Need New Sneakers? Stride Rite for All Seasons

My son, like so many of your children, wears a uniform to school. This means that he needs both playclothes as well as his uniform clothes. We need to have 2 wardrobes, but that doesn’t mean that we want to spend money like we are Donald Trump. You want the best for your child or children, but you don’t need to break the bank to get them what they want and need for school. You can save a lot of money by shopping at Stride Rite and picking up the new shoes you need, the styles you want, at prices you can afford to pay.

8 17 14 056My boy needs brown shoes for school, and these Merrels fit the bill perfectly- they are also slip on (which saves much-needed time in the morning) and easy to clean. They are good in all sorts of weather, and they can easily dress up or down, which is something that I personally love about them. It’s like getting two shoes in one- and with how fast kids grow, it’s just one less thing you need to spend money on. Super durable, these are cute and easy to wear.

Here is a bit more info on the shoes-

8 17 14 057“Casual, comfy and ready for anything, the Jungle Moc will easily become your child’s favorite. And, not just because they slip on easily and feel as comfortable their favorite slippers. Or because they have a great sole that grips when they need to. But because whether they are headed to school, a party or just running errands, these shoes are up to the task and will last until you have to insist on a new pair.”
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Shopping with JCPenny

Back to School shopping can be a chore, but not if you find things your kids really love at prices you can afford to spend. While you might be able to use some of your child’s “last year” wardrobe, chances are they grew quite a bit and you will need to refresh their clothing for the upcoming year.  I don’t always pick up everything over the summer, I like to wait and get some of their new items once school starts- it is easier on my wallet, and also lets me find the best sales and options.

Let me tell you about the amazing styles, variety, and prices you can find at JCPenny.

This is one of the stores I truly enjoy shopping at. Anyone who follows me on Foursquare or Twitter will know I am frequently at the store, and we love what we see. They have something for everyone in the family, any age, and of course a fantastic home and housewares section as well. I get myself into trouble every time I go….but not too much, because the prices are some of the best around.
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Get Runway Ready Hair with TRESemmé® at Walgreens

This post has been sponsored by Global Influence, but all opinions are my own.

Keeping up with current hair styles and styles in general can be difficult for most women.  Even those in the fashion industry know what is in one day isn’t necessarily in the next.  Keeping in style can be especially difficult for those of us who juggle many things or wear many hats, as so many women do these days.  Be it a home life, work life, social life, love life, or quite possibly a combination of the four- fashion often sinks to the bottom of the responsibilities pile. Yes, being an adult is not super fun or fashionable sometimes, but there is help for that!  We can do whatever we like with our look,s and use some exciting new products to do so.  Why not start with your hair?  TRESemmé® is available at Walgreens- they offer great products in convenient locations for any woman on any budget.  Who wants to spend a bunch to look her best?  Not anyone I know.  (Bonus- you can grab other items you need while you are there shopping for TRESemmé® beauty products, kill two birds with one stone. Bam.)
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Barney: A Super-Dee-Duper Day

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It’s a Tee-Riffic day for friends big and small as they celebrate the summer with Barney in the all-new movie Barney A Super-Dee-Duper Day. 

About Barney:

Barney is trusted by moms and adored by children. Barney displays sharing, caring, imagination, dancing and learning on television, online and through live events, home entertainment, toys and publishing. Barney is celebrating over 25 years of love and friendship.

About Barney: A Super-Dee-Duper Day

When Barney takes his friends on a dino-sized adventure, everyone has a Super-Dee-Duper Day! Barney encourages everyone to use their imaginations to remember the lessons they learned during their super Sports Day in the park showing them that sometimes the most rewarding activities are the most simple. From playing ball and hopscotch to riding bikes, playing basketball and much more, Barney, BJ, Baby Bop, and Riff show how the power of friendship makes everything fun!
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Walk Easy (and Travel Light) with Arcopédico Shoes

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Recently, on a trip to Europe, I knew I was going to be doing a lot of walking.  I had to pack light, and wanted to make sure that the shoes I did bring were able to match everything and also wear well- that is, stand up to the sightseeing, touring, luggage dragging- and of course, the weather.  No one has time to be fussy on a full-steam-ahead tour, and I am not one who likes fussy, anyway.  I am definitely form over fashion- but I do try to find pretty things that also work well. That’s why I loved my Arcopedico “Water” sandals so much- pretty, comfortable, and easy to wear all day long with no blisters or worries.

