May 14, 2016 · 12:41 am

The Better Way To Clean Your BBQ Grill

We are starting to really fire up that grill now that we are almost into the unofficial start of summer. If your grill needs a bit of spiffing up from a mostly unused winter or just cleaning between grilling, I have the product for you! This USA Q’Grill BBQ Stainless Steel brush is all business!

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It is strong and durable and made to last. It will also cut your cleaning time down because it gets your grill clean 3 times faster than conventional grill brushes. The brush’s ergonomic design and sturdy construction offers unparalleled durability. You can see it in the polymer enhanced handle that feels great and looks great! The stainless steel bristles offer a horizontal 3 in 1 grill cleaning that will get your grill sparkling clean fast. So no matter what your entertaining schedule looks like this summer, cleaning your grill will be fast and easy!

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See my video below to get up close and personal with this awesome brush.

You can purchase it right on Amazon, just click on the link at the bottom of this post. Makes an awesome Father’s Day Gift too! If you do get it, let me know what you think.

 


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May 11, 2016 · 10:25 am

Massive Recall On Frozen Food-Costco, Walmart, Trader Joes, Safeway & More!

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There is a voluntary massive recall on frozen organic and traditional fruits and vegetables sold at many stores including Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Costco, Safeway and more.  You can see the complete listing that was issued by the FDA HERE.

The food is being recalled by CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Washington in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in children, the elderly or in individuals with compromised immune symptoms. Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms of high fever, stiffness, severe headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

All affected products have the best by dates or sell by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018. These include approximately 358 consumer products sold under 42 separate brands, the details of which are listed below. Products include organic and non-organic broccoli, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower, corn, edamame, green beans, Italian beans, kale, leeks, lima beans, onions, peas, pepper strips, potatoes, potato medley, root medley, spinach, sweet potatoes, various vegetable medleys, blends, and stir fry packages, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, peaches, raspberries, and strawberries.

Consumers who purchased these products may return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund, or simply discard them. Consumers with questions may call the company’s consumer hotline at 844-483-3866, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

 


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May 10, 2016 · 9:35 pm

You Can Get The CYBEX Gold Line Now At BuyBuyBaby! #CYBEXDesign

“This post was sponsored by CYBEX as part of a Blog Blast Activation for Influence Central.”

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If you are in the market for a complete travel system for your baby, I have great news! The CYBEX Gold Line is now available at BuyBuyBaby. They have a great selection of strollers in all kinds of colors so whether you want something that really stands out or something more traditional they have your color.

 

Coordinating infant seats and infant seat bases are all available to really customize your baby’s ride and fit your lifestyle. Check it all out HERE!  Let me know what you think and if you already have a CYBEX Gold Stroller let us know that too in the comments. I love to hear your thoughts.

 


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· 10:20 am

“None Like Him” 10 Ways God Is Different From Us #Giveaway

None Like Him is a book that explains 10 ways God is different from us and why that is a good thing. Author Jill Wilkin let’s us know it is good that we are not like God and that our limitations are there because they were designed to be there. We were never meant to be like God. This book implores us to embrace our limits as a way to give glory to God and his limitless power.

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When we let God be God we can enjoy the freedom that comes when we let go of trying to posses what only God can. God is self-existent, self-sufficient, eternal, immutable, omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent, sovereign, infinite and incomprehensible. God is all of those things and we can never be. The author shows that the root of every sin comes from our rebellious desire to attain the attributes that can only belong to God.

Understanding our limits is the key to just ceasing to achieve something we never can. One thing that really resonates for me from this book is that so many people speak in absolutes. You know they say someone or themselves “always” or “never” does something. They may accuse a spouse of “always” leaving the stove dirty or their child of “always” waiting for the last-minute to do their homework.

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On the contrary maybe they say that they “never” spend any time doing things for themselves or their husband “never” helps them with the housework.  Truth is, the only person that always and never does anything, is God. Breaking free of that way of speaking can really help all of our relationships. Understanding that we were designed like this and being at peace with that will bring an inner calm to our lives. We can never be like God, we will make many mistakes, we will sin and we will fail but that is okay because there is None Like Him. The book can be purchased on Amazon.

 

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May 9, 2016 · 3:15 pm

Share Your Smile & You Could Win A Trip To Walt Disney World

This is a Chiquita sponsored post and I am being compensated for my participation in this campaign as part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. As always my words and opinions are 100% my own.share your chiquita smile image

 

Eating healthy is important to us. We lead very busy lives and it can be hard when you are going all the time to make good food choices. One food that is the perfect on the go is the Chiquita banana. Packaged in its own biodegradable wrapper that keeps the fruit clean, no washing needed, just peel and enjoy. The banana is a great source of potassium, vitamin C, B and magnesium, it’s cholesterol free, high in antioxidants and delicious. Bananas are great on their own but are perfect for adding to cereal, yogurt, smoothies and much more. You can find a bunch of banana inspired recipes on the Chiquita banana site.

