Huggies Slip-Ons...Awesome diapers for my active 18 month old

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 If your baby is standing,  stop changing and start dressing them with HUGGIES®
Little  Movers Slip-On® Diapers. An outstanding fit for your standing baby. As baby's start to get active its seems harder and harder to get them to sit still while changing diapers which makes it both frustrating for parent and baby. 

My daughter is quite the squirmer. It was very difficult to change her diaper the last 4 months until I discovered little movers slip-on diapers from Huggies.  Quick on and off have made diaper changing so much easier. Happy baby and happy mommy equals a win win. Plus, more time to enjoy the day less time changing dirty diapers.  

These diapers are made with stretchy sides that require no adjustments like traditional diapers do. They slip on and off so easily and don't leave any of those red marks other diaper do. 

Plus they have easy open sides and grip tabs to make removal and rolling up the diaper for disposal 
simple and easy. Just pull open the sides, roll up and use the grip tabs to secure, toss and your all done.  I wish I would have discovered little movers slip-on diapers sooner. 

And I know the next question is what about leaks won't a stretchy diaper leak.  NOPE,
Huggies has you covered with their trusted Leak Lock® Protection.  The diaper absorbs-away layers and long-lasting core lock in wetness and keeps baby dry. We have been through 2 boxes and haven't had a leak yet! 

Check out how great they fit my daughter 

As you can see the diaper fits securely and stretches around her legs to accommodate her movements but is not tight enough to leave any marks. She is very comfortable and can move confidently and freely. I am very confident because I know while she is climbing and running all over they will hold any mess she makes. 

Want to try them? 

Save $1 on any one package of Huggies Slip-On Diapers or if you share a link to it with three friends, you can save $1.50 on any Huggies Slip-On diapers.  

www.huggies.com/firstfit

Huggies slip-on's get five stars from me. A must try! Just be prepared to toss all your old diapers :)

A great breakfast for moms and dads on the go..New Nutri Grain Fruit and Oat Harvest cereal bars

“I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central for Nutri-Grain. I received product samples and promotional item to thank me for participating.”

My husband has to be out the door at 6:30 am with an hour drive time to get to work and many days the weather is especially bad or he is running late and skips breakfast.

There are also many days I have to be leaving soon after him for my 2 kids doctors appointments, errands, etc. It takes quite a chunk of time to pack up the kids and get them ready to go. Shane has to be up dressed and ready for the bus and Jacey is still in diapers and need help eating her breakfast. Sometimes getting the kids ready, packed up and out the door takes longer than expected and I have to skip breakfast. It makes it really hard on me to get though the day without a good breakfast.


I was so excited to discover the perfect solution for both my husband and myself.
Kellogg's new Nutri Grain Fruit and Oat Harvest cereal bars.

Nutri-Grain® Fruit & Oat Harvest cereal bars are available in Country Strawberry and Blueberry Bliss. Each bar contains 4 grams of protein and a hearty combination of real fruit and whole grains. The perfect on the go breakfast for busy Mom's, Dad's and adults on the go.

 Kellogg got it right on with these cereal bars. They are so good. The Blueberry Bliss is my favorite but I really enjoy the Country Strawberry as well.

These bars are soft and moist with the perfect amount of fruit on top for a nice flavor. Plus the 4 grams of protein help me feel energized and get through the morning.

Hubby like both flavors equally. He says they are perfect to eat in the car on the way to work and help him not feel hungry before lunchtime.

From now on you will always find several boxes of these in my pantry as they are both hubby and I's go to breakfast when we are having our busy, running late kind of mornings. Some other things that help me get through my day are drinking plenty of water and getting as much ready/planned the night before.

Nutri Grain Fruit and Oat Harvest cereal bars are available at most retailers are sold in boxes of five for a suggested retail price of $3.59

Learn more about Nutri-Grain® Fruit & Oat Harvest cereal bars at www.facebook.com/NutriGrain

       

Jacey's New Dresser from Sauder

"Sauder sent the Shoal Creek dresser and mirror for me to review. All opinions are my own"

We are transitioning Jacey's room into a toddler/ kid room. I found a really nice twin bed used that was perfect for her as she grows but was in need of a quality matching dresser.  It didn't take long to find a large modern dresser and mirror from a trusted name in furniture Sauder.

We own several pieces from Sauder and are very happy with them. One of my favorites is our TV stand in our living room. It is sturdy and looks expensive but without a big price tag. It features plenty of storage and quality hardware.

Take a look at this Shoal Creek Dresser and matching Mirror.

I knew when I saw it it would fit in Jacey's room perfectly. I knew I would be getting an affordable dresser and mirror that had a modern look and was solid enough to hold up to the abuse my little trouble maker would instill on it.

The pro's

-Lots of storage space for Jacey's clothes. (6 deep drawers )
- Reinforced drawers (They can handle a lot of weight)
- Beautiful matching mirror with 2 extra storage drawers for Jacey's hair pretties :)
- Dresser is heavy and very Sturdy
- Modern design and hardware
- comes with wall anchor to secure to wall
- Good price
- Fast shipping


The con's

- It took a while to put together due to lot of pieces and some of the directions could have been a bit clearer.  (some pieces weren't labeled)
-Mirror isn't as sturdy as I would like attached to the dresser.

Overall

We love our new Shoal Creek Dresser and matching Mirror.  It gave us the modern look we had in mind. It fits beautifully in Jacey's room and provides the storage we are looking for. I especially love the extra storage in the mirror as it gives me a perfect place to store Jacey's hair pretties and accessories. I know this piece will last for several years.