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They are also lightweight- which is good for your feet as well as for packing.  No one needs heavy shoes when they are going to be A- paying for any excess baggage weight fees or B-  lugging bags around with them daily.  No thanks- lighter is better, and they feel better on, as well. These shoes were great, and I have worn them regularly since coming back as well.  They come in 4 colors- beige, blue, red, and the above black.  Arcopédico makes a wide variety of shoes that are made for both function and wear-ability, easy to wear in all sorts of weather and easy to clean as well. Check out the site and find your next pair of travel shoes.

 

Consider Comfort, Weight, Material and More for Light Feet from Airport to Exotic Destination
 
There’s nothing worse than a blister or aching arches to sabotage an ambitious travel itinerary. Arcopédico, maker of high-quality, Portuguese-made women’s comfort shoes, believes that finding the ideal travel shoe is at the crux of any successful adventure, whether walking the Great Wall of China or island-hopping in Fiji. After over 30 years in the business of crafting reliable, comfortable, durable and lightweight footwear for world-wandering women, Arcopédico offers its own “Top Ten” travel shoe tips to avoid the common pitfalls:
 
1.      Travel Light. Look for shoes that won’t weigh you (or your luggage) down. At a mere 10.9 ounces, the Arcopédico L2 is an excellent option, and the flexible, metal-free shanks also make a strategic choice for airport security lines.

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Enter the Suave Family Selfie Sweepstakes

My family loves to travel.  It is one thing we really enjoy- and one way that we can “live beautifully”.   We take every chance we get to see new things, try new foods, meet new people- we never get tired of it.  It’s also a great way to spend time together as well- and as the saying goes, you never REALLY know someone until you travel with them.  (And oh, that’s so true!)

Hull-o Farm 108This is from a trip to upstate NY, one of the first fish the little guy ever caught!  He had such a good time that we have spent quite a lot of time fishing ever since.  He and his daddy really enjoy fishing- more then I do- but that’s OK, we all do things that each other like.

Riedlbauers Upstate NY 019This is my son and I at a costume party in another upstate NY location last year for Halloween- we all had a great time, and plan on visiting again as soon as we can.
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Southern Living- “What’s For Supper” 5-Ingredient Weeknight Meals cookbook review

I am not a creative cook.  At all.  What I am is good at following directions.

I live by my cookbooks- but some of them like to get all “fancy” on me, and during the week, who has time for that?  Really.  Not your average mom with kids, not your working parents- not many people.  Sure, you bust out the fancy cooking now and again, but for regular nights- you need something that is fast, easy, and that everyone will eat (but still has nutritional value and is good for them).

That’s why I love this particular cookbook- Southern Living’s new “What’s For Supper” 5-Ingredient Weeknight Meals compiles fast and easy meals for those busy weeknights spend doing homework, driving the kids hither and yon, and getting home from work later then we really wanted to (or in my case and the case of those who work at home, not getting it all done as fast as I had hoped to), and still trying to get the laundry done. This really is a “must have” for busy parents- yes, you can always play on pinterest or get your google on, but this is just so easy to have it all in one place for easy access- and the meals are so easy to prepare without having to have a culinary degree to make.  (Those books just make me nuts…I don’t have time to learn cutting techniques, I just want to get dinner on the table.)

If you are in the market for a new cookbook, want to try out some new recipes to shake up your dinners (hey, we all get in ruts), or just love to cook- try this one out, it has become a favorite in my house. (It really is fast!)  Pick yours up on Amazon or wherever books are sold.
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Messy Beautiful Love- a book review

pic5All of us who are (or have been) married know that there are times when we wonder if we are “going to make it”.  We hit those spots, those impasses, and we don’t know if we can get through them- or if we even want to anymore.  This book is about one couple’s road to recovery, and why this wife feels there is hope for any marriage.

This book is very, very Christian- as a Christian myself, it was pushing the lines of my own personal beliefs. The author has very strong beliefs that I personally do not share, and for this reason, the book was not my “cup of tea” so to speak.  It offered good advice, and if you do share the beliefs of the author, you might find that you are able to get more out of it then I was.

Here is more information about the book-

Messy Beautiful Love: Hope and Redemption for Today’s Marriages.

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