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Do you love Chiquita bananas? If you are like our family, we love them so much, they naturally make us smile. This is a very good thing because Chiquita has a contest where sharing your Chiquita Smile can win you a trip to Disney World.! You can enter to win a trip to Disney World by heading over to  the “Share your Chiquita Smile” contest. You can enter now until 11:59 pm ET on June 19, 2016. Voting on the contest will run until 11:59 pm ET on June 26, 2016.

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I am sharing my son Luke’s Chiquita Smile for my contest entry.

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Enter Now To Win A Chiquita Prize Pack:

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  • Chiquita Aprons
  • Chiquita Short Sleeve T-Shirt

 

Do you want a chance to win something else? I thought so, you can enter our giveaway below to win a Chiquita Prize Pack (ARV-$50). Just enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Entry Requirement will be to participate in the Chiquita Smile Contest. No Purchase Necessary, Must be 18 or older to enter, Open to  Continental US/DC/CAN (excl Quebec). Good Luck!!!  After you enter, click HERE for great Disney Resort Banana recipes, Disney Fun Facts and Fun Disney Printables

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May 6, 2016 · 12:26 pm

Beautify Your Home With Porcelain Tile

Porcelain floor tiles are the hardest and most durable tile option available.  They are available in two types – through bodied and glazed.  Through bodied have the color and pattern throughout the tile whereas glazed tiles are covered with a hard finish, which makes them very strong and dense.  They are available in a wide selection of colors and sizes, making it very easy for you to customize patterns.  They resist water, stains, scratches, chips and even mold and mildew.  They are also relatively easy to keep clean.  Because of their versatility, porcelain floor tiles are a fantastic option for just about any room in your home.

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Bathroom

The bathroom sees not only a lot of foot traffic, but a lot of moisture as well.  People often spend a lot of time in this room.  Humidity often finds its way onto every bathroom surface.  Water from showers and baths is routinely splashed or dripped onto the floor.  Damp towels may be left lying around.  Porcelain is an excellent choice for flooring, walls and even counters.  It will resist all of the moisture in the air.  It will also make your bathroom a gorgeous place to be.  By choosing the right colors and smaller tiles, you can create a relaxing pattern on floors and walls.

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Kitchen

The kitchen is another room that sees a good amount of use.  The durability of porcelain floor tiles ensures that your floor will resist damage from foot traffic, but remain shiny and bright for many years.  Large tiles can make the kitchen appear more open.  Smaller porcelain tiles are also excellent for walls and floors.  You can create unique patterns on your wall to create a specific atmosphere.  Their durability makes them excellent for counters.

 

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Entryway

Large floor tiles can create a very open and inviting entry to your home that is also resistant to most damage.  You can also use a variety of sizes to once again create a unique pattern.

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Porcelain floor tiles are extremely versatile.  You can use them on the floors, walls and counters of various rooms to unify the house.  And, with the overwhelming variety of colors and patterns available, you can create your own unique atmosphere that is both beautiful and long-lasting. For more information on porcelain floor tiles, head on over to PlumbTile.com and request your flooring samples today!

 

 

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May 2, 2016 · 5:49 pm

“Against The Wild 2: Survive The Serengeti”-Family Adventure Movie #Giveaway

I was just as excited as my kids to learn that Against The Wild 2: Survive The Serengeti was being sent to us to review. This family adventure of a lifetime brings us to the wild side. A Dove-family approved movie this heart pounding adventure arrives on DVD Tuesday, May 10th!

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If you enjoyed Against The Wild, you will love seeing this new adventure that siblings Ryan and Emma are thrust into with Chinook a Malamute so full of personality. Setting off on a fun adventure visiting their dad who is working in Africa, their trip has a very unexpected turn. Things get scary fast when their small plane crash-lands in the Serengeti. Ryan and Emma have only each other – and their canine companion Chinook – to rely on.

The rescue teams are searching. Their mom (Jeri Ryan of “Star Trek: Voyager” and “Boston Public”) is panicked. Can brother, sister and one courageous dog now learn how to conquer their fears and trust each other in the most beautiful yet untamed wilderness of all? Ashley Dowds (“Scout’s Safari”) co-stars in this exciting new family adventure from the creator of the original Against the Wild Richard Boddington.

Emma and Ryan may bicker like most siblings but when they need to pull together they do it with heart and soul. The movie will have you on the edge of your seat and you will probably shed a few tears from the heartwarming way we are reminded of the things that really matter.

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· 12:00 pm

Amazon Original Series, Tumble Leaf-All New Episodes Available May 6th!

Many shows made for kids are downright annoying for parents to watch with them. Most of you can probably list at least a handful of shows that are almost as bad as listening to fingernails scraping across a chalkboard. It is refreshing when a children’s series actually fosters lifelong creative learning for kids. It is doubly impressive when it is also enjoyable for parents to view alongside their child. Unfortunately, there are not too many preschool children series that can achieve one of those things let alone both. However, the Amazon Original Series, Tumble Leaf  is one that rises to and meets that challenge. This series is back for Season 2 and available for Prime members. All new episodes of this multi-Emmy award-winning series premiers on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, May 6th.