Overall Dimensions of the Dresser       Price  $249.99

W: 54 5/8" (138.8 cm)

• D: 18 3/8" (46.8 cm)
• H: 33" (83.9 cm)

Overall Dimensions of the Mirror         Price $119.99

• W: 27 1/2" (69.8 cm)
• D: 8 7/8" (22.5 cm)
• H: 42 3/8" (107.6 cm

If your looking for a quality modern piece of furniture at an affordable price check out all the pieces Sauder has to offer. I bet you'll find something perfect for your home and within your budget :)




 

Sweeten up Valentine’s Day this year with MIKE AND IKE® Passion Mix and HOT TAMALES® Cinnamon candy

Sweeten up Valentine’s Day this year with MIKE AND IKE® Passion Mix and HOT TAMALES® Cinnamon candy.

 I have to admit one of my favorite candies is HOT TAMALES®. I was super excite to find a recipe using HOT TAMALES®. Can't wait to make them for Valentines Day.

HOT TAMALES® Snickerdoodles

Servings: 2 dozen

INGREDIENTS:

·         1/2 cup (4 oz) HOT TAMALES® Candies, coarsely chopped*

·         1/4 cup (2 oz) salted margarine, softened

·         1/4 cup (2 oz) shortening (I use Spectrum Organic)

·         3/4 cups (5.6 oz) granulated sugar

·         1 egg

·         1 1/2 cups (6.75 oz) all-purpose flour

·         1 teaspoon cream of tartar

·         1/2 teaspoon baking soda

·         pinch of salt (increase to 1/4 tsp if using unsalted margarine)

·         4 teaspoons granulated sugar

·         4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

*The candy is quite sticky so the best way to chop it is with a lightly oiled knife. 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.       Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2.       Using an electric mixer, cream together the margarine, shortening and ¾ cups sugar. 
Add the egg and beat until thoroughly combined.

3.       In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients 
(except the candy) into the creamed mixture and mix until just combined. Add the chopped 
candy and mix until the candy is evenly distributed, a few minutes more.

4.       Refrigerate the dough for at least 15 minutes (this makes it easier to handle).

5.       Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

6.       Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.  Form dough into balls 
the size of small walnuts (I use a tablespoon cookie scoop). Roll the balls of cookie dough 
in the cinnamon sugar.

7.       Place the cookies two inches apart on the cookie sheets. Bake for 8 minutes, 
rotating the cookie sheets in the oven at the halfway point. They are done when they
 look puffed in the middle and slightly brown at the edges 
(the tops of the cookies will form cracks). Be careful not to overcook.

8.       Remove cookie sheet from the oven and let cookies sit on it for another minute 
or so before removing to cooling rack; cookies will flatten out as they cool.

9.       These cookies are best served warm, straight out of the oven, but they 
can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.

 Both candies come in a 5 oz box, and are the perfect addition to any Valentine’s Day gift. The MIKE AND IKE® Passion Mix blend includes Paradise Punch, Strawberry, Grape and Cherry flavors. HOT TAMALES® special edition for Valentine’s Day is the classic Cinnamon flavor everyone loves and the box comes ready to gift with a tag fully integrated into the packaging! SRP for both 5oz boxes is $1.00 - $1.39 5oz HT Valetines Horizontal“There is nothing sweeter on Valentine’s Day than candy,” says Koren Ivie, Brand Manager for MIKE AND IKE® and HOT TAMALES® candy. “We are sure consumers will fall in love with MIKE AND IKE® Passion Mix as well as HOT TAMALES® with Valentine’s Day packaging!” For more product varieties please visit www.mikeandike.com and www.hottamales.com.

Smucker's Naturals, Laura Scudder's and Adams Natural Peanut Butter...YUMMY

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My family and I are HUGE peanut butter fans. Especially my kids. Our favorite brand is Laura Scudder's. Did you know that this January, Smucker’s, Laura Scudder's and Adams Natural Peanut Butter have teamed up to support the national parks through a $100,000 donation to the National Parks Conservation Association's (NPCA) America's Great Waters Program.

This is such a great thing Smucker's, Laura Scudder's and Adams Natural Peanut Butter are doing. This month look for the .25 cent-off coupons on shelves in your local stores towards the purchase of a jar of natural peanut butter. For every coupon redeemed by March 24, 2014, Smucker’s will donate $1 to the NPCA, up to an additional $50,000. Also, check out the Laura Scudder’s Facebook page for ways to help in your community this year.

Now go buy some Peanut Butter...YUMMY!

Shane's Mario Room

Shane's big present this past Christmas was a new Mario themed bedroom.
We still have a few finishing touches to put on it but it has been coming together so nicely.

It started with this new rug from CapelRugs.com.

 It is so soft and thick and made with such quality. It just ties the room together so nicely.  It matches perfectly to his new Mario themed room. It even matched well to his old Cars room as you can see from the above picture.

For Christmas SANTA brought Shane Mario bedding and his adopted Grandma got him Mario wall decals.  All to make for a perfect Mario room.

Look how awesome his room looks now!

We are just waiting for the weather to warm up so we can paint his walls and install some shelving then it will be complete. 

Capel makes all different color and design rugs. Perfect to makeover any room in your home. 

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Minion Munch Chex® Party Mix

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 Love bananas as much as the Minions? Try the new Minion Munch Chex® Party Mix with your family – it only takes 15 minutes in the microwave and will have your little minions going nuts for more! Minion Munch Chex® Party Mix


 

 Ingredients
 2 cups Honey Nut Chex® cereal
2 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
2 cups Banana Nut Cheeerios® cereal
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup freeze-dried banana chips
1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate candies


Directions

 1. In large microwaveable bowl, measure cereals and peanuts.
2. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in brown sugar and peanut butter; microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture is boiling. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3. Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture is glazed. Cool 5 minutes. Stir in dried bananas and candies.

Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container.