.  Last but not least is the 3 in 1 shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.  This smells great and cleans ever better.  From soft, clean skin to shiny, silky hair the little guy thoroughly enjoyed the product.
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Once Upon a Sign- Children’s DVDS

May 11, 2015 by 1 Comment

Disclosure: The Magic Mirror DVD from Once Upon a Sign was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.
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The new Once Upon a Sign movies retell your favorite Children’s Tales in American Sign Language (ASL). These great movies from DawnSignPress will be released June 2, 2015.

About DawnSignPress:

DawnSignPress creates, develops, and publishes quality American Sign Language and Deaf culture-related DVDs and books. They are dedicated to the principle that Deaf people are the natural experts regarding their language and culture. DawnSignPress wholeheartedly supports the efforts of Deaf people to document ASL, Deaf culture, history, heritage, and literature.

About Once Upon a Sign Series:

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