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This preschool series features Fig, a curious and endearing blue fox and his best friend Stick, a friendly caterpillar who is always on the move. Together Fig and Stick set out on  exciting adventures  filled with nature and science. The episodes start with a colorful crab who pulls in a fish trap that is filled with “treasure” from the sea. In one of the episodes I recently previewed he pulls in a camera and after snapping a quick photo of himself he tosses it into the magical Finding Place.  A curious Fig hurries off to the Finding Place to discover what new treasure has been added. The new discovery is utilized to bring about science through play lessons that are filled with a healthy dose of imagination.

The delightful characters created by Drew Hodges features voices from  Christopher Downs as Fig, Brooke Wolloff as Maple, Zac McDowell as Hedge, Addie Zintel as Pine, and Alex Trugman as Ginkgo.

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The episodes are packed with fun and learning and my sons loved watching along with me. The characters and voices are not annoying as can be the case with some other kid’s series that will remain nameless. It is a series that gets kids all excited to see what new discovery will end up in The Finding Place at the beginning of each episode. As the episode unwinds that discovery will be weaved into the story line seamlessly and when it ends Fig will tell the kids to get out and play! That is such a great message and one that is necessary for all kids today.

This series won 5 Daytime Emmys including the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Preschool Children’s Animated Program along with being the winner of the 2016 Parents Choice Award! Check out the Season 2 Trailer below!

 

Prime members can soon stream the second season of Tumble Leaf at no additional cost to their Prime membership with the Amazon Video app for TVs, connected devices and mobile devices, or online HERE . Prime members can also download the series for offline viewing on iOS, Android and Fire devices at no additional cost. In addition to SD and HD, the series is also available in 4K Ultra HD on compatible smart TVs from Samsung, LG and Sony. Customers who are not already Prime members can sign up for a free 30-day trial HERE! There are also brand new clips you can download or view HERE!

I hope you will check it out and let me know what you think in the comments. If you watched the 1st Season, let me know that too along with how you liked it.

This is a sponsored post, I was compensated by the company I am working with on this but as always my views and words are 100% my own.


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April 26, 2016 · 4:08 pm

Here’s How To Get Your Free Pampers Wipes! #PampersSavings

Do you have a little one in diapers. If so, you want to look out for this Sunday’s (May 1st) newspaper. You will find big savings with a limited time coupon so get those scissors ready! It is a Buy One Get One coupon offer, when you buy one Pampers Diapers OR Training Pants you will get One FREE Pampers Wipes!

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You can find the coupon in an insert from P&G and use it at any mass discount or grocery store where Pampers Diapers and Training Pants are sold. All Pampers Diapers and Training Pants qualify except trial/travel size diaper packages.  Pampers Diapers and Pants include Pampers Swaddlers, Pampers Cruisers, Pampers Baby Dry, Pampers Easy Ups, Pampers Under Jams, and Pampers Splashers. All Pampers Wipes up to 72ct are included in this particular offer.

Parents have been trusting the Pampers brand of diapers to care for their baby for more than 50 years. Pampers offers diapers, wipes and training pants to protect baby comfortably during every stage of their development.

Visit www.pampers.com to learn more about Pampers products, join Pampers Rewards program and find useful information and ideas on how to help your baby get the most out of love, sleep and play.  Are you already a Pampers Rewards member? If you are and you get the Pampers Rewards email newsletter, look for a 3X Reward point promotion the week of May 15th. If you aren’t signed up for the Pampers Rewards, visit Pampers.com before Mother’s Day to sign up!

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You can stay in the loop with Pampers on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Is your little one starting to potty train? Pampers Easy Ups also have a more underwear-like design for growing toddles along with super-stretchy sides to make them easy to pull up and down when using the potty. Pampers Easy Ups Training Pants are sold in sizes 2T-5T and can be found at mass, discount and grocery stores.

Right now you can save $2 off 1 pack of Pampers Easy Ups with a high value coupon you can print at home. Just click HERE and use your coupons.com account to print, shop and save. Keep an eye out for more Pampers coupons in the future.

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April 22, 2016 · 9:04 pm

5 Great Safety Tips To Keep Your Kids Safe! #MyHigh5

Better to be safe than sorry right? I find that especially true as a parent. We work so hard to keep our children safe. This Saturday, April 23rd is Safe Kids Day!

 

Safe Kids Day supports the life-saving programs of Safe Kids Worldwide, a nonprofit organization working to protect children from unintentional injuries, such as drowning, fires, burns, poisoning and traffic injuries. Preventable injuries are the leading cause of death to children in the U.S., but with education and simple precautions, most injuries can be prevented.

This Saturday, and every day this month for Safe Kids Month, parents are encouraged to take action to keep their families safe. Parents can choose their top five safely actions from a master checklist of activities with #MyHigh5.

Below are some top safety  tips from Safety 1st and Safe Kids! Please share some of your safety tips with us in the comments.

 

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